ABCTE course outline - American Board for Certification of Teacher Excellence test Updated: 2023

LOS ALTOS, Calif., Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Contrast Security (Contrast), the code security platform built for developers and trusted by security, today announced the launch of its new Certification Program for all active partners — Resellers, Service Providers, Systems Integrators, Distributors and Technology Partners. This innovative program is designed to empower the company's partners with the knowledge and expertise needed to deliver the highest level of Application Security (AppSec) to its customers.

As organizations globally continue to face growing cybersecurity threats, Contrast's partners are increasingly tasked with safeguarding their clients' most critical software applications. Contrast's Certification Program equips partners with the knowledge and tools necessary to assess and protect their clients' applications from development to production.

"Contrast's new on-demand sales certification program demonstrates their commitment to enabling partners' success," said Jay Chappell, Regional Vice President Engineering at Trace3. "For Trace3 to deliver business transformation for our clients, we need to stay on top of transformational technologies such as this. I was able to take the technical training and was very impressed on how it enabled me.  Becoming the first certified member of their platform was a great honor, too."

The program will begin with Sales Certification, which consists of the following offerings:

• On-Demand Training: Partners will have access to on-demand courses, learning tracks and webinars through Contrast's Partner Portal. These resources are designed to deepen the understanding of the company's cutting-edge AppSec solutions.
• Instructor-Led Training: Select partners are eligible for in-person and hands-on workshops to fast-track their team's ability to become Sales Certified.
• Certification Tracks and Badges: Contrast is offering its first certification, Sales Certified, with plans to expand the program to include additional certification tracks tailored to the specific needs and interests of each partner type. The goal is to ensure that partners of all kinds can focus on the areas most relevant to their business.

This training program will enable partners to increase their engagement with Contrast and its mutual customers well into the future.

"We are excited to introduce our new Certification Program to our valued partners," said Callie McCormick, Global Channel Sales Director of Contrast Security. "This program represents our commitment to delivering the best-in-class AppSec solutions to our customers through our partners. By investing in the skills and expertise of our partners, we are collectively strengthening the cybersecurity landscape."

Contrast encourages all current and potential partners to explore the opportunities offered by this Certification Program and take a step toward enhancing their AppSec capabilities.

For more information about Contrast Security's Partner Program, please visit https://www.contrastsecurity.com/partners.

About Contrast Security

Contrast is a world-leading code security platform company purposely built for developers to get secure code moving swiftly and trusted by security teams to protect business applications. Developers, security and operations teams quickly secure code across the complete Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) with Contrast to protect against today's targeted AppSec attacks.

Founded in 2014 by cybersecurity industry veterans, Contrast was established to replace legacy AppSec solutions that cannot protect modern enterprises. With today's pressures to develop business applications at increasingly rapid paces, the Contrast Secure Code Platform defends and protects against full classes of Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs). This allows security teams to avoid spending time focusing on false positives, leaving them more time to remediate true vulnerabilities faster. Contrast's platform solutions for code assessment, testing, protection, serverless, supply chain, application programming interfaces (APIs) and languages help enterprises achieve true DevSecOps transformation and compliance.

Contrast protects against major cybersecurity attacks for its customer base, which represents some of the largest brand-name companies in the world, including BMW, AXA, Zurich, NTT, Sompo Japan and the American Red Cross, as well as numerous other leading global Fortune 500 enterprises. Contrast partners with global organizations such as AWS, Microsoft, IBM, GuidePoint Security, Trace3, Deloitte and Carahsoft, to seamlessly integrate and achieve the highest level of security for customers.

The growing demand for the world's only platform for code security has landed the company on some of the most prestigious lists, including the Inc. 5000 List of America's Fastest-Growing Companies and the Deloitte Technology Fast 500 List of fastest-growing companies.

Learn more: https://www.contrastsecurity.com/.

Follow us: Blog | Twitter | LinkedIn | Facebook

Media Contact:
Jacklyn Kellick
Director of Corporate Communication
Contrast Security
pr@contrastsecurity.com            

View original content to obtain multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/contrast-security-announces-new-certification-program-for-partners-301990864.html

SOURCE Contrast Security

DUBAI—Amid growing hopes of beginning the long-delayed certification effort for its 777-9 flagship, Boeing is providing initial details of how the process will be structured.

The 777-9, which is making its second appearance at the Dubai Airshow, is targeted at entry-into-service in 2025 having endured several sizable delays. Issues during early flight trials and increased regulatory scrutiny have held back type inspection authorization (TIA) from the FAA—a move that will mark the formal start of certification.

Although the FAA will not grant TIA until it is confident the airplane is ready and Boeing has addressed all design and system safety assurance questions, Boeing Commercial Airplanes President Stan Deal tells Aviation Week that the milestone is approaching. “I anticipate shortly we’ll be at the first phase of type inspection authorization on the airplane and getting the FAA and eventually [the European Union Aviation agency] on for score for all those test cards we’ve been flying,” Deal says.

“We’re over 1,100 flights on the program already and 3,200 [flight] hours, so we’ve we put more time on this airframe and engine combination than any other airplane in history [in terms of Boeing pre-certification flight tests]. The performance is looking good in terms of the fuel burn and system functionality,” Deal says.

“It’s super exciting that we're getting to that point in the program,” says Heather Ross, project pilot for the 777X and lead pilot for WH001, the first development aircraft which is in the flight display here at Dubai. The aircraft was used earlier this year to complete company testing of takeoff performance and velocity minimum unstick (VMU) evaluations, a campaign which determines the minimum takeoff speeds for a new aircraft.

“VMU testing was a big step. We also completed some brake testing—we've got a little bit more tuning to go but that's all kind of progressing at pace. We've also got some other stability and control (S&C) testing as we evolve the flight control laws and as we make some changes we’ll go out and re-do that phase,” she adds. “The whole program is involved in focusing on trying to get some of those safety assessment reviews completed and the paperwork closed out so that we can document it—then we can work through completing the remaining items before TIA.”

While the additional S&C work will be undertaken by the second test aircraft, WH002, the brunt of the certification effort will be performed by the third test aircraft, WH003, which originally joined the program in August 2020. “That is really our engine and steady state performance airplane,” Ross says. “They're getting ready, and they'll be the first up when we do get TIA because that's the majority of the work that the initial certification is going to take place on. So they’re getting spooled up ready to go.”

“WH003 has got propulsion testing, so they’re going to have the most up-to-date software and hardware on that airplane, so they'll be first in the barrel as it were for the certification effort,” Ross adds. The aircraft will be configured with the production standard GE9X engine with an updated combustor liner, which has been upgraded to counter issues encountered a year ago. “One engine issue we found through the test program on the combustor liner, which GE Aerospace has got well in hand,” Deal adds.

The third aircraft has been used primarily to evaluate flight loads and performance of the auxiliary power unit, avionics and the GE9X engines. WH001, which first flew in January 2020, has taken the lead in testing S&C as well as high and low-speed aerodynamics. It has also been used for avionics, flight control systems and brake tests. The second aircraft—the entry of which into the program was also delayed until April 2020 by coronavirus-related precautions—was mainly targeted at autoland system work as well as ground effects testing.

A fourth aircraft, WH004, which is currently stored, incorporates a production-representative cabin configuration, and will ultimately finish its test role with a phase of extended twin-engine operations (ETOPS) and airline-like functionality and reliability operations testing.

It’s been a busy few months for the Professional Women’s Hockey League. In August, the new league officially announced its first six teams, which includes the currently unnamed Boston franchise. On Monday, that team will hold its first official practice of training camp.

In between then, there’s been players to draft, staff to hire, practice facilities to find and all of the other minutiae that goes into running a pro league. It would be a lot of work for a new franchise entering an existing league. But for a whole league to do from scratch? It’s something that even PWHL advisory board member Stan Kasten admits had a fair share of doubters.

“Doing what we’ve already done so far, a whole league hierarchy, six franchises in only four months so far, I would tell you that’s impossible,” he told members of the press earlier this week. “And yet, as I said, here we are. We’re seven weeks away from actually playing.”

For PWHL Boston, there are still plenty of questions to be officially answered before the team hits the ice for games in January. The team will be practicing out of the Boston Sports Institute in Wellesley, but it hasn't yet been announced where they'll play games. But for now, spirits are high as the team gets ready for a new journey in the league’s maiden voyage.

Speaking at that Wellesley facility on the team’s first day of camp on Thursday, PWHL Boston general manager Danielle Marmer described a work in progress.

“We were building this league in a span of three months. So, the graphics that you see behind me ... were just put up yesterday,” she said, motioning to a wall with a PWHL logo and an outline of what appears to be the Boston skyline. “I said it before: housekeeping. Getting everybody here, getting them their apparel, getting their headshots. It’s organized chaos right now, but such a good energy, such a good vibe and we’re just so excited that everyone’s here.”

Esteban Bustillos GBH News

The walls at the team’s space at the Boston Sports Institute are painted with the team colors: forest green, gray and white. And if the big image of the skyline is any indication, it's clear that even without an official name, PWHL Boston wants to forge a close bond with its namesake — something Marmer indicated is important as the league decides on proper titles for its franchises.

“Being born here and spending a lot of time in Boston, I have a lot of family in Boston, it was sharing with them I think what the people of Boston are about,” she said. “Who [are] the people who are living here, the things that we care about? It’s a blue-collar city, it’s a passionate sports city. And so, making sure that we were relaying that kind of stuff to the branding team so that they pick a name that really encompasses what Boston’s all about.”

As important as getting everything off the ice ready is, that’s all secondary when it comes to figuring out how this group will gel. The team is starting with 28 players on its roster heading into training camp and will have to whittle that down to 23 active players and two reserves.

In a situation where everyone is essentially a rookie, at least in the PWHL, forward Shiann Darkangelo thinks the team’s leadership structure will naturally sort itself out.

“It’s sort of an untold thing that you figure out amongst the group,” she said. “People are natural leaders, some people fill different roles, that kind of thing. Some girls are coming out of NCAA, so we’ll look to girls that were on national teams or who have played professionally and things like that.”

But she did point out that quite a few of the players have played together in some fashion, including in the Premier Hockey Federation, the women's professional league that shut down in June 2023 to make way for the PWHL.

"There's girls that have played in college together, in the PHF together," she said. "So, there's a lot of connections. I mean, I feel like everybody kind of knows everybody 'cause it is a small group, right, in women's hockey."

Head coach Courtney Kessel has had to wear many hats alongside Marmer as they tackle challenges like helping figure out what the locker room and lounge space for the team will be like.

On Monday, though, it will finally be time to coach. And she’s already building expectations for what kind of team she’ll have.

“I think really creating a culture where we’re a family and we trust each other and we feel safe to be whoever we are and show up,” she said. “But also, perform, battle, compete, hold each other accountable. If you can come to the rink and compete with each other, you’re gonna make each other better, and I think that’s why we’re all here.”

Editorial Note: We earn a commission from partner links on Forbes Advisor. Commissions do not affect our editors' opinions or evaluations.

Applications are now being accepted by Gulf Coast Community Foundation for its winter 2024 Gulf Coast Board Institute. 

Having graduated more than 400, the program is delivered through GCCF’s Invest in Incredible consultants to active and prospective nonprofit board members in the region. 

The deadline to apply for the governance training series is Sunday, Dec. 10. The online application and overview for the program are available at GulfCoastCF.org.

“In this program, you will be given valuable resources, peer support and the opportunity to learn and thrive as a nonprofit board member,” said Invest In Incredible Director Betsy Steiner in a news release.

Training sessions will be held Fridays, Feb. 2, 9, 16 and 23, 2024, at GCCF’s Sarasota Philanthropy Center, 1549 State St. subjects will include fundamentals of nonprofit board governance; becoming an ambassador for your organization, financial and legal oversight responsibilities; fundraising and resource development; and how to create a diverse, highly functioning, and engaged board. 

Participants will be selected through a competitive process with the intent of creating a cohort of diverse experiences. Gulf Coast provides all training and resources at no cost to participants in exchange for their commitment to serve as advocates for good board governance in current and future nonprofit board roles. 

Applicants should be current, active board members at a nonprofit in the region, although prospective board members will also be considered. Applicants must sign a commitment to attend all four days of training if selected.

Department of Human Services

Rio Blanco County DHS provides services and programs for child support enforcement, child welfare, aid to the needy and disabled, food assistance, old age pension and various others. Projected revenues are up 3% to $3.79M and budgeted expenditures are down 3.3% to $3.91M. Significant revenue increases come from Property Taxes (+$376K) and ownership taxes (+$11.6K) while intergovernmental (the department’s largest revenue stream) is projected to decline by $278K. Budget increases are attributed to wage allocation through county administration (attorney), increases to contracts with Garfield County, and the need for additional staff including on-call workers, lead eligibility workers and a technician.

Sheriff

The Sheriff’s Office Budget is down 11% to $2.7M representing a decrease of $340K to total expenditures from 2023. Notable decreases listed are under Sheriff’s Office wages (-$206K) and related expenses ($116K). Similar cuts were made under the dispatch category for personnel-related costs such as life and dental insurance, workers’ compensation, retirement, FICA and Medicare and others totaling approximately $15.8K. Additional cuts were made across a wide variety of expenditure items which department staff attributed to: 

– utilization of supplemental income for budgeted expenses including the use of grants and donations

– creative/efficient use of resources such as utilizing on-call deputies to manage overtime costs

– considering the potential savings of hiring a radio technician versus hiring a contractor

– and cost-saving measures like adjustments to the budget based on genuine expenses and income

The sheriff’s office also anticipates a large increase to revenues (+$65%) mostly from projected property tax increases which are projected at $467K, up from $258K estimated in 2023 and only $86K in 2022.

Public Health

The Public Health Department’s operations include immunizations, Women, Infants, and Children (WIC), Child Safety, emerging infectious diseases laboratory response network, emergency preparedness and environmental health. Projected revenues are down significantly at $300K for 2024, a 48.6% decrease. Expenditures reflect a similar trend totalling $468K, down 28.7% (graph). Budget discussions reviewed each program individually, highlighting a budget shifting to staff development, insurance costs and increased costs for medical supplies like strep testing equipment. The board and staff discussed concerns over the State Health Department threatening to withdraw funding for various programs due to RBC’s decision to stop providing COVID vaccines. Revenue decreases are listed under “charges for services” with some level of shortage being potentially offset by a 451% increase of property tax allocations versus 2023 proposed budget allocations ($83K). One major expenditure cut is to “purchased services” down 43% (-$121K). 

IT/Communications 

During the IT budget discussion RBC paralegal Vicky Edwards asked how many people were engaging with budget discussions noting that some residents requested they be held at night. IT director Trevor Nielsen said at the time that no one had yet called into the meetings and said YouTube recordings were getting three or four views each. As of print time, the seven total meeting recordings have been viewed an average of 39 times each.

Overall expenditures for the IT department are up 45.6% from 2023 with increases proposed under supplies (up 216%) at $201K, professional services (up 34%) at $201K, purchased services (up 10%) at $80K, and training and development (up 50%) at $75K. These increases compared to the previous year pertain to a variety of improvement projects requested by other departments such as new ID systems, specialized network connections, computer replacements and more. A large portion of increases relate to general equipment replacement of network devices, and a variety of security upgrades deemed most urgent for continued secure communications and protection of sensitive county information/networks.

Senior Nutrition and Transportation 

Discussion revolved around a need to increase efficiency and decrease costs associated with meal purchasing for services like Meals on Wheels, and drivers for the White River Roundup senior transportation. Overall expenditures are decreasing by 1.8% ($8.7K) to $451K.

Facilities

The facilities department handles day-to-day maintenance/upkeep and capital improvements for county buildings, tower sites and associated grounds and is specifically responsible for daily activities not managed by other departments. Expenditures are up 15% at $1.24M, continuing a 2-year trend of expenditure increases for the department. Increases are represented across a wide range of categories including general salaries/wages (+28%), supplies(+11.5%), utilities(+9.6%) and future allocations for repairs and maintenance (+24.5%) Overall revenues for the department are down 15% compared to 2023. Facilities director Eric Jaqcuez also covered airport operations noting specific needs for projects and activities at both and required budget allocations. Examples include safety inspections, a boiler system and terminal building, utility costs, fuel farm insurance and others. Projected costs for Meeker Airport are around $120,000, while Rangely Airport is around $130,000.

Use Tax Fund and Administration

The Use Tax fund is primarily funded through construction/building use tax, motor vehicle use tax, and grants and is allocated to various departments and projects throughout the year. Projected revenues are slightly down (-0.5%) and expenditures are set to decrease by 7.8%. Notable changes to overall use tax allocations fall under categories such as Purchased Services (-9.9%), Fleet Management Charges (+8.8%), and Interfund Services (+40%).

Sales Tax

Sales tax revenues are projected to increase by 7% continuing a trend of slight but sustained increases to sales tax revenue for the county. Sales tax is overseen by the “Use Tax Admin” department which works to correct misallocated sales tax revenue caused by addressing changes and other minutia. In 2022 the department redirected approximately $300K in misallocated funds to county revenues, indicating an improvement in misallocations overall compared to 2022 numbers ($600K).

You can access the county’s latest proposed budget accessible as of Oct. 16, 2023, at  https://rbc.us/160/Budget-Finance by clicking “View Most exact Budget” at the bottom of the page.