Author: Max Smith

You've probably heard that there is a planetary gap in the number of cybersecurity professionals available and the roles that need to be filled. According to a recent cybersecurity workforce survey by the nonprofit organization ISC2, the cybersecurity workforce shortage is at an all-time high of nearly 4 million workers. The gap between the number of workers needed and the number of available workers has widened by 12.6% year over year, driven by attrition, economic uncertainty, artificial intelligence (AI), and challenging threats. All situations are listed in the report. If you're interested in a career in cybersecurity, now's your chance.…

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At left are Chautauqua-Catalogus Athletic Association tennis players who have qualified for the Section VI Championships to be held May 22 at Orchard Park High School. In the front row are the singles qualifying players. From left: Jackson Spangler (Fredonia), Brayden Harskuma (Southwestern), Alex Watkins (Southwestern), and Jack Shelley (Maple Grove). The doubles team is standing. From left: Alex Ash West and Alex Linderman (Orian). Cavan Boutilette and Isaac Moses (Olean). Fletcher Demink and Trey Demink (Maple Grove); and Nathan Cresanti and Keegan Richelle (Maple Grove). Pajama photo: Scott Kindberg LAKEWOOD — Fredonia and Olean could…

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Associated Press Seattle Sounders FC (2-5-4, 12th place in the Western Conference) vs. Portland Timbers (2-5-4, 12th place in the Western Conference)Portland, Oregon. Sunday, 4:45pm ETBETMGM Sportsbook: LINE Seattle +153, Portland +167, Draw +232.Over/under is 2.5 goalsBottom line: The Portland Timbers and Seattle Sounders square off in the Western Conference.The Timbers are 1-3-2 in the Western Conference. Felipe Mora was the team's leading scorer in Western Conference play with four goals. The Timbers have a conference-high 20 goals.The Sounders are 0-4-4 in Western Conference play. The Sounders rank sixth in the Western Conference with 54 shots on goal, averaging 4.9…

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File photo by Travis Rosenau New Ulm's Joey Cotten returns a shot during the No. 1 doubles match May 2 at New Ulm High School. NEW ULM — The New Ulm Eagles defeated the Waseca Blue Jays 7-0 on Friday, ending the Big South Conference men's tennis schedule with a perfect 7-0 mark. Maverick Johnson, ranked No. 1 in singles, started the day by defeating Tyler Herran 6-4, 6-3. And at No. 3 singles, Gideon Heins defeated Otto Schoenrock 6-1, 6-4. The Eagles continued their winning streak after the No. 3 doubles team of Isaac Dittmar…

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Staff photo by Travis Rosenau Minnesoa Valley Lutheran's Jess Meunier singles in the fourth inning of a nonconference softball game against Waterville-Elysian-Morristown on Friday at MVL High School in New Ulm. hit. NEW ULM — Minnesota Valley Lutheran University struggled to maintain its early success at the plate in Friday's nonconference softball game against Waterville-Elysian-Morristown. Meanwhile, Buccaneers starting pitcher Alix Welske took plenty of hits from his teammates in a 12-1 win over the Chargers in five innings at MVL High School. The game ended in the fifth inning due to the 10-point lead rule. Werske…

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Dolan WABASSO — One year after coaching the Wabasso girls basketball program during the 1997-98 season, Neil Dolan's historic run as Rabbits head coach has come to an end. Dolan made the decision to step down as head women's basketball coach at the end of last season. The Rabbits finished the 2023-24 season with a record of 7 wins and 20 losses. The Wabasso women's basketball program has gone through some tough losing seasons over the past five seasons, but Dolan continued to dedicate her time to coaching and mentoring her players on and off the…

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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Thanks to fraud prevention through cybersecurity measures, deputies arrested three people who attempted to steal from a home they were hired to house sit, according to the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office (SBCSO). According to SBCSO, a 30-year-old man, a 29-year-old woman, and a 36-year-old man all attempted to steal property or credit from residents whose homes they were monitoring. Victims of the attempted theft received fraud alerts from their credit card companies and suspicious activity alerts from their internet providers detailed by the SBCSO. SBCSO was then contacted and the victims provided information that led…

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Solid revenue growth and significant increase in net income.It has a strong market presence in title insurance and the growing annuity and life insurance sectors.Changes in the real estate market and challenges in the interest rate environment.Opportunities for technology integration and demographic change.On May 10, 2024, Fidelity National Financial, Inc. (NYSE:FNF) filed its 10th quarter report, providing detailed financial results for the first quarter of this year. The company, a leading provider of title insurance, escrow, and other title-related services, reported a significant increase in total revenue from $2.474 billion in the first quarter of 2023 to $3.299 billion in…

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