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Final Call for Nominations for 2024 Military Child of the Year® Awards

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All seven Military Child of the Year® Award recipients will be invited to attend Operation Homefront’s Military Child of the Year® Awards Gala on Thursday, April 11, 2024, where they will each receive $10,000, a laptop, and donated surprises from Operation Homefront’s generous partners. Operation Homefront will provide airfare and lodging for each award recipient and two family members to attend the gala and spend a few days in the Washington, D.C. area.

Award recipients display dedication to excellence in schools and honor societies, civic associations and clubs, sports, and volunteerism. These young heroes embody leadership within their families and communities. The seven 2023 award recipients’ impressive resumes included more than 1,600 collective volunteer hours in the 12 months before nominations and all were members of the National Honor Society.

“My experience as the 2023 Operation Homefront U.S. Space Force Military Child of the Year was fantastic,” said Hayley S. “The Operation Homefront team, as well as their generous sponsors, created unforgettable memories for me, my family, and my fellow Military Child of the Year winners. I was humbled by the opportunity to represent military children around the world and to represent the U.S. Space Force. I was also amazed by the people I met during this amazing opportunity. Not only did I meet six other military children and learn about their experiences, but I made lifelong friends over the course of a few weekends together.”

Visit operationhomefront.org/military-child-of-the-year to learn more and nominate a child for their respective branch award.

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About Operation Homefront:
Operation Homefront is a national nonprofit organization whose mission is to build strong, stable, and secure military families so that they can thrive – not simply struggle to get by – in the communities they have worked so hard to protect. Recognized for superior performance by leading independent charity oversight groups, 85 percent of Operation Homefront expenditures go directly to programs that support tens of thousands of military families each year. Operation Homefront provides critical financial assistance, transitional and permanent housing, and family support services to prevent short-term needs from turning into chronic, long-term struggles. Thanks to the generosity of our donors and the support from thousands of volunteers, Operation Homefront proudly serves America’s military families. For more information, visit OperationHomefront.org.

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Erin Burgy, Operation Homefront, (469) 934-7131, [email protected], https://operationhomefront.org/

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Convergent Dental celebrates rapid adoption of Solea® All-Tissue Dental Laser, advances laser education and best practices during the annual Solea User Group Meeting

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“At Convergent Dental, we are on a mission to elevate the dental experience for clinicians and their patients by improving clinical outcomes and practice efficiency,” said Robert L. Gershon, CEO of Convergent Dental. “The Solea User Group Meeting is a prime example of how Convergent partners with dentists throughout their Solea journey, delivering continuing education and training to guide their procedural and practice growth.”

The Solea User Group Meeting is the premier annual event designed specifically for Solea doctors and their teams. The event provides dental professionals – including general dentists, pediatric dentists, specialists, and team members – with classroom and hands-on education designed to expand their clinical and procedural knowledge and expertise. Attendees earn continuing education credits on trending topics and laser applications like hard- and soft-tissue procedures, periodontics, pediatrics, airway dentistry and more.

“To build a successful practice, dentists need to surround themselves with technology, education and community that advances their clinical expertise and their practice protocols,” said Yooson Kim, DMD, Family Dentistry Group in PA. “The Solea laser has enabled me to expand my practices in ways I never thought possible, while Convergent Dental and the Solea User Group Meeting have given me and my team access to a collaborative community of like-minded peers.”

The 2024 Solea User Group Meeting will take place October 17-19, 2024, in Indianapolis, IN. For highlights from this year’s Solea User Group Meeting, watch this video. To learn more about Convergent Dental, visit convergentdental.com.

About Convergent Dental
Convergent Dental, Inc. is a privately owned dental equipment and technology company. The Company’s flagship product, Solea®, is the only CO2 laser to be cleared by the FDA for all-tissue indications and delivers an anesthesia-free, blood-free, suture-free experience that dentists can rely on.[1] Solea® is a true breakthrough in dental laser technology that offers a completely different experience for both dentists and patients when compared to traditional instruments or any earlier laser treatment. Solea® enables dentists to elevate their practices through improved efficiency, patient experience, clinical effectiveness, and procedural expansion.[2]

For more information, please visit http://www.convergentdental.com. Follow the company on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn.

[1] Based on report of 1000 procedures performed by Solea users. Documentation on file.

[2] Based on 2022 Annual Survey of Solea users. Documentation on file.

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Caitlin D’Entremont, Convergent Dental, 508-500-5656, [email protected], ConvergentDental.com

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Society: Social Services

Zakay Law Group APLC and JCL Law Firm APC File Class Action Lawsuit Against Cen Cal Builders & Developers Alleging Failure to Provide Meal and Rest Breaks

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As a result of their rigorous work schedules, Cen Cal Builders & Developers’ employees were allegedly unable to take off duty rest breaks and were not fully relieved of duty for rest periods. Specifically, the lawsuit alleges employees were required from time-to-time to work in excess of four (4) hours without being provided ten (10) minute rest periods as a result of their overburdened work requirements and inadequate staffing. Further, the lawsuit alleges these employees were denied their first rest periods of at least ten (10) minutes for some shifts worked of at least two (2) to four (4) hours from time to time, a first and second rest period of at least ten (10) minutes for some shifts worked of between six (6) and eight (8) hours from time to time, and a first, second and third rest period of at least ten (10) minutes for some shifts worked of ten (10) hours or more from time to time. Additionally, Cen Cal Builders & Developers’ employees were also allegedly not provided with one-hour wages in lieu thereof. As a result of their allegedly rigorous work schedules and inadequate staffing, Cen Cal Builders & Developers’ employees were from time to time allegedly denied their proper rest periods by Cen Cal Builders & Developers.

If you would like to know more about the Cen Cal Builders & Developers lawsuit, please contact Attorney Jackland Hom today by calling (619) 255-9047.

Zakay Law Group, APLC and JCL Law Firm, APC are labor and employment law firms with offices located in California that dedicate their practices to fighting for employees who have been wronged by their employers due to unfair employment practices. Contact one of their attorneys today if you need help with workplace issues regarding wage and hour, wrongful termination, retaliation, discrimination, and harassment.

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Jackland Hom, Zakay Law Group, APLC, (619) 255-9047, [email protected], https://zakaylaw.com/

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Inman’s Triple-I Survey Demonstrates Impact of Interest Rates, Commission Lawsuit Verdict on Real Estate Professionals

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The leading source for real estate news, Inman posed unique questions to agents, loan originators, real estate & mortgage executives, and proptech players that again provided essential takeaways for industry decision-makers. But the Triple-I found one tie, interest rates, which continues to bind nearly every real estate professional – today and in their outlooks for 2024.

Interest rates still hang heavy around the real estate industry’s collective neck. Per Inman Triple-I:

  • Four out of five survey groups said interest rates are their top business concern.
  • Mortgage pros, maybe the surprising exception, ranked interest rates second.
  • Real estate agents and execs, surveyed during the Sitzer | Burnett trial, both put interest rates first even with ‘commission lawsuit fallout’ as an option.
  • Real estate, mortgage and proptech executives remain hampered by costly cash. Asked about the cost and availability of capital today vs. 12 months ago, over 55% of business leaders either felt worse or the same but were pessimistic.
  • There was more optimism expressed about raising capital 12 months from now. The percentage of respondents who said they felt better jumped five-fold.

Running concurrently with the Sitzer | Burnett trial, a real estate commissions case that may forever alter the residential real estate industry, the October Triple-I generated unmatched insights. Over 1,000 agents, broker-owners and real estate executives participated, offering real-time answers from the stakeholders most impacted by the lawsuit’s verdict.

Full results, presented in a 142-page presentation, and comprehensive reporting are available exclusively to Inman Intel subscribers.

Inman Intel, the data and research arm for the industry’s leading news source, surveys its community monthly to track sentiment and provide actionable information in a critical period for decision-makers. Inman Intel’s November Triple-I survey is open and can be taken here. Results from the previous month’s survey are released on the third Wednesday of each month.

About Inman

Inman is the leading news source for real estate agents, brokers, executives, and technology leaders who gain useful advice on the industry’s top stories, trends and developments that help them grow their businesses and stay ahead of the competition. With an audience of over one million professionals, Inman’s pages and stages are where the industry goes to find the most innovative ideas and new business models, through our website, newsletters, events, awards, education, research, and subscriptions.

About Inman Intel

Inman Intel is a members-only service for real estate industry executives, proptech founders and the investment community looking to navigate the residential marketplace aided by research insights into factors that may impact key factors for doing business. Monthly subscription cost is $250 — or save when you join for a year. Benefits include weekly member-only email newsletter, research reports, periodic webinars, member-only sessions (virtual or in-person), and presentation decks from Inman Connect events. Plus an Inman Select subscription.

About Inman Intel Index

Each month, the Inman Intel Index — commonly referred to as the Triple-I, or III — takes the pulse of real estate agents, brokers, mortgage professionals and industry executives, tracking industry sentiment on everything from the state of the housing market to advances in technology like artificial intelligence. It generates actionable insights that move the industry forward. Results from the previous month’s survey are released on the third Wednesday.

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Media Contact, Inman, 1 510-658-9252, [email protected], https://www.inman.com/

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National University Partners with Sports San Diego as a Sponsor of the Inaugural Rady Children’s Basketball Tournament

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The Rady Children’s Invitational tips off this Thanksgiving, November 23, with two games, followed by two more games the next day. The Iowa Hawkeyes, USC Trojans, Seton Hall Pirates and Oklahoma Sooners will compete. The tournament is produced by Sports San Diego, a non-profit with the mission of generating tourism, visibility and economic impact for the region by organizing the Rady Children’s Invitational, the Holiday Bowl, California State Games and other events.

“National University is committed to San Diego, and we are determined to make positive contributions to the region,” said National University executive vice president of communications and community engagement Dr. Nancy Rohland-Heinrich, who sits on the board of directors for Sports San Diego. “Since our founding here in 1971, we have sought to provide higher education that changes lives and improves the community. By offering high-quality programs that lead to industry certifications and bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral and law degrees—especially programs leveraging next-generation tech, flexible schedules, and strong support systems—we’re making a world of difference.”

Serving adult learners from all over the United States and the world in mostly online classes, NU strives to create a supportive atmosphere called Whole Human Education. This holistic approach encompasses five aspects of well-being that create a supportive ecosystem: financial, academic, social & emotional, family life & community, and career.

For more information about the Rady Children’s Invitational and to buy tickets to the games, visit radychildrensinvitational.com.

About National University: National University, a Veteran-founded nonprofit, has been dedicated to meeting the needs of hard-working adults by providing accessible, affordable higher education opportunities since 1971. As San Diego’s largest private nonprofit university, NU offers over 190+ online and on-campus programs with flexible four-week and eight-week classes and one-to-one graduate education models designed to help students reach their goals while balancing busy lives. Since its founding, the NU community has grown to 130,000 learners served per year—50,000 degree-seeking students and 80,000 workforce and professional development students—and 230,000 alumni around the globe, many of whom serve in helping industries such as business, education, health care, cybersecurity, and law and criminal justice. To learn more about National University’s new possibilities in education including next-generation education, value-rich education, and whole human education, visit NU.edu.

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Ashleigh Webb, National University, 760-889-3494, [email protected], https://www.nu.edu/

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Society: Social Services

The National Cyber League Announces Official Fall 2023 Cyber Power Rankings for High Schools and Colleges

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The Cyber Power Rankings is a published list of the top 100 schools within the NCL, representing the hard work and skills of collegiate and high school students. These rankings measure students’ abilities to work individually and as a team in performing a wide range of cybersecurity tasks.

Highlights from the Cyber Power Rankings include:

  • Top three schools from the Standard Bracket are Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, California State University – Chico, United States Military Academy.
  • Top school from the Experienced Bracket is University of North Georgia.
  • Top high school is South Burlington High School from South Burlington, VT.

View the entire Cyber Power Rankings list here: cyberskyline.com/data/power-ranking/fall-2023-national

Students that participate in the NCL receive valuable performance data through individualized Scouting Reports, which aligns their experience to industry certifications and government standards. With these reports, they are able to showcase tangible evidence of their technical skills to employers.

“Our students have impressed internships and jobs with their successes in the NCL. We use the NCL to help create a true sense of community among our cybersecurity students, which has profoundly positive effects in and out of the NCL,” said Brian Callahan, NCL coach and professor at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, which placed first in the NCL Standard Bracket.

“The NCL not only demands astute time management, challenging students to prioritize and organize effectively, but also enhances collaboration and communication through its team-based approach,” said Dr. David Zeichick, NCL Commissioner. “It bridges the gap between theoretical knowledge and real-world application, ensuring that what is learned in the classroom translates directly into practical, real-life scenarios. This approach not only solidifies the educational experience, but also prepares students for the actual tasks and challenges they will face in their professional lives.”

Sponsorship from companies like Cipher Tech Solutions and CrowdStrike are instrumental for NCL to provide scholarships, mentorship programs, and career building events to its students.

“Through Cipher Tech’s partnership with NCL, we have been able to build connections and provide support for those entering the workforce, in addition to welcoming NCL participants as new hires who have quickly become invaluable assets to their teams,” said Kristina Fraser, hybrid recruiter, Cipher Tech Solutions. “Not only does participation in NCL provide real-world experience that can be applied to a future career, but it is also a great addition to any resume to show drive, commitment, and a passion for cybersecurity.”

Registration for the Spring 2024 NCL Competition is open from Jan. 29 to March 22. The cost to participate is $35, with late registration from March 23 to 26 and a cost increase to $45.

About the National Cyber League

Established in 2011 by an alliance of public agencies dedicated to developing the next generation of cybersecurity professionals, the National Cyber League is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization aiming to help students develop, practice and validate their cybersecurity knowledge and skills. To learn more, visit nationalcyberleague.org.

About Cyber Skyline

Founded in 2014, Cyber Skyline is a leading cloud-based cybersecurity skills evaluation platform helping students and professionals track their skills growth and helping businesses find, identify and cultivate talent. Cyber Skyline operates the NCL Competition with the support of the National Cyber League. To learn more, visit cyberskyline.com.

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Emily Kalandranis, National Cyber League, 1 240-720-7870, [email protected]

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Legal / Law: Criminal Law

GOVX and DIRECTV Holiday Bowl Announce Inaugural Hometown Heroes Initiative

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Additionally, the Hometown Heroes Initiative will disperse 250 free tickets and round-trip transportation to the local San Diego active-duty military community for the DIRECTV Holiday Bowl, plus 100 free tickets to the Rady Children’s Invitational, as well as a Thanksgiving Day brunch.

“We are so grateful to GOVX for their partnership of Sports San Diego’s Hometown Heroes program,” said Mark Neville, Sports San Diego’s CEO. “This initiative would not have gotten off the ground without GOVX’s support. We can’t wait to join arms with GOVX and welcome servicemembers to the Rady Children’s Invitational on Thanksgiving Day and the DIRECTV Holiday Bowl next month.”

On behalf of their community of over 7.5M members, GOVX will also act as the Official Discount Provider for both events, providing access to a limited number of tickets at exclusive savings to qualified members.

The partnership also extends to the Port of San Diego Holiday Bowl Parade presented by Kaiser Permanente on Wednesday, December 27th, where GOVX will serve as a Division Sponsor in alignment with parade entries from the San Diego military community.

“With a long history of supporting premiere live sports and those who serve, San Diego represents the ideal setting for both the DIRECTV Holiday Bowl and the Rady Children’s Invitational,” said Alan Cole, GOVX CEO. “With the advent of the Hometown Heroes Initiative, we’re proud that GOVX can help lead the way in recognizing our heroes both here in our hometown and on a national stage.”

Since 1978, the DIRECTV Holiday Bowl has remained as one of the premiere college football bowl games, thrilling crowds and large television audiences with high-stakes matchups and high-scoring finishes. This year’s game will be played at Petco Park, home of the San Diego Padres, on Wednesday, December 27th at 5:00PM PT and will once again be broadcast on FOX.

Alongside the DIRECTV Holiday Bowl, the inaugural Rady Children’s Invitational is a four-team men’s college basketball tournament that starts on Thanksgiving Day at UC San Diego’s LionTree Arena. The first-year tournament field features Iowa, Oklahoma, Seton Hall and USC. Each game will be televised on either FOX or FS1.

ABOUT GOVX
GOVX is dedicated to serving those who serve our country and communities – military service members, first responders, law enforcement officers, emergency medical professionals, educators, and other government service personnel. With a customizable suite of solutions, GOVX provides leading brands who share in our mission with a unique opportunity to support this deserving audience. Through our flagship ecommerce site, GOVX.com, brands can authentically reach a growing community of 7.5M+ members with their own storefront. More than 1K trusted brands currently have a storefront on GOVX.com, offering unbeatable deals to those who serve. With our verification app, GOVX ID, brands can easily enable service member discounts within the checkout flow of their own sites. More than 3K brands currently utilize our GOVX ID technology to honor service members. By leveraging GOVX marketing services solutions, brands can effectively amplify their products or services within our engaged and exclusive community and reinforce their support for Americans who make a difference. In addition to providing unmatched value to those who serve, GOVX also donates a portion of every order to non-profits who serve the military and first responder community. To-date we have donated more than $1M through our GOVX Gives Back initiative. For more information, visit https://www.govx.com.

ABOUT SPORTS SAN DIEGO
Recognizing that San Diego is a premier tourist destination, the mission of Sports San Diego, a non-profit 501c3 organization, is to generate tourism, visibility, and economic impact for the San Diego region by producing the Holiday Bowl, Rady Children’s Invitational, California State Games and recruiting outstanding sports events and experiences to San Diego. Since 1978, the association has generated more than $1 billion in economic benefit for the San Diego region.

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GOVX PR, GOVX, 888-468-5511, [email protected], https://www.govx.com/

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Edwin Berry Manor Apartments in Revitalizing Woodlawn Neighborhood Welcomes Residents in Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony

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On hand to invite residents to celebrate their newly renovated home to the property was Alderwoman Jeanette Taylor who said, “Other notable speakers included Jim Cunningham, Deputy Regional Administrator, Multifamily Midwest Region, HUD, Tracy Sanchez, Deputy Director, Multifamily Financing, IHDA and Tom Kunst, Chief Executive Officer, UnitedHealthcare of Illinois.

“Preserving Edwin Berry Manor, an important senior presence in the rapidly changing Woodlawn community, is part of a strategic effort to leverage our know-how and that of our great partners to preserve affordable rental units for low income residents,” said Veronica Gonzalez, project lead and Regional Director of Development, NHPF.

Operation Pathways, a subsidiary of NHPF, will provide social and enrichment services to the residents of Berry Manor. An onsite resident services coordinator will work with residents to support aging well in their independent living spaces. Operation Pathways will offer programs and services in health and wellness and financial stability, as well as organize community enrichment activities.

“We know that access to safe, affordable housing has a direct correlation with improved health, quality of life and community vitality,” said Tom Kunst, Chief Executive Officer, UnitedHealthcare of Illinois. “This investment underscores our long-standing commitment to housing, and our commitment to improve the health of people in Chicago.

Added Michael Litka, Senior Asset Manager, Fund Management, NAHT, “NAHT is very proud to partner with The NHP Foundation and our investor, United Healthcare, in recapitalizing and preserving Edwin Berry Manor as a high quality development with services for seniors.”

Edwin C. Berry Manor Apartments is well-located in a revitalizing neighborhood that is brimming with new investment. Residents’ fears of displacement have heightened due in part to future construction of the Obama Library.

“It took an enormous effort by numerous organizations to put all the financing pieces of the puzzle together,” said Alan Cravitz, Sr. Vice Presidents, Merchants Capital. “The good news is that Edwin Berry Manor which has served elderly residents on the South Side for over forty years will continue to do so for forty more.”


The apartments were rapidly leased to 100% in September 2023.

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About The NHP Foundation

Headquartered in New York City with offices in Washington, D.C., and Chicago, IL., The NHP Foundation (NHPF) was launched on January 30, 1989, as a publicly supported 501(c)(3) not-for-profit real estate corporation. NHPF is dedicated to preserving and creating sustainable, service-enriched multifamily housing that is both affordable to low and moderate income families and seniors, and beneficial to their communities. NHPF also provides a robust resident services program to nearly 18,000 community residents. Through partnerships with major financial institutions, the public sector, faith-based initiatives, and other not-for-profit organizations, NHPF has 53 properties, including more than 8,000 units, in 15 states and the District of Columbia. For more information, visit http://www.nhpfoundation.org.

About UnitedHealth Group

UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) is a health care and well-being company with a mission to help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone through two distinct and complementary businesses. Optum delivers care aided by technology and data, empowering people, partners and providers with the guidance and tools they need to achieve better health. UnitedHealthcare offers a full range of health benefits, enabling affordable coverage, simplifying the health care experience and delivering access to high-quality care. Visit UnitedHealth Group at http://www.unitedhealthgroup.com.

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marijane funess, nhpf, 19148303754, [email protected], www.nhpfoundation.org

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BusyKid Names Its Top Kid and Teen Money Managers for 2023

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“Once again we’re amazed by all the kids who were nominated and by what we found through our research,” said BusyKid CEO Gregg Murset. “The tough part was cutting it down to only the top performers. Every year we see numerous examples of kids, who with the help of a parent, take the opportunity to learn about money through BusyKid and take off like a rocket. We have kid entrepreneurs, serious investors, those who are helping others, and some with big savings accounts for a vehicle, school trip or special family vacation. Managing money isn’t easy and no one is perfect, but these kids certainly have grasped the concept and we are extremely proud that our app inspired or assisted them along the way.”

By being honored as one of BusyKid’s Top Performers, each child will have a special badge added to their app dashboard and have a $100 bonus added to their account before Black Friday.

Since January 1 of this year, kids using the BusyKid app have completed 3.1 million chores, earned $14.4 million, invested more than $255,000 and moved roughly $36,000 for donations. Here are BusyKid’s Best of the Best for 2023, which includes kids/teens from 21 states and the District of Columbia. Additional children are not listed due to a request from their parents for privacy.

BUSYKID’s TOP PERFORMERS

Arizona
Colleen McCoy

California
Jasmine Lopez
David Steele
John Steele
Mars Kastanis

Colorado
Aiden Rohr
Alexander Schreurs
Ori Schreurs
Zoe Schreurs

Connecticut
Alden Hoemann

District of Columbia
Lavinia Pitts
Hatcher Pitts

Florida
Lucius Figueroa
August Figueroa
Rafael Gaspar
Felipe Gaspar
Tallulah Barnard
Sam Zubia
Sofjia Zubia

Georgia
Gryffan Hornburg

Indiana
Dylan Knerr
Madelyn Knerr

Iowa
Jakob Christopher
Jackson Reese

Louisiana
Kahle Dalton

Michigan
Simon Khouri
Ariana Khouri
Ariana Lybrink
Luca Berehulka-Stival

New Jersey
Carmichael Cambria
George Cambria
Casey Schiller

New York
Mathias Tsuji
Rafael Tsuji
Julia Kalashnik

North Carolina
Grayson Abernathy
Mickayla Cobb
Brinkley Green
Braxton Green

Ohio
Elizabeth Ratcliff
William Ratcliff

Oregon
Ayden E.
Tycho Hood

Rhode Island
Rylan Kabalkin

South Carolina
Alyse Campbell

Tennessee
Ella Lapsley
Gabriella Vasilescu
Edward Vasilescu

Texas
Eli Dries
Chuck Donskey
Steven Donskey
Sutton Holleman

Utah
Elsa Dees

Washington
Jarek Popochock

Media Contact

Cassandra Weller, BusyKid, 1 855-462-7958, [email protected], www.BusyKid.com

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GIAC’s GX-PT Certification Sets a New Benchmark for Penetration Testers

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The GX-PT Certification encompasses a wide array of competencies including environment reconnaissance, network and vulnerability scanning, password attacks, and exploitation techniques. Candidates will demonstrate their proficiency in privilege escalation, command and control (C2) strategies, and orchestrating Active Directory attacks. Mastery of both Linux and Windows penetration testing tools is also a critical component of the certification, ensuring that practitioners are well-versed in the latest methodologies and technologies.

The GX-PT stands out with its unique focus on practical, real-world challenges. It features a rigorous exam format with 100% CyberLive questions, pushing candidates to apply their expertise in complex scenarios akin to real-world cybersecurity threats. As described by Andy Patrick, Information Security Engineer at GIAC, “The GX-PT exam is the most challenging hands-on cybersecurity certification exam I’ve ever seen. It’s akin to the best Capture the Flag challenges, offering a rare sense of accomplishment and mastery.”

In addition, GPEN-certified individuals who have honed their penetration testing abilities through practical experience will find the GX-PT a natural progression in their certification journey. This certification is also tailored for offensive operations professionals who aspire to solidify their status as experts in the field.

The introduction of the GX-PT Certification marks a significant milestone for GIAC and the SANS Institute, reinforcing their dedication to the advancement of cybersecurity expertise. With its comprehensive coverage of critical cybersecurity domains and its demanding, real-world-oriented examination, the GX-PT sets a new standard for what it means to be an elite penetration tester. It is an essential credential for professionals seeking to validate their skills, enhance their career prospects, and gain recognition for their ability to tackle the most challenging cybersecurity issues of our time. As the cybersecurity landscape continues to evolve, the GX-PT stands as a symbol of excellence and a testament to the commitment of GIAC and the SANS Institute to foster a generation of security professionals equipped to protect and secure our digital world against emerging threats.

Visit the website to learn more and challenge yourself: https://www.giac.org/certifications/experienced-penetration-tester-gxpt/

Media Contact

Jenn Elston, SANS Institute, 301-654-7267, [email protected], SANS.org

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