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www. INCOMPAS .org « 1 1 » www.bekapublishing.com DAY 1 Mapcom, Dynetics Partner on Cyber-Risk Management M apcom Systems (Booth 202) has announced a collaboration with Dynetics Inc., a telecommunications industry cybersecurity management firm. The partnership gives Mapcom customers access to Dynetics’ cyber-risk management tool, SelfAssure. Dynetics has more than 16 years of experi- ence in information systems security, and unique experience conducting simulated cyberattacks that rigorously test clients’ cybersecurity. The condensation of that experience has resulted in the tailored and automated online cyber-risk management tool, SelfAssure. SelfAssure is a cloud-based tool that assesses the effectiveness of implemented cybersecurity controls and provides specific recommendations for mitigating identified weaknesses. Each recom- mendation is accompanied by five decision aids to help clients build a prioritized action plan. In addition, assessed strengths and weakness are mapped to the NIST Cybersecurity Framework. “With more than 190 telecommunications customers in 44 states and several international locations, Mapcom recognizes the seriousness of the threats that face all telecommunications providers,” said Chuck Flournoy, president of Mapcom. “We have worked closely with Dynetics to ensure our clients have access to the best tools and expertise available so they can analyze their individual risk factors and implement plans to mitigate these potentially disruptive threats. We always try to think proactively about our customers’ needs – so it is only natural that we would seek to provide assistance to them in this critical arena.” All clients active in Mapcom’s maintenance and support program will be granted 12 months of access to SelfAssure. “Dynetics is passionate about helping clients be successful against cyber threats,” said Greg Jackson, senior cybersecurity advisor at Dynetics. “SelfAssure captures our expertise in an online tool so others can easily benefit. Through our collaboration with Mapcom, Dynetics looks forward to sharing our exper- tise with a growing number of broadband providers.” p A TL Communications (Table 600) has been named the winner of the first-ever Advo- cacy Award for the toll-free industry at the Somos annual conference. The toll-free numbering and registry administra- tion service for the telecommunications industry announced winners of their first annual Toll-Free Industry Awards in the categories of Toll-Free Advocacy, Tech Breakthrough and the Campaign of the Year. “I give 100 percent of this recognition and award to our team,” said ATL CEO Brian Lynott. “This Advocacy Award was voted on by other RespOrgs in the industry and is a testament to our hard work and dedication.” Through the years, ATL has been on the fore- front of major policy issues impacting the toll-free community, including leading the charge in toll- free fraud prevention, detection and enforcement. “I’m proud to be with ATL during these times of innovation and can’t wait to see our further growth as we continue to revolutionize our company and the industry,” said Mark Bilton-Smith, president of ATL. “Advocacy and innovation go hand-in-hand.” ATL recently launched a new product in local number porting. p ATL Communications Wins Somos 2017 Toll-Free Advocacy Award To get a full picture of Ritter’s network, go to www.ritterbusiness.com/reach or give us a call at 888.336.4249. Fiber reach in and around Arkansas with connectivity to major carrier hotels. Connections large and small across the Mid-South. Our fiber connectivity spans across • Texas • Oklahoma • Missouri • Illinois • Indiana • Kentucky • Tennessee • Alabama • Georgia • Arkansas • Louisiana Ritter Wholesale offers resilient, secure, dependable network connectivity on our state-of-the-art fiber backbone. With flexible term options, multiple configurations and bandwidth speeds, we’re your last mile. CHICAGO DALLAS ATLANTA LITTLE ROCK