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Hazardous Conditions: Mitigation Planning and Pandemics

National Center for Disaster Prepardness

Thus, identifying and planning for the risks of potential disasters, such as a pandemic, is the first step to ensuring that communities and regions are prepared for them. Although each hazard mitigation plan is approved by FEMA, each state widely varies in how thoroughly it includes pandemic risk assessment and strategy in the plan.

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What Is Cyber Extortion? Tips for Securing Your Data

Pure Storage

The Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack in 2021 forced the shutdown of a major U.S. Creating one involves developing and testing a clear incident response plan for responding to cyber extortion attempts, including communication protocols and steps for recovery. fuel pipeline, causing widespread disruptions.

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7 Reasons Why Cybersecurity Fails

NexusTek

July 28, 2021. 5 4% of small businesses believe they’re too small for a cyberattack , and subsequently , don’t have a plan in place for reacting to cyber threats. Only 22% of small businesses encrypt their databases, and less than 1 5 % rate their ability to mitigate cyber risks and threats as highly effective.

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Unlocking Climate Change Resilience Through Critical Event Management and Public Warning

everbridge

As leaders begin making plans for the future, it is imperative to not only focus on hitting targets such as reduced emissions, curtailed deforestation, and investment in renewables, but also proactively mitigate disasters on the path toward a greener world. So, how can public and private sectors cultivate climate change resilience?

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ISC East Session Preview: The Complexities of Urban Drone Detection and Response Tactics for Identified Threats

Security Industry Association

ISC East 2021 is coming up Nov. Systems with drone mitigation capabilities are reserved for use by federal entities due to significant liability issues, so finding the drone pilot is currently the safest form of mitigation. As a result, drone detection systems, fixed and mobile, have become incredibly popular.

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Why Paying the Ransom Should Be Your Last Option

Pure Storage

For example, the 2021 attack on Colonial Pipeline led to a $4.4 Alternative Strategies to Consider These alternatives can help you mitigate the damage, regain control, and prevent future attacksall without funding cybercriminals. Develop and test a detailed response plan to minimize confusion during an attack.

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Cybersecurity Tips: Risk and Vulnerability Management

Security Industry Association

In this article from the Security Industry Association’s (SIA’s) Cybersecurity Advisory Board (CAB), learn key concepts in risk and vulnerability management and get expert insights on how to better mitigate cybersecurity threats. Tips for Better Vulnerability Management and Cybersecurity Risk Mitigation.