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title: TechSource Newsletter | What Iron Bear Found on Grid-9 Will Surprise You
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Can you solve this month's trivia challenge?

| View in browser Iron Bear's July Mission: Echoes from Outpost 12 Before we dive into this month’s mystery, a big congratulations to Demi Puente, Iron Bow’s General Manager for Commercial, for being the first to crack the Ghost Code on Grid-9 from last month's issue! The correct answer? D) Legacy Systems. Well done, Demi—and welcome to the winner’s circle!   Now, Iron Bear’s latest mission may be his strangest yet…   A cryptic signal is pulsing from Nebula Outpost 12, a deep-space research station orbiting near a cosmic rift. The outpost has gone completely silent. No crew. No logs. Just one eerie message looping from the comms array:   "We are not alone."   The station is intact—but cold. Its systems wiped. Sensors show faint traces of unknown energy patterns—unlike anything in the database. Is this the work of a new kind of cyberattack? Or has Iron Bear just stumbled into first contact?   To get answers, he’ll need your help—and your cybersecurity savvy.   June Trivia Question What’s the term for a covert cyberattack that remains undetected while gathering data or spreading through systems? A) Brute Force B) Advanced Persistent Threat C) Phishing Loop D) Stealth Script   Think you know? Submit your answer for a chance to be featured in next month’s TechSource!   Submit My Answer Latest Thought Leadership Podcast Spotlight: When Cybersecurity Gets Physical   Power grids. Water plants. Emergency services. Our most vital systems are now online—and increasingly at risk.   In this episode of Tech in Translation, Iron Bow’s Barry Wood explores how cyber threats are moving beyond data to disrupt the real world. From legacy tech and OT vulnerabilities to the 5 critical controls every organization should implement, Barry makes one thing clear: defense is doable—but we have to do it. Listen to My Podcast Now   Find Us At These Events FLGISA 2025 Annual Conference 07-21-2025, FL Florida’s tech leaders are coming together—are you ready to be part of the conversation? Join Iron Bow at the FLGISA 2025 Annual Conference in Orlando, where local government IT professionals gather to share ideas, explore emerging tech, and tackle the future of secure digital infrastructure. Book a Meeting With Our Team NIGP Forum 2025 07-27-2025, CO Join Iron Bow at NIGP Forum 2025, where procurement professionals from across the country come together to learn, lead, and look ahead. With powerful keynotes, hands-on sessions, and industry-wide recognition, this forum isn’t just a celebration—it’s a launchpad for what’s next. Get the Event Details TechNet Augusta 08-18-2025, GA The future of cyber defense isn’t coming—it’s being built now. Join Iron Bow as military, government, and industry leaders come together to explore the next phase of cyber operations, national defense strategies, and mission-ready technology. Book a Meeting With Our Team DAFITC 08-25-2025, AL Join Iron Bow at this premier event where Air Force, government, and industry leaders unite to tackle the future of information security. From emerging threats to innovative defense strategies, this is where real conversations—and real solutions—take shape. Book a Meeting With Our Team Start a Conversation with Our Team Iron Bow Technologies     2121 Cooperative Way, Suite 500, Herndon, VA  20171 703-279-3000 \| 800-338-8866 www.ironbow.com \| info@ironbow.com Unsubscribe Manage Preferences |
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