Jul21385 Cybersecurity at Sea Cydome Security’s team of maritime and cybersecurity professionals, ex-naval officers, and data privacy experts have joined forces to address the unique challenges of cybersecurity at sea. Corporate Vision has recognised the company as Best Specialist Maritime Cybersecurity Solutions Firm 2021 in light of its ground- breaking technology protecting ships as they transport goods across the ocean. Join us as we take a closer look. Each year, over 11 billion tons of goods such as food, medicine and oil are shipped, but there is a growing concern regarding the cybersecurity of these ships, with cyberattacks being on the rise and causing global catastrophes. Between February and June last year, cyberattacks on ships increased by 400%, due to increased use of internet systems at the beginning of the pandemic. These attacks can affect the OT (operational technology) which control the physical systems on the ship and the IT (information technology) which stores important data about cargo. Ships are the only place on which this technology is used and it is outdated and has many holes and blind spots for hackers to take advantage of. A hacker gaining access to this system and information can cost millions of dollars and delay the delivery of important supplies and products. However, Cydome Security was founded with the passion for providing the greatest level of protection possible to IT and operational assets out at sea. The solution comes in the form of a hardware appliance which quickly and easily connects to the vessel’s network, and once installed, provides a complete real- time map of the connected assets, seeking out vulnerabilities and meaning no more blind spots. The system will also conduct automated, built-in cybersecurity check-ups with the purpose of validating the client’s ongoing compliance with the IMO regulations. The system will continue to monitor the asset’s behaviour, too, identifying any irregularities that might harm the ship’s daily routine, alerting on immediate risks. Cydome’s experts speak fluent maritime and work side by side with clients to personalise their cybersecurity plan to their specific needs and to make sure they cross all such regulatory straits. The company will make sure that the client’s team both onboard and onshore know exactly what to do to monitor the cybersecurity status and so they can demonstrate compliance to inspectors if required. Ultimately, Cydome’s tried and tested technology stands as one of the most promising cybersecurity solutions today, with it being deployed on a wide range of ships and having won many awards. The company hopes to become the backbone of cybersecurity for all shipping companies sailing across any ocean. Company: Cydome Security Contact: Avital Zer-Sincai Email:
[email protected] Website: www.cydome.io Issue 9 2021 21 Dominating the Cannabis Marketing Industry Qonkur Group is Michigan’s number one cannabis marketing agency, offering everything from content creation and website design to media buying, brand strategy, photography and copywriting. Since 2019, it has helped deliver over 20 billion impressions for its clients. Corporate Vision has recognised the company as Best Specialist Cannabis Marketing Agency 2021 – Michigan, so we discover what makes this the case. Qonkur Group is the company that cannabis brands go to for top- notch marketing services at a fraction of the cost. Its full inhouse team seamlessly integrates with clients’ brands, providing relevant, professional services that always meet their needs. It creates powerful campaigns that drive traffic to clients’ stores, or increase awareness of their brand’s online presence. It takes the hassle out of marketing their services, providing full e-commerce platforms that can read POS data, which helps the company create amazing campaigns. Not only do Qonkur clients gain outstanding support with their marketing, but they also get an online profile which boosts their web presence and helps promote their business. They’ll also receive the support of Qonkur’s award-winning account management team, by both email and phone, who can help their business grow every step of the way. Qonkur founder and CEO, Mike Berro has been passionate about marketing ever since he was 17 years old. Before he founded Qonkur, he was working for another marketing agency which enforced strict guidelines and creative conflicts over project briefs, which took a toll on his creative process. And that’s when he knew that he needed something of his own – thus, Qonkur was born. When he launched the company three years ago, Mike only had $18 in his pocket, and today, it is a multi-million-dollar industry-leading business with over 20 staff. He’d originally wanted to name the company ‘Conquer’, to symbolise his belief that whatever he creates will conquer the market, hence came ‘Qonkur’. A young but mature entrepreneur, Mike is now the marketing authority for cannabis in Michigan. Initially, Qonkur’s challenges were different from those of other businesses – It didn’t struggle to obtain investors or onboard clients, but it was the rapid growth that was the unique hurdle for Mike. It was in 2018 when the cannabis market saw a boom following its legalisation, and Qonkur fast dominated the industry with a whopping 11,000% growth rate. The company astonishingly reached its 2023 goal in 2020, exceeding all expectations. Mike and his team weren’t prepared for such a tremendous response, with the client list shooting up from three to 28 within six months. The company simply didn’t have enough time or a large enough team to service so many clients. Now, the Qonkur team is truly a top contender for being the best in the business. With a devotion to building and maintaining strong relationships with each client, it passionately, competently and reliably delivers every marketing solution a client could need, whether it’s website or app development, social media marketing, billboards, branding, or video production. Considering Qonkur’s substantial growth, and as it continues to grow its team and list of clients, Mike is confident that the company is on the right track to being the largest cannabis marketing agency in America by 2025, and the world by 2028. Company: Qonkur Media Contact: Mike Berro Email:
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