Credence Security Partners with ZeroFOX to Protect Organizations Digital Estates

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, September 19, 2020 -- As organizations across the region pivot to digital engagement models, social media has become the primary channel for organizations to interact with their customers. Recognizing the need for organizations to assess and address the risks posed by these platforms, Credence Security, a leading regional distributor of specialized solutions in cybersecurity, forensics, governance, risk and compliance, today announced that it has signed a distribution agreement with ZeroFOX, the leading provider of digital risk protection services.

In the first four months of 2020, ZeroFOX observed a 60% increase in fraud and scams, a 68% increase in malicious domain takedowns, and 145% increase in credential theft. “As organizations continue to build their social presence, they must realize that it offers cybercriminals a new attack vector; bad actors are using social platforms to impersonate organizations and/or executives, phish employees, steal data and siphon revenues, ultimately resulting in an erosion of brand loyalty and trust,” commented Gabe Goldhirsh, Vice President, MEA/APAC Sales, ZeroFOX. “An effective protection approach necessitates continuous monitoring of the vast attack surface, in cooperation with the public platform providers and hosts, to rapidly identify fraudulent activity and immediately stop and remove the threat before damage can occur.” 

A leader in the fast-emerging Digital Risk Protection (DRP) market, ZeroFOX safeguards modern organizations from dynamic security risks across social, mobile, surface, deep and dark web, email and collaboration platforms. Using diverse data sources and artificial intelligence-based analysis, the ZeroFOX Platform identifies and remediates targeted phishing attacks, credential compromise, data leakage, brand hijacking, impersonations, executive and location threats and more. The patented ZeroFOX SaaS technology processes and protects millions of posts, messages and accounts daily across the social and digital landscape, spanning LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Slack, Instagram, Pastebin, YouTube, mobile app stores, the deep & dark web, domains, email and more. ZeroFOX Takedown-as-a-Service helps dismantle attacker infrastructure to thwart future attacks.

In selecting Credence Security as its distribution partner for the Middle East, Pakistan, Africa and India, ZeroFOX was particularly drawn to Credence Security’s market strategy and its singular focus on cybersecurity with a portfolio of like-minded, best-in-class vendors. Credence Security’s longevity and reputation in the market, agile and transparent business model and footprint across key regional markets were also key factors that drove ZeroFOX’s decision.

As the partnership launches, Credence Security will engage with new and existing partners to drive sales of ZeroFOX solutions to enterprises particularly in the BFSI, Government, Media & Entertainment, Real Estate, Retail and Telecoms sectors. For its part, ZeroFOX will invest in upskilling and training regional partners, offer marketing and sales support and weekly threat advisories for customers and prospects.

“A robust digital-first security strategy includes a comprehensive approach that supports the entire digital risk lifecycle — detect, analyze, disrupt, and optimize. Unlike legacy vendors, ZeroFOX delivers an AI-driven, integrated solution that provides security teams with the capabilities they need to secure their public attack surface,” noted Garreth Scott, managing director, Credence Security. “Over the last few years, we have built a strong portfolio of cybersecurity and digital forensics solutions. Partnering with ZeroFOX, gives us a critical complementary solution that will allow us to expand our capabilities and offer regional organizations a suite of solutions to protect their most critical digital assets.”

About Credence Security:
Established in 1999, Credence Security, a PAN-EMEA specialty distributor, is a leader in cybersecurity, forensics, governance, risk and compliance. Unlike most other distributors, we take a consultative 'value-add' solution approach, we collaborate with our partners and their customers to understand their needs, both from a technology and business perspective, and then work very closely with our partners to deliver tailor made solutions. Working closely with globally recognized, award winning vendors including AccessData, ESET, Entrust, Magnet Forensics, nCipher, RedSeal aand Trustwave, Credence Security delivers best-in-class, Cybersecurity & Forensics technologies and solutions that protect organizations against advanced persistent threats, malicious adversaries and internal malpractice.

About ZeroFOX:
ZeroFOX, the global category leader in digital risk protection services, safeguards modern organizations from dynamic security risks across social media, mobile application, surface, deep and dark web, email and domains, and digital collaboration platforms. With complete global coverage and an Intel-backed artificial intelligence-based analysis engine, the ZeroFOX platform identifies and remediates targeted phishing attacks, credential compromise, data exfiltration, brand hijacking, executive and location threats and more. The patented ZeroFOX platform technology processes and protects millions of posts, messages and accounts daily across the social and digital landscape, spanning LinkedIn, Facebook, Slack, Instagram, Pastebin, YouTube, mobile app stores, domains, cloud-based email and more.

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Cannabis Venture Calyxeum Announces Goal of 2 Million USD to Expand Socially Conscious Cannabis Venture

Detroit, MI, Sep 19, 2020 -- Calyxeum, the leading, minority-owned Michigan based cannabis venture, announced they are in the process of raising $2 million in growth capital to expand its superior-quality, medical-grade cannabis, and edible products business. To reach this goal, Calyxeum will target investors by focusing on social equity applicants, adding to the vision of building community restoration throughout Michigan.

The timing of Calyxeum’ s announcement is auspicious as nearly 60% of U.S. states have legalized some form of cannabis use and sales. As a biotechnology and life sciences leader that supports its boutique cannabis cultivation operation, Calyxeum has the ultimate goal of providing underrepresented populations access to high-quality cannabis products.

“We intend to maintain a competitive advantage in this quickly-expanding market by embracing and expanding the relationships we have built since 2009. We are in revenue. Of our $2M raise, we have commitments totaling $1M. And, we’ve purchased our building. It’s a high margin business, so we are confident we can deliver strong returns for investors.” Rebecca Colett - Calyxeum, CEO.

Calyxeum is well-positioned to compete with the cannabis industries in Colorado and California. It is leveraging their industry-wide reputation of quality and philosophy of social activism by exploring minority investments from individuals and firms who can help drive value creation. Calyxeum is fully compliant with all state and local municipalities for the Michigan marijuana industry. It is also positioned for national expansion as the cannabis industry federal laws adjust and evolve.

To help gauge interest with this process, Calyxeum will be hosting a virtual pitch interview on Girl Get That Money (GGTM) September 24, 2020, at 11 am PDT. For more information on the pitch interview and to purchase tickets, go to https://www.khadijahadams.com/event-details/social-equity-cannabis-whats-the-real-deal. For more information on Calyxeum, please visit https://calyxeum.com or follow them on Instagram.

About Calyxeum:
Michigan based cannabis venture, Calyxeum produces products including dry herbs, concentrates, and topical ointments under a wholesale organic brand and distributes them to dispensaries and providers throughout the state of Michigan. Calyxeum products are produced by COO, LaToyia Rucker who has worked in Michigan’s legal cannabis industry since 2009 as a master gardener.

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Joint Statement Libyan Dialogue Comprehensive Agreement on Transparent and Objective Criteria and Mechanisms to Occupy Posts of Sovereignty

Libyan Dialogue; Bouznika , Morocco - The delegations of the Libyan High Council of State and the Tobruk Parliament announced at the end of their meetings, that they reached a comprehensive agreement on the transparent and objective criteria and mechanisms to occupy the posts of Sovereignty.

Berlin, Germany., September 21, 2020 -- According to a joint statement read by Driss Omran of the Libyan House of Representatives, in the presence of minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates, the delegations of the Libyan High Council of State and the Tobruk Parliament announced at the end of their meetings in Bouznika Morocco, that they reached a comprehensive agreement on the transparent and objective criteria and mechanisms to occupy the posts of Sovereignty. Both parties also agreed to continue this dialogue and to resume these meetings during the last week of September. The objective is to complete the necessary measures to ensure the implementation and activation of this agreement.

The two parties to the dialogue called on the UN and the international community to support Morocco's efforts to create the right conditions and a conducive climate to achieve a comprehensive political solution in Libya. They also reiterated their thanks and gratitude to the Kingdom and to King Mohammed VI for the support and assistance to overcome the Libyan crisis. These talks aim at achieving the hopes of the Libyan people and their aspirations to build a civil and democratic State that is governed by peace, security and stability.

The two delegations also affirmed that their meetings took place in "a friendly and fraternal atmosphere marked by understanding and consensus". These talks were held as a result of the two Libyan delegations' awareness of the current situation in the country, as extremely dangerous situation is threatening its security, territorial integrity and sovereignty. this situation has become worse following foreign interventions that only revive war, regional and ideological alignments.

Both parties also emphasized that these meetings take place in accordance with Article 15 of the Libyan political agreement reached in Skhirat, Morocco and following the conclusions of the Berlin conference. In addition, these talks took place on the basis of the relevant Security Council resolutions. The foreign intervention in the the Libyan affairs caused a division of the political and institutional powers and caused the citizens to lose confidence in the legislative and executive institutions.

About Friends of Morocco:
Friends of Morocco (FOM), active since 1988, is an organization of Americans and Europeans, mostly returned volunteers, with experience in Morocco with an interest in promoting political, educational, cultural, charitable, social, literary and scientific exchanges between Morocco and the rest of the world. FOM is a non profit organization with the headquarter is in the USA and chapters around the world. The main objective of Friends of Morocco is to promote Morocco and to build bridges and connect people who have fallen in Love with this country, adopted its culture and made it their 2nd home. Friends of Morocco is a nonprofit organization with branches around the world.

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Friends of Morocco
Berlin, Germany
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Microsoft Nokia Create to Inspire school programme

Yuvabharathi Public School collaborating with Microsoft Nokia Create to Inspire school programme in 2014-15, the school developed capacity in students and teachers to take actions for sustainable lifestyle and environmental protection. Following the energy audit, a mini Earth hour is observed in the school and serves as one of the best practices of the school.

The projects brought attitude change among the stake holders and inspired to create new ways to make amends with deteriorating Nature. The nine projects submitted for the jury’s perusal were recognised for their efforts and on the 10th of April 2015, Yuvabharathi Public School won three certificates of excellence at the   Microsoft Nokia Create to Inspire Award Ceremony in the following categories:

1.Most E waste Collected

2. Best use of creative expression in Community outreach

3. Best use of Sustainability tool kit.

The school has bagged the most number of certificates among all the participating schools in Coimbatore District (2014-15).

Yuvabharathi was conferred awards for the year 2015-16 in the following categories at the Microsoft Create to Inspire School Programme award ceremony held on the 19th of February 2016

  • The best use of Sustainability Toolkit
  • The best use of Social media
  • The best use of Creative Expressions for community outreach
  • Most E-Waste collected

Contribution to the Microsoft Create to Inspire School Programme

FDA Authorizes the Use of Certain Surgical Masks in Healthcare Settings

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued an umbrella emergency use authorization (EUA) that sanctions the use of certain surgical masks in healthcare settings. The EUA was issued in response to concerns over the lack of disposable single-use surgical masks for healthcare professionals during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The EUA contains labeling and performance requirements to reduce the risk of unauthorized surgical masks being used.

Key labelling requirements include:

  • Description of the product as a disposable, single-use surgical mask. The labeling must include a list of the body contacting materials (which does not include any drugs, biologics, nanoparticles, or antimicrobial/antiviral agents)
  • State that the product is not intended to replace the need for FDA-cleared surgical masks or FDA-cleared or authorized respirators
  • State that surgical masks are not intended to provide protection against pathogenic biological airborne particulates and are not recommended for use in aerosol generating procedures and any clinical conditions where there is significant risk of infection through inhalation exposure
  • Not include statements that would misrepresent the product or create an undue risk considering the public health emergency. For example, the labeling must not include any express or implied claims for: (1) reuse, (2) antimicrobial or antiviral protection or related uses, (3) infection prevention, infection reduction, or related uses, or (4) viral filtration efficiency

These products must also be accompanied by a fact sheet when being used by a healthcare professional.

Specific performance requirements include:

  • Fluid resistance requirements (liquid barrier performance) consistent with ASTM F1862: Standard Test Method for Resistance of Medical Face Masks to Penetration by Synthetic Blood (Horizontal Projection of Fixed Volume at a Known Velocity)
  • Flammability performance consistent with the definition of either a Class 1 or Class 2 textile in 16 CFR Part 1610
  • Particulate filtration efficiency requirements consistent with ASTM F2100: Standard Specification for Performance of Materials Used in Medical Face Masks
  • Air flow resistance (i.e. breathability) requirements with an acceptance criterion of 6 mm H2O/cm2 for differential pressure (delta P) testing consistent with ASTM F2100: Standard Specification for Performance of Materials Used in Medical Face Masks for those masks composed of 4 or more layers
  • Materials of manufacture must conform to either of these requirements:
    • Non-cytotoxic, non-irritating and non-sensitizing consistent with the recommendations in the FDA’s guidance, “Use of International Standard ISO 10993-1, ‘Biological evaluation of medical devices – Part 1: Evaluation and testing within a risk management process’”
    • Following biocompatibility standards: 
      • ISO 10993-1: Biological evaluation of medical devices – Part 1: Evaluation and testing within a risk management process 
      • ISO 10993-5: Biological evaluation of medical devices – Part 5: Tests for in vitro cytotoxicity 
      • ISO 10993-10: Biological evaluation of medical devices – Part 10: Tests for irritation and skin sensitization

Not included under the scope of the EUA are surgical masks that are:

  • FDA-cleared
  • Manufactured in China
  • Include drugs, biologics, nanoparticles, or antimicrobial/antiviral agents

EUA can be issued by the FDA during a public health emergency. This EUA was issued on August 5, 2020. To learn more about it, read the original SafeGuard 123/20.  

 

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