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Drastic Cuts to FEMA Would Have Drastic Results

Recovery Diva

From CNN: Exclusive: ‘A more vulnerable nation’: FEMA memos lay out risks of plan to cut $1B in disaster and security grants ” The Federal Emergency Management Agency has proposed cutting nearly $1 billion in grant funding that communities and first responders nationwide use to better prepare for disasters and to bolster security for possible terror or cyberattacks.

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Third-Party Due Diligence Best Practices

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Third-Party Due Diligence Best Practices Last Updated: July 22, 2025 Managing third-party relationships is a crucial part of your operational risk strategy. Vendors often have access to business systems, data and customers, and due diligence can help protect your organization against compliance issues, service disruptions and reputational damage. Third-party attacks have led to nearly 30% of breaches.

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From Crisis to Continuity: Building Resilience Against Unpredictable Threats

Solutions Review

Arctera.io’s Soniya Bopache offers commentary on building resilience against unpredictable threats; from crisis to continuity. This article originally appeared in Insight Jam , an enterprise IT community that enables human conversation on AI. Unpredictable natural forces and unexpected weather patterns have become increasingly common, often causing widespread destruction and significant financial losses.

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Integrated Risk Management: Turning Strategy Into Action

Alert Media

Learn how to implement integrated risk management (IRM) across your org for a risk-aware culture and streamlined response during critical events.

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Mid-Year Performance Review Checklist for HR and People Leaders

Ensure your mid-year performance reviews are focused, productive, and growth-oriented with this practical checklist from Mitratech Trakstar. Designed for HR professionals, people managers, and team leads, this guide walks you through the full review process—from pre-meeting prep and feedback collection to action planning and follow-up. It also includes tips for creating a comfortable and effective review experience, plus ways to leverage tools like self-evaluations, PIPs, and development plans.

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Guidance on Writing the First External Communication After a Cyber Incident

Plan B Consulting

In today’s bulletin, Charlie provides some useful information on how organisations should approach their communication to customers after a cyber incident. The following is guidance on communicating after a cyber incident. The formats for the initial communications are likely to be a press statement and information on the organisation’s website. 1 – Decide how visible you want the cyber incident to be If you are a public body, household name, or if you hold lots of sensitive PII information, the

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Success Story: A Better Way to Bank on Risk Management

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Success Story: A Better Way to Bank on Risk Management Last Updated: July 22, 2025 When a fast-growing regional bank decided to modernize its risk management program, the stakes were high. The financial industry was under increasing pressure from regulators, customers, and internal stakeholders alike to demonstrate operational resilience, data privacy, cybersecurity vigilance, and robust business continuity planning.

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Guardrail Security Policy Is All You Need

Pure Storage

Guardrail Security Policy Is All You Need by Pure Storage Blog Summary Automating guardrail security policies using LLMs is a key step in securing AI applications and the data that fuels them. ARGOS is a proprietary policy engine developed by Pure Storage that handles the heavy lifting of policy creation and maintenance. This post was co-authored by Gauri Kholkar , Applied AI/ML Scientist, Office of the CTO, and Dr.

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Seven Ways Access Control and Video Can Be Used Beyond Security in the Built Environment

Security Industry Association

Members of SIA’s Built Environment Advisory Board share tips on how video and access control system data can be used to optimize building operations, drive revenue and more. 1. Using Occupancy Data From Video and Access Control Systems to Understand Space Utilization and Building Efficiency In the smart building market, occupancy sensors are traditionally deployed to drive automated control of HVAC + Lighting for energy savings, occupant comfort and health.

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10% Of Employees Can Drive 73% Of Cyber Risk

Continuity Insights

Adobe Stock/janews094 Drawing on behavioral data from more than 100 enterprises and hundreds of millions of user events, the 2025 State of Human Cyber Risk Report from Living Security offers a glimpse into behavioral risk inside organizations. It provides a data-driven map of where cyber risk actually lives in the workforce and how leading organizations are shrinking it.

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How to Avoid Pitfalls In Automation: Keep Humans In the Loop

Speaker: Erroll Amacker

Automation is transforming finance but without strong financial oversight it can introduce more risk than reward. From missed discrepancies to strained vendor relationships, accounts payable automation needs a human touch to deliver lasting value. This session is your playbook to get automation right. We’ll explore how to balance speed with control, boost decision-making through human-machine collaboration, and unlock ROI with fewer errors, stronger fraud prevention, and smoother operations.

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New Technological Transformations of EM Needed

Recovery Diva

From HSToday:PERSPECTIVE: The Technological Transformation of Emergency Management: Part I: Building Trust and Efficiency Through New Tech PERSPECTIVE: The Technological Transformation of Emergency Management: Part I The emergency management sector must take a strategic, forward-looking approach to modernizing emergency management legacy systems. A 2023 Government Accountability Office (GAO) report identified 10 critical federal IT legacy systems, some up to 51 years old, that are in urgent need

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How AI Is Transforming Cybersecurity Threats and Defense—Interview With an Expert

Alert Media

Cybersecurity expert Will Knehr explains how AI is lowering the barrier for attackers and how to strengthen your organizational defenses.

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The Future of Risk Intelligence: Trends, Threats, and Best Practices

everbridge

How can organizations stay ahead of complex and evolving threats? From cybersecurity risks to domestic extremism and the rise of AI in risk intelligence, today’s climate requires proactive strategies and adaptable decision-making. In this Q&A, Sean McDevitt, Director of Product Marketing, interviews Adam DeLuca, Director of Risk Intelligence, about critical risks, the importance of AI, and essential practices for building resilient Global Security Operations Centers (GSOCs).

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Planning Your Next Budget Cycle: Why Now is the Perfect Time to Modernize Your GRC Approach 

Reciprocity

Don’t let another budget cycle pass while your team struggles with manual processes, scattered documentation, and time-consuming audit preparation. Modern GRC platforms like ZenGRC can transform weeks of compliance work into days, giving you continuous audit readiness and real-time risk visibility that enables strategic decision-making. With implementation timelines measured in weeks rather than months, you can secure budget approval now and be operational before your next major compliance

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Mastering Remote Onboarding: Proven Strategies for Seamless New Hire Integration

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.

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CMMC Compliance Key As Cyberattacks Target Defense Supply Chain

Continuity Insights

A growing wave of cyberthreats targeting defense contractors has underscored the need for a consistent and enforceable framework to safeguard Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and strengthen the resilience of the defense supply chain. While Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) aims to provide exactly that, many contractors continue to face significant roadblocks in achieving compliance.

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“America’s Lifeline is Fraying”

Recovery Diva

From the NYTimes, article by former FEMA official: Texas Hill Country Is Underwater, and America’s Emergency Lifeline Is Fraying “When a flash flood inundates your town or a wildfire devours your neighborhood, you expect the federal government to show up — fast, focused and fully mobilized. That expectation underpins our national resilience. But today, that system is cracking.

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Fire Risk Assessments: How to Stop Hazards Before They Spark

Alert Media

Learn how to conduct a fire risk assessment to identify fire hazards, meet fire safety requirements, and protect your workplace from costly incidents.

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Centralized Data Repository: One Model, Shared Understanding

eBRP

Data is often scattered across systems, teams, and formats. That fragmentation slows down planning, disrupts response, and creates risk. The eBRP Suite supports a Centralized Data Repository built around a unified asset model, covering: • People • Processes • Technology • Facilities • Data • Vendors This model is maintained by the Process Model and kept current through integration with authoritative systems, serving as a single source of truth across the entire resiliency program.

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Business Continuity Plan Testing Made Simple: A 5-Step Lifecycle Overview

Discover a clear, 5-step roadmap for business continuity plan testing. Whether you’re refining your existing business continuity plan or building one from scratch, understanding the right steps will make all the difference. Download the infographic to learn how to: Quickly identify and assess critical risks to your operations Conduct a focused Business Impact Analysis (BIA) to prioritize what matters most Develop a practical, action-ready business continuity plan tailored to your needs We’re her

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Winners Circle: Quick Take

NexusTek

Winners Circle: Quick Take Ep. 1: Getting CMMC 2.0 Game Ready for SMB July 11, 2025 Fast-Track Your CMMC 2.0 Readiness If you’re in or adjacent to the DoD supply chain, this 20-minute Winners Circle session with James Reid, NexusTek’s vCISO —offers a grounded, actionable understanding of where CMMC 2.0 is headed and how the right expert partner can help keep your business aligned, competitive, and audit-ready.

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WHOIS DCV Deprecates July 15: 40% Of Firms May Face SSL Outages

Continuity Insights

(Photo: Adobe Stock / Mer_Studio) A s many as 40% of enterprises are at risk of unexpected service outages caused by out-of-date secure sockets layer (SSL) certificates, according to new research from CSC. This threat stems from the reliance on WHOIS-based email addresses for domain control validation (DCV) that will be officially deprecated on July 15, 2025.

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FEMA Hampered by Administration Attacks

Recovery Diva

From MSNBC: Trump and Noem’s attacks on FEMA blew up in the most predictable way “There is a larger lesson here. ng the federal government, treating its career employees poorly, discarding years of institutional knowledge and cutting spending for the sake of cutting spending might seem like good politics, until you need the federal government.

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How an RMM platform helps MSPs scale and become more profitable

Acronis

Discover how an RMM platform helps MSPs scale operations, improve service efficiency, and boost profitability through automation and centralized control.

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Supply Chain Resilience Checklist

Strengthen your operations with the Supply Chain Resilience Checklist. This practical, easy-to-use tool helps your organization prepare for disruptions and ensure long-term continuity in an unpredictable world. Why Download: Identify and assess critical supply chain risks Ask the right questions to evaluate vendor preparedness Implement effective strategies to reduce vulnerabilities Improve communication, transparency, and coordination across your network What You’ll Learn: How to evaluate and m

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Failures in Risk Management: Boeing’s Freefall Continues

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Failures in Risk Management: Boeing’s Freefall Continues — and Why Risk Ripple Intelligence Matters More Than Ever Last Updated: July 22, 2025 In March 2024, we published The Turbulent Times of Boeing Airlines , spotlighting how systemic failures in quality control, internal communications, and governance led to serious safety and reputational consequences for one of the world’s most iconic aerospace companies.

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SIA New Member Profile: Veris

Security Industry Association

New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Veris works with businesses to create smart, secure and modern workplace experiences for their employees and guests. The company is headquartered in Gurgaon, India, with additional core operations in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and operating across 22 countries. SIA spoke with Utkarsh Jain, founder and CEO of Veris, about the company, the security industry and working with SIA.

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4 Financial Steps To Help Your Business Survive A Natural Disaster

Continuity Insights

M ost business owners have real concerns when it comes to being prepared for a natural disaster, especially on the financial front, reveals a recent survey conducted by The Harris Poll on behalf of the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA). A majority of business owners (63%) say they are either very or somewhat concerned about the possibility of financial hardship for their business if it experienced financial losses as the result of a natural disaster.

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Maps of TX Flood Area

Recovery Diva

From WashPost: See how FEMA maps reveal camps’ flood risks. Many camps in the region are adjacent to or partly inside high-risk flood zones, according to the Federal Emergency Management Agency.- “More than a dozen summer camps dot the banks of the Guadalupe River and its tributaries, a vast network of waterways twisting through the hills of Kerr County, Texas.

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Emergency Preparedness: Active Shooter Tabletop Exercise

April is Workplace Violence Prevention Awareness Month. Enhance your organization’s emergency preparedness with our Active Shooter Tabletop Exercise. Download now to strategically plan, prepare, and test your response to active shooter situations. Key Features: Plan, prepare, and test your emergency response strategy. Simulate real-world scenarios to mitigate risks.

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The Average Data Breach Now Costs $4.88 Million – How Much Would It Cost You?

LAN Infotech

You don’t have to be a big corporation to suffer a major cyberattack. In fact, small businesses are now the most common targets for cybercriminals. Why? Because they’re easier to get into – and more likely to pay up. And while a Fortune 500 company might be able to eat the cost of a breach, most small businesses can’t. According to IBM’s Cost Of A Data Breach Report 2024 , the average cost of a data breach is $4.88 million.

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Storage and Data Protection News for the Week of July 25; Updates from Commvault, Backblaze, Infinidat & More

Solutions Review

Solutions Review Executive Editor Tim King curated this list of notable storage and data protection news for the week of July 25, 2025. Keeping tabs on all the most relevant storage and data protection news can be a time-consuming task. As a result, our editorial team aims to provide a summary of the top headlines from the last week in this space. Solutions Review editors will curate vendor product news, mergers and acquisitions, venture capital funding, talent acquisition, and other noteworthy

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Solving Response With Agentic AI

Security Industry Association

David Marsh is vice president of marketing at Robotic Assistance Devices. Across the industry, security devices have scaled faster than the teams tasked with managing them. While we have more surveillance cameras installed than ever before, most of these systems aren’t monitored, making incident review the default position for many organizations. This creates a vicious cycle: review the footage, attempt to understand what happened and figure out how to prevent it from happening again.

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