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V7 Issue 188
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V7 | Issue 188 | 9.27.18
Fancy Bear has a rootkit. Banking Trojan kicked from Google Play. VPNFilter has more tricks than suspected. MDM issues. American GDPR? Novichok update.
By The CyberWire Staff
ESET reports that Fancy Bear (Russia's GRU, or, if you insist, Mr. Putin, Russia's "GU") is deploying a rootkit against its foreign targets. They're active so far mostly in the Balkans and other Central and Eastern European countries, and the kit they've deployed is "LoJax," malware developed from the LoJack anti-theft software. The attribution to Fancy Bear is, as is usually the case, circumstantial but compelling, based on the presence of other known Fancy Bear hacking tools.
Another ESET researcher has found a banking Trojan masquerading as a call recording app in Google's Play store. The bad app is, or was, since Google has now booted it out, called "QRecorder."
Cisco's Talos unit looked into VPNFilter malware and has discovered that it's even more capable than initially believed. The researchers found seven additional modules in VPNFilter. They think it was designed to debut against Ukrainian targets on the anniversary of the NotPetya attacks, but they also note that VPNFilter was also designed to be a long-term attack platform. The malware is particularly adapted for IoT attacks, especially against vulnerable routers.
Duo Security reports finding an authentication weakness in Apple's Device Enrollment Program that could be exploited for privilege escalation or rogue device deployment.
Yesterday's hearings in the US Senate covered online privacy. Big Tech expressed general approval of privacy regulations. Some of the GDPR's requirements are onerous, but they like consistency and predictability.
One of the suspects in the Salisbury nerve agent attacks has been identified as a GRU colonel.
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Podcast Summary
In today's podcast, we speak with our partners at CenturyLink, as Mike Benjamin shares thoughts on the Foreshadow vulnerability. Our guest is Daniel Riedel from New Context Services, with some insight into synthetic identities.
And this week's episode of Hacking Humans is up. The talk is all about kidnappers, robots, and deep fakes. Joe shares a kidnapping scam targeting foreign students. Dave describes social engineering involving robots. Our guest is Robert Anderson from the Chertoff Group, discussing deep fake technology and how it erodes trust.
FireEye Cyber Defense Summit 2018 (Washington, DC, United States, Oct 1 - 4, 2018) Get trained by a FireEye expert at our annual Cyber Defense Summit. Training opportunities at this event offer attendees hands-on, small-group, interactive sessions with some of the most experienced FireEye cyber security experts.
CyberMaryland Job Fair on October 9 in Baltimore, MD. (Baltimore, Maryland, United States, Oct 9, 2018) Cleared and non-cleared cybersecurity pros make your next career move at the CyberMaryland Job Fair, October 9 in Baltimore. Meet leading cyber employers including Bank of America, FireEye, NSA, Raytheon, USCYBERCOM and more. Visit ClearedJobs.Net or CyberSecJobs.com for more details.
Dragos Industrial Security Conference (DISC) 11/5/18 (Hanover, Maryland, United States, Nov 5, 2018) Reserve your spot now for the Dragos Industrial Security Conference (DISC) on November 5th, 2018. DISC is a free, annual event for our customers, partners, and those from the ICS asset community. Visit https://dragos.com/disc/ for more information.
Cyber Attacks, Threats, and Vulnerabilities
Russian hackers 'Fancy Bear' now targeting governments with rootkit malware (TechCrunch) Security researchers say that they have found evidence that for the first time Russia-backed hackers are now using a more sophisticated type of malware to target government entities. ESET presented its case Thursday that the hacker group, known as Fancy Bear (or APT28), is using rootkit malware to …
Without offering evidence, Trump accuses China of interfering in U.S. midterm elections (Washington Post) At a meeting of the U.N. Security Council, the president asserted Beijing was retaliating against him over the escalating trade war.
Intel chief Dan Coats warns of China's 'potent' cyber threat during Citadel event (Post and Courier) Director of National Intelligence Daniel Coats sounded the alarm about foreign interference in the U.S. democratic process during a speech Tuesday in Charleston — but he wasn't talking about Russia
Researchers find Russian "VPNfilter" malware was a Swiss Army hacking knife (Ars Technica) Router malware had nine different tools for exploiting networks.
'Every cyberattack is related to geopolitical conditions,' says CEO of cybersecurity play FireEye (CNBC) Jim Cramer gets the latest on cybersecurity from FireEye CEO Kevin Mandia, whose company was hired by Google to defend against state-sponsored cyberattacks.
Weak Apple DEP Authentication Leaves Enterprises Vulnerable to Social Engineering Attacks and Rogue Devices (Duo Security) Duo Labs has found an authentication weakness in Apple's Device Enrollment Program (DEP) that could lead to privileged access, rogue device enrollment and social engineering attacks against an organization that uses DEP for mobile device management (MDM) auto-enrollment.
MDM Me Maybe: Device Enrollment Program Security (Duo Security) Duo Labs researchers show how an authentication weakness in Apple's Device Enrollment Program can be used to leak information and potentially enroll rogue devices in MDM servers.
Cybercriminals Increasingly Trying to Ensnare the Big Financial Fish (SecureWorks) Threat groups such as GOLD KINGSWOOD are using their extensive resources and network insights to target high-value financial organizations around the world.
Banking trojan found in call recorder app on Play Store - stole over €10,000 (HackRead) Android is one of the most vulnerable mobile operating systems with hackers developing new Android malware and banking trojan every 17 seconds. Then, there is Google and questionable security measures to protect users from sophisticated and persistent malware attacks.
Once Popular Online Ad Format Opens Top Tier Sites to XSS Attacks (Threatpost) Online ad industry moves away from once prolific ads that are now deemed insecure because of DOM-based XSS vulnerabilities.
Over 80 Cisco Products Affected by FragmentSmack DoS Bug (BleepingComputer) Cisco is currently looking into its product line to determine the ones using Linux kernel 3.9 or above, which is vulnerable to the FragmentSmack denial-of-service (DoS) bug.
Port of San Diego victim of cyberattack (San Diego Union Tribune) The Port of San Diego is investigating a serious cybersecurity threat to its technology systems that is impacting the public agency's ability to process park permits and records requests, and perform other business services.
Malware hits fashion giant SHEIN; 6.42 million online shoppers affected (Naked Security) The online fashion store is now contacting affected users and asking them to change passwords for their online store accounts.
SHEIN Servers Infected by Malware, Data of 6.4M Customers Stolen (Security Boulevard) SHEIN servers were breached by hackers and as a result of the intrusion sensitive data of over 6.4 million users was hijacked. The incident occurred between June and August 2018 according to the company statement. Our article sums up the...
Data Issues (SHEIN) On August 22, SHEIN became aware that personally identifiable information of its customers was stolen during a sophisticated criminal cyberattack on its computer network. Immediately upon becoming aware of this potential theft
Someone Posted Weed and Viagra Spam On a US Department of Agriculture Site (Motherboard) The USDA blamed the issue on a "web form" that was abused to post spam.
Bristol Airport's quick isolation of key systems was key to preventing ransomware spreading, says Databarracks (Business Computing World) Recently, Bristol Airport's administration systems were infected by ransomware. The airport was forced to take a cautious approach and shut down applications including its digital flight information displays, forcing staff to use whiteboards to keep passengers updated on flight information.
Mobile Websites Can Tap Into Your Phone's Sensors Without Asking (WIRED) Mobile apps need explicit permission to access your smartphone's motion and light sensors. Mobile websites? Not so much.
Facebook Is Giving Advertisers Access to Your Shadow Contact Information (Gizmodo) Last week, I ran an ad on Facebook that was targeted at a computer science professor named Alan Mislove. Mislove studies how privacy works on social networks and had a theory that Facebook is letting advertisers reach users with contact information collected in surprising ways. I was helping him test the theory by targeting him in a way Facebook had previously told me wouldn't work. I directed the ad to display to a Facebook account connected to the landline number for Alan Mislove's office, a number Mislove has never provided to Facebook. He saw the ad within hours.
Security Patches, Mitigations, and Software Updates
Critical Linux Kernel Flaw Gives Root Access to Attackers (Dark Reading) All versions of Red Hat Enterprise Linux, CentOS vulnerable to 'Mutagen Astronomy' flaw, according to Qualys.
Apple pushes out Mojave 10.14, patches numerous vulnerabilities (SC Magazine) Apple has issued an update to fix a number of issues in macOS Mojave leading to arbitrary code execution, the ability to read restricted memory and access local users Apple IDs among others.
Bitcoin Core Software Patches a Critical DDoS Attack Vulnerability (Vulners Database) The Bitcoin Core development team has released an important update to patch a major DDoS vulnerability in its underlying software that could have been fatal to the Bitcoin Network, which is usually known as the most hack-proof and secure blockchain. The DDoS vulnerability,...
Firefox Monitor starts tracking breached email addresses (Naked Security) Mozilla has formally launched Firefox Monitor, a privacy-engineered website that hooks up to Troy Hunt's Have I Been Pwned? (HIBP) breach notification database.
Cyber Trends
Microsoft president says tech companies are "first line of defense" in cybersecurity (CBS News) Brad Smith spoke first on "CBS This Morning" about the AI for Humanitarian Action initiative, a $40M program that the tech giant says would save lives
Cyber criminals increasingly target cryptocurrency, research finds (TheHill) Cyber criminals are ratcheting up efforts to target devices with cryptocurrency malware, according to a new report.
The state of network security in organizations with 1000+ employees (Help Net Security) ProtectWise interviewed 400 security analysts in the US to uncover the state of network security today across organizations with 1,000 or more employees.
SMBs Cybersecurity Risk, Their Opportunity (blogs@Cisco - Cisco Blogs) Today, Cisco unveiled its SMB Cybersecurity Report, which leverages data from 1,816 SMB respondents across 26 countries.
The World's Most Popular Coding Language Happens to be Most Hackers' Weapon of Choice – Blog | Imperva (Blog | Imperva) Python will soon be the world's most prevalent coding language. That's quite a statement, but if you look at its simplicity, flexibility and the relative ease with which folks pick it up, it's not hard to see why.
Security companies see opportunity in Trump's new cyber plan (Fifth Domain) America's promise to hack foreign countries means the Department of Defense will purchase more off the self cyber equipment.
Can industry bridge the government cyber skills gap? (Fifth Domain) Solutions providers may hold the key to better federal cybersecurity.
Machines ease cyber security industry talent crunch (Financial Times) Finding staff who have the right skills in both AI and cyber security demands new thinking on hiring
Exclusive: WhatsApp Cofounder Brian Acton Gives The Inside Story On #DeleteFacebook And Why He Left $850 Million Behind (Forbes) Facebook's $22 billion WhatsApp purchase made Brian Acton one of the richest people in America. But his idealism clashed with Mark Zuckerberg's financial juggernaut. For the first time, Acton explains why he left.
The other side of the story (Facebook) {Disclaimer: no one at Facebook asked me to post this. I just had to do it. And these are my personal views exclusively.} Today Forbes published an interview of Brian Acton that contained statements, and recollection of events that differ greatly from the reality I witnessed first-hand. As a result, I felt compelled to write about the actual facts.
Facebook's ex-CSO, Alex Stamos, defends its decision to inject ads in WhatsApp (TechCrunch) Alex Stamos, Facebook's former chief security officer, who left the company this summer to take up a role in academia, has made a contribution to what's sometimes couched as a debate about how to monetize (and thus sustain) commercial end-to-end encrypted messaging platforms in order th…
If There Was Ever A Nobel Award For Tech -- WhatsApp Cofounder, Brian Acton Ought Put His Name To It (Forbes) Brian Acton blows the lid on Zuckerberg's duplicity and Sandberg's greed and seeks to make amends to WhatsApp users concerned with privacy through his new venture, Signal. His story raises difficult questions as to what burdens on billionaires particularly towards charitable giving.
WhatsApp and Instagram Founders Don't Deserve Points for Leaving Facebook (Motherboard) By selling their companies to Facebook, Brian Acton and Kevin Systrom perpetuated the worst parts of capitalism.
WhatsApp co-founder Acton flags tensions with Zuckerberg: Forbes (Reuters) WhatsApp co-founder Brian Acton had disagreements with Facebook Chief Executive ...
Google's 20th birthday: How two tech nerds changed the internet, by the people who were there (The Telegraph) What does it take to create one of the most influential companies in the world?
Polyverse on Winning Team Supporting $40M Global InfoTek, Inc. Act 2 Task Order "Excalibur" (Polyverse) Global InfoTek wins task order to provide full spectrum cyberspace capabilities to the Air Force
Cybersecurity start-up Darktrace raises $50 million and is now worth $1.65 billion (CNBC) Darktrace, founded in 2013, uses artificial intelligence and machine-learning technology to detect and counter cyber threats.
Cybersecurity firm Nozomi Networks raises $30M in latest round of funding (TechCrunch) Nozomi Networks has secured $30 million in Series C funding. The San Francisco, Calif.-based touts itself as an industrial security giant, securing more than 300,000 industrial devices over a range of industries, like manufacturing, energy, and mining, with hundreds of hydroelectric and gas distrib…
Source Defense Completes $10M Financing to Prevent Universal Website Supply Chain Vulnerability (GlobeNewswire News Room) AllegisCyber, Jerusalem Venture Partners, Global Brain (Japan) and Connecticut Innovations participate in the financing; Offices open in US and Israel to support go-to-market strategy
Agari Launches Agari Partner Power™ Program for VARs to Accelerate Worldwide Sales Growth (Press of Atlantic City) Agari, the only cloud-native solution that uses predictive AI to stop advanced email attacks, today announced significant channel investments with the launch of Agari Partner
Fidelis Cybersecurity Invests in Customer Success and Technical Field Expertise with Executive Appointments of Gabriel Martinez and Ken McDonald (BusinessWire) Fidelis Cybersecurity (Fidelis), a leading automated detection and response provider, today announced the appointment of Gabriel Martinez, as vice pre
CrowdStrike Appoints Roxanne Austin to its Board of Directors as Audit Committee Chair (CrowdStrike) CrowdStrike® Inc., the leader in cloud-delivered endpoint protection, today announced the appointment of Roxanne Austin to its Board of Directors as Audit Committee Chair, effective immediately.
Georgia Cyber Center Selects Former NSA GA Commander (Smart & Resilient Cities) The former commander of NSA Georgia, Col. Eric Toler, has been named executive director of the Georgia Cyber Center. Col. Toler will work with Augusta University, Augusta Technical College and Georgia Technology Authority (GTA) executive stakeholders to define and execute the overall strategy, vision, mission and goals for the center's programs and partnerships.
Products, Services, and Solutions
New Booz Allen product takes aim at mobile security vulnerabilities (Washington Business Journal) The company sees products as an outgrowth of its push to marry its consulting heritage with highly technical capabilities in cyber, engineering and other areas.
Introducing VirusTotal Enterprise (Medium) Today we are announcing an update to VirusTotal: VirusTotal Enterprise.
ShiftLeft Announces Code-Informed Runtime Protection for Microsoft's .Net Framework (BusinessWire) ShiftLeft today announced the general availability of its security-as-a-service platform for Microsoft's .Net Framework (.Net).
Digital Shadows Launches Shadow Search™ – Enabling Organizations to 'Self-Serve' and Find Cyber Threats against Them from across the Open, Deep and Dark Web (BusinessWire) Digital Shadows, the leader in digital risk management and relevant threat intelligence, has today announced the availability of Shadow Search.
Protego Labs Launches a No Cost Plan for its Flagship Serverless Secur (PRWeb) Protego Labs today launched a free version of its serverless security solution - complete with all functionality - enabling companies to build secure applications...
ID Agent and RapidFire Tools Launch Dark Web Threat Assessment Report (Globe Newswire) MSPs can now use Network Detective to discover dark web credential exposure for clients and prospects
NIKSUN Achieves Common Criteria Certification for NetDetector and NetVCR (BusinessWire) NIKSUN NetDetector/NetVCR Everest 5.1 is approved for secure government agencies and private sector enterprises with Common Criteria Certification.
Blue Cedar Collaborates With OpenSSL, Akamai, NetApp, and VMware to Develop Next-Generation FIPS Module (BusinessWire) Blue Cedar is collaborating with industry leaders to develop the next-generation open-source FIPS 140-2 module for OpenSSL.
Cyberbit and CloudRange Cyber Announce the First Cyber Range "As a Service" in North America (HeraldCourier.com) Cyberbit Ltd. (Cyberbit), a world leading provider of cybersecurity simulation and IT/OT detection and response platforms, and CloudRange Cyber LLC (CloudRange), a pioneer
Technologies, Techniques, and Standards
Reputational Risk and Third-Party Validation (BankInfo Security) Third-party ratings are increasingly popular as a means of selecting cybersecurity vendors. But Ryan Davis at CA Veracode also uses BitSight's ratings as a means of
Artificial Intelligence Can Reinforce Bias, Cloud Giants Announce Tools For AI Fairness (Forbes) Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems must be trained fairly. Unfairly trained AI systems can reinforce bias. AI fairness is a dataset issue for each specific machine learning model. AI fairness is a new challenge. Cloud giants Facebook Amazon, Microsoft, Google, IBM are working on AI fairness tools.
Mind Fund and Hedera Hashgraph Partner to Create Helix, a Dedicated Hedera Accelerator (AsiaOne) Mind Fund, a Hong Kong based VC company that incubates and invests in the next global wave of technology companies, is pleased to announce the launch of the new Helix Accelerator
UI grad student uncovers security issues at Facebook, Twitter (Technology Org) When University of Iowa computer science graduate student Shehroze Farooqi reads news headlines about Facebook and Twitter posts from dubious foreign accounts, or Facebook data grabs by politically affiliated companies, he's not shocked. From his office in MacLean Hall, Farooqi uses his knowledge
Universities Invest in Cybersecurity Pathways to Add to the Workforce (Technology Solutions That Drive Education) Higher education institutions build new facilities and corporate partnerships to add more professionals to the future workforce.
New Cyber Group Launched to Prepare Students for Cybersecurity Careers (Infosecurity Magazine) Scheme will arm 14-19-year-olds with skills needed for future careers in cybersecurity
El Centro College Enriches Cyber Security Education by Partnering with Check Point Software (Nasdaq) Check Point SecureAcademy™, a training program for the academic community, prepares students with vital technology skills needed to prevent fifth-generation cyber-attacks
Legislation, Policy, and Regulation
Iran claims US wants to overthrow its government as Bolton threatens 'hell to pay' (Military Times) Iranian leader says threats and sanctions won't work, urges U.S. to join multilateral talks.
New Sanctions Won't Hurt Russia (Foreign Policy) Washington thinks punitive measures will change Moscow's calculus, but the Russian economy is doing just fine.
Rand Paul Pitches Easing Sanctions on Russian Lawmakers (Roll Call) Sen. Rand Paul is pitching a proposal that would life sanctions on Russian lawmakers if the Russians nix sanctions on members of Congress.
Israel avoids trade wars, but keeps Chinese and Russia tech companies at arm's length (Haaretz) Unofficial ban prevents China's Huawei and ZTE and Russia's Kaspersky from supplying products for critical infrastructure
Analysis | The Cybersecurity 202: Senate hearing highlights challenges of crafting national privacy law (Washington Post) Here are six takeaways.
Tech giants back new US data privacy law to head off backlash (The Telegraph) Apple, Google, Amazon and Twitter have thrown their weight behind a national data privacy law for the USA after years of lobbying against such efforts.
Tech executives voice support for national privacy law (Washington Post) There's broad consensus that a bill to protect consumer privacy is needed.
Analysis | The Cybersecurity 202: Federal privacy rules are coming. Here are four things to watch as tech companies testify (Washington Post) The companies won't all agree on what a law should look like.
Trump doubles down on slamming Google, saying it's 'taking advantage of a lot of people' — and warns Google, Facebook, and Twitter to 'be careful' (Business Insider) US President Donald Trump followed up his Tuesday morning attack on Google by making more critical comments later from the Oval Office. "Google is really...
It's Google's Turn in Washington's Glare (New York Times) The internet giant has largely avoided the scrutiny faced by its internet peers. Now lawmakers are questioning whether it has too much influence.
Election security bill won't pass ahead of midterms, says key Republican (TheHill) Sen. James Lankford (R-Okla.) said Tuesday that a bipartisan election security bill won't be passed by Congress ahead of November's midterm elections.
Legislation Would Elevate Federal CIO, Codify Federal CISO (Nextgov.com) The bipartisan legislation would reauthorize, rename, codify and elevate the role of federal chief information officer.
Pelosi Names Appointees to Cyberspace Solarium Commission (Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi) Washington, D.C. – Today, Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi named Congressman Jim Langevin and Former Rep. Patrick Murphy to the Cyberspace Solarium Commission.
Litigation, Investigation, and Law Enforcement
Skripal Suspect Boshirov Identified as GRU Colonel Anatoliy Chepiga (Bellingcat) Bellingcat and its investigative partner The Insider – Russia have established conclusively the identity of one of the suspects in the poisoning of Sergey and Yulia Skripal, and in the homicide of British citizen Dawn Sturgess. Part 1 and Part 2 of Bellingcat's investigation into the Skripal poisoning suspects are available for background information. In these...
Suspect in Skripal attack identified in report as decorated Russian colonel (TheHill) Bellingcat, an open-source investigative group, has identified one of the suspects in the poisoning of an ex-Russian spy in Britain as a decorated officer in Russia's military intelligence service, the GRU.
Salisbury spy 'hitman' is a decorated Russian colonel Anatoliy Chepiga (Times) One of the suspects in the Salisbury poisoning of Sergei Skripal was unmasked last night as a decorated colonel in Russian intelligence who was awarded the country's top military honour by...
Salisbury novichok attack: the spy who left a photographic trail (Times) Rushlan Boshirov and Alexander Petrov had already been roundly mocked for claiming that they were tourists in Salisbury and that a visit to the cathedral was thwarted by snow. Their protestations...
EU lawmakers push for cybersecurity, data audit of Facebook (AP News) European Union lawmakers appear set this month to demand audits of Facebook by Europe's cybersecurity agency and data protection authority in the wake of the Cambr
Revamp of Google Chrome web browser risks new EU scrutiny (The Telegraph) Google risks provoking another big fine from European regulators if it presses ahead with a proposed revamp of its Chrome web browser, leading competition lawyers have claimed.
Inside the private Justice Department meeting that could lead to new investigations of Facebook, Google and other tech giants (Washington Post) Attorney General Jeff Sessions opened the meeting by raising questions of possible ideological bias among the tech companies.
Senate Panel Probes Readiness of DoD's Cyber Force (Meritalk) The Senate Armed Services Committee's cybersecurity and personnel subcommittees held a joint hearing today to examine the cyber operational readiness of the Department of Defense and heard from leaders of both the military and civilian side of the DoD cyber force about the mounting challenges they face.
Uber Agrees to Pay $148 Million to States Over Major 2016 Data Breach (New York Law Journal) The settlement is the result of a multistate investigation that found Uber paid hackers $100000 to conceal the breach which exposed the names email addresses and cellphone numbers of those users.
IV Ordered To Pay Trend Micro $400K In Atty Fees In IP Fight (Law360) A Delaware federal judge on Monday ordered nonpracticing entity Intellectual Ventures LLC to pay more than $400,000 of computer security company Trend Micro Inc.'s legal fees, based on an "unusual" circumstance of an expert witness changing his position during a trial and later admitting he had done so.
Security Engineer Hacks Hotel WiFi, Fined for Exposing Admin Password (BleepingComputer) A security engineer from Chinese multinational company Tencent hacked into the WiFi system of a hotel in Singapore and received a fine for publicly disclosing administrator login passwords.
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Newly Noted Events
4th European Cybersecurity Forum – CYBERSEC (Krakow, Poland, Oct 8 - 9, 2018) CYBERSEC is a public policy conference dedicated to strategic aspects of cyberspace and cybersecurity. CYBERSEC 2017 brought together record-breaking 150 speakers and more than 1,000 delegates from all over the world, including policy-makers, top industry experts, global private sector leaders, investors, and representatives of technology start-ups. CYBERSEC is recognised as one of Europe's top 5 cybersecurity conferences. Its main goal is to provide institutions with recommendations and policy goals that can be incorporated into cybersecurity strategies and legislative frameworks.
FAIRCON18 (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA, Oct 16 - 17, 2018) Hosted by the FAIR Institute and Carnegie Mellon University's Software Engineering Institute (SEI) and the Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy, the 2018 FAIR Conference brings leaders in information and operational risk management together to explore best FAIR practices that produce greater value and alignment with business goals. Large enterprises and government organizations are creating breakthroughs in the management of information and operational risk that enable business-aligned communication, cost-effective decision-making and ultimately managing what matters. Interested in on-site FAIR training? Head to FAIRCON18 early to attend an on-site FAIR Analysis Fundamentals Course, October 14-15, for those that elect to partake in this optional conference add-on. The FAIR Institute is an expert, nonprofit organization led by information risk officers, CISOs and business executives to develop standard information and operational risk management practices in a movement central to "cyber risk economics," the revolutionary approach to measuring and managing information risk enabled by the Factor Analysis of Information Risk (FAIR) model.
Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) Conference (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA, Mar 28 - 30, 2019) The WiCyS Conference brings together women in cybersecurity from academia, research, government, and industry to share knowledge, experience, networking, and mentoring. The event's goal is to broaden participation in cyber by recruiting, retaining, and advancing females in the field of cybersecurity.
Global Security Exchange (Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, Sep 23 - 27, 2018) Global Security Exchange—formerly the ASIS Annual Seminar and Exhibits—delivers new opportunities to exchange key ideas and best practices, expand global connections, and experience innovations. The GSX education program led by ASIS, InfraGard, and ISSA subject matter experts consists of 300+ sessions, each designed to deliver valuable, actionable takeaways to help shape your security strategy—today and in the future.
PCI Security Standards North America Community Meeting (Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, Sep 25 - 27, 2018) The PCI Security Standards Council's 2018 North America Community Meeting is THE place to be. We provide you the information and tools to help secure payment data. We lead a global, cross industry effort to increase payment security by providing industry-driven, flexible and effective data security standards and programs that help businesses detect, mitigate and prevent criminal attacks and breaches. Don't miss out!
Hack the Capitol (Washington, DC, USA, Sep 26 - 27, 2018) The National Security Institute is partnering with the Wilson Center and ICS Village to host Hack the Capitol, a two-day event focused on Industrial Control Systems (ICS) and security. ICS are used throughout industrial infrastructure and have many military applications. Recent high-profile attacks on these systems have demonstrated ICS' vulnerabilities and inspired debate about the practical and political means of defending the industrial base against malicious actors. Hack the Capitol will include demonstrations, hands-on learning, and policy conversations tailored toward a non-technical audience. Interact with ICS, including Human Machine Interfaces and Actuators and learn about the threats these components face. The event will provide hands-on education and awareness to members of the public, as well as to Congress, think tanks, and the press. This is a truly unique event that will raise awareness of our nation's challenges with critical infrastructure and provide kinesthetic learning at multiple levels.
COSAC & SABSA World Congress (Kildare, Ireland, Sep 30 - Oct 4, 2018) For 25 years COSAC has delivered a trusted environment in which to deliver information security value from shared experience and intensive, productive, participative debate and development. Sales content is strictly prohibited and there is no vendor exhibition to distract from opportunities, allowing delegates to focus on professional innovation.
Monterey Cyber Security Workshop 2018 (Pacific Grove, California, USA, Oct 1 - 2, 2018) People with special expertise interested in making progress on the subjects at hand meet at the Monterey Incubator for a workshop to build an understanding of vital issues of the day. The workshop follows the Standard of Practice approach in addressing issues surrounding influence operations, infrastructure protection, and surveillance.
Cyber Defense Summit 2018 (Washington, DC, USA, Oct 1 - 4, 2018) FireEye's annual Cyber Defense Summit will feature both training and an opportunity to hear from the experts. Introductory, intermediate and advanced training courses will be provided during the first two days of the summit. These courses offer attendees hands-on, small-group, interactive sessions with some of the most experienced FireEye cyber security experts. The guest keynote, on economy and cybersecurity in the 21st Century, will be delivered by former US Secretary of State Madeleine K. Albright.
Retail Cyber Intelligence Summit (Denver, Colorado, USA, Oct 2 - 3, 2018) Network with 250+ CISOs and their teams from retail and consumer facing industries: restaurants, hospitality, gaming, convenience, grocery and more. Share best practices, gain insights, network. This conference is organized by R-CISC, the retail ISAC.
IP Expo Europe (London, England, UK, Oct 3 - 4, 2018) IP EXPO Europe is Europe's number ONE IT event for those looking to find out how the latest IT innovations can drive their business forward. IP EXPO Europe is co-located at Digital Transformation EXPO which incorporates Cyber Security X, Developer X, AI-Analytics X, Internet of Things X and Blockchain X.
Borderless Cyber USA 2018 (Washington, DC, USA, Oct 3 - 5, 2018) How do you future proof your cybersecurity strategy? Can you identify and report cyber incidences so you can respond quickly to manage consequences? Public and private sector cyber experts from across the globe will gather at Borderless Cyber to exchange ideas and learn about cybersecurity strategies that work. Conference attendees will be provided the opportunity to network with cyber leaders, compare experiences and learn about the latest threat intelligence sharing tools and techniques.
Borderless Cyber USA (Washington, DC, USA, Oct 3 - 5, 2018) Automation, people, information sharing, intelligence, risk and the economics of risk have been identified as key cybersecurity strategy measures to focus on in order to keep pace with modern threats. Join us at Borderless Cyber USA as our keynote presenters share their views on the right combination of these measures needed to ensure your cybersecurity strategy confidence reaches that next level. In addition to our keynotes will be a diverse hand-picked group of global cybersecurity experts have been invited to share their recommendations and real-world experiences over the two-day conference program. Conference organizers, The World Bank, OASIS Open Consortium, Institute for Critical Infrastructure Technology, and Georgetown University, are confident that the Borderless Cyber program will help you succeed in building a solid foundation of controls that preempt, detect and help remediate your risks.
MSPWorld® Peer Group & Data Analytics Summit (Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, Oct 4 - 5, 2018) The MSPWorld® Peer Group & Data Analytics Summit is a revolutionary new concept for the managed services executive. Accessible only by MSPs, this conference will focus on small, peer lead groups exchanging ideas (and information) in a safe, secure, and structured way. Designed to be a high impact, 2 day conference where MSPs will share financial and operational data with their peers and receive valuable reports on that shared data. The MSPWorld Peer Summit will allow managed services professionals to enter an environment where they can collaborate, share ideas, and listen to others. The express purpose of this event is to promote collaboration, shared solutions to MSP problems, and provide useful analytics to MSP operators. If you have questions please feel free to contact us at events@mspalliance.com.
4th International Cybersecurity Forum, HackIT 4.0: Exploit Blockchain (Kiev, Ukraine, Oct 8, 2018) The 4th International Cybersecurity Forum, HackIT 4.0: Exploit Blockchain will be held October 8 – 11, CEC Parkovy, Kyiv, Ukraine. The annual Hacken Cup – the onsite bug bounty marathon – happens on October 8, with 20 top white hat hackers finding critical vulnerabilities in your client's or company's web and mobile applications. Developer teams can exchange experience with top security researchers, receive a day of offline bug bounty and cybersecurity consulting at the Hacken Cup and one month of online bug bounty at the HackenProof platform. Also includes a press conference with media and three tickets to the HackIT forum and VIP afterparty..
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Heart rate variability: A valuable biomarker with a major impact on physiological and psychological health
Heart rate variability is a noninvasive, easy-to-measure, and reliable biomarker of physiological and psychological health.
Heart rate variability can be a great tool to monitor exercise performance and progress as well as the prognosis of various clinical conditions, such as cardiovascular disease and depression.
HRV isn't just one metric; it actually comprises different submetrics with each one generally representing a different physiological system (e.g. metabolism, neurological activation etc.)
The meditarranean diet, frequent exercise as well as certain lifestyle habits have been shown to be the most effective ways of improving HRV.
Heart rate is the number of heartbeats per minute, and heart rate variability (HRV) quantifies the variability of heart rate. Although the heart rate may be reasonably stable, the time between two successive heart contractions (R-R intervals) can vary considerably at rest; hence, HRV is the beat-to-beat variation in the time intervals between adjacent or consecutive heartbeats, called the interbeat intervals (IBIs). The oscillations of a healthy heart are complex and constantly changing, which allows the cardiovascular system to adjust rapidly to sudden physical and psychological challenges to homeostasis.
HRV is considered a noninvasive, practical, and reproducible biomarker of autonomic nervous system function since the oscillations between consecutive heartbeats mainly result from the dynamic interaction between the parasympathetic (PNS) and sympathetic nervous system (SNS) inputs to the heart. Specifically, increased sympathetic input decreases HRV, whereas increased parasympathetic input increases HRV. While the SNS activity increases during stress, physical threat, or exercise, the PNS relaxes your body after periods of stress or danger and makes you feel safe and relaxed. The PNS and SNS constitute branches of the autonomic nervous system, which along with the somatic nervous system, comprise the peripheral nervous system.
In a healthy human heart, there is a dynamic relationship between the PNS and SNS. PNS activity predominates at rest, resulting in an average heart rate of ~ 75 beats per minute.
HRV represents the heart's ability to respond to various physiological and environmental stimuli. Therefore, the ability of the autonomic nervous system to respond dynamically to environmental changes results in increased HRV and generally indicates a healthy heart. Conversely, a low HRV is associated with impaired regulatory and homeostatic autonomic nervous system functions, which reduce the body's ability to cope with internal and external stressors.
Many physical conditions and lifestyle habits can affect HRV, including physiological factors (e.g., breathing, circadian rhythms, and posture), non-modifiable factors (e.g., age, sex, and genetic factors), modifiable lifestyle factors (e.g., physical activity, body mass index, smoking, drinking, and stress), and other factors (e.g., medication such as anticholinergics, stimulants, and beta-blockers)
Altogether, a high level of HRV is associated with overall health, self-regulatory capacity, adaptability, as well as physiological and psychological resilience.
HRV metrics
HRV can be analyzed via a) time-domain measures, b) frequency-domain measures, and c) non-linear measures.
Time-domain indices of HRV quantify the amount of variability in measurements of the interbeat interval (IBI), which, as previously mentioned, is the time between successive heartbeats. The two most common measures are the standard deviation of R-R intervals (SDRR), a measure of overall variability, and the root mean square of successive differences of R-R intervals (RMSSD), a measure of beat-to-beat variability.
While time-domain measurements display a parameter versus time, frequency-domain measurements display a parameter versus frequency. A given measure can be converted between the time and frequency domains with a pair of mathematical operators called transforms. Frequency-domain indices estimate the absolute or relative power distribution into four frequency bands or rhythms that operate within different frequency ranges. Therefore, heart rate oscillations are divided into ultra-low-frequency (ULF), very-low-frequency (VLF), low-frequency (LF), and high-frequency (HF) bands.
The ULF band (≤0.003Hz) requires a recording period of at least 24 hours. It reflects circadian oscillations, body temperature, metabolism, and activity of the renin-angiotensin system.
The VLF band (0.0033-0.04Hz) requires a recording period of at least 5 minutes but may be best monitored over 24 hours. It represents long-term regulation mechanisms, thermoregulation, and hormonal mechanisms.
The LF band (0.04-0.15Hz) is typically recorded over a minimum two-minute period and comprises rhythms with periods between 7 and 25 seconds. It reflects a combination of sympathetic and parasympathetic influences.
The HF band (0.15-0.40Hz) is conventionally recorded over 1 minute and reflects parasympathetic activity. It is also called the respiratory band because it corresponds to the heart rate variations related to the respiratory cycle (heart rate increases during inhalation and decreases during exhalation).
Different respiratory rhythms affect different frequency bands. Particularly, the LF band is affected by breathing from ~ 3-9 breaths per minute, whereas the HF band is influenced by breathing from ~ 9-25 breaths per minute.
Lastly, the LF to HF power (LF/HF ratio) reflects the balance between the SNS and PNS activity under controlled conditions. A low LF/HF ratio reflects parasympathetic dominance. In contrast, a high LF/HF ratio indicates sympathetic dominance, which occurs when we engage in fight-or-flight behaviors. In addition to time and frequency domain HRV, there also are other measures of HRV based on non-linear dynamics, such as power-law analysis, approximate entropy (ApEn), dimensionality, and detrended fluctuation analysis (DFA).
The effect of exercise training on HRV
Exercise training has been shown to increase HRV in healthy individuals, with exercise intensity being the strongest determinant of HRV.
Regarding exercise duration, the limited body of evidence suggests that prolonged exercise duration can decrease HRV during exercise.
As for the exercise mode, during moderate steady-state exercise, upper body exercise elicits greater HRV compared to lower body and body weight exercise at the same submaximal heart rate and the same absolute/relative %VO2max work rates.
More importantly, regular physical activity reduces the risk of morbidity and mortality from various clinical conditions, including cardiovascular disease (CVD) and diabetes.
It is strongly recommended for CVD patients, including those who have experienced a myocardial infarction (MI) and patients with chronic heart failure (CHF).
Several studies have documented improvements in HRV via participation in exercise training programs among MI patients.
One study found that following an eight-week cardiac rehabilitation program, participants significantly increased HRV parameters compared to those not participating in the training program.
In another study, researchers reported a 30% reduction in LF/HF ratio after MI patients completed an eight-week endurance rehabilitation program. These improvements continued for one year following participation in the program.
Improvements in HRV may also be achieved through unsupervised low-intensity walking programs as well as anaerobic threshold exercise training.
Physical activity has also been found to exert beneficial effects on HRV in patients with CHF. CHF is characterized by impaired cardiac function and is associated with reduced exercise tolerance and HRV. Improvements in HRV among CHF patients have been observed in supervised aerobic exercise programs, supervised resistance training programs, and home-based training programs.
Nevertheless, the exact mechanisms underlying the beneficial modification of HRV by exercise training in these conditions are unknown. One hypothesis suggests that physical exercise increases cardiac parasympathetic tone and reduces sympathetic cardiac influences. However, more research is required to substantiate these claims. Further research is also needed to identify the exercise regimen, in terms of intensity and duration, that produces optimal improvements in HRV.
HRV as a tool for optimization of exercise training
HRV, apart from being a tool for assessing autonomic nervous system function, has also been investigated for monitoring training load, individual adaptations to training regimens, and recovery, as well as the early detection of overtraining phenomena.
HRV-guided training elicits greater improvements in maximal training load (+6-8%) and also allows significant performance improvements with a lower training load, not only in trained athletes but in untrained individuals as well. HRV should be measured regularly throughout the year in competitive sports to control the athlete's response to different training stimuli. Yet, when training adaptations are monitored via HRV, it is necessary to consider the athlete's training phase. Therefore more frequent HRV measurements are recommended in the transition and competitive phases, whereas a few weekly ones may be sufficient during the preparatory phase.
What about recovery, though? A subtle balance between exercise stress and recovery is necessary to elicit optimal adaptations and performance improvements. High-performance athletes are constantly exposed to intensive training stimuli in a way that training-induced fatigue and insufficient recovery may occur. If training is continued without recovery, there is a high possibility of developing overtraining syndrome, which requires several weeks or even months for an athlete to overcome and successfully return to their training.
Since chronic training overload decreases HRV, the use of HRV measurements offers great potential for the early detection and prevention of overtraining.
HRV and cognitive function
Participants with high HF-HRV perform better in cognitive tasks than participants with low HF-HRV. More specifically, high HF-HRV was associated with better verbal reasoning ability, whereas low HF-HRV with weaker performance in global cognitive functions, such as verbal reasoning abilities, memory responses, and executive functions.
Some studies have also reported a link between low HF-HRV and the risk of developing cognitive impairment, such as Alzheimer's disease. Moreover, lower LF-HRV is linked to worse cognitive performance, particularly memory, language, and global cognitive scores. Overall, HRV appears to correlate with verbal but not visual cognitive facets.
Diet and its implication with HRV and mental health
Various aspects of diet have been associated with HRV. For example, dietary consumption of fatty fish and omega-3 fatty acids in general is independently associated with HRV. Specifically, greater consumption of tuna or other boiled or baked fatty fish such as salmon and mackerel was associated with improved HRV indices, thus a lower risk of arrhythmic outcomes, including sudden death, arrhythmic coronary heart disease (CHD), and atrial fibrillation.
Furthermore, a Mediterranean dietary pattern, sufficient vitamin and mineral intake, and caffeine consumption have all been associated with increased HRV.
On the other hand, aspects of an unhealthy dietary pattern, such as a high-saturated or trans-fat diet, reduce HRV.
Lastly, although smoking cigarettes and drinking alcohol have negatively been associated with HRV, wine intake, in particular, is positively and independently associated with HRV.
Therefore, the consistent relationship between HRV and diet supports the view that HRV may act as a biomarker of the influence of food and diet on health.
Even though it is clear that diet influences HRV, the pathways underlying such effects are multifactorial and rather complex. It is plausible that the impact of diet on HRV operates indirectly through changes in mental health.
Traditionally, heart rate has been considered a product of emotional response or stress.
Furthermore, many studies have found an association between mental health and HRV. Thus, demanding situations may give rise to an increase or a decrease in HRV. The former might arise when an individual successfully self-regulates the demands of the situation, and the latter may occur when the situation is perceived as threatening. On the other hand, diet influences brain functioning, cognition, and mood, which are then reflected in changes in HRV.
Notably, the link between HRV and eating disorders points toward the possibility of mutual causation. Most studies investigating HRV in those with anorexia nervosa have found parasympathetic dominance.
Similarly, those with bulimia nervosa are characterized by higher parasympathetic activity, particularly HF-HRV. Another study found reduced HRV in those with a propensity towards dysinhibited eating, which is a tendency to overeat in the presence of palatable foods or other dysinhibiting stimuli, such as emotional stress. Lastly, a low resting HRV has been associated with adopting maladaptive emotion regulation strategies and poor impulse control problems in identifying emotions.
Altogether, it appears that individuals who have difficulty regulating their emotions and are generally depressed are predisposed to adopting emotion regulation strategies such as the consumption of ''comfort'' foods, with a resulting decrease in the quality of their diet. In turn, a poor-quality diet could further exacerbate the reduction in HRV. These data suggest that dietary behavior and diet quality at least partially mediate the association between depressed mood and HRV. Nevertheless, future research will guarantee more solid evidence on the metabolic pathways linking mood, diet, and HRV. A wide range of diseases is associated with decreased HRV, including CVD, diabetes, obesity, and psychiatric disorders.
The connection between HRV and heart-related pathologies
The primary interest in HRV relates to its potential prognostic value in CVD and sudden cardiac death. Indeed, HRV independently predicts sudden death in coronary patients, and a lower HRV is associated with a subsequent 40% increase in the risk of suffering a first cardiovascular event. Overall, reduced HRV, reflecting increased SNS or reduced PNS activity, has been associated with the development of many cardiovascular conditions, including coronary artery disease, hypertension, CHF, and MI, as well as poor cardiovascular outcomes in those who already ail. Specifically, decreased HRV has been found to be an independent predictor of morbidity and mortality following MI.
LF/HF ratio has also been found to be inversely associated with a lifetime risk of CVD. Particularly, healthy men with decreased HRV have approximately 4% higher lifetime risk of CVD, whereas healthy women have an 8% higher lifetime risk. In addition, the rate at which CHF and arrhythmias occur has been related to a reduced HRV. Moreover, HRV may be an independent prognostic determinant for individuals with unstable angina. Hence, reduced HRV is associated with a worse prognosis in several heart-related medical conditions. Since HRV measures are simple and non-invasive, they may greatly contribute to CVD prevention.
A possible mechanism through which HRV influences cardiovascular health is the C-reactive protein (CRP). CRP is a protein produced by the liver as a response to inflammation. Higher CRP levels are associated with a greater risk of CVD. Whether by influencing inflammation or other mechanisms, HRV may be used as a biomarker of cardiac morbidity and mortality as well as CVD progression and future risk complications.
HRV and diabetes
Studies suggest that an impairment of the functioning of the autonomic nervous system functioning, reflected in HRV, occurs during the early stages of diabetes and becomes progressively worse. In one study, HF-HRV, which indicates PNS activity, was lower in diabetics than in controls. It was concluded that frequency-domain measures of HRV are useful when evaluating diabetic autonomic and peripheral neuropathies. In another study, HF-HRV in non-diabetics was greater in those with lower fasting insulin levels. Thus, a relationship between insulin resistance, as indicated by higher fasting insulin levels, and lower HRV was implied. In addition, after a 9-year follow-up, there was a general decline in HRV. Overall, HRV appears to be associated inversely with plasma glucose levels.
How HRV is related to weight-related issues,
It seems that obesity can alter HRV. Indeed, several studies have demonstrated an inverse association between weight gain and HRV. Notably, visceral adiposity may have a stronger association with HRV than total body fatness. In a study, an average weight loss of 3.9kg in overweight postmenopausal women was associated with an increased HRV. Also, in subjects who had undergone caloric restriction for an average of seven years, several measures of HRV metrics were significantly higher. Collectively, low cardiorespiratory fitness and higher body fatness are associated with lower HRV, with the former being the stronger determinant. Although adiposity adversely influences HRV, this effect may be reversible with weight loss and/or caloric restriction.
HRV and psychiatric illnesses
A dysfunctional autonomic nervous system, with an associated reduction in HRV, has been found in a wide range of psychiatric disorders, including bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, and schizophrenia. There is also evidence that HRV indices are reduced in conditions characterized by emotional dysregulation, such as depression. When depressed patients and healthy controls were compared, the former had a lower HRV; it was particularly lower in those with more severe symptoms. Importantly, HRV can predict the onset of psychological illness ten years later. Given the links between HRV, emotion regulation, and executive functioning, it has been proposed that HRV is a biomarker of mental illness.
Research suggests HRV as a biomarker in individuals with various clinical conditions, particularly of cardiac etiology, an indicator of health in the general community, as well as a non-invasive tool of autonomic heart rate control during physical and mental challenges. Many modifiable lifestyle factors can beneficially modulate HRV, including physical exercise and diet. Applications and devices measuring HRV are increasingly popular, particularly among athletes, to monitor different aspects of their training, including exercise performance, training adaptations, and recovery.
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5 Cool Things That Happened in 2020
December 21, 2020 | by Ned
We all know that 2020 sucked, but as we start to wrap up the year…
Let's look to the cool stuff that happened this year. I know, it's pretty hard to do with many bad things that happened to you or others this year. But let's try to look past that for a minute and highlight 5 cool things that happened this year.
-Quarantine Concerts
Are they perfect? Nope! Are they at least something? Yup Nothing beats going to a venue and seeing your favorite band live….there is NO replacement for that. But it did force bands to get creative with doing live concerts on a livestreaming platform. While many of us were forced to stay home, bands still had to do something to make money, thus we got to see some of our favorite bands right on our TV! Now if you had a baller sound system, it was even better! Many of them even had tips go straight to charity….so win win right?
-System of a Down released their first new music in 15 years.
FOR YEARS I have been saying 'When is that band gonna release new stuff?' In 2020? We got exactly that! Mind you it was no new full album, but they fact that it happened was some kind of metal miracle! They put aside whatever differences they had, recorded two new songs, and boom…we got new System of a Down! They could have recorded farts in a can and I would have been excited personally….ok, maybe not that excited but you get my drift.
-Housing loan rates the lowest they've ever been, and still dropping.
Looking to buy a house or refinance? This may be the best time in history to ever do so…hell, I did! Looking around at interest rates…I've seen them as low at 2.8%…..ok, THAT DOESN'T HAPPEN EVER! If you were waiting to buy a house until 'you were ready,' I get that, but I would at least explore what your might be able to get at a rate that low. Renting is easy and hassle free…but you could pay $1000 per month for top of the line apartment, or $700 for something that is yours and you take that money you were spending on rent and fixing a house to sell down the road…or who knows, stay in it.
-The re-emergence of Drive-In Movies.
For a time, heading to the drive in movie was just the way of life that faded away eventually. However with social distancing protocol, regular theaters were forced to close….so what do you do? Bring back the drive in movie theater! Many if not all of the movies that were set for 2020 have been delayed, but that means classic movies once again graced the drive in movie screens. Truthfully, I wish the drive in would make a full on return someday!
-Tiger King
The Tiger King show on Netflix was nutty as hell and we all loved it! For some reason we just liked watching the dumpster fire that was that whole show! When Russ first told me about it, I waved it off…until I watched one episode, then I was hooked. Spawning countless memes, debates, and a peek into a world that most of us had no idea existed. For a moment though, we all wanted to know what they hell was going on in tiger kingdom.


Your work gives me a sense of euphorium ," one of the professors said. The others gestured. I should have been glad. Nine months before, I had left my busines as a brand strategist to seek a graduate degree in an area in which I had no know: industrial pattern. Many times during the course of the year I had felt devastated by the brand-new abilities I needed to learn, from outlining to colour-mixing to woodworking. But today I had delivered the assessment, and I did feel counteracted to know that my busines alter hadn't been a giant mistake.
And yet, as I looked at those nodding faces, my middle sink in my chest. I wanted to be a designer because I accepted blueprint could solve serious problems. I volunteered with a non-profit organisation designing low-cost reflective knapsacks to prevent roadside injury among schoolchildren in Ghana. Late at night, I pored over books on renewable materials and environmentally friendly constructing strategies. I had hoped the profs would see in my job a commitment to using pattern to build a safer, fairer, more sustained macrocosm. Instead, they experienced joy.
Joy seemed light-headed and fluffy. It was nice, but emphatically not serious or substantial. I wondered if that was how they saw me: a nice young designer who became concepts that cleared people smile. Not happens that could change the world.
Still, though I was frustrated, something about the professor's comment caught my notice. Joy was a mood: ephemeral and elusive. It wasn't something we could see or touch. How, then, could the collecting of simple-minded objectives I had presented- a bowl, a lamp, a stool- derive exultation? I tried to get the professors to illustrate, but they hummed and hawed as they gestured with their hands." They simply do ," they said. I thanked them, but as I packed up my acts for the summer, I couldn't stop "ve been thinking about" this question.
How do tangible things compose this intangible sensation of delight? At first, the answer seemed definitive: they don't. Sure, there's a certain amusement in material things, but I'd always been led to believe that this is superficial and short-lived , not a meaningful generator of joyfulnes. In all the books on happy I'd consulted over the years , no one had ever recommended exhilaration are likely to be hiding inside my closet or kitchen cabinets. Instead, innumerable experts agree that the kind of glee that are important is not around us but in us. This view has in ancient philosophical institutions. The teaches of Buddha advise that happy comes only from making disappear of our connects to worldly events. The Stoic philosophers of ancient Greece offer a same prescription, rooted in self-denial and stringent authority over one's envisages. Modern psychology, similarly, embraces this inward lens, hinting the best way to a joyous life is to change how we look at countries around the world and our situate in it. From mantras and meditation to therapy and practice change, genuine rapture is an exercise of subconsciou over topic , not matter over mind.
Yet in the weeks and months that followed my re-examine, I noticed many moments where individuals seemed to find real joyfulnes in the material world-wide. Gazing at a cover in an artistry museum or making a sandcastle at the beach, people smiled and laughed, lost in the moment. They smiled, more, at the peachy lighter of the sundown and at the shaggy hound with the yellow-bellied galoshes. And is not merely did beings seem to find rapture in the world around them, but many also threw a lot of struggle into making such a immediate home more delicious. They inclined rose plots, applied candles on birthday cakes and hung dawns for the holidays. Why would people do these stuffs if they had no real consequence on their merriment?
I needed to know exactly how the physical world affects our feelings and why certain things spark a feeling of exuberance. I began expecting everyone I knew, as well as quite a few strangers on wall street, to tell me about the objects or homes they associated with euphorium. Some concepts were concrete and personal, but many samples I listened over and over. Everywhere, it seems, rainbows are joyful. So are beach pellets and fireworks, wading pool and treehouses, hot-air bags and ice-cream sundaes with colorful scatters. These solaces cut across texts of age, gender, and ethnicity. They weren't joyful for just a few people. They were joyful for nearly everyone.
I collected photographs of these stuffs and pinned them up on my studio wall. Each daylight I wasted a few minutes including new personas, sorting them into categories and looking for structures. Then one day, something clicked. I attended lollipops, pom-poms and polka dots, and it dawned on me: they were all round in shape. Vibrant quilts preserved company with Matisse paintings and rainbow candies: all exploding with saturated colour. A picture of a cathedral's rose window perplexed me at first, but when I targeted it next to a snowflake and a sunflower, it constructed sense: everyone has radiating equalities. And the common thread among froths, balloons and hummingbirds likewise became clear: they were all things that moved gently in the air. Investigating it all laid out, I realised that though the sentiments of exhilaration is mysterious and ephemeral, we can access it through tangible, physical peculiarities. Specific, it is what designers call aesthetics- the owneds that define the road an object sounds and feels- that gives rise to the feeling of joy.
Up until this place , I had always thought of esthetics as decorative, even a bit frivolous. This attitude is common in our culture. Though we compensate a fair amount of attention to esthetics, we're not supposed to care too much about them or put too much effort into appearances. If we do, we risk seeming shoal or insubstantial. Yet when I looked at the esthetics on my studio wall, I realised the latter are far more than only decorative. They derived a deep, psychological response.
The summer after my review, I began to see the supremacy of this reply firsthand. My grandmother was in the last stages of cancer and, once a week, I took the train out to my mother's house to visit her. I wreaked heydays- tulips, snapdragons or sweetened peas- whatever examined freshest at the florist. As I walked into the room, I'd see her face light up. I'd take the vase and change the water, threshing the dead stanch into the bin and desegregating the ones that still had life in their own homes with the new buds. I flub and separated them, and determine them on the table next to the bottom. Nana's gaze drifted from me to the flowers and back again as we chatted. Even as she proliferated most remote, her eyes gloomed and hands brittle, she always smiled at buds. And when at the end of each visit I had to leave to catch my study dwelling, I would peer back as I was shutting the door to attend her, tiny and pale in my childhood bottom, still gazing at them.
When Rama, an artist and former basketball sun, took office, "hes found" the city's treasury vacates, expended by years of citizens refusing to pay their municipal taxes. He utilized money putting aside by the EU for historic preservation to fund the decorated houses, applying designings he sketched himself. Numerous residents were scandalized to find their patronizes or apartments painted in gaudy colors without their knowledge or agree. But soon new shops began to open, and the ones that were already there began to take the heavy metal grates off their storefront windows. They claimed the street felt safer, even though there had been no increase in the police. The number of businesses tripled, and the tax revenues increased by such factors of six. This receipt enabled Rama to refurbish dark-green spaces, plant trees and rebuild public service. By the end of Rama's time in office, Tirana had become not just a viable target to live, but an international tourist destination.
How could something as seemingly superficial as emblazons have such a profound impact? I discovered a possible reaction in a cross-cultural consider of colour in workplace milieu, which revealed that people working in more colorful places were more alert, friendly, self-confident, and joyful than those in drab openings. Bright colour represents our smothers feel alive, which in turn energises us and changes how we engage with others. Perhaps this is why the New York-based non-profit Publicolor, which exploits vibrant hues to change neglected schools and parish sites, has sounded from executives that student and teacher attendance improves and vandalism rejects in its painted institutions. Or why Hilary Dalke, a colour specialist who has worked with the NHS, has found that attend dwelling inhabitants often ask for the brightest colours to be decorated in their bedrooms.
Over time, I began to find that colour isn't the only aesthetic of rejoice that can have a deep influence on our wellbeing. Flowers, for example, have been shown to improve not only climate but too remembering in older adults. Researchers have found that being exposed to personas of symmetrical, amicable areas shortens the likelihood of "feel like i m cheating on" a test when compared with looking at images of unbalanced, asymmetrical rooms. Some of these effects have even been traced to specific neurological structures. When neuroscientists show people photographs of angular objects, they find that a part of the brain "ve called the" amygdala, associated in part with anxiety and nervousnes, lights up, yet stands quiet when they look at round versions of the same objects. The pleasure of a balloon, a beach dance, or a curvy Thomas Heatherwick station is not just a overtaking gratification. It reaches late into our psyches, lightening our humor and preparing us at ease.
These observes changed the acces I witness joy, from light and insubstantial, to lighting and very substantial. Ten years after that review, I look back and wonder how I got the impression that joy wasn't substantial, or why I believed that lightness was inconsistent with severe impact. I believe it stanch in part from a cultural bias in Western culture that equates joyfulness with childishness and a lack of finesse. Joy is something we're supposed to grow out of. Adults who are now exuberant or silly or who wear shining colourings or paint their houses with them aren't to be taken seriously. This is particularly true for women. We risk gazing frivolous when we buy heydays or invest in discard pillows plainly because they bring us joy.
This bias flows late in our history, and is tinged with ethnic prejudice. Two century earlier Goethe wrote in his Theory of Colours that" heathen commonwealths, ignorant parties, and young children have a great fondnes for vivid qualities ," but that" beings of refinement evade evocative qualities in their dress and the objects that are about them, and seem inclined to dispel them wholly from their attendance ." The constructed environ reinforces this belief. Serious residences, such as authority houses and corporate headquarters, are dull rectangles rendered in sombre colours of grey-haired and tan. Exclusively playgrounds and primary schools are allowed to be colourful.
The impulse to try joy in our borders is profoundly human. It progressed over millions of generations to motivate our ancestors to seek out the things in their smothers that enhanced their likelihood of survival. We find joy in vibrant colours, round influences, symmetrical decorations and lush compositions because these aesthetics indicated to early humans that an environment was nourishing, safe, both balanced and abundant. On a fundamental tier, the drive towards rejoice is the drive towards life. Knowing this has allowed me to let go of the judgment I once felt about pleasure and, instead, recognise that it has an important role to play in a health life, and in a health society.
The charm of the aesthetics of euphorium is that we can use tangible means to address intangible questions. A analyse of prisons has shown that deeming videos of nature incidents can abridge violence by up to 26%. An increase in sunlight in a workspace has been linked to better sleep and increased physical pleasure among office workers. A move as simple as changing lightbulbs has been demonstrated to increase sadnes and cognitive decline in patients with Alzheimer's disease. Initiatives that once "mightve" seen as cosmetic, many of which are low-cost, can have far-reaching consequences. And investigate on these types of initiatives is still only in its early stages.
At the same time, there's also the more personal side of the aesthetics of glee: the flowers brought to loved ones in infirmary, the polka-dotted scarf saved up for and treasured, the yellow-bellied entrance painted as a gift to the region. In my own life, these 10 years of researching the aesthetics of rapture have obligated me far better attuned to the exhilaration in my surrounds. Rather that rejecting these instants as inconsequential to my merriment, I've come to see the world as a reservoir of positivity that I can turn to, any time.


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Bayelsa PDP slams APC over alleged plot to rig election
Posted by News Express | 30 October 2015 | 2,538 times
Acting Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Bayelsa State, Chief Serena Dokubo-Spiff, has raised alarm over an alleged plot by the All Progressives Congress (APC) to rig the December 5 governorship election in the state.
Speaking with newsmen in Yenagoa, the state capital on Thursday, he alleged that the opposition party in the state was planning to use the same cloned Permanent Voter's Cards (PVCs) that were used illegally during the botched APC primary to rig the governorship election.
The use of the cloned PVCs at the primary election, he reminded the general public, was what caused the crisis that engulfed the party which, he also claimed, still persisted till date.
Dokubo-Spiff, who deployed the move, said from all indications, APC was not ready to contest the election but only interested in finding a way to rig and take over the state.
According to him, the PDP had uncovered the rigging plot following intelligence gathering as he claimed that some elements in the APC willingly gave information about the planned use of the cloned PVCs said to be in circulation among members of the party and which would be used during the election.
Already, he further said, there were moves to compromise the relevant agencies constitutionally mandated to conduct the election so that they can have their way.
"The APC leadership is poised to rig the election at all cost. They are desperate and rigging is now their last resort," he declared.
He has, therefore, called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the security agencies to take urgent steps to investigate the rigging plot with a view to arresting the situation.
"Clearly, the APC in Bayelsa State is not prepared for any election. From all indications, all they want is a situation whereby they will collude with some INEC officials to help them write results and announce their candidate as winner and then the PDP will go to court. We want to assure them that such will not happen. We will do everything within our power to ensure that no rigging takes place. We are mobilising our people to vote and wait to protect their votes," he said.
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Teaching is one of the most difficult professions there is. And that is why we must celebrate every teacher who is putting his/her efforts into creating a wonderful world for children. Here we profile a teacher from Uttarkashi–Tashi Dolma.
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Online Graduate Programs / Online Business Programs / Business Analytics / What is Business Analytics? (Career Guide for 2022)
What Is Business Analytics?
Business analytics is a branch of data science that encompasses a wide range of technologies, skills, and statistics in order to provide companies with insights into their strategies. Gartner defines business analytics as "[comprising] solutions used to build analysis models and simulations to create scenarios, understand realities, and predict future states."
If you're interested in studying data and mathematics, you might consider a business analytics career.
Introduction to Business Analytics
What is business analytics, and how does it work in practice? Simply put, business analytics centers on the study of data for business purposes. Within the broader science of business analytics, there are several types that include descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive analytics.
Descriptive analytics focuses on overall tendency and distribution of values in data sets. This type of analysis provides a summary of a set of data so that businesses can evaluate patterns within their current performances.
Predictive analytics uses statistical algorithms to predict the likelihood of future outcomes based on previous data sets. This type of analysis uses a company's data history to assess future potential.
Prescriptive analytics provides statistics on not just what might happen for a business but also how they could operate better if certain actions are taken.
What Does a Business Analyst Do?
Business analysts work with organizations to study their data systems and develop business strategies. Their responsibilities may include the following:
Studying an organization's systems to determine best business practices and policies.
Standardizing workflows for business operations.
Developing or updating a business's computer system.
Strategizing solutions based on predictive analysis of a company's needs.
Why Business Analytics Is So Important
The importance of business analytics is undeniable: Companies like Microsoft, Amazon, and Google are investing billions in collecting, studying, and selling data. Business analytics is arguably one of the most valuable assets that an organization has to gain insights on the inner workings of their business. By understanding what has happened or is happening in an organization, strategists can make better decisions regarding their operations and systems.
Examples of Business Analytics Applications
Business analytics is applied in practice across nearly all industries. Using math and statistics, business leaders are able to find meaning in data in order to make better decisions for their companies. Among its many applications, business analytics can be used to enhance customer experience, improve productivity, and forecast market trends for organizations.
For example, Microsoft applied business analytics to study how patterns of remote work across their teams were changing the company. Their findings provided a nuanced understanding of how employees adapted to changing working conditions.
Likewise, in an effort to improve customer experience, Uber developed a tool that uses machine learning and natural language processing (NLP) to help agents better resolve over 90 percent of customer support issues.
Business Analytics Tools
There are a variety of tools used in business analytics. Data mining tools are used to explore trends in large data sets with AI, machine learning, and database systems. In order to analyze data and make predictions, text analytics and business intelligence tools are also applied to convert unstructured text and raw data into meaningful information for business analysts to draw conclusions from. Some common business analytics tools include the following:
Python: programming language that emphasizes readability.
Apache Hadoop: software library built for distributed processing of large data sets across clusters of computers.
MySQL: database management system designed to allow users to add, access, and process data.
Tableau: powerful data visualization platform used for data prep, analysis, governance, collaboration, and more.
ThoughtSpot: business intelligence platform that uses AI to analyze large data sets.
Qlik Sense: data analytics solution that uses AI and machine learning to mine and process data.
SAS: analytics software company that creates several products and tools that use AI and automation for data mining, analysis, and visualization.
Excel: spreadsheet software program used to store and manage small or large data sets.
How to Get Started in Business Analytics
Curious about pursuing a business analytics career? While business analysts have a wide range of educational backgrounds and job options, many individuals start off by taking math, statistics, business, or data science/analytics courses. They also develop soft skills such as these:
Ability to interpret data sets and understand cost/benefit analysis.
Understanding of systems engineering concepts.
Knowledge of modeling techniques and methods.
Understanding of AI and machine learning tools.
To develop these competencies and others, interested candidates may enroll in a master's in business analytics (MSBA) degree online or in-person.
Is a Career in Business Analytics a Good Choice?
Globally, big data analytics is forecasted to reach a staggering market size of $549.73 billion by the year 2028, according to Fortune Business Insights. And by 2030, Allied Market Research projects that the global big data and business analytics market size will be valued at $684.12 billion.
What's in it for you? Data is here to stay—and as the industry continues to evolve, companies will seek out qualified individuals who can help them enhance their business decisions and services. If this interests you, then a business analytics career may be a good fit. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) indicates that operations research analysts earned a median annual salary of $86,200 in 2020. Generally, operations research analysts have the same or similar responsibilities as business analysts and are employed by the federal government, manufacturing companies, finance and insurance firms, scientific and technical services, and much more. Employment for operations research analysts is expected to grow 25 percent by 2030.
Is a Business Analytics Degree Worth It?
If you're interested in pursuing a career in business analytics, earning a relevant master's degree is a step in that direction. The online Master of Science in Business Analytics program at Pepperdine Graziadio Business School prepares students to become data analysts who can provide valuable insights that transform businesses around the world. The online program provides comprehensive training on how to use data to find patterns that translate into business solutions. The course work prepares you to use various tools to extract meaningful data, clean corrupt data, write algorithms, and communicate data insights to leadership while providing real-world scenarios and lessons.
Comparing Careers
While pursuing a business-related degree such as a master's in business analytics can help prepare you for a career as a a business analyst, you might pursue other jobs, including the following:
Market researcher
Business analytics job titles vary, as do work settings, daily duties, and earning potential. However, business analytics skills can be used in more than one role and are taught in many advanced degree programs.
Business Analytics vs. MBA
In a master's in business administration (MBA) program, students develop in-demand skills required for careers in business by exploring a wide range of topics, industries, and case studies. By contrast, an MS in business analytics program is more focused on data analysis and how it can be used to develop business solutions. An MS helps students develop a more specific and technical skill set, whereas an MBA offers an overview of business operations and business analytics roles and technicalities overall.
Business Analytics vs. Data Science and Analytics
Business analyst vs. data analyst differences aren't always clear-cut, as the two professionals often have to collaborate in the workplace or work on similar tasks and projects. Though both industries are worth billions of dollars, data science is centered on building and organizing data sets, while business analytics is more focused on forming insights from data sets that can be turned into business decisions. Data scientists provide the backbone for all data research, but business analysts specialize in using analytics to forecast budgets, mitigate risks, and diagnose market conditions.
Business Analytics vs. Business Intelligence
Business intelligence enables businesses to organize and analyze data, whereas the importance of business analytics centers on diagnosing trends to help businesses make decisions for the future. Business intelligence is more focused on the present state of data, and business analytics uses data sets to forecast what is to come.
Should You Go into Business Analytics?
Whether you're confident about pursuing a career in business analytics, data, or finance or want to further your knowledge of mathematics and statistics, an online or in-person master's in business analytics from Pepperdine Graziadio can help you meet your goals.
Alternatively, Pepperdine students can earn a Master of Business Administration (MBA) or other equivalent degree in a specific discipline such as human resources or management and leadership. Learn more about Pepperdine's online business programs as well as in-person business programs.
Last updated February 2022.


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Delta Airlines passenger exchanged Grindr messages with the pilot
JP Thorn initially posted a screenshot of the message on Instagram on August 30. The message, sent by someone "90 feet away" from him who wished him to enjoy the flight to Chicago. Later, in November, the passenger remembered that lovely occasion and reposted the messages on Twitter, to get thousands of likes and retweets. Thorn told The New York Post the incident took place in August. He was traveling from Saint Paul to Chicago, where he was due to take a connecting flight to Nashville. He saw the message when he turned on his mobile phone upon landing, and his first reaction was fear and a strong desire to run away as soon as possible. Thorn told the Post the message was sent 30 minutes prior to the plane's landing. However, the timestamp visible on the screenshot he shared on Twitter shows the message was received at 5:23 am. The screenshot was taken at 7am and the flight time between Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport and Chicago O'Hare International Airport takes about one hour and 35 minutes—meaning the message was likely sent just before take off. As the plane landed, Thorn replied to the pilot's message and he says that it was a pretty nice chat with a nice guy. To one of the many people on Twitter who asked him if the pilot "was cute," Thorn answered: "I'll never know I literally ran off that flight." Thorn told the Post he would have met up with the man if he did not have to catch a connecting flight—but he has since deleted the app and has never talked to the pilot again
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PFA Elections for Leadership Positions
As announced at the PFA AGM 2020, we will soon be having major elections for key positions at the PFA.
The PFA Rules ensure that all current players are entitled to stand as candidates for the Players' Board positions detailed below, and we will ensure that we do not unreasonably exclude any current player from standing for all other leadership positions.
Our overriding priority is to ensure that the election process for all positions is open, transparent, and fair to all. The Players' Board protects your interests as well as decides on our strategy as a union. We very much look forward to hearing from you if you are interested in helping lead our organisation.
Nominations submitted by 14 March 2021
Election results for all positions announced on 12 April 2021
ALL candidates for all the positions below must receive a minimum of three nominations from current members (2020/21).
Members interested in applying for any of the positions listed below, please click here (login required).
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2 WSL players
2 Championship players
2 League One players
2 League Two players
3 former members having retired from professional football (Premier League, EFL or WSL), of which 2 members must have retired within the last 3 years
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Closing date for applications: 12pm, 19th February 2021.
The Players' Board has appointed an Independent Advisory Panel to assist in vetting applications, supported by an external recruitment agency. Please direct any questions regarding this post to pfaceo@savannah-group.com.
4 Non-Executive Directors
The Players' Board has approved the recommendations of the Selection Panel chaired by Gary Neville to propose Geoff Thompson, Ebru Koksal, Darren Hardman and Trevor Johnson for election as non-Executive Directors. If you are interested in understanding the requirements for this position please contact NEDelections@thepfa.com.


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Q: ExecJS: keeping the context between two calls I'm currently trying to use ExecJS to run Handlebars for one of the product I work on (note: I know the handlebars.rb gem which is really cool and I used it for some times but there is issues to get it installed on Windows, so I try another homemade solution).
One of the problem I'm having is that the Javascript context is not kept between each "call" to ExecJS.
Here the code where I instantiate the @js attribute:
class Context
  attr_reader :js, :partials, :helpers

  def initialize
    src = File.open(::Handlebars::Source.bundled_path, 'r').read
    @js = ExecJS.compile(src)
  end
end

And here's a test showing the issue:
let(:ctx) { Hiptest::Handlebars::Context.new }

it "does not keep context properly (or I'm using the tool wrong" do
  ctx.js.eval('my_variable = 42')
  expect(ctx.js.eval('my_variable')).to eq(42)
end

And now when I run it:
rspec spec/handlebars_spec.rb:10                                                                   1 ↵
I, [2015-02-21T16:57:30.485774 #35939]  INFO -- : Not reporting to Code Climate because ENV['CODECLIMATE_REPO_TOKEN'] is not set.
Run options: include {:locations=>{"./spec/handlebars_spec.rb"=>[10]}}
F

Failures:

  1) Hiptest::Handlebars Context does not keep context properly (or I'm using the tool wrong
     Failure/Error: expect(ctx.js.eval('my_variable')).to eq(42)
     ExecJS::ProgramError:
       ReferenceError: Can't find variable: my_variable

Note: I got the same issue with "exec" instead of "eval".
That is a silly example. What I really want to do it to run "Handlebars.registerPartial" and later on "Handlebars.compile". But when trying to use the partials in the template it fails because the one registered previously is lost.
Note that I've found a workaround but I find it pretty ugly :/
  def register_partial(name, content)
    @partials[name] = content
  end

  def call(*args)
    @context.js.call([
      "(function (partials, helpers, tmpl, args) {",
      "  Object.keys(partials).forEach(function (key) {",
      "    Handlebars.registerPartial(key, partials[key]);",
      "  })",
      "  return Handlebars.compile(tmpl).apply(null, args);",
      "})"].join("\n"), @partials, @template, args)
  end

Any idea on how to fix the issue ?

A: Only the context you create when you call ExecJS.compile is preserved between evals.  Anything you want preserved needs to be part of the initial compile.

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