Disaster Zone Podcast
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
As individuals we are the sum total of all our experiences. So it is with Michael Lienau. From a childhood interest in film to a career as a documentary filmmaker, he has left his mark. A close encounter with Mt. Saint Helens eruptions set him on a path to study and document volcanoes. On the way he has translated science into videos that inform and educate generations of people.
Recovery Diva
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
From the Ashville Citizen Times: FEMA program repurposing Helene-downed WNC trees into firewood, furniture, mulch and more. “A collaboration between governmental agencies and nonprofit and faith-based organizations is repurposing some of the remnants of Tropical Storm Helene’s destruction into use for local residents. As part of a project developed by FEMA’s Interagency Recovery Coordination, thousands of trees damaged by Helene will be repurposed under a state project, FEMA an
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DRI Drive
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
As the leading nonprofit helping organizations around the world prepare for and recover from disasters, DRI relies on groups that promote greater resiliency. We encourage our Certified Professionals to support these valuable partners. Continuity Professionals of Ohio – On Nov. 7, CPO will co-host an online event, “Business Impact Analysis: Don’t Skimp on the Analysis”.
Emergency Planning
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
Print 0 46 false false false EN-GB X-NONE AR-SA In the autumn of 1972 I visited a town called Puerto Lumbreras, located in the Province of Murcia in southeastern Spain. It had just been affected by a major flash flood, the effect of a gota fria meteorological phenomenon of the kind that so devastated Valencia in October 2024. The Rambla de Nogalte stream, which runs through the centre of town, was a mass of churned-up mud.
Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions
Join this brand new webinar with Tim Buteyn to learn how you can master the art of remote onboarding! By the end of this session, you'll understand how to: Craft a Tailored Onboarding Checklist 📝 Develop a comprehensive, customized checklist that ensures every new hire has a smooth transition into your company, no matter where they are in the world.
Pure Storage
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
Announcing FlashArray//C20: Extending the Pure Storage Platform to Edge-optimized Capacities by Pure Storage Blog Summary The power of the Pure Storage platform is now available in smaller capacities. FlashArray//C20 is the newest member of the FlashArray family. The capacity-optimized all-flash system delivers enterprise-class performance, reliability, and agility at capacities and prices that are more accessible for edge deployments and smaller workloads.
Continuity Professional Pulse brings together the best content for business continuity professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
BMC
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
Information security is a top concern for business organizations, as research finds that cyber-attacks are launched 2,244 times a day—that’s every 39 seconds. The average cost of a data breach is $3.9 million. The role of Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) is gaining popularity to protect against information security risks. Let’s take a look at the emerging CISO role.
The Rand Blog
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
The U.S. Department of Defense describes climate change as a critical national security issue and a “threat multiplier.” A new card game can help military leaders think through how climate change might affect people, infrastructure, and military operations.
Recovery Diva
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
From HSNews: Amid Hurricane Milton’s Devastation, a Sliver of Good News Earlier this month Hurricane Milton caused an estimated $50 billion in damage and claimed the lives of at least 14 people, yet didn’t deliver the scale of destruction some had feared. Cellphone data suggest evacuation mandates, warning systems worked.
Pure Storage
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
How a Data Platform Can Unlock Silos to Accelerate AI Pipelines by Pure Storage Blog Summary To unlock the full potential of AI, you’ll need to unify data silos and establish efficient data operations. A modern storage solution like FlashBlade eliminates the need for multiple fragmented systems, simplifies data management, and ensures seamless scalability.
Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions
💢 Do you find yourself stuck in never-ending review cycles? Are you wondering if your Subject Matter Expert actually got that last review request? Are you having trouble trying to decipher impractical or conflicting feedback? 💢 If any of these scenarios sounds familiar, you may benefit from a crash course on managing SME relationships!
AWS Disaster Recovery
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
A good strategy for resilience will include operating with high availability and planning for business continuity. It also accounts for the incidence of natural disasters, such as earthquakes or floods and technical failures, such as power failure or network connectivity. AWS recommends a multi-AZ strategy for high availability and a multi-Region strategy for disaster recovery.
BMC
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
In the wake of the recent unforeseen global pandemic, many organizations are thinking about what they have done, what they should have done, and what they need to do in the future in order to maintain normal business operations during times of disaster. A critical process called Business Continuity Management (BCM), not many organizations sadly have these programs in place.
The Rand Blog
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
As long as Moscow uses force to pursue imperial ambition, Russia's neighbors and NATO members will be under threat. Multiple factors could affect this, including the outcome of the war in Ukraine, Russia's capacity to rebuild military power while repressing domestic opposition, and Western resolve.
Recovery Diva
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
From NBCNews: Already in political crosshairs, fates of NOAA and FEMA hang in the election balance. Government weather and disaster agencies have become increasingly politicized, so the election may be pivotal to their futures. Project 2025 recommends major changes and cuts to NOAA and FEMA.
Speaker: Tim Buteyn
Let's set the scene: you’ve identified a critical performance gap in your organization and need to close that gap. A colleague suggests training, but you suspect there’s something going on that training can’t address. How can you determine if training is the right solution before you commit your budget and resources to a new training program? In this webinar, you will learn how to determine if training is the right solution using the Behavior Engineering Model.
Pure Storage
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
Simplify Enterprise AI with Pure Storage, Certified Storage for NVIDIA DGX SuperPOD by Pure Storage Blog Summary Pure Storage FlashBlade is now a certified storage solution for NVIDIA DGX SuperPOD. Together, they provide powerful accelerated compute, a high-performance and efficient storage platform, and AI software and tools to address the most demanding AI and HPC workloads.
FS-ISAC
OCTOBER 31, 2024
The Need for Speed in Threat Mitigation There used to be weeks between the announcement of a zero-day vulnerability and the next exploit. Now we have days or hours to patch the vulnerability, says Carsten Fischer, Deputy Chief Security Officer at Deutsche Bank. Sometimes threat actors are in the machine even as the patch is being tested. With such a small window of reaction time, mitigation must be faster.
BMC
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
In today’s technology-driven marketplace, delivering superior IT service management is a requirement. As such, organizations must monitor key infrastructure performance indicators and business services, which are defined in: Service Level Agreements (SLAs) Operational Level Agreements (OLAs) Underpinning Contracts (UCs) However, they must do this in a way that maximizes IT productivity while keeping costs low.
The Rand Blog
OCTOBER 31, 2024
The most dangerous period America faces in terms of election violence isn't before Election Day, but the 76 days after. Rising threats and domestic violence may intensify post-election, fueled by disinformation, claims of fraud, and potential foreign interference.
Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions
We’ve all been there. You’ve been given a pile of dry content and asked to create a compelling eLearning course. You’re determined to create something more engaging than the same old course that learners quickly click through, but how do you take this “boring” content and create something relevant and engaging? Many instructional designers will say, “Boring in means boring out.
Recovery Diva
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
From the Congressional Research Service: FEMA’s Individuals and Households Program (IHP)—Implementation and Considerations for Congress (74 pp) This is one of several reports on the program published by CRS.
Pure Storage
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
AI and Automotive: A Conversation with NVIDIA and Pure Storage by Pure Storage Blog Summary From autonomous vehicles and co-pilots to enhancing the customer experience, AI is creating a transformational wave in the automotive industry. The AI boom in the automotive industry is heralding profound changes. Automakers are responding aggressively. For example, McKinsey surveyed 30 leaders at European automakers and parts suppliers, finding that 75% are already working with at least one GenAI initia
Fusion Risk Management
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
Understanding Operational Resilience In an era marked by escalating threats such as natural disasters , geopolitical tensions , cyberattacks, and social unrest, an organization’s ability to adapt, react, and maintain operations is crucial. Operational resilience mirrors personal resilience: just as individuals have to navigate unforeseen events, organizations must sustain functionality under pressure.
BMC
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
Every company is a story. Anyone looking to invest in a company will need to know this story. The Business Model Canvas is one popular format for presenting your company’s story. Let’s take a look. A canvas for your business model Your company story isn’t a marketing ploy: it does not need to be new, innovative, or made-up. In fact, you already have your company story—it’s your business model.
Speaker: Chester Santos – Author, International Keynote Speaker, Executive Coach, Corporate Trainer, Memory Expert, U.S. Memory Champion
In October, scientists discovered that 75% of patients who experienced brain fog had a lower quality of life at work than those who did not. At best, brain fog makes you slower and less efficient. At worst, your performance and cognitive functions are impaired, resulting in memory, management, and task completion problems. In this entertaining and interactive presentation, Chester Santos, "The International Man of Memory," will assist you in developing life-changing skills that will greatly enha
The Rand Blog
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
More than 14 million Americans are caring for a service member or veteran. They provide services worth billions of dollars every year, often at tremendous financial and emotional costs to themselves. They need better access to mental health care, compensation, and other support.
Recovery Diva
NOVEMBER 2, 2024
From Politico: FEMA didn’t answer almost half the calls it received for disaster aid. Hurricanes Helene and Milton have left the Federal Emergency Management Agency struggling to handle phone calls from survivors and maintain staffing. “Hundreds of thousands of people who are trying to recover from disasters nationwide have been unable to get through to federal call centers or have stayed on hold for excessive periods of time in the weeks since Helene barreled into southern Appalachia last
Pure Storage
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Challenges with KYC/AML? GenAI with RAG Delivers Results by Pure Storage Blog Summary Leveraging GenAI with RAG can deliver many benefits to financial institutions to fight financial fraud and enhance their compliance with KYC/AML regulations. Know your customer (KYC)/anti-money laundering (AML) is a big and persistent challenge for financial institutions, and non-compliance can have huge impacts on a business.
LogisManager
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
Webinar: How Ready are You for Your Next Board Meeting? Duration: 40 Minutes Are you and your team ready to answer the critical questions regulators and the board might ask? Watch the recording of our impactful webinar that equips you with the insights and tools needed to face any scrutiny with confidence. In this session, we dive into practical strategies to align your organization’s answers, bridge any gaps in corporate governance, and leverage LogicManager’s RMM and Completeness Checker power
Acronis
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
Security gaps not only elevate your clients’ cyber risk but also prevent them from qualifying for cyber insurance and adhering to compliance. This blog covers commonly overlooked protection measures that cause clients to pass on your MSP services.
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