Digital Defense Inc Establishes UTSA Endowment to Assist Cybersecurity and Software Engineering Students in San Antonio

Vulnerability Management and Threat Assessment Leader to Help Support the Education of the Next Generation of Cybersecurity Professionals

 

SAN ANTONIO – December 3, 2020 – To commemorate its 20th anniversary, Digital Defense, Inc., a leader in vulnerability management and threat assessment solutions, today announced the establishment of a financial endowment for the Department of Computer Science at The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA). The endowment will provide scholarships and support to students on the path to a software engineering or cybersecurity career. In addition, it will support UTSA and its efforts to further enhance what is already one of the most highly regarded cybersecurity programs in the nation.

Digital Defense has a long-standing relationship with the university, including collaboration through an intern recruitment program. Over the years, UTSA’s software engineering and cybersecurity programs have produced exceptional candidates who have transitioned into full times roles at the company. Additionally, Digital Defense’s Frontline.Cloud Software as a Service (SaaS) technology is utilized in the UTSA cybersecurity curriculum as a real-world training tool. The security platform helps students test for hidden threats on their target networks and learn about the vulnerability management process.

“We are grateful to be celebrating our 20th anniversary, a significant milestone, and wanted to give back to San Antonio, our hometown community, and the cyber security industry at large. Furthering our partnership with UTSA allows us to do both,” said Larry Hurtado, president and CEO of Digital Defense. “We seek out every opportunity to help our Nation and organizations around the globe protect their information assets from cyberattacks. The establishment of the UTSA endowment does just that – affording us the opportunity to help support the education of future generations of cybersecurity and engineering professionals, and longer term, provides additional relief to the cyber security workforce shortage.”

UTSA is an elite San Antonio higher education institution with national recognition in the cybersecurity field. Its cyber security program ranked best in the nation according to a Hewlett-Packard sponsored survey by the Ponemon Institute and its cybersecurity graduate program was ranked second by Universities.com.

 

Scholarship Eligibility Requirements

Scholarship opportunities will be available starting in 2021. Students enrolled at least part-time, in good standing and majoring in computer science with concentrations in either cyber security and/or software engineering are encouraged to apply.

“As one of the first cybersecurity companies in the world and cloud-based technologies in San Antonio, Digital Defense is an inspiring example of the impactful work that our students want to achieve in their own future careers,” said David R. Silva, Ph.D., dean of the college of sciences at UTSA. “Our students have greatly benefited from the internships and employment opportunities that Digital Defense has provided over the years. We are grateful for the company’s ongoing support and the endowed undergraduate scholarship will allow even more students to pursue a cybersecurity or software engineering career.”

For more insight from Larry Hurtado and Dean Silva, visit: https://www.digitaldefense.com/resources/videos/utsa-endowment-scholarship-announcement/.

About UTSA:

The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) is a Hispanic serving university specializing in cyber, health, fundamental futures and social-economic development. With more than 32,000 students, it is the largest university in the San Antonio metropolitan region. UTSA advances knowledge through research and discovery, teaching and learning, community engagement and public service. The university embraces multicultural traditions and serves as a center for intellectual and creative resources as well as a catalyst for socioeconomic development and the commercialization of intellectual property – for Texas, the nation and the world.  Learn more online, on UTSA Today or on TwitterInstagramFacebookYouTube or LinkedIn

 

About Digital Defense:

Serving clients across numerous industries, Digital Defense’s innovative and leading-edge technology helps organizations safeguard sensitive data and ease the burdens associated with information security. Frontline.Cloud, the original Security SaaS platform, delivers unparalleled accuracy and efficiencies through multiple systems including Frontline Vulnerability Manager (Frontline VM), Frontline Web Application Scanning (Frontline WAS), Frontline Active Threat Sweep (Frontline ATS) and Frontline Pen Test, while SecurED®, the company’s security awareness training, promotes employees’ security-minded behavior. The Digital Defense Frontline suite of solutions, underpinned by patented technology and complemented with superior service and support, are highly-regarded by industry experts, as illustrated by the company’s designation as a 2020 Hot 150 Cybersecurity Company2020 Tag Cyber Distinguished Vendor, 2020 U.S. Department of Labor Platinum Medallion Award, a five-star review in SC Magazine and CRN 5-Star Partner Program rating.

Contact Digital Defense at 888-273-1412; visit www.digitaldefense.comour blogLinkedIn or follow @Digital_Defense on Twitter.

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Diversified Plastics, Inc. wins coveted Tekne Award for advanced manufacturing

MINNEAPOLIS - Diversified Plastics, Inc. (DPI) received the Minnesota Technology Association’s award for advanced manufacturing at the presentation of the 23rd annual Tekne Awards. The awards highlight and recognize the new and exciting ways technology developed by Minnesota companies is impacting the community and the world.


“The Tekne Awards honor the innovators and tech leaders powering Minnesota’s growing science and technology economy,” says Jeff Tollefson, president and CEO of the Minnesota Technology Association. “Those who viewed this year’s virtual awards ceremony were inspired by the technological breakthroughs being developed in Minnesota and proud of the important role our state plays in global technology innovation.”


The advanced manufacturing category celebrates innovation and pioneering efforts in the use of technology to more efficiently design and produce new products or improve processes for manufacturing products. Advanced manufacturing includes production activities that depend on information, automation, computation, software, sensing and networking.

To watch the award presentation and learn about other award winners and finalists, visit www.divplast.com/2020-tekne-awards/.
             

DPI’s award application highlighted the Acceleration Station™, an additive manufacturing service that delivers the fastest path to market. Although there are many facets to a winning go-to-market strategy, design changes, prototyping and building molds can delay a product launch. DPI’s Acceleration Station produces high-quality parts faster. These services, including the Carbon® Digital Light Synthesis™ (DLS™) additive manufacturing process, make production and prototype parts in days, not weeks, without tooling.


“We’re thrilled to receive this award because it recognizes the outstanding efforts of our employees in providing our customers with the support and tools they need to be more successful,” says Kevin Hogan, CEO of Diversified Plastics, Inc. “The Acceleration Station engineering and production team works closely with customers to save time and money by optimizing parts for digital manufacturing.”


The CarbonDLS additive manufacturing process is up to 100 times faster than traditional additive methods, and transforms product design and production. This technology allows manufacturers and engineers to explore what has been impossible to produce through conventional manufacturing, including articulating structures, part consolidation, variable wall thickness, sharp corners, surface textures and more.

About Diversified Plastics, Inc.

Employee-owned Diversified Plastics, Inc. (DPI) is a custom plastic-injection molder and digital manufacturer of high-precision, close-tolerance parts and components for medical device, filtration, aerospace and a variety of other industrial markets. Founded in 1977, the company is a full-service contract manufacturer providing design for manufacturing assistance, additive manufacturing, mold construction and intricate molding, as well as cleanroom assembly. In 2018, DPI purchased Pacific Plastics Injection Molding in Vista, Calif. DPI is ISO 9001:2015 and 13485:2003 certified, FDA registered, ITAR certified and UL registered. www.divplast.com

 

Ruba Offers Excellent Authentic Lebanese Cuisine In Teddington

Though only established in late 2018, Ruba has quickly established its name as one of the most must-try restaurants in Teddingdon. Offering authentic Lebanese cuisine with a fully licensed bar, this contemporary-designed resto provides a dining experience highlighting the genuine tastes and aromas of Lebanon.

A One-of-a-Kind Dining Experience

Ruba takes pride in their tasteful selection of dishes that showcase the best of the Middle Eastern country’s gastronomic offerings — from their appetizers and specialty salads to their main courses and desserts.

For their main courses, they have both charcoal-and-grill and stew-and-home-style cooking menu items. Using premium quality meat (lamb, chicken, and beef), their meals are also served with fresh potatoes, tomatoes, and made more savoury with Mediterranean spices, healthy oils, and flatbread.

They also have fish and seafood and vegetable menu items to accommodate a wide array of palates. Moreover, the restaurant has a separate menu dedicated to children and to holiday celebrations.

As intricate they prepare their main menu courses, the top-rated restaurant Teddington are also masters in serving unforgettable side dishes and homemade desserts to complete your Lebanese cuisine experience. Their meals can also be further elevated when paired with their roster of Lebanese and international wines.

Ruba also offers takeout, home delivery and catering services. Because personalizing menus is also their expertise, the latter can be tailored to both corporate and residential events. The restaurant is also available for private hire, with their space having a maximum capacity of 55 (seated) and 80 (standing).

Bringing Lebanese Hospitality to Teddington

A must-visit restaurant Teddington, Ruba’s concept revolves around bringing Lebanese hospitality to this part of South West London. Taking inspiration from their namesake — a word which means "green rolling hills overlooking mountainscapes" — the restaurant aims to capture the warmth of this scene and use it to provide respite amidst today’s urban madness.

Because food is their passion, Ruba ensures that every plate they serve is made with passion and excellence. All of the restaurant’s menu items are prepared by experienced and skilled chefs, in an environment that adheres to the highest hygienic standards.

But apart from their food-and-wine selection, their staff’s accommodating service also adds to the restaurant’s warm and pleasant vibe. All of their employees are trained to serve the best service possible to their customers — no matter the age.

The harmonious melding of these elements helps create a dining space where people can share and socialize. It’s no wonder why the restaurant continues to create buzz, especially among those who seek a one-of-a-kind dining experience.

Reach Out to Ruba Today

If you want to immerse yourself in a different kind of cuisine while in South West London, Ruba is the place to be.

One of the most exciting restaurants in Teddington, Ruba is conveniently located at the heart of Teddington High Street. From their menus to their staff, the restaurant offers nothing but a great quality of services. Get in touch with them at 0208 977 7700. Browse through their awesome menu and learn more about them at www.rubarestaurant.co.uk.

Improved Stealth Mode Ability Of EmpMonitor Helps Employers Manage Workforce In A More Effective Way

With some notable improvement in stealth mode features, EmpMonitor sets up entrancing features for organizations operating out there.

 

EmpMonitor has amplified the ability, furnished with stealth mode among various features to give out a comprehensive workplace cum productivity management tool alongside maintaining privacy guidelines.

 

The dominant feature, stealth mode, helps employers to conceal the installation of programs in case a hassle is likely to occur within organizations. However, the company doesn’t encourage managers to manipulate the advantages of stealth mode unless the workforce seems to be obstructing the company management policies for some unreasonable reasons.

 

With Stealth mode, EmpMonitor effectively prevents the program from appearing among the desktop programs. Even the task manager can’t identify if any monitoring software is functioning.

 

Employee Management and productivity based software shared the information about the improvement of features via official online circulars as a means to bring transparency in communication between users and the company.

 

“Recent update in stealth mode ability turns our EmpMonitor into an all-inclusive workplace management tool,” Said chief R & D manager at the company.



EmpMonitor also claims that the tool focuses entirely on creating a positive working environment, raising productivity, and establishing healthy relationships among workers with no baggage of stress., “Our software ensures smooth operation by analyzing actions that go on in a company, so managers no longer encounter a productivity crisis despite the consequences of remote working.” The R & D manager added.

 

The full-fledged tool continues to embrace changes, including adding on advanced features to making changes in the existing ones. Earlier this month, EmpMonitor also unveiled exciting security-related features. The quick list includes:-

 

  • Refinement of user behavior analytics.

  • Advanced Web and data monitoring to avoid data breach via the transfer of files
  • Team report preparation.

  • Enabling 3rd party integration for CRM  management.

  • Language localization. Empmonitor automatically gets translated to the local language due to the knack of superior observation.

  • Monitoring emails, besides keeping a check on all the emails sent, received, or saved for later.

 

Note: SignUp Now, and grab special discounts on EmpMonitor monthly and yearly pricing plans, this holiday season. To know more, visit https://empmonitor.com/pricing/

 

About EmpMonitor

 

EmpMonitor is a leading workplace surveillance and employee management tool available for all-sized businesses. The prominent tool offers a free trial session, with no credit card details required. Get more information on the company’s website.

The latest single ‘Cryptocurrency’ is a fast driving rocking masterpiece and wall of sound with huge rock vocals and an energy that could fill a classic rock stadium

Ron Wright is a guitarist, lead vocalist and professional recording artist from Monterey, California. Ron Wright is back with an incredible album featuring some of rocks legendary players and musicians.

Ron Wright has released a powerful album of exceptional modern rock tracks entitled “Ron Wright & Special Guests” featuring 18 Tracks within the Classic Rock genre.  

https://open.spotify.com/album/3wkPyDXoF0E3Y6uASECTE2

This well produced, alternative and master skilled guitar album features legendary musicians and artists including Bobby Kimball – TOTO, Valerie Carter – Michael Jackson, Davey Pattison – Robin Trower, Janet Planet – Van Morrison, Richard Bryant- Little River Band, Tiran Porter – Doobie Brothers and Chris Minto who engineered for KISS. Ron Wright’s out of this world guitar playing has been described as sounding like ‘Eddie Van Halen’, but retains an original and unique ‘Ron Wright’ stamp, with incredible style and improvisation adding an overall authentic and real classic rock

sound and attitude. Is this the lost album from Rock History? 

https://open.spotify.com/album/3wkPyDXoF0E3Y6uASECTE2

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