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Associated Press
28-04-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Zafran Launches RemOps to Close the Remediation Gap in Vulnerability Management
Using generative AI, Zafran de-duplicates vulnerability findings and automates the delivery of simplified, focused remediation action plans NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / April 28, 2025 / Zafran Security today announced the launch of RemOps, the latest addition to its Threat Exposure Management Platform, which integrates AI-powered remediation operations directly into vulnerability workflows. By connecting the most pressing risks with orchestrated remediation at scale, Zafran is closing the gap between Security and IT-turning insights into action and transforming vulnerability management from overwhelmed to operationalized. For years, security teams have been flooded with vulnerability detections. According to the newly released 2025 Zafran State of Exposure Management Report, 91% of leaders say so-called 'critical' vulnerabilities often aren't. The report further reveals that only 1 in 50,000 vulnerabilities is a critical exposure. Zafran cuts through this noise by applying risk context to reveal and mitigate what are actually the most critical vulnerabilities within your environment. And now, with the addition of RemOps, Zafran has doubled down on focused actionability. RemOps uses generative AI to combine overlapping vulnerability findings into a single remediation item and create a vastly simplified, get-well plan. Seamlessly integrated with existing IT workflows, RemOps facilitates collaboration between Security and IT, automatically assigning tickets and overseeing their completion. Its AI-driven approach reduces ticket noise, identifies the most efficient resolution path, and helps teams focus their efforts where they deliver maximum impact. 'RemOps is a real game-changer for cybersecurity operations,' said Sanaz Yashar, CEO and co-founder of Zafran Security. 'Zafran is bridging the gap between Security and IT. RemOps introduces a new operational scale for remediation-enabling security and IT teams to collaborate and resolve issues faster than ever. By unifying exposure assessment, mitigation, and now remediation, Zafran establishes a new standard for contextual, operationalized exposure management that empowers enterprises to reduce their attack surface while enhancing cross-functional collaboration.' 'Efficient remediation is the essential last mile for identifying and reducing real risk,' said Greg Garneau, VP/CISO, Hospital Sisters Health System. 'With RemOps, we are able to shift away from reactive, compliance-driven processes and achieve unified tracking across platforms like Jira, giving us full visibility into progress without slowing anyone down. Zafran provides us with clarity, control, and confidence to navigate an increasingly complex threat landscape-by revealing our critical risks, mitigating them to quickly compress the window of exposure, and operationalizing remediation at scale.' About Zafran Security Patching everything is impossible - but Zafran Security is creating an entirely new operating model for threat and vulnerability management. By leveraging existing security tools and IT context, Zafran proves that 90% of critical vulnerabilities are not exploitable-then quickly mitigates and remediates the 10% that are. Backed by AI and built for action, Zafran transforms how modern enterprises secure what matters most. Contact InformationYuval Porat SOURCE: Zafran press release
CBS News
24-04-2025
- Health
- CBS News
After struggling to conceive herself, Chicago woman now gives back as gestational surrogate
Chicago mom becomes gestational surrogate after her own fertility journey Chicago mom becomes gestational surrogate after her own fertility journey Chicago mom becomes gestational surrogate after her own fertility journey This week is National Infertility Week, and one woman from Chicago's Lincoln Square neighborhood wanted to give back after science helped her grow her own family. Amanda Nelson is now serving as a gestational surrogate — carrying a child who is not genetically hers for people she didn't know. Nelson knows well the struggle that roughly one in six people have when trying to conceive. She herself now has a song and dance of chaos and cuteness with her two boys, but her journey to the delivery room was harder than most. "Getting negative pregnancy test after negative pregnancy test," Nelson said. Then came lots of lab work and numerous needle jabs. "Just a lot of devastation and waiting," Nelson said. "It can really feel excruciating." But it worked. Embryos created through in vitro fertilization, or IVF, became sons Elliott and Jonah. "It was worth every minute of waiting," said Nelson. "Every shot, every penny we spent — just worth it." Nelson's struggle to become a parent inspired her to become a doula — someone who helps other women through the birthing process. She also decided to become a gestational surrogate — and had to explain to her boys that the baby she is now carrying will not be their brother. "I'm so grateful that I was able to do this myself, and if I can be the piece of the puzzle that gives someone else the ability to grow their family, you know, I want to be it," Nelson said. "I want to do that." Brownstone Surrogacy out of the Upper West Side of Manhattan paired up Nelson in Chicago with the couple in New Jersey. Jarret Zafran founded Brownstone Surrogacy after using surrogates to create his own family. "Our daughters know their names, and know their stories," he said. It was a happy ending that Zafran explained usually requires overcoming legal, financial, and medical hurdles. "It's really difficult to qualify to be a surrogate," Zafran said. In general, a woman would need to be between 21 and 42 years old, have a body mass index between 18 and 32, and have a track record of full-term, uncomplicated pregnancies. "Fewer than 5% of applicants are typically qualified to do this," Zafran said. "The estimates are that for every qualified surrogate, there's about three to 10 intended parents waiting to match with a surrogate." It took about a year for Nelson to match with the parents for whom she's now carrying. "I just felt a really good connection when we did — we met initially on Zoom," she said. The parents recently visited for 20-week anatomy scan. "I just love seeing the joy and kind of the wonder on their faces," Nelson said. Brownstone Surrogacy pays surrogates between $60,000 and $75,000. Nelson said money is not her primary motivator, but she believes she deserves to be compensated because of the commitments that come with being pregnant — like all the doctors' appointments, delivery, and recovery.
Syyaha
10-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Syyaha
Celebrate the Spirit of Ramadan at Zafran Indian Kitchen Iftar Buffet
Zafran Indian Kitchen invites you and your loved ones to indulge in an unforgettable Iftar buffet experience this Ramadan across its Riyadh the season of togetherness with a bountiful spread that combines authentic Indian and Arabic flavours, making it a perfect choice for family gatherings and communal dining with friends, colleagues and loved ones. Zafran Indian Kitchen offers a vibrant atmosphere to enjoy a satisfying and light-on-the-stomach meal during this blessed in refreshing traditional drinks like the sweet and tangy Vimto, aromatic Kamrudin, and cool Lemon Mint to kick off your Iftar in style. A delightful array of succulent dates and seasonal fruits awaits to nourish and refresh you after a day of up with a comforting bowl of Lentil Soup, packed with rich flavours to soothe and satisfy your senses. Then, dive into a mouthwatering spread of both Indian and Arabic hot appetizers. Crispy Samosas, golden Falafel, and tender seafood are just the beginning, paired perfectly with juicy, melt-in-your-mouth kebabs like Chicken Malai Tikka, Lamb Boti Kebab, and flavourful Vegetable the main course, Zafran serves up a feast of tantalizing options that promise something for everyone. Relish the creamy goodness of Butter Chicken, the aromatic depth of Bhuna Gosht, and the zesty richness of Kerala Fish Curry. And for biryani lovers, Zafran's Chicken or Gosht Biryani will have you craving for more. Vegetarian selections such as Dal Zafran, Kadai Subz, and Paneer Butter Masala bring bold flavours and vibrant colours to your your meal on a sweet note with a tempting array of Indian and Arabic desserts, alongside freshly baked pastries. A selection of juicy, fresh fruits will provide the perfect light finish to a truly satisfying bite at Zafran is a celebration of authentic flavours, carefully crafted to make your Iftar both delicious and Iftar buffet is priced at SAR 139 for adults and SAR 85 for kids under your table today and let Zafran bring you the finest tastes of Ramadan, with love and tradition in every make a reservation please call-Turki Square: +966503399181View Mall: +966 543288126 Nakheel Mall: +966502853603
BBC News
22-02-2025
- BBC News
Knife crime youngsters follow the wrong role models
"In the football academies I've run over 12 years, some of the youngsters who would come in used to have knives on them. It was shocking." Youth worker Mohammed Zafran says his experience is just part of how young people often follow the wrong role models, caring little about the potentially fatal consequences of their criminal Zafran, chair of West Midlands Crimestoppers volunteer committee, spoke as Ronan's Law was announced this week, using it as an opportunity to also remind parents to "keep tabs" more on their Kanda was killed with a huge sword in Wolverhampton in 2022. His family is proud the law has become part of their "selfless and amazing" boy's legacy. He was killed in a case of mistaken identity as he walked home from a friend's house after buying a PlayStation controller. His law particularly focuses on knives being sold online and introduces tougher penalties for those who break killer had used his mother's ID to pass security checks as he ordered the huge weapon online. 'Knives are handed in' Although reported knife crime has fallen in the West Midlands by 6% compared to last year, Mr Zafran, whose brother-in law was murdered in 2010 aged 24, said what he heard from youngsters did not reassure him the figure was is especially because the region had previously recorded the highest rates of knife crime in England and Wales."Every other day we're hearing there's been another knife incident, there's been a shooting," Mr Zafran told BBC a UK Global Goodwill Youth Ambassador, he also runs the Community Plaza Hub in Bordesley Green, which has worked with thousands of young people to keep them away from crime and often has teenagers handing in knives. Talking about youngsters turning up for football practice with knives, Mr Zafran said they often don't feel they have a choice in the matter."They're participating in sporting activities yet because they fear for their lives outside, just coming to the camp - they might get stabbed on the way, or someone might approach them with a knife - so they carry a knife themselves just for self defence," he said."The minute it's self defence, there's a chance they will use it."Ronan's murder sparked a passionate and lengthy campaign by his family to control the sale of knives as well as seeing tougher penalties being law's introduction comes after the move last September, to ban zombie-style knives and zombie-style machetes in England and who break the ban could go to jail for owning, making, transporting or selling a wide range of "statement" knives favoured by criminal gangs. 'Mindsets need to change' Under Ronan's law, retailers in England and Wales are required to report any bulk or suspicious knife purchases to police and be more vigilant when checking buyers' photo can also face increased prison sentences for selling weapons to under-18s and there is a new offence of "possession with violent intent", which will come with a prison sentence of up to four Mr Zafran welcomed the changes, he said youngsters' mindsets and understanding about what was a positive influence on their lives needed to change."If I'm portraying something positive now, I'm working with 43,000 kids on knife crime get back into education and employment," he said. "But you can have someone else playing a rap or talking about how he stabbed people - he'll probably get a massive following on social media. Youngsters follow them as role models, that's the attraction right now," Mr Zafran continued. "I talk to youngsters, they find that they're the icons for them and that needs to change."We're telling parents, make sure you keep tabs on young kids - even 12, 13 year old kids are coming up to us and give us all these names about who is the latest gangster on the road, who stabbed who, who's got the most respect on the street rather than someone who is a teacher who is a role model, working positively." 'Solid first step' Ronan's sister, Nikita, echoed that view and said the law's introduction was good "but there is so much more to this problem that we've got".A series of failures led to her brother losing his life, she said, but hoped their campaigning would now regulate the sale of knives and ban the ninja sword that was used to kill him."They should never have been available," Ms Kanda said."I believe it is a solid first step but I'm also aware there is so much more to this problem that we've got.. but it is a first step."It was wrong for the weapons to be so easily available to young people and she said she was glad retailers would be held to account now as well."Ronan would be happy that his name and his legacy was being used to prevent future tragedies like his, because he was just such a selfless boy and an amazing person and he deserves to have a legacy," she said."We don't want other families to go through this. It's so painful and if we can prevent others going through this, then that's what we want." Follow BBC Wolverhampton & Black Country on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
