PHOENIX, Ariz., Oct. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — CyberMass, a premier leader in cybersecurity services, is proud to announce its latest solution offering, revolutionizing the landscape of tabletop exercises for businesses worldwide. With a focus on providing unparalleled insight and preparedness for executive and operational teams, CyberMass introduces a groundbreaking approach to cybersecurity readiness.

In collaboration with former FBI special agents, CyberMass presents a unique opportunity for businesses to engage in live mock incidents, offering firsthand feedback and guidance from seasoned former FBI Special Agents who held executive leadership positions within the Bureau, and decades of experience in combating cyber threats. These tabletop exercises are meticulously designed to simulate real-world scenarios, allowing organizations to proactively assess their response capabilities and strengthen their cybersecurity posture.

“At CyberMass, we understand the critical importance of preparedness in today’s evolving threat landscape,” said Luke Timpe, Founder and CEO of CyberMass. “Our new tabletop exercises, led by former FBI special agents, represent a significant leap forward in cybersecurity real-world mock scenarios. By providing businesses with direct access to expert guidance and real-world insights, we empower them to enhance their readiness and resilience against cyber threats.”

CyberMass’s tabletop exercises offer a comprehensive approach tailored to the specific needs of each client, whether they are assessing executive decision-making processes or testing operational response protocols. Participants will engage in immersive scenarios that challenge their strategic thinking, communication skills, and incident response procedures, all under the guidance of seasoned professionals who have navigated similar challenges in their careers.

“We are thrilled to partner with CyberMass in delivering these innovative tabletop exercises,” said John Iannarelli (FBIJohn), former FBI special agent and cybersecurity expert. “Our goal is to provide businesses with a unique opportunity to learn from real-world experiences and refine their cybersecurity strategies. With our collective expertise and hands-on approach, we are confident that these exercises will empower organizations to effectively mitigate cyber risks and safeguard their assets.”

CyberMass’s new tabletop exercises with live mock incidents represent a significant advancement in cybersecurity training, offering businesses a proactive and immersive approach to enhancing their security posture. For more information about this innovative solution and how to participate, visit cybermass.io or contact Luke Timpe at Ltimpe@cybermass.io or our sales team at sales@cybermass.io.

About CyberMass: CyberMass is a leading cybersecurity services company based in Phoenix, Arizona. With a mission to empower businesses with comprehensive cybersecurity solutions, CyberMass offers a wide range of services, including risk assessments, incident response, and our newest offering Tabletop Exercises. By combining cutting-edge technology with expert guidance, CyberMass helps organizations of all sizes protect against cyber threats and safeguard their digital assets against risk, positioning businesses in a better Cyber Posture.

Contact: Luke Timpe, Founder / President / CEO CyberMass Ltimpe@cybermass.io / 1-866-646-2211 / sales@cybermass.io

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We recently shared a “Shana Tova” post on our Google Business Profile, but it was removed without clear explanation. Even after editing it, the post was still taken down. Is there something going on here?

NEW YORK, Oct. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — A Call for Clarity Amid Restrictions on Our Community Celebrations

Yesterday we shared a “Shana Tova” post on our Google Business Profile, only to have it removed without a clear explanation. We tried again, editing out references to alcohol, but the post was still taken down. Google cited “content policy violations” but gave no specifics.

Now, our ability to post is entirely disabled, and we’re left wondering why.

As a Mediterranean restaurant with Israeli roots, it’s concerning that our posts, which don’t appear to violate any guidelines, are being rejected—especially during a time when community connection is vital. The situation in the Middle East has been terrible for almost a full year now, and over the past few weeks, things have escalated dramatically. Is that the reason?

We understand that, in times like these, any business with ties to Israel is in danger of being targeted, and incidents are often more common around Jewish festivals. But that doesn’t mean that we should be pre-emptively disabled, without any explanation, either.

What we can’t say on Google, we’ll say here: Everyone is welcome to join us and celebrate at 19 Cleveland. A new year is full of new opportunities, a chance to turn the page on a difficult time and find hope for better things.

The world needs more joy right now. So, happy Rosh Hashanah, everyone. Come raise a glass with us.

About 19 Cleveland:

19 Cleveland is an Israeli restaurant that welcomes people of all backgrounds. Our Mediterranean menu blends flavors from around the world, creating a dining experience that celebrates connection, community, and cultural exchange.

Media Contact

Eyal Hen, 19 Cleveland, 1 9179301896, Eyal@19cleveland.com, https://19cleveland.com/

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On World Teachers’ Day, the nonprofit organization highlights the importance of middle school teachers, empowers them to teach technology skills

DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., Oct. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Responding to a critical gap in technology education, CompTIA Spark has launched free technology curriculum specifically for middle grade classrooms, grades 5-8. It aims to support teachers so that they can teach the critical skills students need to succeed in whatever path they choose. The nonprofit organization worked with educators across the country to develop the curriculum.

“World Teachers’ Day celebrates how important teachers are,” says Randi Parker, chief of staff and vice president of CompTIA Spark. “And we know that middle school teachers in particular play such an important role in a student’s journey which is why they are the key to bringing technology education to more schools. We could not have developed this curriculum without them, and we can’t reach students without them.”

For about the past year, school districts as well as individual teachers have been implementing the CompTIA Spark curriculum in middle grade classrooms and providing feedback that allowed for a testing and development period prior to the full-scale launch. The schools that participated in this phase ranged from award-winning STEM schools to less-resourced ones, with all types of schools reporting the curriculum was a success and that students were engaged and excited to learn.

Getting students excited about technology and growing their confidence with hands-on learning is critical at the middle school level. Without access to quality technology education, students fall behind before they reach high school which means they do not have the digital fluency needed to succeed in school and in life. Filling this critical gap is the mission of CompTIA Spark.

With the new free curriculum, teachers can guide middle grade students through engaging project-based lessons that build capability using common applications and 21st century skills. Students gain a solid foundation in key technology concepts to prepare them for future opportunities — in high school and beyond.

Delivered through an online learning platform, the curriculum sparks interest in technology and how it is used in a wide variety of careers. For example, the Tech Exploration units have interactive lessons that show how tech skills are used in roles like product design, market research, accounting, marketing and more. Meanwhile, the Emerging Tech units focus on artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, and smart home technology. Full access to the curriculum is available to middle grade educators absolutely free — to empower more teachers to teach the subject, even if they have not taught it previously.

A recent special report from Education Week highlighted how schools have been “struggling to recruit and retain math and science teachers for decades,” let alone educators who can teach technology subjects. The report also stressed the fact that current teachers need to be given opportunities to be able to teach new subjects related to emerging fields and technologies — with this being a solution to tackling the shortage.

“Because of the way the curriculum is intentionally designed, we are able to take the burden off the teacher by providing high-quality technology curriculum that middle grade teachers can use in their classroom regardless of their past experience with the subject,” says Parker. “Getting this free resource into the hands of teachers can help close the gap in technology education that currently exists at the middle school level. CompTIA Spark curriculum is free, and always will be free, because it is a gift from the tech industry to future generations.”

Districts, schools and individual teachers are invited to explore the curriculum and get started at comptiaspark.org.

About CompTIA Spark

CompTIA Spark develops free high-quality technology curriculum for middle grade classrooms to close a critical gap in technology education that exists before high school. This work improves student outcomes and success, and helps ensure a diverse talent pipeline for the technology workforce. CompTIA Spark is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that operates as the charitable arm of the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA), a leading voice and advocate for the global information technology ecosystem and a trusted provider of technical training and IT certifications. Learn more at comptiaspark.org.

MEDIA CONTACTS:
Laura Perillo and/or Cristina De Guia
news@comptiaspark.org

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