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Double trouble: When climate change and cyber crime collide

everbridge

In 2017, during Hurricane Harvey, which caused catastrophic flooding in Houston and surrounding areas, again, multiple cyberattacks emerged , including phishing campaigns, fraudulent donation websites, and fake charities.

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Former FEMA Administrator Calls for Reform

Recovery Diva

Some excerpts: “As FEMA administrator beginning in 2017, I witnessed the agency stretched thin by one crisis after another — a pattern that has only intensified since I left office five years ago. From The Hill: Why America Needs Disaster Reform Now. Author is Brock Long.

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Business Resilience vs Business Continuity: What’s The Difference?

BMC

We can use the Plan Do Check Act (PDCA) cycle to describe the activities involved in business continuity management : Plan Planning for business continuity mainly involves: Understanding the environment in which your organization operates. Identifying potential risks which, if they materialize, can disrupt day-to-day operations.

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Business Resilience vs Business Continuity: What’s The Difference?

BMC

We can use the Plan Do Check Act (PDCA) cycle to describe the activities involved in business continuity management : Plan Planning for business continuity mainly involves: Understanding the environment in which your organization operates. Identifying potential risks which, if they materialize, can disrupt day-to-day operations.

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Cybersecurity Leadership: The Complete Guide to Building and Leading an Effective Security Team

Pure Storage

Equifax Breach (2017) Poor cybersecurity leadership was widely blamed for the Equifax data breach , which exposed the personal data of 148 million people. Maersk Ransomware Attack (2017) In contrast, Maersk’s handling of the NotPetya ransomware attack serves as a positive example of cybersecurity leadership.

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Why Martyn’s Law is critical for the future of public safety

everbridge

The Act is named in memory of Martyn Hett, one of the victims of the 2017 Manchester Arena bombing. Since 2017, 15 domestic terror attacks have been executed in the UK, with 43 late-stage plots thwarted by counter-terrorism agencies.

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Supply Chain Resilience Training: What Has Changed Over The Last 10 Years?

Plan B Consulting

The last time I delivered the course was in 2017, to a building materials manufacturer for their procurement staff. One principle that has not changed is that you can outsource the activity but not the risk, and this is firmly stated at the beginning of both the new and old courses.