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Business Wire
4 days ago
- Business
- Business Wire
Qlik Secures DISA IL4 Provisional Authorization and Announces Qlik Cloud Government
PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Qlik ®, a global leader in data integration, analytics, and AI, today announced it has secured Provisional Authorization at Impact Level 4 (IL4) for Qlik Cloud Government - DoD from the United States Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), under the Department of Defense's Cloud Computing Security Requirements Guide. Qlik Cloud Government – DoD is available immediately, including DISA Boundary Cloud Access Point (BCAP) connectivity to the DISA NIPRNet. This provisional authorization, which meets DISA's security requirements for storing and handling controlled unclassified information (CUI), including For Official Use Only (FOUO) information, allows government agencies and their contractors to confidently utilize Qlik's advanced capabilities, transforming data challenges into strategic opportunities and creating a decision advantage for U.S. DoD, Combat Support Agencies, Combatant Commands, and the Defense Industrial Base. 'Data is the backbone of decision-making in defense and government, but it's only valuable when it's secure, accessible, and actionable,' said Mike Capone, CEO of Qlik. 'With DISA IL4 authorization, Qlik Cloud Government – DoD gives agencies the confidence to move critical data and analytics operations to the cloud, accelerating operational efficiency, readiness, and mission success.' Qlik has numerous DoD customers who have implemented Qlik's products and many are initiating strategic moves to Qlik Cloud Government – DoD products to ignite innovation with a secure and scalable cloud environment. These transitions aim to unlock the value of their data by improving operational efficiencies and reducing costs across their agencies. Qlik can now offer the cost, speed, and scalability benefits of cloud computing to its Department of Defense, Armed Services, and Defense Industrial Base customers while meeting the rigorous security standards set forth by DISA. 'Qlik Cloud Government – DoD products enable clients to drive outcomes through advanced analytics and AI-ready infrastructure, while ensuring strict compliance and security standards,' said Andrew Churchill, Vice President of Federal at Qlik. 'We are committed to supporting these agencies with the tools they need to scale insight generation and accelerate mission impact.' Qlik Cloud Government delivers several critical benefits to government agencies, including: Built-in Security and Compliance: Ensuring rigorous adherence to DISA IL4 security controls and continuous monitoring requirements. Cost Efficiency and Quicker Time to Value: No-touch maintenance, continuous feature deployment and significant compliance and infrastructure cost savings with Qlik Cloud Government – DoD. End-to-End Capabilities: A unified set of solutions encompassing data integration, data quality, and analytics, enabling organizations to rely on a single provider to manage, govern, and extract value from their data. Data Trust and Discoverability: Access to trusted, governed data through Qlik's integrated marketplace, data quality tools, and Qlik Talend Trust Score™, accelerating confident data use across teams. Flexibility: Platform-agnostic solutions that integrate seamlessly with leading environments including AWS, Snowflake, and Databricks, avoiding vendor lock-in and fostering adaptability. Real-Time Data Integration: Advanced capabilities for replication and transformation that support real-time decision-making across complex enterprise systems. Qlik Cloud Government – DoD is built on AWS GovCloud (US) and is available in AWS Marketplace. For more information about Qlik's Cloud Government offering, please visit Qlik Analytics Solutions for the U.S. Public Sector. About Qlik Qlik converts complex data landscapes into actionable insights, driving strategic business outcomes. Serving over 40,000 global customers, our portfolio provides advanced, enterprise-grade AI/ML and data management. We excel in data integration and governance, offering comprehensive solutions that work with diverse data sources. Intuitive analytics from Qlik uncover hidden patterns, empowering teams to address complex challenges and seize new opportunities. Our AI/ML tools, both practical and scalable, lead to better decisions, faster. As strategic partners, our platform-agnostic technology and expertise make our customers more competitive. © 2025 QlikTech International AB. All rights reserved. All company and/or product names may be trade names, trademarks and/or registered trademarks of the respective owners with which they are associated.
Associated Press
5 days ago
- Business
- Associated Press
Telos Corporation Awarded $14M Contract with the Defense Information Systems Agency
ASHBURN, Va., June 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Telos Corporation (NASDAQ: TLS), a leading provider of cyber, cloud and enterprise security solutions for the world's most security-conscious organizations, today announced that it was awarded the Defense Information System Agency (DISA) Organizational Messaging Branch contract in support of the DISA Organizational Messaging Service (OMS) Telos Automated Message Handling System (AMHS) product sustainment and support services. The contract is valued at $14 million over five years. DISA provides a range of assured messaging and directory services to the military, Joint Staff, Secretary of Defense, the Department of Defense, Combatant Commands, non-DoD U.S. Government Agencies, Intelligence Community, North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), coalition and allied mission partners. The OMS program includes securely exchanging authorized official information between organizations and supporting interoperability between all customer communities operating in both strategic and tactical environments. 'DISA has been a valued partner for many years, and we are excited to continue enhancing their communication capabilities,' said John B. Wood, CEO and chairman of Telos. 'Ensuring the prompt and secure delivery of messages is crucial for effective military operations, and we are proud to contribute to this vital mission.' The Telos Automated Message Handling System solution supports many organizations around the world – including the Office of the Army, U.S. Marine Corps, Department of Homeland Security, Department of Commerce, and multiple Defense and Intelligence Agencies as well as the FVEY countries – leveraging their existing investments in secure messaging for reliable, secure command and control-related information exchange. Telos AMHS meets current and proposed requirements for official messaging standards, making it ideal to support all official messaging requirements, and offers support for tactically deployed organizations through the existing OMS environment as well as the IC ITS format through the Joint Worldwide Intelligence Communications System (JWICS) and the SIPRNet OMS-JMS environment. About Telos Corporation Telos Corporation (NASDAQ: TLS) empowers and protects the world's most security-conscious organizations with solutions for continuous security assurance of individuals, systems, and information. Telos' offerings include cybersecurity solutions for IT risk management and information security; cloud security solutions to protect cloud-based assets and enable continuous compliance with industry and government security standards; and enterprise security solutions for identity and access management, secure mobility, organizational messaging, and network management and defense. The company serves commercial enterprises, regulated industries and government customers around the world. Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements which are made under the safe harbor provisions of the federal securities laws. These statements are based on the Company's management's current beliefs, expectations and assumptions about future events, conditions and results and on information currently available to them. By their nature, forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties because they relate to events and depend on circumstances that may or may not occur in the future. The Company believes that these risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, those described under the captions 'Risk Factors' and 'Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations' set forth from time to time in the Company's filings and reports with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, as well as future filings and reports by the Company, copies of which are available at and on the SEC's website at Although the Company bases these forward-looking statements on assumptions that its management believes are reasonable when made, the Company cautions the reader that forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and that the Company's actual results of operations, financial condition and liquidity, and industry developments, may differ materially from statements made in or suggested by the forward-looking statements contained in this release. Given these risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which are beyond its control, the Company cautions the reader not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date of such statement and, except as required by law, the Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement publicly, or to revise any forward-looking statement to reflect events or developments occurring after the date of the statement, even if new information becomes available in the future. Comparisons of results for current and any prior periods are not intended to express any future trends or indications of future performance, unless specifically expressed as such, and should only be viewed as historical data. Media: [email protected] Investors: [email protected]
Time of India
14-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Sebi comes out with composition of internal audit team for CRAs
Markets regulator Sebi on Wednesday expanded the list of eligible professionals who can be part of the internal audit team for Credit Rating Agencies (CRAs), making it more inclusive. Earlier, the internal audit team for CRAs was required to include a Chartered Accountant (ACA/FCA), and a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or someone with a Diploma in Information System Audit (DISA). With the latest update, the revised criteria now allow for either a Chartered Accountant (ACA/FCA) or a Cost Accountant (ACMA/FCMA), along with a professional holding one of the following qualifications: CISA, DISA, or DISSA (Diploma in Information System Security Audit from ICMAI). "The audit team must be composed of at least a Chartered Accountant (ACA/FCA) or a Cost Accountant (ACMA/FCMA) and a Certified Information Systems Auditor/ Diploma in Information System Auditor/ Diploma in Information System Security Audit (CISA/ DISA/ DISSA)," Sebi said in its circular. The new requirements are applicable with immediate effect.
Yahoo
19-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Vertosoft Named as New Public Sector Distributor for MongoDB, Enhancing Big Data & Analytics Portfolio
LEESBURG, VIRGINIA / / March 19, 2025 / Vertosoft is thrilled to announce that they have been named as MongoDB's newest public sector distributor. With this partnership, MongoDB and their intelligent data platform will be available to Vertosoft's channel partners as well as government agencies through Vertosoft's trusted and secure supply chain. This addition significantly enhances Vertosoft's Big Data & Analytics technology portfolio, showcasing their commitment to providing innovative software solutions that drive operational efficiency and improve decision-making within the public sector. MongoDB is the world's leading modern document database provider, and the MongoDB for Public Sector program offers flexible, highly-secure data infrastructure that is optimized for the public sector, enabling federal, state, and local governments to accelerate and streamline their digital transformation efforts. MongoDB for Public Sector is specifically designed to help public sector organizations balance the unique set of compliance requirements they face with the need to innovate in order to keep up with technological progress in the private sector. MongoDB Atlas for Government is the FedRAMP Moderate Authorized environment of MongoDB's cloud-native data platform, Atlas. Atlas for Government facilitates the modernization of legacy applications to the cloud while meeting the unique requirements and missions of the U.S. government in a secure, fully managed environment. With real-time data visibility and robust security features, it ensures easy adoption within the public sector community. Additionally, MongoDB Enterprise Advanced provides similar capabilities in an on-premises operational model, making it the only NoSQL database with a STIG reviewed and approved by DISA. "Public sector organizations must balance some of the strictest compliance requirements with the need to keep up with the breakneck pace of private sector technological innovation," said Joe Perrino, Vice President of Public Sector at MongoDB. "MongoDB gives them the flexibility and intuitive developer experience they need to move fast, while its exceptional levels of security, durability, availability, and performance enable them to build and deploy cutting-edge applications with confidence. More than 1,000 public sector customers in the U.S. rely on MongoDB to power mission-critical workloads, and now, it's even easier for them to do so." "We are excited to partner with MongoDB and add the world's most versatile data platform to our Big Data & Analytics portfolio. This collaboration emphasizes our commitment to supporting public sector missions by delivering cutting-edge solutions to the Government," said Jay Colavita, President of Vertosoft. About Vertosoft At Vertosoft, we are a trusted, value-driven distributor of innovative technology solutions. Our experienced team and tailored services equip our channel partners and suppliers with the tools, contracts, and secure systems needed to succeed in the public sector market. Contact Information Mary Dawson Digital Marketing Managerinfo@ Nicole Bongianino Channel Marketing SOURCE: Vertosoft View the original press release on ACCESS Newswire Sign in to access your portfolio
Fox News
04-03-2025
- Business
- Fox News
Employee screening data breach exposes 3.3 million records
Companies that handle massive amounts of user data are often the least careful with it. Last year, the National Public Data breach exposed 2.7 billion records. The company's entire business model was built around collecting data from public sources to create detailed user profiles for people in the U.S. and beyond. Now, another breach has surfaced, this time affecting DISA Global Solutions, an employee screening provider. The breach has exposed the data of more than 3.3 million individuals, raising serious concerns about how sensitive personal information is handled. Millions are now at risk of identity theft and fraud. DISA Global Solutions, a company specializing in employee screening services, recently disclosed a major data breach affecting over 3.3 million individuals. The Texas-based firm serves more than 55,000 businesses, including a third of Fortune 500 companies, offering background checks, drug and alcohol testing and compliance solutions. The breach began on Feb. 9, 2024, when an unauthorized party gained access to part of DISA's network. Shockingly, the intrusion went undetected for more than two months until the company discovered the "cyber incident" on April 22, 2024. Following the breach, DISA launched an internal investigation with help from third-party forensic experts to assess the damage. It's still unclear how the attack happened. DISA hasn't confirmed whether phishing, malware or another method was used. However, the fact that hackers had access for months without detection points to serious gaps in the company's monitoring systems. Adding to the concern, nearly a year passed before the public was notified, which raises serious questions about DISA's cybersecurity measures and response time. The hackers accessed a trove of sensitive personal information, though DISA has admitted it cannot definitively confirm the full scope of the stolen data. According to filings with the attorneys general of Maine and Massachusetts, the compromised information included Social Security numbers, financial account details (such as credit card numbers), driver's licenses and other government-issued identification documents. Given DISA's role in employee screening, the breach likely exposed data collected from background checks and drug tests, potentially including employment histories, criminal records and even health-related information. The notification to affected individuals – more than 360,000 were Massachusetts residents and 15,198 from Maine – underscored the breadth of the incident, affecting a staggering 3,332,750 people nationwide. We reached out to DISA but did not hear back before our deadline. If you've undergone a background check or drug test through an employer or prospective employer, your data might be among the millions exposed in this breach. Here are five practical steps to protect yourself. 1) Monitor your financial accounts: Regularly check your bank statements, credit card transactions and credit reports for suspicious activity. The breach exposed financial details, making unauthorized transactions a real risk. Consider setting up alerts for any unusual activity. 2) Enroll in credit monitoring: DISA is offering affected individuals 12 months of free credit monitoring and identity restoration services through Experian. Take advantage of this by enrolling before the June 30 deadline to keep tabs on your credit and detect potential misuse early. 3) Place a fraud alert or credit freeze: Contact one of the major credit bureaus (Equifax, Experian or TransUnion) to place a fraud alert on your file, which makes it harder for thieves to open accounts in your name. For stronger protection, consider a credit freeze, which restricts access to your credit report entirely. 4) Be wary of phishing attempts and install strong antivirus: With personal details in the hands of cybercriminals, expect an uptick in targeted scams. Avoid clicking links or sharing information in unsolicited emails, texts or calls claiming to be from DISA or related entities. The best way to safeguard yourself from malicious links that install malware, potentially accessing your private information, is to have strong antivirus software installed on all your devices. This protection can also alert you to phishing emails and ransomware scams, keeping your personal information and digital assets safe. Get my picks for the best 2025 antivirus protection winners for your Windows, Mac, Android and iOS devices. 5) Invest in data removal services: In light of these recurring data breaches, taking proactive steps to protect your personal information is crucial. While no service promises to remove all your data from the internet, having a removal service is great if you want to constantly monitor and automate the process of removing your information from hundreds of sites continuously over a longer period of time. Check out my top picks for data removal services here. The DISA Global Solutions data breach isn't just an apparent mistake. It seems to be a complete failure. A company that handles sensitive data for millions, including Fortune 500 clients, let hackers lurk in its systems for more than two months. Worse, it took 10 months to tell the public. Now, 3.3 million people are left dealing with the fallout while DISA offers a token year of credit monitoring. The real cost is years of potential identity theft and financial damage. How do you feel about companies that collect and sell data? Do you think they should be held accountable for breaches? 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