4 ways to fuel the innovation economy and make growth sustainable for everyone
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion | Education/STEM | Fintech | Infrastructure | Workforce Development
This is a golden age of the innovation economy, but will it last? How can we make the tech boom sustainable in this age of rising inequality and make its benefits widespread?
Arketi Group Names Star VanderHaar Chief Operating Officer; Promotes In-House Creative Studio Staff
Blockchain | Business Process Management | Corporate Development | CX | Data Governance | Fintech | Information Security | Infrastructure | Marketing | Smart Communities & Sustainablility | Workforce Development
VanderHaar to oversee the firm’s strategic vision and purpose to enable every communications professional to realize their potential
DefenseStorm CEO Named a Georgia Titan 100
Cloud | Corporate Development | Fintech | Information Security
Steve Soukup recognized as one of Atlanta-area’s highest-achieving C-level executives
DefenseStorm Named a Winner of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Metro Atlanta Top Workplaces of 2022 Award
Cloud | Diversity, Equity & Inclusion | Fintech | Information Security
DefenseStorm, a leading cloud-based cybersecurity, cyberfraud and cybercompliance management provider to regional and community banks and credit unions, has been named a Top Workplace 2022 by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
FEMALE FOUNDERS STARTUP BOOTCAMP
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Are you looking for a new type of startup program that centers on women empowering women?
Curricula Partners with Drata to Automate Security Awareness Training Compliance
Business Process Management | Fintech | Information Security
Organizations can now integrate their Drata account with Curricula to automate security awareness training evidence requirements for SOC 2 and other compliance frameworks.
Webinar: Demystifying Revenue Recognition for Tech Companies and Their Investors
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Join Cherry Bekaert CPAs and Advisors on April 12th as we demystify revenue recognition for technology companies – including from the investor’s perspective. Though it’s been in effect for a few years, ASC 606 still carries some ambiguity. Cherry Bekaert’s advisors are here to help break down the reporting differences as well as provide recommendations related to the changes.
Snap Tech IT Receives SOC 2 Type II Attestation from KirkPatrickPrice
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TEMPE, Ariz., February 21, 2022 – Snap Tech IT, a managed services & cybersecurity provider, today announced that it has completed its SOC 2 Type II audit, performed by KirkpatrickPrice. This attestation provides evidence that Snap Tech IT has a strong commitment to security and to delivering high-quality services to its clients by demonstrating that they have the necessary internal controls and processes in place.
The Technology Association of Georgia Announces TAG Tech Award Winners
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TAG hosts the Technology Awards recognizing the highest achieving leaders and companies in Georgia. The 2022 winners representing 12 categories were announced on Feb. 17 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel Ravinia in Atlanta.
Tyk Version 4.0 Release Party
Cloud | Fintech | Information Security | Infrastructure
Please join us on February 24th at 6 PM ET at the newly renovated Sweetwater Brewery Taproom in Atlanta for a night of food, drinks, and fun to celebrate Tyk’s new Version 4.0 release.
Curricula Launches Free SOC 2 Security Awareness Training
Data Governance | Fintech | Information Security
Businesses undergoing a SOC 2 audit can now access free SOC 2 security awareness training content and educational materials for their employees
Financial CyberDefense Webinar: Striking a Balance Between Compliance & CyberSecurity
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We are entering a new realm of cyber-attacks, placing financial organizations directly in the crosshairs. In 2021, a number of major financial organizations were hit with devastating attacks, including Automatic Funds Transfer Services, Flagstar Bank, CNA Financial & more. Larger companies with more resources are being affected by cyber-attacks than ever before. Where does that leave smaller financial businesses in protecting sensitive data without stout resources or infrastructure in place? And, how does a smaller financial firm strike a balance between achieving financial compliance with regulators & properly structuring cybersecurity for their organization that protects critical data simultaneously? Cybercriminals understand that expertise & resources pose a difficult challenge for smaller financial organizations & are willing to target them as low-hanging fruit. Less work on their end.
CMMC Quick Bytes: Peeling Back the Layers on CMMC Password Policies
Business Process Management | Cloud | Data Governance | Data Science & Analytics | Fintech | Georgia Defense Industrial Base Taskforce | Information Security | Infrastructure | Southeastern Software Association
When you peel back the layers on CMMC Password Policies you’ll find that there’s quite a bit of ambiguity when it comes to CMMC password policies under 2.0. In this segment, Snap Tech IT COO, Shawn Brown, brings clarity to the gray area using NIST guidelines for creating & managing passwords and associated policies. You’ll learn practical approaches to scaling password management across your business, what to consider when implementing password policies & best ways to prepare for your auditor that will evaluate these policies for certification. Check out the latest episode! https://www.snaptechit.com/educational-assets/peeling-back-the-layers-on-cmmc-password-policies/
Webinar: CMMC 2.0: Level 2 CUI Breakdown
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Many DoD subcontractors will be required to meet Level 2 compliance under CMMC 2.0 moving forward. While the tiered structure has alleviated some of the challenges associated with 1.0, it’s important to understand the changes to each level and what requirements are still in place, particularly when it comes to CUI.
Georgia State University’s Robinson College of Business is Now Home for the Georgia Fintech Academy
The Georgia Fintech Academy, a collaboration between the state’s fintech industry and the University System of Georgia (USG), has transitioned to Georgia State University’s J. Mack Robinson College of Business. Robinson was selected as the Fintech Academy’s institutional home after an incubation period with the USG.
DefenseStorm Secures New $5M in Financing Round and Smashes its Own Records Heading into Fourth Quarter
DefenseStorm, the leading cloud-based cybersecurity, cybercompliance, and cyberfraud management provider to regional and community banks and credit unions, today announced that Curql Collective, through its Strategic Investment Fund, Curql Fund I has invested $5M thanks to DefenseStorm’s unprecedented growth, bringing total funding to $52M.
Atlanta Tyk’s BBQ & Beer Networking event
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Tyk recently opened an office in Atlanta, just in time for Covid to shut everything down. Now that things are getting back to normal, we’d like to celebrate our arrival in the peach state the best way we know how: beer and food! Please join us at the newly renovated Sweetwater Brewery Taproom for an in-person meetup on November 18th at 6:00pm. Registration is limited, but free of cost.
Curricula Launches Free Security Awareness Training for Every Organization
Education/STEM | Fintech | Information Security
From TAG’s 2021 winner of the Innovation Driven Company – Small award, every business now has access to free security awareness training designed to build a fun culture of cybersecurity
CMMC Quick Bytes Series: Why Identifying Scope is Critical to Securing Certification
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CMMC Quick Bytes Series: Identifying Scope, Common CMMC Terms & More — In this interview, Karl will dive into Identifying Scope and what that means for DoD subcontractors seeking certification. Learn common CMMC terms used in the certification process, what scoping is in relation to CMMC, how you identify where your sensitive data lives, ways to identify scope to an assessor and more. https://www.snaptechit.com/educational-assets/cmmc-quick-bytes-process-overview-best-practices-2/
CMMC Quick Bytes Series: Education You Need for Certification!
Cloud | Data Governance | Digital Health | Fintech | Information Security | Infrastructure | Southeastern Software Association
CMMC Quick Bytes Series – Process Overview & Best Practices In this series, Karl Bickmore teams up with cybersecurity training expert, Dana Mantilia, to tackle the hard-hitting CMMC questions. Learn the overall process for CMMC, how to determine an appropriate budget, cybersecurity basics every DoD subcontractor should implement & the importance of working with a true CMMC-AB Registered Provider Organization. https://www.snaptechit.com/educational-assets/cmmc-quick-bytes-process-overview-best-practices/
CMMC Readiness Gauge for DoD Subcontractors
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If you’re struggling to get started with your CMMC journey, check out this free resource that tells you if you’re ready for CMMC Level 1 today. Find out the likelihood of receiving your certification, based on the current setup of your IT environment. Know where you stand! https://www.snaptechit.com/educational-assets/cmmc-gauge/
PPRO clamps down on financial crime risks, partnering with and investing in AI-driven transaction monitoring startup Sentinels
PPRO clamps down on financial crime risks, partnering with and investing in AI-driven transaction monitoring startup Sentinels
After Its Most Competitive Application Period Yet, Venture Atlanta Reveals Lineup of 2021 Most Innovative Tech Companies
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Out of a record-breaking 400-plus applications, 91 companies will present and be showcased with 60 percent of those selected coming from outside Georgia.
PPRO offers integration into PayPal Commerce Platform for PSPs Worldwide
| PPRO today announces its integration of the PayPal Commerce Platform. |
The Advanced Technology Development Center Announces its Startup Graduating Class of 2021
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Ten companies included in incubator’s largest class ever.
Pandora Safely Returns to the Workplace with the Appian Workforce Safety Solution
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Global jewelry brand uses low-code solution for ongoing workplace vigilance across U.S. retail stores, logistics center, and corporate offices
NCR Supporting Restaurant Recovery with Donation to Elevate Together™
NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR), a leading enterprise technology provider, today announced a donation of $200,000 to Elevate Together™, a nonprofit initiative designed to create growth and prosperity for Black and Hispanic communities.
Blu Jam Café Upgrades Operations with NCR Technology
| Blu Jam Café is changing the way Los Angeles does breakfast – not only with its iconic Crunchy French Toast, but also with a hunger for innovation. The popular breakfast eatery partnered with NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR), a leading provider of end-to-end software and technology that runs restaurants, to elevate its customers’ experience with Aloha Essentials. |
Forrester Consulting Total Economic Impact™ study
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Enterprises Can Achieve a 332% ROI Over Three Years When Using WSO2 Identity Server for CIAM According to New Independent Total Economic Impact Study
The independent study highlights how WSO2 Identity Server helps organizations to significantly lower costs, modernize and consolidate their customer identity and access management, save developer time, and accelerate market offerings.
Growth and innovation of Fintech in Georgia highlighted in 2021 TAG Fintech Ecosystem Report
More than 200 fintech companies, 39,000+ employees
$400 million+ invested in Georgia’s fintech community in 2021
