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Quick clarification while ensuring accuracy - SOC 2 isn't a certificate or Security Operation Center! - It's an assessment, often providing opinions. - Stands for Service Organization Control. 🔍 #SOC2 #soc2type2 #soc2awareness 🌐🔒

I knew I liked Travis Kelce. He gets it. SOC 2 is an attestation. "This is our program and why you should trust us." Don't let your CPA trick you into thinking it's more than that. They have a checklist of things that look good in a report based on what CFOs find most important about data security. If you want a real assessment of your security program and help building a strategy for program maturity, let me know.

When supplier takes care of his customer not only in formal way...

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗣𝘂𝗿𝘀𝘂𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗣𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗟𝗲𝗱 𝗠𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗠𝘆 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁—𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲’𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗲𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗱-𝘁𝗵𝗲-𝗦𝗰𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀! 🚀✨ From the moment I turned 18, my passion for neuroscience ignited a fire within me.🌟 I’ve always been fascinated by the intricacies of the brain and how it influences our thoughts and actions. The desire to help others fueled my ambition, but I often found myself navigating this journey without guidance. As time went on, my interests evolved—from psychology to chemistry and later pharmacology—but the thread of neurology remained woven through every experience. During my master’s program, I expressed my passion to my mentors. That's when Nimmy Varghese and Prerana Shetty presented me with an incredible opportunity: a research grant from Nitte University focused on Glioblastoma Multiforme. Initially, the subject seemed intimidating, and self-doubt crept in. But taking that leap of faith turned out to be one of the best decisions of my life. The learning curve was steep—everything from literature reviews to molecular docking and cell culture techniques felt daunting. Yet, thanks to the unwavering support and mentorship of Nimmy Varghese, Prerana Shetty, and the incredible Harsha Ashtekar, I transformed my uncertainty into expertise. They guided me through each step, instilling the confidence I needed to persevere and helping me till the very end. 📝💪 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗮 𝗳𝗲𝘄 𝗸𝗲𝘆 𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗜 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝘆: 🌈𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗞𝗲𝘆: Setbacks and challenges are part of the journey. It’s crucial to push through and learn from each obstacle. Remember, there’s always a light at the end of the tunnel, even when the path feels overwhelming. 🤝𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗳𝘂𝗹: Surround yourself with individuals who challenge, inspire, and bring diverse perspectives. Working with a team not only enhances your skills but also creates magical synergies that lead to innovation. The future lies in collaboration! 💡𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Ultimately, it’s not about accolades but the positive change we can create. Our work has the potential to make a significant impact, and I can’t wait to see how our findings will benefit those who need it most. ❤️ 🚀 𝗧𝗼 𝗮𝗻𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗽𝘂𝗿𝘀𝘂𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲, 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆, 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗱—𝗸𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗴𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗴! 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗺𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗯𝗲 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗿! I’m immensely grateful for the opportunity at Nitte University and the support from my mentors and guides. If you’re passionate about your projects, let’s connect! Share your journey or insights in the comments below, and let’s inspire each other! 🙌💬 Here’s to more discoveries, continuous learning, and growth ahead! 🌟✨ #innovation #patent #collaboration #newdiscovery #nitte #nitteuniversity #ngsmips

Stefan Youngblood 🫣👩🏾🏫👩🏾💻 I am deeply honored to receive the AI Community Impact Award at the National Black AI Literacy Day. This recognition means so much to me and is a reflection of the incredible work we do at Eclectic Love, especially in educating children, youth, and communities about the power of AI.At ECLECTIC LOVE, we have had the privilege of teaching AI concepts in communities where some students and even teachers have never seen a real computer—just drawings of one on the board. Yet, through our programs, we are changing that narrative. I’ve witnessed firsthand the curiosity and creativity of children as they share what they would do differently with AI, what they think about its impact, and even caution about its dangers. Their insights often amaze me, like when they understand how overusing AI in certain areas can lead to problems, the importance of ethical considerations in technology, or how we can use it to help solve real world problems in areas like health, climate, storytelling, agriculture and so many more.I still remember when my sister and I first discussed AI and their apps, and I was filled with ideas on how we could incorporate it into teaching. Since then, my team members have used AI in various ways, from daily work to tech challenges. One standout moment was when we invited Mr. Stephen Pullum, an AI guru and champion, to educate our young ones on AI and its ethical implications, emphasizing fairness, inclusivity, and bias-free technology use. I am incredibly grateful for this award, but it is not just mine. It belongs to God, to my amazing team, the parents who trust us with their children’s education, the communities we serve, and our partners at EL. We are in this together. This is about empowering those who look like me in their various shades, encouraging them to share their own stories, and ensuring that no one else tells their stories for them.Thank you again for this recognition. We will continue to teach, empower, and uplift the next generation to take charge of their futures with AI and beyond. #blackaithinktank #blackai #aicommunityimpact #makeadifference #whereyoufindyourself #nationalblackailiteracyday #team #communities #inclusion #yourstory #history

Think chess is stressful? Think again! Jimmy, 19, just dominated his town's U-20 Championship and claims "Chess is not a stressful game!". 🧠♟️What about you? Do you find chess to be calming or intense? Drop your thoughts in the comments and let’s spark a discussion! 🔥👇 #ChessLife #ChessMindset #RelaxWithChess

Great message and so simple.

Yes. Be the example that you want to show up in your life. The example of the one you want to work with. Even if those examples aren’t showing up Don’t worry because your energy will cause you to meet.

As a recruiter, I always ask one key question to every candidate: 'Are you the person that you would want to work with?' It's a simple yet powerful question that reveals a lot about a person's character and work ethic. After all, we spend a significant amount of our time at work, so it's essential to surround ourselves with people we respect and admire. As you reflect on your own professional journey, take a moment to ask yourself the same question. Are you the type of person that others would want to work with? If not, what changes can you make to become that person? Let's strive to be the best versions of ourselves, not just for our own success but for the success of those around us. #hardwork #bethebest

as accurate as this!