ProfNet Experts Available on DDoS Attacks, Corporate Culture, More

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EXPERT ALERTS

• Last Week's Massive Cyberattack
• Generation Alpha
• The Key to a Successful Corporate Culture
• Keeping Yourself and Others Safe When Flying a Drone

MEDIA JOBS

• Editorial/Administrative Assistant – The Real Deal (NY)
• Financial Market Writers – TheStreet (NY)
• Copy Editor – Law360 (NY)

OTHER NEWS & RESOURCES

• 4 Quick Tips for Event Coverage That Resonates Near and Far
• Blog Profiles: Autism Blogs
• On PRN: Samsung Expands Recall, BuzzFeed and Twitter Partner

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EXPERT ALERTS:

Last Week's Massive Cyberattack
Val King
CEO
Whitehat Virtual Technologies
King is available to discuss the massive cyberattack that occurred last week for major sites of businesses located on the East Coast: "The attacks that affected major websites across the country highlight the monumental importance of implementing and maintaining a robust cybersecurity defense program for all organizations and entities, large and small. Attacks are becoming increasingly complex and last week's Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack is a reminder that bad actors remain dedicated to disrupting normal operations and protection of data. Today's attack was not a standard dumb brute-force attack; this attack was different in that it combined brute force with chess-like tactics, responding with a counter for moves designed to combat it. This 'smart attack' is the signature of attacks to come."
King is president and CEO at Whitehat Virtual Technologies, a virtualization integrator, managed services provider and consulting services firm based in Austin. He has 15 years of sales, management and marketing experience in the technology industry with regional and national systems integrators working with SMB and Enterprise clients with a particular focus on the technology, compliance, and security needs of the financial services industry.
ProfNet Profile: http://www.profnetconnect.com/valking
Website: www.whitehatvirtual.com
Contact: Karen Franco, [email protected]

Generation Alpha
Mark Sutter
Chief Strategy Officer
The Halo Group
While marketers, demographers and workplace professionals are still trying to understand the habits of Millennials and Generation Z, a new cohort is already taking form: Generation Alpha. Says Sutter: "Generation Alpha, a group that is completely immersed in technology, is breaking the mold previously set in place by Millennials and Generation Z. And even though many of its members are still in diapers and learning how to walk, it's important to take them seriously and start planning for the future."
ProfNet Profile: http://www.profnetconnect.com/mark_sutter
Website: http://thehalogroup.com
Contact: Elana Winchester, [email protected]

The Key to a Successful Corporate Culture
Amanda Lannert
CEO
Jellyvision
"Some people think corporate culture is about fun and games, but a great corporate culture really stems from a core group of nice people who are honest and open. This creates a level of adulthood and trust upon which you can build a lot of things, like taking the business really seriously but not taking yourself too seriously."
As CEO of Jellyvision, a rapidly growing employee communications technology startup, Lannert is an expert on a variety of topics, including open enrollment, human resources and benefits communications. She has grown Jellyvision from 30 to 300 employees in the last three years, due in part to her approach to corporate culture. Jellyvision boasts a number of culture perks, including unlimited vacation days, made up holidays like Mustache Day, a company band and an annual Work from Anywhere Week, which attracts individuals from all different walks of life to come work for the company. Lannert has been recognized on several occasions as leader for women in business and technology -- an industry that is deprived of diversity -- and for her commitment to mentoring other young women. She serves on advisory boards at 1871, Healthbox Industries, and The Starter League, where she also teaches.
Website: www.jellyvision.com
Contact: Kaitlin Myers, [email protected]

Keeping Yourself and Others Safe When Flying a Drone
Steve Petrotto
Brand Manager
Horizon Hobby
Cleveland pitcher Trevor Bauer threw 21 pitches before having to leave game three of the ALCS playoff game, all due to a drone injury. Bauer recently cut his pitching hand open on his drone rotor, causing a deep cut and ultimately, the opportunity to pitch during the pinnacle of his sport's season. While a World Series may not be on the line for everyone, staying safe while operating a drone should be top of mind for all levels of pilots. Petrotto can offer tips to keep yourself and others out of harm's way when flying a drone: "Know your drone. Don't expect to pick up a drone and fully understand how to fly it properly your first go-around, as operating a drone takes practice. Take time to read the operating manual and conduct research on flying your specific drone model before taking it to the skies. Also, be aware of your surroundings. When taking your drone out to fly, be aware of what obstacles may be in your path, other individuals that are nearby and the weather conditions. All these factors can pose safety threats, but being prepared to navigate these is a key to safety. Lastly, know the rules. The FAA has released a few rules for where and how to fly drones for both hobby and commercially. After registering your drone, familiarize yourself with the location requirements and operating rules."
Website: http://www.horizonhobby.com
Contact: Katie Brinnehl, [email protected]

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MEDIA JOBS:

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• Editorial/Administrative Assistant – The Real Deal (NY)
• Financial Market Writers – TheStreet (NY)
• Copy Editor – Law360 (NY)

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OTHER NEWS & RESOURCES:

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• 4 QUICK TIPS FOR EVENT COVERAGE THAT RESONATES NEAR AND FAR. Events like the grand opening of the National Museum of African American History and Culture provide a great opportunity to give your readers a behind-the-scenes look at a high-profile local event. Your coverage brings the experience to your audience. We sent a couple of PR Newswire's content specialists to cover the media preview, where they saw a variety of media outlets and personalities in action. They came back with some great pointers to ensure your event coverage resonates with your followers: http://bit.ly/2ent7tP
• BLOG PROFILES: AUTISM BLOGS. Each week, PR Newswire's Audience Relations team profiles a handful of blogs that do a good job with promoting and contributing to the conversation in their industry/space. In the latest installment, the team looks at a few autism blogs: http://bit.ly/2emt6Fe
• ON PR NEWSWIRE: SAMSUNG EXPANDS RECALL, BUZZFEED AND TWITTER PARTNER. With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire for Journalists. Here are some of this week's most newsworthy releases you might have missed: http://bit.ly/2e1Saah

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