Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods, systems, and non-transitory computer readable mediums which can evaluate cyber readiness of an organization. The methods can include: presenting a plurality of objective questions to a user; receiving answers to said plurality of objective questions from said user; determining based on said answers a risk rating for a threat origin of a cyber-attack; determining based on said answers a strength rating for an organizational safeguard against said threat origin; comparing said risk rating of said threat origin to said strength rating of said organizational safeguard; determining based on said comparison a cyber readiness of said organizational safeguard from said cyber-attack by said threat origin; and presenting the cyber readiness of said organizational safeguard. Systems and non-transitory computer readable mediums operating in a similar fashion as such systems are disclosed herein.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods, systems, and non-transitory computer readable mediums which can evaluate cyber readiness of an organization. The methods can include: presenting a plurality of objective questions to a user; receiving answers to said plurality of objective questions from said user; determining based on said answers a risk rating for a threat origin of a cyber-attack; determining based on said answers a strength rating for an organizational safeguard against said threat origin; comparing said risk rating of said threat origin to said strength rating of said organizational safeguard; determining based on said comparison a cyber readiness of said organizational safeguard from said cyber-attack by said threat origin; and presenting the cyber readiness of said organizational safeguard. Systems and non-transitory computer readable mediums operating in a similar fashion as such systems are disclosed herein.

Abstract: A refractory nozzle assembly is provided that effectively prevents the accumulation of alumina deposits around its upper edge where it receives a stopper rod. The nozzle assembly includes a refractory nozzle body having an upper and a lower portion. A bore extends through both the upper and lower portions that has a receiving and a discharge end for receiving and discharging molten metal. An inert gas distributor circumscribes the upper portion of the nozzle body. A sleeve of gas-obstructing refractory material covers the walls of the bore, and defines a seat portion at an upper portion of the bore. A metal sheath substantially surrounds the outer surface of the upper portion. Pressurized inert gas conducted to the upper, gas permeable portion of the nozzle body by the gas-distributing assembly is guided by the gas-obstructing sleeve and the metal sheath so that it flows predominantly through the top edge of the upper portion.