What We Think it Takes to be a Customers’ Choice

What We Think it Takes to be a Customers’ Choice

InfoSec Institute named a January 2019 Gartner Peer Insights Customers’ Choice for Security Awareness Computer-Based Training

MADISON, Wis., Jan. 17, 2019 – Coming out of a year with record revenue and workforce growth, InfoSec Institute is starting 2019 by announcing it is a January 2019 Gartner Peer Insights Customers’ Choice for Security Awareness Computer-Based Training for its SecurityIQ training platform.

Gartner Peer Insights Customers’ Choice distinctions are based on both quantity and quality of reviews written by the product users.

“Our success is built on a foundation of constant innovation driven by what our clients tell us they need,” said Jack Koziol, InfoSec Institute CEO. “This Gartner distinction is based on our clients’ opinion of our products and the service they receive. We think that makes being a Customers’ Choice all the more gratifying.”

InfoSec Institute, also recognized as a November 2018 Challenger in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Security Awareness Computer-Based Training for SecurityIQ, integrates security awareness training, phishing simulations and personalized learning in one platform to drop organizational phishing susceptibility rates and motivate behavioral change. The platform features 1,000s of realistic phishing templates and more than 500 interactive training modules in 32 languages.

InfoSec Institute is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars on Gartner Peer Insights based on more than 136 client reviews for SecurityIQ.* Reviews include:

• “This vendor is excellent. I have worked with many in the past [and] no one else is as ready to help as the SecurityIQ team. I can always count on them to provide amazing service.” — Associate Security Analyst in Finance

• “We were looking for a product to replace our present vendor for Phish testing. What we found with SecurityIQ is a platform that does so much more than that, it’s a robust platform that takes care of all our security awareness and testing. I am very impressed by all the updates and new content that comes out almost weekly.” — Director of Information Security in Manufacturing

• “Their engineering team was willing to work with us to provide custom content and UI. Implementation was a breeze and they walked me through step-by-step on setting up our first campaign.” — Senior Information Security Engineer in Finance

In 2018, InfoSec Institute experienced record growth, achieving 38 percent revenue growth for SecurityIQ, posting the company’s 18th consecutive year of profitability and doubling its workforce. The number of SecurityIQ students has increased 115 percent in 2018 and more than 160,000 students have been trained since the company’s inception in 2004.

Learn more about the 2019 Gartner Peer Insights Customers’ Choice for Security Awareness Computer-Based Training.

Gartner, Inc., Magic Quadrant for Security Awareness Computer-Based Training, Joanna Huisman, November 13, 2018

*All ratings are current as of January 15, 2019; reviews have been edited to account for errors and readability.

About Peer Insights:

Peer Insights is an online platform of ratings and reviews of IT software and services that are written and read by IT professionals and technology decision-makers. The goal is to help IT leaders make more insightful purchase decisions and help technology providers improve their products by receiving objective, unbiased feedback from their customers. Gartner Peer Insights includes more than 70,000 verified reviews in more than 200 markets. For more information, please visit www.gartner.com/reviews/home.

Gartner Disclaimers

Gartner Peer Insights Customers’ Choice constitute the subjective opinions of individual end-user reviews, ratings, and data applied against a documented methodology; they neither represent the views of, nor constitute an endorsement by, Gartner or its affiliates.

Gartner does not endorse any vendor, product or service depicted in its research publications, and does not advise technology users to select only those vendors with the highest ratings or other designation. Gartner research publications consist of the opinions of Gartner’s research organization and should not be construed as statements of fact. Gartner disclaims all warranties, expressed or implied, with respect to this research, including any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.

About InfoSec Institute  

InfoSec Institute fortifies organizations of all sizes against security threats with its award-winning security education solutions. Recognizing cybersecurity is everyone’s job, the company provides skills training and certification prep courses for security professionals while building workforce security aptitude through awareness training and phishing simulations. Recognized as a Gartner Peer Insights Customers’ Choice for Security Awareness Computer-Based Training, InfoSec Institute is also a Training Industry “Top 20 IT Training Company” and Gold Winner in Info Security Products Guide’s Global Excellence Awards for Security Training & Education.

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Media contact:

Jeff McCollum

Media & Public Affairs Manager

InfoSec Institute

608-509-9804

jeff.mccollum@infosecinstitute.com

Alliant Energy selected for 2019 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Media Contact: Scott Reigstad (608) 458-3145

Investor Relations contact: Susan Gille (608) 458-3956

Alliant Energy selected for 2019 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index
Inclusion recognizes commitment to advancing women in the workplace

MADISON, Wis. – January 16, 2019 – Alliant Energy is one of 230 companies worldwide selected for the 2019 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index (GEI), which distinguishes companies committed to transparency in gender reporting and advancing women’s equality. The GEI includes firms from 10 sectors headquartered across 36 countries.

“Alliant Energy places great value on diversity and is pleased to be included in the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index,” said Alliant Energy Chairman and CEO Patricia Kampling. “We are only successful if we create a workplace where all people feel like they belong.”

Bloomberg’s standardized reporting framework offers public companies the opportunity to disclose information on how they promote gender equality across four separate areas – company statistics, policies, community engagement, and products and services. Reporting companies that score above a globally established threshold, based on the extent of disclosures and the achievement of best-in-class statistics and policies, are included in the GEI.

The Bloomberg gender reporting framework is voluntary and has no associated costs. The GEI is a reference index. All public companies can submit data to Bloomberg. Those with a security listed on a U.S. exchange and a market capitalization of $1 billion or greater are eligible for index inclusion.

For more information on the GEI, visit: bloomberg.com/professional/solution/gender-equality-index/.

About Alliant Energy

Alliant Energy Corporation (NASDAQ: LNT), headquartered in Madison, Wis., provides regulated energy service to 960,000 electric and 410,000 natural gas customers across Iowa and Wisconsin. Alliant Energy’s mission is to deliver the energy solutions and exceptional service customers and communities count on – safely, efficiently and responsibly. Interstate Power and Light Company and Wisconsin Power and Light Company are Alliant Energy’s two public energy companies. Alliant Energy is a component of the Nasdaq CRD Sustainability Index, Bloomberg’s 2019 Gender-Equality Index, and the S&P 500. For more information, visit alliantenergy.com.

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M3 Adds Eight Shareholders

M3 Insurance recently announced eight new company shareholders:  Isaac Bechen, Director of Construction & Real Estate Practice; Jordan Herbert, Business Development Executive; Derek Laczniak, Director of Cyber Practice; Patrick LeMire, Senior Account Executive; Mark Meeks, Senior Account Executive; Kevin Miller, Senior Account Executive; Bradley Reitzner, Director of Sales, Property & Casualty;  and Jeffrey Steckbauer, Senior Account Executive.

Bechen joined M3 in 2011 and rose to serve as the Director of Construction & Real Estate Practice. In this role, he serves as a subject matter expert, strategist and thought leader, responsible for sharing information on trends and issues that specifically impact this industry. He advises construction companies, developers and owners on property and casualty insurance needs.

Herbert joined M3 in 2011. He is a currently a Business Development Executive and, as such, he educates the business community about M3 services. He assists customers and prospects during the sales process, presenting solutions and matching them with the appropriate service team to address their unique business insurance needs.

Laczniak joined M3 in 2010. He consults with clients on the design and implementation of their risk management programs and has created a proprietary risk assessment strategy that helps quantify overall risk exposure for organizations of all sizes and scopes. As M3’s Director of Cyber Practice, he is a recognized leader in the cyber security risk management landscape. His subject matter expertise includes network security, network infrastructure and security exposure.

LeMire joined M3 in 2006. He specializes in working with clients in the Senior Living & Social Services industry as well as non-profit organizations to help them manage their property and casualty programs. Pat serves on the Board of Directors for the Wisconsin Health Care Association (WHCA) and for Easter Seals of Southern Wisconsin.

Meeks joined M3 in 2007, coming with over 22 years of experience in the insurance industry. Specializing in Education & Government, he counsels clients about risk management strategies and property and casualty insurance planning. He serves on the Board of Directors of the Boys and Girls Club Wausau Area and the M3 Foundation. He is also an Adjunct Professor at Northcentral Technical College.

Miller joined M3 in 2010. He specializes in property and casualty insurance products for both the public and private sector. Prior to M3, his insurance career included work with several brokers and a software company which serves brokers. While developing his industry knowledge and technical expertise, he earned his Masters of Business Administration from Marquette University. He currently serves as Secretary for the M3 Foundation Board of Directors.

Reitzner joined M3 in 2013. He is responsible for providing leadership and coaching to the agency’s property and casualty sales team as well as advising clients regarding their unique insurance needs. He also plays an integral role in strategic planning and execution of key initiatives, including M3’s business insurance Captive Practice.

Steckbauer joined M3 in 2011. He consults with and advises clients about the design, implementation and management of their employee benefits program, serving groups in both the public and private sector.

View a complete list of all 41 M3 shareholders. Each shareholder partner is a current employee who is actively involved in our business and must sell his or her shares prior to retirement. This ownership structure ensures engagement while aligning with M3’s commitment to remain privately held.

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About M3

M3 Insurance offers insight, advice and strategies to help clients manage risk, purchase insurance and provide employee benefits. We are committed to being experts in both the products we represent and the industries we serve. Our people advance M3’s competitive advantage in the marketplace, and our focus on community builds better places to live and work. M3 is consistently ranked a top 100 broker in America and celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2018.

Julie Enloe Joins Wisconsin Bank & Trust Wealth Advisor Team

CONTACT:

Curtis Chrystal

President and CEO

608.203.1224

CChrystal@wisconsinbankandtrust.com

Bridget Hughes

Regional Marketing & Sales Support Director

608.203.1211

BHughes@wisconsinbankandtrust.com

JULIE ENLOE JOINS WISCONSIN BANK & TRUST WEALTH ADVISOR TEAM

Madison, Wisconsin — January 10, 2019 — Wisconsin Bank & Trust announced Julie A. Enloe has joined the bank as a Wealth Advisor.

“Julie is a highly accomplished advisor who is skilled in designing proactive wealth strategies,” Curtis Chrystal, President and CEO of Wisconsin Bank & Trust said. “As an advisor, Julie is dedicated to enabling clients to focus on what matters most to them— family, business, leisure and philanthropy. We are thrilled to welcome her to Wisconsin Bank & Trust.”

Enloe attended UW-Platteville and became a Certified Public Accountant, then went to earn her Juris Doctorate at Marquette University. For more than 20 years, Enloe has provided wealth services including Trust and Estate planning, retirement planning, business succession planning, charitable/legacy planning and more.

About Wisconsin Bank & Trust

Wisconsin Bank & Trust (WBT), a subsidiary of Heartland Financial USA, Inc., (NASDAQ: HTLF), is a business-focused community bank with assets of more than $1 billion. With seventeen banking centers and one loan processing office, Wisconsin Bank & Trust serves customers in the Madison, Milwaukee, Green Bay, Sheboygan, Monroe and southwest areas of Wisconsin. WBT offers a wide range of personal and business banking, private client and mortgage lending services. For more information, visit www.wisconsinbankandtrust.com or call 608.203.1214. Wisconsin Bank & Trust is a member of the FDIC and an Equal Housing Lender.

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Call for Nominations: The Alliance Health Transformation Award

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:

Lisa Wendorff

608.210.6658

E-mail: lwendorff@the-alliance.org

www.the-alliance.org/press

Call for Nominations: The Alliance Health Transformation Award

MADISON, Wis. (Jan. 8, 2019) – The Alliance is now accepting nominations for the 2019 Health Transformation Award for individuals or organizations who have demonstrated extraordinary commitment and/or achievement in transforming health care.

The Health Transformation Award was created by The Alliance Board of Directors in an effort to recognize people and/or organizations that demonstrate alignment with The Alliance mission of moving health care forward by controlling costs, improving quality and engaging individuals in their health.

Specifically, award recipients must demonstrate their commitment to promoting effective change in the health care marketplace based on one or more of the following criteria:

• Exploring new approaches to delivering care.
• Exploring new approaches to paying for care.
• Improving the quality of care using a systematic, process-oriented approach that can be adapted and implemented by other organizations.
• Collaborating with other organizations to develop innovative solutions to significant health care problems.
• Advancing our understanding of how to engage consumers in making better decisions about their care.
• Providing extraordinary leadership among employers related to health benefits, specifically by representing employers’ interests and/or developing a consensus on important issues among a significant number of employers.

This year’s awards will be presented at The Alliance’s largest event of the year, The Alliance Annual Seminar on May 21 in Madison, Wis. The event features Dr. Rishi Manchanda, president and CEO of HealthBegins and author of The Upstream Doctors: Medical Innovators Track Sickness to Its Source.

To nominate someone, visit http://www.the-alliance.org/hta-nomination.

The Alliance is a not-for-profit cooperative that moves health care forward by controlling costs, improving quality and engaging individuals in their health. Members include more than 240 self-funded employers and multiemployer plans in Wisconsin, Illinois and Iowa.

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