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2018 Set a New Record for Security Vulnerabilities

Behavior Group

With more than 16,500 known security vulnerabilities being catalogued, 2018 set a new record over last year’s previous record of 14,714. The post 2018 Set a New Record for Security Vulnerabilities appeared first on Behaviour Portugal.

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Covid-19: Elements of a Scenario

Emergency Planning

For example, civil aviation is particularly vulnerable. Thus, the vulnerability and fragility of people and society need to be seen in the light of socio-economic changes induced by the epidemic. Vast mutations in society, economy and social behaviour are possible. In each of the five categories there are opposites or alternatives.

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The Industrial Revolution v4.1: with increased opportunity comes increased vulnerability

SRM

also brings an increased level of vulnerability. The latest report by Kapersky (2018) provides some statistics around the global cost of data breaches, revealing that the average business now spends 27 per cent of its IT budget on cyber defence. Yet the Industrial Revolution v4.1 There are four key areas: 1.

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Counting Costs: The Impact of a Government Shutdown on the Security Industry

Security Industry Association

Also, in contrast to the most recent government shutdown, which lasted for 35 days in December 2018 and January 2019 and was only partial, as appropriations had already been agreed to for the U.S. 30 – looming large.

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A brief guide to cyber security risk assessments

IT Governance BC

After all, it’s only once you’re aware of the ways you’re vulnerable that you can put appropriate defences in place. Additionally, its integrated risk, vulnerability and threat databases eliminate the need to compile a list of potential risks, and the built-in control sets help you comply with multiple frameworks.

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SIA and ESA Express Support for the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act

Security Industry Association

When other prevention efforts fail, measures that address security vulnerabilities can help deter, limit and enhance the response to school violence. In our view, the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act takes meaningful steps that address both threats and vulnerabilities in our nation’s schools and communities.

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Progress and Lessons Learned Using NFPA 3000 in Augusta, GA

National Fire Protection Association

In 2018, Augusta, Georgia, became the first community to implement NFPA 3000®, Standard for an Active Shooter/Hostile Event Response (ASHER) Program, to address mass casualty event mitigation, planning, response, and recovery. Webber recommends conducting risk-based assessments to better understand and address existing vulnerabilities. “Do