Author: Max Smith
SEC puts cybersecurity under scrutiny, reinforces importance of insurance products | Insurance Business America cyber- SEC Presses on Cybersecurity, Increases Importance of Insurance Lines “Insurance agents and brokers should recommend cyber insurance to 100% of their commercial clients.” cyber- By Mark Shoaf Jr. Two actions taken by the Securities and Exchange Commission this week regarding cybersecurity oversight — a major enforcement settlement and a statement from the agency tightening how publicly traded companies comply with new rules — underscore the importance of cybersecurity insurance, brokers and lawyers said. The SEC on Wednesday fined Intercontinental Exchange Inc., the parent company of…
Open Text OTEX recently acquired a managed detection and response platform from Novacoast. The platform, called Pillr, is a cloud-based threat hunting tool for managed service providers (MSPs) and has adopted a multi-tenant cybersecurity services model, allowing OpenText to serve multiple tenants using a shared infrastructure.Pillr specializes in providing proficient cyber security solutions 24/7 through its Security Operations Center (SOC) that leverages technical expertise under human responsibility. We use an on-premise SOC with the tools and processes to handle threat detection and mitigation.This new acquisition will address skills gaps and shortages, reduce alert fatigue and strengthen OpenText's security offerings for…
The tax credits announced for the video game industry for 2022 have yet to receive any applications. This comes after a number of video game developers applied for certification to qualify for tax credits. However, there is no trace of any reporting on the corporate tax return. The Digital Games Tax Credit offers companies developing digital games a tax credit of up to 32%, or €25 million, per eligible game. To qualify, companies must develop games for public release, meet the content conditions of the Video Recordings Act 1989, and not produce games purely for advertising or gambling purposes. Ireland's…
Warhammer is everywhere: it's one of those franchises that knows how to utilize transmedia most effectively, going beyond figures and tactical combat. The sheer number of video games available is truly enormous, and there's something for every Warhammer player to enjoy.Almost literally, this was exemplified during a presentation that took place yesterday, where the all new Warhammer video game was introduced.First, an announcement. There were very few new video game announcements, but a lot of DLC, collaborations, and expansionsThat might not sound as exciting as the carousel of new games being announced, but it's still very intriguing. The first announcement,…
U.S. stocks rose on Friday as Wall Street searched for a recovery from the Dow Jones Industrial Average's biggest sell-off in a year.The S&P 500 (^GSPC) rose about 0.3%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite Index (^IXIC) added about the same amount. The blue-chip Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) rose about 0.1%, or about 50 points.Resurgent concerns about interest rates led to a selloff in stocks on Thursday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average falling more than 600 points, while U.S. Treasury yields rose, with the benchmark 10-year Treasury yield (^TNX) hovering around 4.5%.The euphoric mood turned sour after better-than-expected U.S.…
Let the developers give you some sweet extra sauce. By Adam Straughan / May 24, 2024 From Shepard spinning around and stabbing Kai Leng in Mass Effect 3, to Master Chief manually guiding a bomb onto a Covenant ship in Halo 2, to taking free reign as the incredibly powerful Jedi Master Sere Junda in Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, there are standout moments that may have been minimized for the sake of the story, but they are still there. I'm glad The developers took their time to make it happen. In the modern games industry, where it's increasingly clear that…
VIDEO: Demolition of former Macy's at Charleston Town Center completed ahead of schedule CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — The Sports Facilities Advisory Committee concluded in its draft Capital Sports Center Feasibility Overview that the center could fund its operations and generate an economic impact of approximately $21 million after five years. The brief outlines the most suitable features for the space: two basketball courts (four volleyball courts, six pickleball courts), two pickleball courts, family entertainment center, food and beverage services, support and administrative space, fitness center, group exercise rooms, walking track, six basketball courts (12 volleyball courts), and spectator areas. According…
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For the past seven years, thoughtful minds in high school sports have nominated three individuals deserving of the Star Tribune's special award, and now it's time to make it an eighth consecutive year. The Star Tribune is currently accepting nominations for three special awards that will be presented at the seventh annual Star Tribune All-Metro Sports Awards Show at Target Field on June 25. Anyone can nominate a student, coach, leader or special person who has contributed to high school sports. The recipients are: Competitive Courage Award This award is presented to a student-athlete who has demonstrated great courage in…
Open Text (Otex – OpenText recently acquired a managed detection and response platform from Novacoast. The platform, called Pillr, is a cloud-based threat hunting tool for managed service providers (MSPs) and has adopted a multi-tenant cybersecurity services model, allowing OpenText to serve multiple tenants using a shared infrastructure.Pillr specializes in providing proficient cyber security solutions 24/7 through its Security Operations Center (SOC) that leverages technical expertise under human responsibility. We use an on-premise SOC with the tools and processes to handle threat detection and mitigation.This new acquisition will address skills gaps and shortages, reduce alert fatigue and strengthen OpenText's security…