text: In the ordinary course of business, we receive, process, use, and store digitally large amounts of data, including customer data as well as confidential, sensitive, proprietary, and personal information. Maintaining the integrity and availability of our information technology systems and this information, as well as appropriate limitations on access and confidentiality of such information, is important to us and our business operations. To this end, we have implemented a program designed to assess, identify, and manage risks from potential unauthorized occurrences on or through our information technology systems that may result in adverse effects on the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of these systems and the data residing in them.

companyName: XCel Brands, Inc.

ticker: XELB


text: The program is managed by our executive management team, and includes mechanisms, controls, technologies, systems, policies, and other processes designed to prevent or mitigate data loss, theft, misuse, or other security incidents or vulnerabilities affecting the systems and data residing in them. We consult with and rely upon outside advisors and experts to assist us with assessing, identifying, and managing cybersecurity risks.

secItem: Item 1C


text: We consider cybersecurity, along with other significant risks that we face, within our overall enterprise risk management framework. Our Board of Directors has oversight for the most significant risks facing us and for our processes to identify, prioritize, assess, manage, and mitigate those risks. The Board of Directors receives periodic updates on cybersecurity and information technology matters and related risk exposures from management.


text: Cybersecurity Risk Management and Strategy We recognize the critical importance of cybersecurity in upholding the safety and security of our systems, services and data and maintaining the trust of our customers. Cybersecurity risk management is an important part of, and is integrated into, the Company's overall enterprise risk management program. We maintain a cybersecurity risk management program that is designed to identify, assess, manage and mitigate cybersecurity risks and provides a framework for responding to cybersecurity threats and incidents. We regularly assess and update our cybersecurity risk management program and our cybersecurity posture to protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of the Company's and our customers' infrastructure, resources and information.

companyName: Kyndryl Holdings, Inc.

ticker: KD

stage1Category: Risk Management Process

stage1Method: unanimous


text: Training and awareness – We use a combination of training and education, including mandatory annual cybersecurity and privacy training, phishing simulation exercises and a multitude of alerts, educational tools, videos and other ongoing awareness initiatives on a variety of topics relating to the rapidly evolving threat landscape, throughout the year that foster a culture of security awareness and responsibility among our workforce.


text: Supplier risk assessments – Recognizing that our suppliers can be subject to cybersecurity incidents which may impact us and our customers, our procurement process includes security, data governance and privacy risk assessments to identify and evaluate risk associated with certain key suppliers, including reviewing relevant cybersecurity certifications and third-party audit results, assessing technical and organizational controls and evaluating their risk profile.

stage1Category: Third-Party Risk


text: We periodically engage third-party security consultants to conduct evaluations of our cybersecurity controls and procedures, including penetration testing, third-party audits, and reassessing best practices to address new challenges. These evaluations include testing the design and operational effectiveness of our cybersecurity controls and procedures. Our internal audit function conducts additional reviews and assessments of our cybersecurity controls and procedures and reports to the Audit Committee and the Board of Directors as appropriate. We use the findings from these efforts to improve our practices, procedures and technologies.


text: Cybersecurity Risk Oversight and Governance Our Board of Directors is responsible for the overall oversight of our enterprise risk management. The Audit Committee periodically reviews the Company's enterprise risk management framework, including enterprise risk management processes, and assists the Board of Directors in its oversight over certain key areas of risks, including overseeing cybersecurity, data governance and privacy risk and regularly reporting on such matters to the Board. The Audit Committee and full Board of Directors receive periodic updates from our CISO about Kyndryl's cybersecurity policies and practices, cybersecurity developments, trends, risks, notable incidents, mitigation strategies, maturity initiatives and other developments throughout the year, as well as periodic updates from our CIO, Security & Resiliency global practice leader and other senior leaders on cybersecurity-related matters.

stage1Category: Board Governance


text: Our information security program is led by our CISO, who is responsible for the overall security of the enterprise, and our Security & Resiliency global practice leader, who is responsible for the security of the services that we provide to customers. Our CISO and Security & Resiliency global practice leader collaborate closely with one another and other key stakeholders across the Company in developing and implementing our cybersecurity strategy, policy, controls, operations, threat detection and incident response and remediation. Our teams that support the CISO and Security & Resiliency global practice leader in these efforts are comprised of cybersecurity professionals with many years of experience in cybersecurity across multiple sectors, including heavily regulated industries such as financial services and defense, and many of them hold relevant industry certifications.

stage1Category: Management Role


text: Under our global incident response process, cybersecurity incidents are assessed and classified by severity, and significant incidents are escalated as appropriate to senior executive leadership. In addition, we have a process to promptly notify the Board of Directors, as appropriate, in the event of any cybersecurity incident impacting the Company that may be material.


text: Based on the information we have as of the date of this Form 10-K, we do not believe that any cybersecurity incident experienced by the Company has materially affected or is reasonably likely to materially affect Kyndryl, including our business strategy, results of operations or financial condition. For additional information about cybersecurity risks, s ee Item 1A. "Risk Factors."


text: We recognize the importance of assessing, identifying, and managing material risks associated with cybersecurity threats, as such term is defined in Item 106(a) of Regulation S-K. These risks include, among other things, internal operational risks; system security risks; data protection; risks to proprietary business information; intellectual property theft; fraud; extortion; harm to employees, partners, or customers; violation of privacy or security laws and other litigation and legal risk; and reputational risks. We have implemented several cybersecurity processes, technologies, and controls to aid in our efforts to identify, assess, and manage such material risks.

companyName: GSI TECHNOLOGY INC

ticker: GSIT


text: To aide in identifying and assessing material risks from cybersecurity threats, our Enterprise Risk Management program considers cybersecurity risks alongside other significant company risks as part of our overall risk assessment process. We employ a range of tools and services, including regular network and endpoint monitoring and vulnerability assessments to inform our professionals' risk identification and assessment.


text: We manage these known risks by using internal security controls designed to align with standards set the International Organization for Standardization ("ISO"). In connection with the identification, assessment and management of material risks and cybersecurity threats, we also conduct the following activities at various intervals during the year: monitor emerging data protection laws and implement changes from time-to-time to our processes designed to comply with such laws; undertake regular reviews of our customer facing policies and statements related to cybersecurity;


text: conduct a variety of information security and privacy trainings, including new employee training, job-specific security training, specialized training for IT and security personnel, and phishing simulations; and carry information security risk insurance to help defray potential losses that might arise from a cybersecurity incident.


text: Our cybersecurity incident response plan was developed to respond to the threat of security breaches, the threat of cyberattacks, and to protect and preserve the confidentiality, integrity, and continued availability of information owned by, or in the care of, the Company. Our incident response plan coordinates the activities that we take to prepare for, detect, respond to, and recover from cybersecurity incidents, which include processes to triage, assess severity for, escalate material cybersecurity incidents to our global crisis management plan, contain, investigate, and remediate the incident.


text: We regularly engage with auditors to review our cybersecurity program to help identify areas for continued focus, improvement and compliance.


text: In our risk factors, we describe how potential risks from cybersecurity threats may affect us, including our business strategy, results of operations, or financial condition. See our risk factor disclosures at Item 1A of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.


text: Cybersecurity is an important part of our risk management processes and an area of focus for our Board of Directors and management. The Board has oversight responsibility for the Company's Enterprise Risk Management framework. The Board as a whole and through the various Board committees oversees the Company's management of material enterprise level risk, focusing on four areas of risk: strategic, compliance, operational, and financial. To fulfill its oversight responsibility, the Board also regularly reviews, consults, and discusses with management on strategic direction, challenges, and risks faced by the Company. Board members, including members of the Audit Committee, have expertise and/or operational experience in cybersecurity matters. We are committed to maintaining robust governance and oversight of these risks and to implementing mechanisms, controls, technologies, and processes designed to help us assess, identify, and manage these risks.


text: As part of our entire Board's operational risk management responsibilities, it has oversight of risks from cybersecurity threats. The Audit Committee has been designated with the responsibility to regularly review the Company's processes and procedures around managing cybersecurity threat risks and cybersecurity incidents. As discussed below, members of management report to the Audit Committee which reports to the entire Board about cybersecurity threat risks, among other cybersecurity related matters, at least annually.


text: In support of the Board's oversight of the Company's cybersecurity risk management program, the Audit Committee receives quarterly cybersecurity updates from members of management. These updates include topics, such as threat risk management updates, the results of exercises and response readiness assessments, our incident response plan, and steps management has taken to respond to such threat risks, if any.


text: Members of the Board and Audit Committee are also encouraged to regularly engage in ad hoc conversations with management on cybersecurity-related news events and discuss any updates to our cybersecurity risk management and strategy programs.


text: We face various cybersecurity threats as a prominent target, including denial-of-service attacks, ransomware, phishing, and advanced persistent threats. As an aerospace and defense company providing advanced defense technologies and services to the U.S. and foreign governments, these threats are not just from low-level threat actors, but rise to the level of sophisticated threat actors from organized and funded adversaries, including groups affiliated with various nation states. Our customers, suppliers, subcontractors, and vendors also face similar threats. Cybersecurity incidents impacting us, or any of these third parties, could have a material adverse effect on our operations, financial condition, and results of operations. Given the cybersecurity risks we face, we dedicate ample resources to addressing and mitigating our cyber risks.

companyName: AeroVironment Inc

ticker: AVAV

stage1Category: None/Other

stage1Method: majority


text: Risk Management and Strategy Our cybersecurity program is designed to identify, detect, protect against, respond to, and recover from cyber risks and incidents. Our cybersecurity program is part of our internal risk management processes, and we continually improve our cybersecurity practices as new threats and vulnerabilities emerge.


text: Our Chief Information Officer ("CIO"), Chief Information Security Officer ("CISO"), and Vice President of Cybersecurity, all within our "CIO organization," lead our Detection and Response Team ("DART") which is responsible for our cybersecurity incident response processes pursuant to our Incident Response Plan and playbooks. The DART also includes members of our IT department responsible for supporting the technologies and processes to protect against, detect, contain, mitigate, and recover from cybersecurity incidents. The DART evaluates and assigns severity levels to cybersecurity incidents and, based on the severity, escalates and engages incident response teams to respond to and mitigate the risks.


text: Risk Management and Strategy We recognize the critical importance of developing, implementing, and maintaining robust cybersecurity measures to safeguard our information systems and protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of our data.

companyName: ZYNEX INC

ticker: ZYXIQ


text: Our cybersecurity team proactively hunts for cyber threats and vulnerabilities in our networks and information systems as part of our cyber risk management program. This includes monitoring our networks and systems for indicators of compromise ("IOCs"), active intrusion attempts, and other suspicious activity, including insider threat risks. The cybersecurity team stays apprised of existing and emerging cybersecurity threats through commercial threat intelligence feeds and by partnering and data sharing with third parties such as the U.S. government, law enforcement agencies, customers, and other Defense Industrial Base ("DIB") participants. We also engage third parties to conduct evaluations of our cybersecurity controls by performing penetration testing and controlled cybersecurity framework audits. We also review the cybersecurity practices of our third-party service providers and suppliers.


text: We require our employees to take cybersecurity-related training regularly to promote awareness of how to detect, report, and respond to cybersecurity threats. Employees with certain roles and responsibilities are also assigned cyber training for their specific functions. We also maintain an Insider Threat program, headed by our Director of Security, to identify, assess, and deal with potential risks from within our company, including cybersecurity risks.


text: We have aligned our cybersecurity program to the National Institute of Standards and Technology's ("NIST") published cybersecurity standards, and our policies and processes are compliant with NIST Special Publication 800-171 and other applicable publications. Given our status as a defense contractor, we are subject to numerous regulations, including those pursuant to the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement ("DFARS"), requiring us to have controls in place to protect U.S. government CUI and to report cybersecurity incidents to the DoD.


text: We are also subject to the DoD CMMC requirements which necessitates that companies receiving, storing, or processing federal contract information ("FCI") and CUI be formally assessed by a CMMC C3PAO. AeroVironment, Inc., including its subsidiaries Arcturus UAS and Tomahawk Robotics (but excluding any of the BlueHalo acquired entities) is scheduled for a formal Level 2 assessment. The recently acquired BlueHalo passed a formal CMMC Level 2 assessment under the CMMC 2.0 framework, which went into effect December 16, 2024. If we fail to achieve or maintain certification ahead of contract awards, or if we fail to achieve the level required for a particular contract, we will be unable to bid on new contracts or follow-on efforts containing CMMC clauses, which could adversely impact the success of our operations. Additionally, our subcontractors and certain vendors may need to obtain CMMC certification, and we may be negatively impacted if they are not compliant with the CMMC requirements.


text: Our CIO, CISO, and VP of Cybersecurity, each with 20+ years of related experience, are responsible for the day-to-day management of our cybersecurity program and cybersecurity risks. Our CISO and team are primarily responsible for our overall cybersecurity risk management program and supervise both internal and external resources to identify, protect against, detect, respond to, and recover from cybersecurity risks, threats, and incidents.


text: We have internal Cybersecurity Council which meets monthly to help communicate our enterprise cybersecurity strategy and ensure it is implemented across the business, as well as maintain awareness of events and changes occurring throughout the business. The Cybersecurity Council consists of members from our CIO organization as well as senior leadership from various functional areas of the business.


text: The CISO and VP of Cybersecurity report cybersecurity incidents to members of the company's senior management, including the Cybersecurity Council, CIO, CEO, and the Board of Directors based on the severity and type of the incident to ensure proper external reporting is completed thoroughly and timely. Pursuant to its charter, the Cybersecurity Committee of our Board of Directors is responsible for reviewing, discussing, and making recommendations to the full board regarding cybersecurity matters. Our CIO, CISO, and VP of Cybersecurity provide presentations to the Cybersecurity Committee on our cybersecurity program at each of the committee's regularly scheduled quarterly meetings. These briefings include assessments of the cyber risk and threats landscape, updates on incidents, policies and procedures, and our investments and plans in cybersecurity risk mitigation and governance. The Cybersecurity Committee also meets with members of the Cybersecurity Council to discuss various aspects of our cybersecurity program between regular meetings. All members of the Board of Directors are invited to attend all meetings of the Cybersecurity Committee, and the committee regularly briefs the entire board regarding their oversight of our cybersecurity program.


text: Cybersecurity Threats We have experienced cybersecurity incidents in the past and will experience cybersecurity incidents in the future. Prior cybersecurity incidents have not materially affected, or are reasonably likely to affect, our business strategy, results of operations or financial condition; however, there is no guarantee that a future cybersecurity incident would not have a material adverse effect on such items. While our cybersecurity program is designed to mitigate cybersecurity risks, we cannot eliminate all risks from cybersecurity threats. See Item 1A. Risk Factors for more information on our cybersecurity risks.

stage1Category: Strategy Integration


text: Managing Material Risks & Integrated Overall Risk Management We have strategically integrated cybersecurity risk management into our broader risk management framework to promote a company-wide culture of cybersecurity risk management. This integration ensures that cybersecurity considerations are an integral part of our decision-making processes at every level. Our management team works closely with our IT department to continuously evaluate and address cybersecurity risks in alignment with our business objectives and operational needs.


text: We use, store and process data for and about our customers, employees, partners and suppliers. We have implemented a cybersecurity risk management program that is designed to identify, assess, and mitigate risks from cybersecurity threats to this data and our systems and business operations, including vetting and managing third-party service providers with comprehensive due diligence, continuous monitoring and strict compliance with industry standards. In addition, we provide cybersecurity awareness training to our employees, incident response personnel, and senior management, including training on best practices for data privacy and security. Our enterprise risk management program considers cybersecurity threat risks alongside other Company risks as part of our overall risk assessment process.

companyName: Capstone Green Energy Holdings, Inc.

ticker: CGEH


text: The Board is responsible for overseeing assessments of major risks facing the Company and for reviewing options to mitigate these risks. It has delegated oversight responsibility for information security matters to the Audit Committee, Chief Financial Officer ("CFO") and our internal information technology ("IT") resources. Our Director of IT manages our internal team of security professionals, as well as our third-party IT service providers, which provides 24/7 security monitoring. The personnel comprising our IT team include a certified information system security professional and other professionals with many years of experience across a variety of technological sub-specialties.


text: Our CFO oversees our cybersecurity risk management, including appropriate risk mitigation strategies, systems, processes, and controls, and receives updates from IT and our third-party IT service providers on cybersecurity and information security matters. The CFO communicates with the Audit Committee and the Board periodically regarding the state of our cybersecurity risk management, current and evolving threats and recommendations for changes. We have also implemented a cyber incident response plan that provides a protocol to report certain incidents to the CFO with the goal of timely assessment of such incidents, determining applicable disclosure requirements and communicating with the Audit Committee and the Board for timely and accurate reporting of any material cybersecurity incident. The incident response plan is reviewed and tested in the annual cybersecurity desktop exercise.


text: As of the date of this report, we are not aware of any material risks from cybersecurity threats, including as a result of any previous cybersecurity incidents, that have materially affected or are reasonably likely to materially affect the Company, including our business strategy, results of operations, or financial condition. For additional discussion of our cybersecurity-related risks, see Part I, Item 1A, "Risk Factors."


text: Risk Management and Strategy Assessing, Identifying and Managing Material Risks Our cybersecurity program is focused on assessing, identifying, and managing risks arising out of our use of information technology including the risk of cybersecurity incidents and threats. Our program is informed by recognized frameworks (such as the U.S. Department of Commerce's National Institute of Standards and Technology Cybersecurity Framework) and leverages external and internal expertise, as appropriate. Our program is integrated into our operations and is widely communicated to employees through annual employee and contractor cybersecurity awareness training, regular awareness exercises, and employee outreach activities including cybersecurity tech talks, on-site digital signage, intranet resources, CEO cybersecurity champion recognition at quarterly town hall meetings, and other targeted communications. These awareness measures are coupled with ongoing implementation of technology aimed to reduce vulnerabilities (including external testing and validation) and to monitor and assess threats. Our program includes monitoring on an ongoing basis by automated tools that detect threats and trigger alerts for assessment, investigation, and remediation by our internal cybersecurity team.

companyName: CONAGRA BRANDS INC.

ticker: CAG


text: Integration with Enterprise Risk Management The cybersecurity program is an important part of the Company's enterprise risk management (ERM), with our Senior Vice President & Chief Information Officer serving on our ERM Committee and our Vice President of ERM serving as the strategic crisis management coordinator under our cybersecurity incident response plan. We have developed processes for managing cybersecurity incidents including clear allocation of responsibilities and defined incident classifications, escalation requirements based on materiality, and prioritization parameters. Our cybersecurity incident response plan is integrated into our ERM Committee risk mitigation action plan process, our Senior Leadership Team (SLT) strategic crisis management action plan process, and our Disclosure Committee protocol for cybersecurity incidents. We also maintain business continuity and disaster recovery plans to prepare for potential information technology disruptions.


text: Cybersecurity Program Components Our cybersecurity program structure consists of our cybersecurity operations center; identity and access management; governance, risk, and compliance; architecture; and operational technology. Aspects of our program include:


text: Activities to assess vulnerabilities including penetration testing, red teaming, tabletop exercises, and phishing and social engineering drills Engagement with law enforcement and U.S. government agencies, directly and through memberships in various cybersecurity intelligence and risk sharing organizations to help us stay informed about evolving threats Utilization of third-party experts to test, validate, and strengthen our plans, practices, and policies Technology team collaboration sessions to share information across different teams, geographic areas, and areas of responsibilities Assessing and managing cybersecurity risks arising out of the use of third-party technology and services, including pre-contract diligence, imposition of contractual obligations, and performance monitoring Learnings from these activities are used to inform our training, guide our incident response preparedness and enhance our plans and processes. To further inform our cybersecurity program, we also participate in discussions with third-party service providers who have experienced cybersecurity incidents.


text: Investment in Cybersecurity Program The cybersecurity threat landscape is dynamic and volatile, and requires significant investment on the part of the Company in several key areas including investing in our employees through talent recruitment, retention, training and development, investing in external resources including procuring and deploying the correct tools to monitor, evaluate, and address threats, investing employee resources to maintain effective processes, and investing in strategic relationships to monitor evolving risks including third-party service provider vulnerabilities. While our third-party service providers have experienced cybersecurity incidents and we have experienced threats to our data and systems, to date, we are not aware that we have experienced a breach that had a material impact on our operations or business, however, cybersecurity risks that may materially impact the Company are discussed in more detail in Item 1A of Part I, "Risk Factors," under the heading "Cybersecurity and Information Technology Risks," which should be read in conjunction with the foregoing information.


text: Our management is responsible for identifying, assessing, and managing our exposure to cybersecurity risk. Management identifies and assesses risks through its cross functional ERM committee that is responsible for: Facilitating risk conversations with cross-functional leaders and teams


text: Partnering with risk owners to develop risk management action plans focused on mitigating the drivers of the enterprise risks Identifying key metrics to objectively assess the risk to the Company applying both a short-term and long-term perspective Informing our strategic planning based on risks assessments after consideration of action plans and residual risk Developing a risk-aware culture throughout the organization Our Board of Directors and its Audit / Finance Committee play an active part in overseeing cybersecurity risks relevant to the Company. The Board and its Audit / Finance Committee routinely receive reports from our management and external advisors on critical risk areas.


text: The Company maintains a dedicated internal cybersecurity team that is supported by internal and external software, third-party experts, and threat intelligence resources. Members of our cybersecurity team provide cybersecurity reports to our Board, SLT, and cross-functional leaders and teams. The internal cybersecurity team is responsible for implementing our cybersecurity strategy including policies, standards, architecture, and processes including our processes for identifying cybersecurity risks and threats and recommending mitigating actions to strengthen cybersecurity resilience. In addition, our internal cybersecurity team is responsible for managing detection, mitigation, and remediation of all cybersecurity incidents.


text: Conagra's Cybersecurity Team is led by our Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). Our CISO, a certified information security professional, has more than 25 years of cybersecurity leadership experience across multiple industries and holds a Doctor of Science (DSc) degree in Cybersecurity. The CISO reports to our Chief Information Officer (CIO), who has been with Conagra for more than 20 years serving in various leadership roles in information technology, finance, and business services. We believe our CIO possesses a firm understanding of the Company's cybersecurity landscape, risks, and knowledge of the capabilities of our cybersecurity and information systems personnel.


text: Additionally, members of our internal cybersecurity team have experience in cybersecurity risk management, threat monitoring, threat emulation, penetration testing, cyber incident response management, and data protection. Team members have both individual responsibilities and a team focus, and manage both internal and third-party cybersecurity risk mitigation, covering areas such as network, endpoint device, and e-mail security as well as operations and threat management, monitoring, and response. Our CISO, CIO and CFO are responsible for determining that the Company has appropriate people, process and technology capabilities to identify, mitigate and report on cybersecurity risks to the SLT and Board of Directors.


text: Our cybersecurity incident response plan provides that our ERM, strategic crises management coordinator is informed about significant cybersecurity incidents for escalation to our internal Incident Disclosure Committee, SLT, and Board, as appropriate in accordance with our strategic crisis management action plan. Our cybersecurity incident response team is responsible for maintaining our cybersecurity incident response plan, which is periodically tested through our tabletop exercises. We have involved outside experts, our strategic crises management coordinator, members of our SLT, and members of our Incident Disclosure Committee in our tabletop exercises and preparedness drills to strengthen these response plans.


text: Additionally, our Corporate Cybersecurity Steering Committee, chaired by the CISO and whose members include our Senior Vice President, Corporate Controller (our principal accounting officer), as well as other members of the information technology, finance, supply chain, security and facilities, research and development, product, human resources, and legal teams, meets regularly to provide a forum for senior leaders and key stakeholders to strengthen their understanding and strategize on managing cybersecurity challenges at the Company.


text: Board of Directors and its Audit/Finance Committee Our Board and its Audit/Finance Committee exercises oversight over our enterprise risk management including our cybersecurity program. The Audit/Finance Committee receives updates from our CIO or CISO at each of its regularly scheduled meetings regarding matters related to information technology and cybersecurity including the state of the Company's cybersecurity programs, emerging cybersecurity developments and threats, and the Company's strategy to mitigate cybersecurity risks. Additionally, our full Board receives reports on our cybersecurity program at least annually which includes a review of our cybersecurity incident response plans which are described above.


text: We have processes in place to assess, identify, manage, and address material cybersecurity threats and incidents. These include, among other things: annual and ongoing security awareness training for employees mechanisms to detect and monitor unusual network activity and containment and incident response tools. We regularly assess risks from cybersecurity and technology threats and monitor our information systems for potential vulnerabilities. We monitor issues that are internally discovered or externally reported that may affect our systems, and have processes to assess those issues for potential cybersecurity impact or risk.


text: We conduct periodic assessments and testing of our policies, standards, processes, and practices in a manner intended to address cybersecurity threats and events. The results of such assessments, audits, and reviews are evaluated by management, and we adjust our cybersecurity policies, standards, processes, and practices as necessary based on the information provided by these assessments, audits, and reviews.


text: We are establishing incident response, business continuity, and disaster recovery plans designed to more formally address our response to a cybersecurity incident.


text: Oversee Third-party Risk Because we are aware of the risks associated with third-party service providers, we have implemented stringent processes to oversee and manage these risks. We conduct basic security assessments of all third-party providers before engagement and maintain ongoing monitoring to ensure compliance with our cybersecurity standards. The monitoring includes annual assessments of the System and Organization Controls (SOC) reports of our providers and implementing complementary controls. This approach is designed to mitigate risks related to data breaches or other security incidents originating from third-parties. Additionally, the Company leverages a number of third-party tools and technologies as part of its efforts to enhance cybersecurity functions, such as a managed security service provider to augment the Company's incident response team, an endpoint detection and response system for continuous monitoring, detection, and response capabilities, and a security information and event management solution to automate real-time threat detection, investigation, and prioritization of high-fidelity alerts.


text: Our board of directors is responsible for overseeing our risk management program and cybersecurity is an element of this program. Our cybersecurity risk assessment and management efforts are led by our Director of Information Technology, who is responsible for implementing and overseeing processes for the monitoring of our information systems. This includes responsibility for the deployment of cybersecurity measures and system audits to identify potential cybersecurity vulnerabilities. Our Director of Information Technology reports directly to our COO. Risks from Cybersecurity Threats We have not encountered cybersecurity challenges that have materially impaired our operations or financial standing.


text: We have established processes for assessing, identifying and managing cybersecurity risks, which are built into our information technology function and are designed to safeguard our information assets and operations from internal and external cyber threats, including protecting employee and patient information from unauthorized access to or attacks on our networks and systems. These processes include physical, procedural and technical safeguards, response plans, regular tests on our systems, incident simulations and routine reviews of our policies and procedures to identify risks and enhance our practices. We also employ processes to identify material risks from cybersecurity threats associated with our use of third-party service providers.

companyName: CytoDyn Inc.

ticker: CYDY


text: We have engaged external parties, including risk management consultants and computer security firms, to enhance our cybersecurity oversight. In an effort to deter and detect cyber threats, we periodically provide training programs to our employees on issues related to privacy and data protection, cybersecurity risks, and the importance of reporting all incidents immediately. Topics include identifying phishing, password protection, securing confidential data, and mobile security. In addition, we use technology-based tools to mitigate cybersecurity risks and to bolster our employee-based cybersecurity programs. We also perform annual vulnerability assessments, conducted by independent, third-party cybersecurity firms.


text: Additionally, as part of our overall risk mitigation strategy, the Company obtains certain insurance policies. However, such insurance may not be sufficient in type or amount to cover us fully against claims related to security breaches, cyber-attacks and other related breaches.


text: The Audit Committee of our Board of Directors provides direct cybersecurity risk oversight. Our management provides timely disclosure and related updates to the Audit Committee regarding potential cybersecurity threats, incidents and general risks.


text: Our management periodically evaluates information provided by consultants on evolving cybersecurity risks and, based on management's assessment of the processes the Company has put in place, does not believe there are currently any known risks from cybersecurity threats that are reasonably likely to materially affect us or our business strategy, results of operations, or financial condition.


text: Our management team, including our Chief Information Security Officer ( CISO), is responsible for assessing and managing our material risks from cybersecurity threats. The team has primary responsibility for our overall cybersecurity risk management program and supervises both our internal cybersecurity personnel and our retained external cybersecurity consultants. Our CISO has more than 20 years of experience managing the security and compliance organization for global companies, providing online and cloud-based services to more than a majority of the Fortune 500 and the United States Government.

companyName: Stride, Inc.

ticker: LRN


text: Risk Management and Strategy The Company relies heavily on its information systems, and the availability and integrity of these systems is essential to conducting its business and operations. As a developer of modern energy economy technology systems and services, the Company faces various security threats, including cybersecurity threats, to gain unauthorized access to its sensitive information or to render its information or systems unusable, and threats to the security of its facilities and infrastructure or third-party facilities and infrastructure, such as gathering and processing and other facilities, and pipelines. This risk may be heightened as a result of an increased remote working environment, similar to the one created by the COVID-19 outbreak in 2020. The potential for such security threats subjects its operations to increased risks that could have a material adverse effect on its business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.

companyName: ConnectM Technology Solutions, Inc.

ticker: CNTM


text: As the Company implements various procedures and controls to monitor and mitigate such security threats and to increase security for its information, systems, facilities and infrastructure it may result in increased costs. Moreover, there can be no assurance that such procedures and controls will be sufficient to prevent security breaches from occurring. If any of these security breaches were to occur, they could lead to losses of, or damage to, sensitive information or facilities, infrastructure and systems essential to its business and operations, as well as data corruption, communication interruptions or other disruptions to its operations, which, in turn, could have a material adverse effect on its business, financial position, results of operations and cash flows.


text: Cybersecurity Risk Management and Strategy We have developed and implemented a cybersecurity risk management program intended to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of our critical systems and information.


text: Our cybersecurity risk management program is guided by the National Institute of Standards and Technology Cybersecurity Framework (NIST CSF) and the National Institute of Standards and Technology Special Publication (SP) 800-53. This does not imply that we meet any particular technical standards, specifications, or requirements, only that we use the NIST CSF and SP 800-53 as a framework to help us identify, assess, and manage cybersecurity risks relevant to our business.


text: Our cybersecurity risk management program is integrated into our overall enterprise risk management program, and shares common methodologies, reporting channels and governance processes that apply across the enterprise risk management program to other legal, compliance, strategic, operational, and financial risk areas.


text: Key elements of our cybersecurity risk management program include: risk assessments designed to help identify material cybersecurity risks to our critical systems, information, products, services, and our broader enterprise IT environment;


text: a security team principally responsible for managing (1) our cybersecurity risk assessment processes, (2) our security controls, and (3) our response to cybersecurity incidents;


text: the use of external service providers, where appropriate, to assess, test or otherwise assist with aspects of our security controls; cybersecurity awareness training of our employees, including incident response personnel, and senior management;


text: a cybersecurity incident response plan that includes procedures for responding to cybersecurity incidents; and a third-party risk management process for key service providers, suppliers, and vendors based on our assessment of their criticality to our operations and respective risk profile.


text: We have not identified risks from known cybersecurity threats, including as a result of any prior cybersecurity incidents, that have materially affected us, including our operations, business strategy, results of operations, or financial condition. We face certain ongoing risks from cybersecurity threats that, if realized, are reasonably likely to materially affect us, including our operations, business strategy, results of operations, or financial condition. See "Risk Factors – We operate in markets that are dependent on Information Technology (IT) systems and technological change. Failure to maintain and support customer-facing services, systems, and platforms, including addressing quality issues and execution on time of new products and enhancements, could negatively impact our revenues and reputation" and "Risk Factors – The failure to prevent a cybersecurity incident affecting our systems could result in the disruption of our services and the disclosure or misappropriation of sensitive information, which could harm our reputation, decrease demand for our services and products, expose us to liability, penalties, and remedial costs, or otherwise adversely affect our financial performance".


text: Cybersecurity Governance Our Board considers cybersecurity risk as part of its risk oversight function and has delegated to its Audit Committee (the "Committee") oversight of cybersecurity and other information technology risks, including oversight of management's implementation of our cybersecurity risk management program.


text: The Committee receives regular reports from management on our cybersecurity risks. In addition, management updates the Committee on any incidents it considers to be significant or potentially significant.


text: The Committee reports to the full Board regarding its activities, including those related to cybersecurity. The full Board also receives briefings from management on our cyber risk management program.


text: Our management team takes steps to stay informed about and monitor efforts to prevent, detect, mitigate, and remediate cybersecurity risks and incidents through various means, which may include briefings from internal security personnel; threat intelligence and other information obtained from governmental, public or private sources, including external consultants engaged by us; and alerts and reports produced by security tools deployed in our IT environment.


text: Cyber Risk Management Strategy Adtalem recognizes the importance of safeguarding sensitive information pertaining to our students, employees, institutions, and operations. Our Cyber Risk Management Framework ("CRMF") is designed to fortify our defenses against potential cyber threats and to protect the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of critical data. Our CRMF includes continuous risk assessments, threat modeling, vulnerability scans, and monitoring for indicators of compromise. These assessments inform control implementations based on likelihood and impact to operational, financial, and reputational harm.

companyName: Covista Inc.

ticker: CVSA


text: Program Highlights The CMRF is anchored by our Enterprise Information Security Framework ("EISF"), which adheres to the guidelines set forth by the National Institute of Standards and Technology ("NIST") 800-53 Framework. To enhance comprehensiveness, our policies also harmonize with other leading frameworks such as the ISO 27001 Standard, Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 ("FERPA"), Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard ("PCI DSS"), Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act ("GLBA"), California Consumer Privacy Act ("CCPA"), General Data Protection Regulation ("GDPR"), and other pertinent local, state, national, and international regulations governing data privacy and information security. Our cybersecurity program has adopted controls mapped to these frameworks and incorporated them into Adtalem's policies, risk registers, control testing plans, and vendor assessments.


text: Our Chief Information Security Officer ("CISO") manages Adtalem's enterprise-wide cybersecurity program and reports to Adtalem's Chief Financial Officer. The CISO has been responsible for assessing and managing material risks from cybersecurity threats at Adtalem since 2018. The CISO has over twenty years of information technology and cybersecurity experience, including executive leadership roles at Fortune 500 organizations within regulated sectors including financial services and healthcare. The CISO leads a team of experienced subject matter experts with focus on strategy formulation, architecture design, incident response, colleague training, risk management, and governance functions. This team includes diverse industry backgrounds spanning financial services, healthcare, and government. The CISO provides regular updates to executive management and ensures independent validation of key controls through internal and external reviews. The CISO's function operates independently of IT operations, with direct access to the Audit and Finance Committee as needed.


text: The CISO team is supported by a Security Operations team reporting into the Information Technology ("IT") function. This IT team provides engineering and technical expertise. The team is further supported by a 24x7 Security Operations Center ("SOC"). Adtalem has a Cyber Incident Response Plan ("Incident Response Plan") that delineates the requirements of notification, classification, analysis, and communication of cybersecurity incidents based on the identified severity level. The Incident Response Plan includes initial steps to convene a response team, contain the incident, consider insurance notification requirements, determine the type of incident and escalation, consider the communications protocol and possible disclosure requirements, and consider involving law enforcement. The Incident Response Plan also provides for a lessons learned review to identify improvements that could be made. Adtalem's Legal and Compliance teams also provide incident response support to the CISO and manage cybersecurity-related legal and compliance issues. Processes are in place to escalate cybersecurity incidents promptly so that decisions regarding public disclosure and regulatory reporting can be made by management in a timely manner.


text: An integral component of Adtalem's Incident Response Plan is our Privacy Incident Response Plan (the "Privacy Response Plan") which addresses privacy of our students' records, including under the FERPA. The Privacy Response Plan requires annual training for our employees on how to recognize and report potential privacy incidents.


text: We regularly conduct Incident Response Plan tabletop exercises, including simulations of malware and ransomware attacks. Our IT environment and cybersecurity-related controls are reviewed by our internal audit function and external third parties. We sponsor third-party assessments, including cyber risk reviews and penetration testing, to evaluate our cybersecurity program independently.


text: Adtalem subjects its systems to penetration testing to identify potential exposures, ensuring that our infrastructure maintains an acceptable level of cyber risk. In addition, Adtalem leverages third-party experts to enhance its cybersecurity program and Incident Response Plan. Our organization has not identified or discovered any cybersecurity threats over the past three fiscal years that have materially impacted or are reasonably likely to materially impact our business strategy, operations, or financial condition. Expenses related to cybersecurity incidents have not been material.


text: Key elements of our cybersecurity risk management program include the following: • risk assessments designed to help identify material cybersecurity risks to our critical systems, information, products, services, and our broader enterprise IT environment; • a team of IT and risk management professionals principally responsible for directing (1) our cybersecurity risk assessment processes, (2) our security processes, and (3) our response to cybersecurity incidents; and • cybersecurity awareness training of all our employees.

companyName: TXO Partners, L.P.

ticker: TXO


text: Our year-round cybersecurity awareness program mandates training for all system users, covering essential topics such as safeguarding sensitive information, identifying phishing attempts, securing mobile devices, and understanding the risks associated with artificial intelligence ("AI") platforms. Our cybersecurity awareness training is mandatory for all employees and is conducted at least annually, with targeted phishing simulation campaigns conducted throughout the year. Third-party suppliers are subject to a formal onboarding process that includes completion of a cybersecurity questionnaire, review of SOC 2 or ISO certifications where available, and risk scoring. New engagements with third parties are contingent upon affirmative evaluations or adherence to risk mitigation/acceptance protocols. Contracts with third parties include provisions for breach notification, investigation, root cause analysis, and remediation.


text: Cybersecurity is acknowledged as an important enterprise risk at Adtalem. Our Audit and Finance Committee ("AFC"), comprised entirely of independent directors, is responsible for oversight of risks from cybersecurity threats. The Chair of our AFC has received a CERT certificate in Cybersecurity Oversight from Carnegie Mellon University in partnership with the National Association of Corporate Directors. Our CISO briefs the AFC on cybersecurity matters, including the evolving threat landscape and Adtalem's threat mitigation efforts, four times a year. At each quarterly meeting, the Chair of our AFC also briefs the full Board on cybersecurity matters discussed at AFC meetings. Cybersecurity risks are also reviewed and discussed with the AFC and the full Board as part of our annual enterprise risk management ("ERM") assessment.


text: Cybersecurity Governance and Oversight Bio-Techne's cybersecurity program is led by the Company's Chief Information Officer ("CIO"), with day-to-day management and administration of our cybersecurity program performed by the Director of IT Infrastructure and Security and the IT Security Operations team. The Director of IT Infrastrcuture and Security reports to the CIO, and the CIO reports to the Chief Financial Officer. The CIO is supported by the Incident Response Team ("IRT"), a multi-disciplinary management committee comprising senior members from the Security Operations Team, legal, finance, internal audit and other functions. The IRT supports the CIO in supporting and reviewing information security risks and in the event of a cybersecurity incident provides leadership with respect to incident response, investigation, mitigation and remediation. In addition to leadership and support within management, we also work with security service providers to monitor for vulnerabilities and threats, and which are reported to the Security Operations team. All employees are trained and tested annually on cybersecurity risks, and we continually perform simulated phishing exercises. We also conduct periodic tabletop exercises for key personnel involved in cybersecurity risk management, including the IRT.

companyName: BIO-TECHNE Corp

ticker: TECH


text: Our Board of Directors ("Board") holds overall oversight responsibility for the Company's strategy and risk management, including in relation to cybersecurity risks. The Board exercises its oversight function through the Audit Committee, which oversees the management of risk exposure across various areas, including data security risks, in accordance with its charter. In addition, the Audit Committee is specifically responsible for the review and approval of any cybersecurity incident disclosure, as set forth in the Committee's charter. In the event of a potentially significant cybersecurity incident, the Audit Committee's charter requires that management promptly communicate and consult with the Audit Committee.


text: Bio-Techne's General Counsel updates the Audit Committee multiple times per year regarding Bio-Techne's cybersecurity programs, including regularly-tracked metrics on incident response, internal security testing, and measures implemented to monitor and address cybersecurity risks and threats, as appropriate. The Audit Committee regularly updates the full Board on these matters. In addition, on at least an annual basis, the CIO provides the full Board with a thorough review of the Company's cybersecurity program, including current status, industry risks and exposure, and future strategy.


text: Based on the information we have as of the date of this Annual Report, we do not believe any risks from cybersecurity threats have materially affected or are reasonably likely to materially affect Bio-Techne, including our business strategy, results of operations or financial condition. However, please see Item 1A. Risk Factors – "A significant disruption in, or breach of security of, our information technology systems or data, or violation of data privacy laws, could result in damage to our reputation, data integrity and/or subject us to costs, fines, or lawsuits under data privacy or other laws or contractual requirements."


text: Cybersecurity Risk Management and Strategy Bio-Techne's cybersecurity strategy is to maintain and fortify a secure, actively-monitored environment for our internal and our customers' data while supporting our and our customers' business needs. Our cybersecurity program follows industry standards and best practice for preventing, detecting, remediating, and mitigating potential cybersecurity threats, including regular processes to identify, evaluate and manage potential risks.


text: Our IT Security Operations team administers and monitors the prevention, detection, mitigation, and remediation of potential cybersecurity risks. This team leverages both Bio-Techne's internal IT resources, including its personnel, as well as managed security service providers and other third-party security software and technology services, as well as through other means. We also have implemented processes and technologies for network monitoring and data loss prevention procedures.


text: Processes for Assessing, Identifying and Managing Material Risks from Cybersecurity Threats Our cybersecurity program has four components: (1) prevention and preparation, (2) detection and analysis, (3) containment, eradication, recovery, and reporting, and (4) post-incident analysis and program enhancements.

companyName: American Homes 4 Rent

ticker: AMH


text: We conduct periodic risk assessments, including with support from external vendors, to assess our cyber program, identify areas of enhancement, and develop strategies for the mitigation of cyber risks. We also conduct regular security testing and have established a vulnerability management process supported by security testing, for the treatment of identified security risks based on severity, including risks arising from our use of third-party providers software and service providers. In addition to our evolving processes and systems, we foster a culture of cybersecurity education, training, and testing. Every year, employees must take and pass rigorous information security and protection training.


text: We partner with experienced external consultants to assess our cybersecurity program, and to perform penetration testing as well as other testing programs designed to identify vulnerabilities and areas for fortification. Also, as part of our cybersecurity risk management program we maintain cyber insurance, with coverage amounts and terms that are typical and appropriate for a company of our size and type. This insurance may not be sufficient to cover us against all types of claims related to security breaches, cyberattacks and other related breaches.


text: Risk Management and Strategy As a leading global, diversified animal health and mineral nutrition company, we are increasingly reliant on information technology systems and infrastructure to support critical operations and manage our business effectively. These systems process, transmit, and store electronic information, including customer, employee, and company data. This reliance exposes us to data security breaches and cybersecurity attacks. For more information on these risks, see "Item 1A. Risk Factors — Risk Factors Relating to Our Business — We may be subject to information technology system failures, network disruptions, and breaches in data security."

companyName: PHIBRO ANIMAL HEALTH CORP

ticker: PAHC


text: Although the aggregate impact on our operations and financial condition has not been material to date, the Company has been the target of cybersecurity attacks and anticipates continued attempts as threats become more sophisticated and frequent. Future incidents may have a material effect on our business.


text: Our information security program is led by the Director of IT Cybersecurity and Compliance, who reports directly to the Chief Information Officer (the "CIO"). The program is aligned with the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Cybersecurity Framework and the Israel National Cyber Directorate. We are also members of the New Jersey Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Cell, which enhances our industry awareness and proactive response capabilities by facilitating information sharing, identifying attack profiles, and promoting continuous improvement.


text: We employ a range of tools and practices to assess, monitor, and mitigate cybersecurity risks. These practices extend to third-party service providers who have access to our systems and data. At least every two years, we engage an independent third party to conduct penetration testing and risk assessments of our cybersecurity posture.


text: Over the past year, we have made significant progress in strengthening our cyber defense capabilities. Our Security Operations Center and Managed Detection and Response services continue to evolve and improve daily. This progress is driven by real-time incident response, continuous team development, and the incorporation of lessons learned from both internal experiences and external industry intelligence. To complement these efforts, we have implemented an advanced cyber threat intelligence process that enhances our ability to detect threat actors, anticipate emerging risks, and align our detection and prevention strategies with global threat trends. Monthly cybersecurity training for all users; Bi-weekly phishing simulations; and A monthly interactive cyber awareness magazine.


text: The rapid emergence of AI technologies has had a notable impact on our operational and strategic environment. These technologies quickly entered our ecosystem, and we responded by implementing necessary user awareness programs and governance mechanisms. Responsible adoption of AI technologies remains a key focus area. Our efforts encompass raising organizational awareness, deploying suitable monitoring tools, and fostering innovation while ensuring compliance with privacy regulations and industry standards. Our program continues to evolve to ensure the safe, ethical, and compliant use of AI across the enterprise.


text: In parallel, we are enhancing our third-party cybersecurity and regulatory risk management framework. This includes a structured process for evaluating and monitoring external entities using standardized risk questionnaires, internal knowledge repositories, and validation procedures. These mechanisms are applied both prior to onboarding new suppliers, service providers, or technologies, and as part of periodic reviews of existing third-party relationships. Identify security and compliance gaps early in the vendor lifecycle;


text: Prioritize suppliers based on their risk profile and level of exposure; and Ensure that third-party engagements align with our corporate, regulatory, and contractual obligations. Together, these measures strengthen our organizational cyber resilience, regulatory preparedness, and long-term operational integrity.


text: Following the conclusion of an incident, the Franklin Templeton incident response team will generally reassess the effectiveness of the cybersecurity program and incident response plan, make adjustments as appropriate and report to our senior management and Audit Committee on these matters.

companyName: Franklin BSP Realty Trust, Inc.

ticker: FBRT


text: In the event of a cybersecurity or data privacy incident, our triage team evaluates the probable frequency and magnitude of potential loss. Incidents are categorized by severity and escalated to the CIO, Chief Executive Officer, and the Senior Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary ("Legal Counsel"), who determine any additional communication or disclosure requirements. The Board of Directors is notified of high-severity incidents. Each incident is followed by a formal investigation, root cause analysis, and remediation plan. Additionally, our cyber insurance program is reviewed regularly to ensure adequate coverage in support of our layered protection model.


text: Our CIO manages our information technology systems. He has over 45 years of experience in digital systems and technology in the animal health, bio-tech pharmaceutical, pharmaceutical, and oil and gas industries. He has held multiple leadership roles driving business value for investments in digital solutions. He also spent six years as a leader within internal auditing, providing experience and wisdom in business-driven risk management.


text: The CIO provides periodic reports to the Board of Directors, the executive management team, and our Legal Counsel. These reports include updates on our cybersecurity risks and threats, assessments of our information security program, and any changes in the threat landscape. Our information technology systems are regularly evaluated by internal and external consultants, with the results of the review reported to the executive management team and the Board of Directors.


text: We acknowledge the increasing importance of cybersecurity in today's digital and interconnected world. Cybersecurity threats pose significant risks to the integrity of our systems and data, potentially impacting our business operations, financial condition and reputation.

companyName: VSEE HEALTH, INC.

ticker: VSEE


text: As a smaller reporting company, we currently do not have formalized cybersecurity measures, a dedicated cybersecurity team or specific protocols in place to manage cybersecurity risks. Our approach to cybersecurity is in the developmental stage, and we have not yet conducted comprehensive risk assessments, established an incident response plan or engaged with external cybersecurity consultants for assessments or services.


text: Given our current stage of cybersecurity development, we have not experienced any significant cybersecurity incidents to date. However, we recognize that the absence of a formalized cybersecurity framework may leave us vulnerable to cyberattacks, data breaches and other cybersecurity incidents. Such events could potentially lead to unauthorized access to, or disclosure of, sensitive information, disrupt our business operations, result in regulatory fines or litigation costs and negatively impact our reputation among customers and partners.


text: We are in the process of evaluating our cybersecurity needs and developing appropriate measures to enhance our cybersecurity posture. This includes considering the engagement of external cybersecurity experts to advise on best practices, conducting vulnerability assessments and developing an incident response strategy. Our goal is to establish a cybersecurity framework that is commensurate with our size, complexity and the nature of our operations, thereby reducing our exposure to cybersecurity risks.


text: In addition, our Board of Directors will oversee any cybersecurity risk management framework and a dedicated committee of our Board of Directors or an officer appointed by our Board of Directors will review and approve any cybersecurity policies, strategies and risk management practices.


text: Despite our efforts to improve our cybersecurity measures, there can be no assurance that our initiatives will fully mitigate the risks posed by cyber threats. The landscape of cybersecurity risks is constantly evolving, and we will continue to assess and update our cybersecurity measures in response to emerging threats. For a discussion of potential cybersecurity risks affecting us, please refer to the "Risk Factors" section.


text: IRadimed employs a multilayer approach to addressing cybersecurity risk based on the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) framework. It has established a cybersecurity team that utilizes internal and external assessments, automated monitoring tools, and input from public and private partners to identify potential cyber threats. External third-party security firms are engaged to assist with cybersecurity risk assessments, penetration testing and system security analysis.

companyName: IRADIMED CORP

ticker: IRMD


text: We face risks from cybersecurity threats that could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations, cash flows or reputation. iBio acknowledges that the risk of cyber incidents is prevalent in the current threat landscape and that a future cyber incident may occur in the normal course of its business. To date, we have not had a cybersecurity incident. We proactively seek to detect and investigate unauthorized attempts and attacks against our IT assets, data, and services, and to prevent their occurrence and recurrence where practicable through changes or updates to internal processes and tools and changes or updates to service delivery; however, potential vulnerabilities to known or unknown threats will remain. Further, there is increasing regulation regarding responses to cybersecurity incidents, including reporting to regulators, investors, and additional stakeholders, which could subject us to additional liability and reputational harm. See Item 1A. "Risk Factors" for more information on cybersecurity risks.

companyName: iBio, Inc.

ticker: IBIO


text: Primary responsibility for assessing, monitoring and managing our cybersecurity risks rests with an IT consultant who reports to our Interim CEO/Chief Financial Officer, to manage the risk assessment and mitigation process.

companyName: Hepion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

ticker: HEPA


text: Our cybersecurity team works in conjunction with management, legal, finance, accounting, operations, and information technology areas to assess the risk these identified cybersecurity threats present to the organization. The Chief Executive Officer is responsible for overseeing our information technology leadership team and leading the Company's efforts to mitigate technology risks in partnership with various business leaders in the organization. To ensure consistency, these cybersecurity risk assessments are incorporated into IRadimed's enterprise risk management process, and our information technology leadership team reviews the Company's enterprise risk management-level cybersecurity risks on a quarterly basis, and key cybersecurity risks are incorporated into the enterprise risk management framework. Cybersecurity risks are managed and controlled through multiple overlapping layers of cybersecurity defenses that include: the implementation of a comprehensive cybersecurity policy that encompasses but is not limited to, information governance, monitoring, authentication, encryption, vulnerability management, third-party management, and recovery; required annual cybersecurity training for all employees with additional supplemental cybersecurity training required based on role; random employee phish testing, training and follow-up; procedural and automated cyber controls in conjunction with robust detection, mitigation, and recovery capabilities; the integration of multiple threat intelligence sources into our cybersecurity tools and processes; the retention of external cybersecurity threat response resources; and the formation of a multidisciplinary cybersecurity incident response team.


text: The Board provides enterprise-level oversight of risks associated with cybersecurity threats through the Audit Committee, which serves and functions as the Board's primary oversight body to monitor the Company's cybersecurity and related information technology risks and assists the Board of Directors in fulfilling its oversight responsibilities regarding Company policies and processes with respect to risk assessment and risk management, including any significant non-financial risk exposures; reviewing and discussing our information security policies and internal controls regarding information security; and reviewing the annual disclosures concerning the role of the Board in the risk oversight of the Company. The Audit Committee performs an annual review of the cybersecurity program and receives regular updates on key cybersecurity risks, the cybersecurity risk management plan, and cyber incident event trends. The Audit Committee oversees the Company's disclosure of any cybersecurity incident deemed material (and such materiality determination will be made by the Board upon recommendation of the Audit Committee) as required by the SEC or any other governmental authority, as applicable. In addition to managing our own cybersecurity preparedness, we also consider and evaluate cybersecurity risks associated with the use of third-party service providers. Risk assessments are performed against third-party service providers with a specific focus on any sensitive data that is to be shared with them. The internal business owners of vertical applications are required to document user access reviews regularly. We request a System and Organizational Controls ("SOC") 2 report from the vendors of our enterprise cloud applications. If they do not provide us with a SOC 2, we seek additional compensating risk assurance in our contract language with them. Risks associated with the use of third-party service providers are managed as part of our overall cybersecurity risk management framework.


text: To continually manage and control the material risks that cybersecurity threats present to the organization, IRadimed invests significantly in the cybersecurity elements outlined above. In addition, the Company has made investments to fulfill the operational and financial regulatory requirements laid out by the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.


text: IRadimed faces a number of cybersecurity risks in connection with its business. Although such risks have not materially affected us, including our business strategy, results of operations, or financial conditions, to date, we have, from time to time, experienced threats to and breaches of our data systems, including malware, phishing and computer virus attacks.


text: The underlying processes and controls of our cyber risk management protocol incorporate recognized best practices and standards for cybersecurity and information technology, including the National Institute of Standards and Technology ("NIST") Cybersecurity Framework ("CSF").


text: In addition, we maintain policies over areas such as information security, access on/offboarding, and access and account management, to help govern the processes put in place by management designed to protect our IT assets, data, and services from threats and vulnerabilities. We consult with a third-party specialist with regard to our cyber risk management processes and controls.


text: Our management team is responsible for oversight and administration of our cyber risk management protocol, and for informing senior management and other relevant stakeholders regarding the prevention, detection, mitigation, and remediation of cybersecurity incidents. iBio's management team has prior experience selecting, deploying, and overseeing cybersecurity technologies, initiatives, and processes and relies on threat intelligence as well as other information obtained from governmental, public, or private sources. Our Audit Committee also provides oversight of risks from cybersecurity threats.


text: As part of its review of the adequacy of our system of internal controls over financial reporting and disclosure controls and procedures, the Audit Committee is specifically responsible for reviewing the adequacy of our computerized information system controls and security related thereof. The cybersecurity stakeholders, including member(s) of management assigned with cybersecurity oversight responsibility and/or third-party consultants providing cyber risk services, brief the Audit Committee on cyber vulnerabilities identified through the risk management process, the effectiveness of our cyber risk management program, and the emerging threat landscape and new cyber risks on at least an annual basis. This includes updates on iBio's processes to prevent, detect, and mitigate cybersecurity incidents. In addition, cybersecurity risks are reviewed by our Board of Directors at least annually, as part of the Company's corporate risk oversight processes.


text: Cybersecurity, Risk Management, Strategy and Governance There continues to be a rise in electronic fraudulent activity security breaches and cyber-attacks within the financial services industry. We are confronted with a spectrum of cyber threats, ranging from common attacks such as ransomware to sophisticated, organized assaults by nation-state actors. These risks extend to our customers, shareholders, suppliers, and partners. Maintaining resilience in our cybersecurity posture is not just a priority but a fundamental necessity to safeguard our operations, performance, and to maintain customer confidence in our financial services.

companyName: SOUTHERN MISSOURI BANCORP, INC.

ticker: SMBC


text: The Board of Directors oversees management's processes for identifying and mitigating risks, including cybersecurity risks, to help align our risk appetite with our strategic objectives. Our risk management program is designed to identify, measure, monitor and control all significant risks across various aspects of the Company. Cybersecurity risk management processes are integrated into this program, given the increasing reliance on technology and potential of cyber threats. Our Information Security ("IS") Officer leads our cybersecurity program, reporting directly to the Chief Risk Officer ("CRO") and provides reports and updates to the information Technology ("IT") Committee, and the Board of Directors monthly or more frequently as required.


text: Our objective for managing cybersecurity risk is to maintain appropriate layers of safeguards to protect information systems from possible threats and to avoid or minimize the impacts of external threat events or other efforts to penetrate, disrupt or misuse our systems or information. Our information security program aligns with industry frameworks, such as the National Institute of Standards and Technology ("NIST") Cybersecurity Framework, Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council ("FFIEC") Information Technology Examination Handbooks, and the FFIEC Cybersecurity Assessment Tool, and is periodically reviewed and updated at least annually or more frequently upon significant changes to our operating environment. Our Information Security Program is led by our Information Security Officer in conjunction with our Information Technology Officer.


text: We maintain an Incident Response Plan ("IRP") that provides a documented framework for responding to actual or potential cybersecurity incidents. The Incident Response Team ('IRT") members include senior management and other relevant personnel with defined roles and responsibilities. The IRP addresses roles, responsibilities, and communication and contract strategies in the event of a compromise, including analysis of reportable events in accordance with applicable legal and compliance requirements. The IRT is notified of all incidents, and incidents are elevated to the Board of Directors when warranted.


text: We rely on a series of processes to identify threats, hazards, and other risks to our information assets. We employ a variety of preventative and detective tools designed to monitor, detect, block, and provide alerts regarding suspicious and unauthorized activity and to report on suspected advanced persistent threats. In addition to regular risk assessments, we rely on independent assessments, audits, and cybersecurity feeds from vendors, including directly into patch and vulnerability management tools. We engage cybersecurity experts and third-party specialists to perform regular assessments of our infrastructure, software systems and network architecture. We also leverage internal and external auditors and independent external partners to periodically review our processes, systems, and controls, including with respect to our information security program, to assess their design and operating effectiveness. We have regular and ongoing security education and training for employees and recovery and resilience tests. The Bank also retains third-party experts to conduct intrusion and penetration testing on an annual basis. All risk and security assessments results are shared with the IT Committee and Board of Directors.


text: Our information assets are classified and protected based on the results of our risk assessment practices, which assess a variety of critical factors, including the type of data stored, system availability needs, confidentiality requirements, recovery time objectives, transactional processing, the number of users, and the volume and magnitude of transactions. Our IS and IT teams meet to ensure that risks are timely identified, patches and vulnerability requirements are monitored, and the necessary changes are implemented.


text: Our IT governance ensures alignment between the Company's technological strategy and business goals. We strive for efficient utilization of IT resources while effectively managing IT risks within the Company's risk appetite.


text: Oversight and Identification of Risks Associated with Third Parties Third party risk management is a component of our vendor management program. New vendors are reviewed prior to onboarding to ensure proper oversight and identify potential risks. Ongoing monitoring of emerging risks related to third-party services providers is performed periodically according to the vendor's risk rating. Vendor reviews include risk reviews for financial, reputation, information security, cybersecurity and business resiliency risk. These reviews are reported to the IT Committee and Board of Directors for approval..


text: Identified Cybersecurity Risks Federal regulators have issued multiple statements and guidance regarding cybersecurity and that financial institutions need to design multiple layers of security controls to establish lines of defense and to ensure that their risk management processes also address the risk posed by compromised client credentials, including security measures to reliably authenticate clients accessing internet-based services of the financial institution. In addition, a financial institution's management is expected to maintain sufficient business continuity planning processes to ensure the timely recovery, resumption and maintenance of the institution's operations in the event of a cyber-attack. A financial institution is also expected to develop appropriate processes to enable recovery of data and business operations and address rebuilding network capabilities and restoring data if the institution or its critical service providers fall victim to a cyber-attack. If a financial institution fails to observe the regulatory guidance, they could be subject to various regulatory sanctions, including financial penalties.


text: Our Manager of Information Technology is responsible for assessing and managing our material risks from cybersecurity threats, and has primary responsibility for leading our overall cybersecurity risk management program. Our Manager of Information Technology has over 20 years of experience in the cybersecurity field.


text: In the ordinary course of business, we rely on electronic communications and information systems to conduct our operations to store and transmit sensitive data. We employ a layered, defensive approach that leverages people, processes, and technology to manage and maintain cybersecurity controls. We employ a variety of preventative and detective tools to monitor, block, and provide alerts regarding suspicious activity, as well as to report on any suspected advanced persistent threats. Notwithstanding the strength of our defensive measures, the threat from cyber-attacks is severe, attacks are sophisticated and increasing in volume, and attackers respond rapidly to changes in defensive measures. While to date we have not detected a significant compromise, significant data loss or any material financial losses related to cybersecurity attacks, our systems and those of our clients and third-party service providers are under constant threat and there can be no assurance that our cybersecurity risk management program will be fully effective in protecting the confidentiality, integrity and availability of our information systems and our solutions. Risks and exposures related to cybersecurity attacks are expected to remain high for the foreseeable future due to the rapidly evolving nature and sophistication of these threats, as well as due to the expanding use of internet banking, mobile banking and other technology-based products and services by us and our customers. See Item 1A. Risk Factors for a further discussion of risks related to cybersecurity. See "Risks Related to Cybersecurity, Third Parties and Technology" under "Item 1A. Risk Factors" in this Form 10-K for a further discussion of risks related to cybersecurity.


text: Management and Board Oversight of Cybersecurity Risks Our cybersecurity program is managed by the Information Security Officer who leads our IS team responsible for leading enterprise-wide cybersecurity strategy, policy, standards, architecture, and processes. The Information Security Officer provides periodic reports to the IT Committee and Board of Directors. These reports address key cybersecurity topics, including the implementation and operation of preventative controls and the detection, mitigation, and remediation of cybersecurity incidents. The Chief Operations Officer, Chief Risk Officer, and board-level risk committees of the Bank provide comprehensive reports to the full Board of Directors regarding pertinent cybersecurity risk management topics.


text: Our Information Security Officer has more than 40 years' experience in financial services, substantial relevant expertise and formal training in the areas of information security, information technology, and cybersecurity risk management and is accountable for managing our enterprise information security department and developing and implementing our cybersecurity and information security programs. These qualifications, certifications, and experience include a degree from Missouri State University with focus on Business Administration Systems coursework.


text: Processes for Assessing, Identifying and Managing Risks from Cybersecurity Threats We, like any other organization operating in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical space, are subject to cybersecurity threats. In order to be prepared to respond to a potential cybersecurity threat, we have implemented an Information Technology ("IT") Security Guidelines Policy. Such policy sets forth a framework for management of all Company-managed IT systems and equipment. In connection with such policy, we have also implemented an IT Security Incident Response Plan, which sets forth processes in the event of a suspected cybersecurity incident. The processes set forth in such IT Security Incident Response Plan are part of our overall enterprise risk management system. As set forth in the IT Security Incident Response Plan, we may engage third-party consultants to assist us with the response to any suspected cybersecurity incident. We engage third parties on a periodic basis in connection with our overall enterprise risk management assessment. With respect to third-party service providers that we may engage in connection with our day-to-day operations, we attempt to assess such service provider's processes regarding potential cybersecurity threats in connection with first engaging such service provider.

companyName: PROTHENA CORP PUBLIC LTD CO

ticker: PRTA


text: Oversight of Risks Related to Cybersecurity Threats Both our Board of Directors and members of our management team are responsible for oversight of risks related to cybersecurity threats. Our Audit Committee reviews our major risk exposures, including risks related to cybersecurity threats. Our Head of IT, who reports to our Head of Human Resources, who reports to our Chief Legal Officer, is primarily responsible for assessing and managing risks related to cybersecurity threats. Our Head of IT has approximately 30 years of experience managing IT systems for organizations similarly situated to ours. As set forth in the IT Security Incident Response Plan, the Chief Legal Officer and the Head of Human Resources would be informed of any cybersecurity incident, and depending on the severity of the cybersecurity incident, many other functions of the management team would be informed as well. At the discretion of the Chief Legal Officer, the Audit Committee would be informed of a cybersecurity incident. Additionally, our Head of IT presents an annual report, which sets forth risks related to cybersecurity threats, to the Audit Committee and is available to the committee to discuss any aspect of the report.


text: As of the date of this report, we have not identified any risks from cybersecurity threats, including as a result of any previous cybersecurity incidents, that have materially affected us, our business strategy, results of operation or financial condition for the years of financial statements presented in this report.


text: Notwithstanding the approach we take to cybersecurity threats, we may not be successful in preventing or mitigating a cybersecurity incident that could have a material adverse effect on us. See Item 1A. "Risk Factors" for a discussion of risks related to cybersecurity threats.


text: Cybersecurity Risk Management and Strategy We have developed and implemented a cybersecurity risk management program intended to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of our critical systems and information.


text: Oversight of Risks Related to Cybersecurity Threats Both our Board of Directors and members of our management team are responsible for oversight of risks related to cybersecurity threats. Our Audit Committee reviews our major risk exposures, including risks related to cybersecurity threats. Our Head of IT, who reports to our Chief Legal Officer, is primarily responsible for assessing and managing risks related to cybersecurity threats. Our Head of IT has approximately 30 years of experience managing IT systems for organizations similarly situated to ours. As set forth in the IT Security Incident Response Plan, the Chief Legal Officer and the Head of Human Resources would be informed of any cybersecurity incident, and depending on the severity of the cybersecurity incident, many other functions of the management team would be informed as well. At the discretion of the Chief Legal Officer, the Audit Committee would be informed of a cybersecurity incident. Additionally, our Head of IT presents an annual report, which sets forth risks related to cybersecurity threats, to the Audit Committee and is available to the committee to discuss any aspect of the report.


text: Our cybersecurity risk management program is part of our overall enterprise risk management program, and shares common reporting channels and governance processes that apply across the enterprise risk management program to other legal, compliance, strategic, operational, and financial risk areas.


text: Key elements of our cybersecurity risk management program include the following: • risk assessments designed to help identify material cybersecurity risks to our critical systems, information, products, services, and our broader enterprise IT environment; • a team of IT and risk management professionals principally responsible for directing (1) our cybersecurity risk assessment processes, (2) our security processes, and (3) our response to cybersecurity incidents; and • cybersecurity awareness training of all our employees.


text: We have not identified risks from known cybersecurity threats, including as a result of any prior cybersecurity incidents, that have materially affected us, including our operations, business strategy, results of operations, or financial condition. We face risks from cybersecurity threats that, if realized, are reasonably likely to materially affect us, including our operations, business strategy, results of operations, or financial condition. See "Risk Factors – Our business could be negatively affected by security threats, including cybersecurity threats, and other disruptions".


text: Cybersecurity Governance Our Board considers cybersecurity risk as part of its risk oversight function and has delegated to the Audit Committee oversight of cybersecurity and other information technology risks. The Audit Committee oversees management's design, implementation and enforcement of our cybersecurity risk management program described above.


text: Our Manager of Information Technology periodically reports to the Audit Committee and leads the Company's overall cybersecurity function. The Audit Committee receives reports from our IT team on our cybersecurity risks, including briefings on our cyber risk management program and cybersecurity incidents.


text: Our IT team, including our Manager of Information Technology, oversees efforts to prevent, detect, mitigate, and remediate cybersecurity risks and incidents that impact our systems and information through various means, which include briefings from internal personnel; threat intelligence and other information obtained from governmental, public or private sources, including external cybersecurity service providers; and alerts and reports produced by security tools deployed in our corporate IT environment.


text: Cybersecurity Risk Management and Strategy We have developed and implemented a cybersecurity risk management program intended to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of our critical systems and information, including information pertaining to Hosts, guests, employees, and other users. Our cybersecurity risk management program includes a cybersecurity incident response plan ("Incident Response Plan").

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text: Our cybersecurity risk management program is integrated into our overall enterprise risk management program and, while distinct in certain aspects described below, the program shares common methodologies, reporting channels and governance processes that apply across the enterprise risk management program to other legal, compliance, strategic, operational, and financial risk areas.


text: Our cybersecurity risk management program includes: • risk assessments designed to help identify material cybersecurity risks to our critical systems, information, products, services, and our broader enterprise IT environment; • an information security team who, in collaboration with the broader technology organization, manages and maintains our (1) cybersecurity risk assessment processes including our Incident Response Plan, (2) security controls, and (3) response to cybersecurity incidents; • the use of external service providers, where appropriate, to assess, test or otherwise assist with aspects of our security controls; • cybersecurity awareness training of our employees, incident response personnel, and senior management; • an Incident Response Plan that includes procedures for recognizing and responding to cybersecurity incidents; and • a third-party risk management process for service providers, suppliers, and vendors who have access to our critical systems and information.


text: We have not identified risks from known cybersecurity threats, including as a result of any prior cybersecurity incidents, that have materially affected or are reasonably likely to materially affect us, including our operations, business strategy, results of operations, or financial condition.


text: Cybersecurity Governance Our board of directors considers cybersecurity risk as part of its risk oversight function and has delegated to the Audit Risk and Compliance Committee (the "Audit Committee") oversight of cybersecurity, privacy and other information technology risks. The Audit Committee has responsibility for oversight of management's implementation of our cybersecurity risk management program.


text: The Audit Committee receives regular reports and briefings from management on our cybersecurity risks and cybersecurity risk management program updates. In addition, management updates the Audit Committee, as necessary, regarding any material cybersecurity incidents, as well as any incidents with lesser impact potential.


text: Our management team, including our Chief Legal Officer, our Chief Security Officer and our Chief Technology Officer, is responsible for assessing and managing our material risks from cybersecurity threats. The team has primary responsibility for our overall cybersecurity risk management program and supervises both our internal information security team and our retained external cybersecurity consultants. Our management team has over 20 years of cybersecurity technology leadership experience.


text: Our management team supervises our information security team's efforts to prevent, detect, mitigate, and remediate cybersecurity risks and incidents through various means, which may include briefings from internal security personnel; threat intelligence and other information obtained from governmental, public or private sources, or external consultants engaged by us; and alerts and reports produced by security tools deployed in the IT environment.


text: Cybersecurity Risk Management and Strategy We have developed and implemented a cybersecurity risk management program intended to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of our critical systems and information, including information pertaining to hosts, guests, employees, and other users. Our cybersecurity risk management program includes a cybersecurity incident response plan ("Incident Response Plan").


text: There can be no assurance that our cybersecurity risk management program and processes, including our policies, controls or procedures, will be fully implemented, complied with or effective in protecting our systems and confidential information. We have not identified risks from known cybersecurity threats, including as a result of any prior cybersecurity incidents, that have materially affected or are reasonably likely to materially affect us, including our operations, business strategy, results of operations, or financial condition.