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Book Review: Constructing Risk

Recovery Diva

Helpful anecdotes are inserted throughout, balancing critical assessments where organizations and countries have not used available methods of risk assessment, and as a result, “…acting individually and through collective bodies, succeed neither in effective policy nor practice in reducing vulnerability of the built environment.” [p.

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The 2019 Global Assessment Report (GAR)

Emergency Planning

Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030. At Risk: Natural Hazards, People's Vulnerability and Disasters (2nd edition). Hyogo Framework for Action 2005-2015: Building the Resilience of Nations and Communities. United Nations International Strategy for Disaster Reduction, Geneva, 22 pp. UNISDR 2015. UNDRR 2019a.

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As Populations Grow and New Hazards Emerge, Understanding Global Trends and Research Can Help Us Chart the Course

National Fire Protection Association

The fire underscores global concerns about fire and life safety, particularly among developing nations and areas where housing pressures create additional risks for the poorest and most vulnerable populations. Population growth overall has precipitated an upward shift in the number of people living in urban areas.

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Five Cybersecurity Sessions to Attend at ISC East 2024

Security Industry Association

Close to 17 billion IoT devices are active, with estimates of up to 35 billion by 2030. This presentation explores how cybercriminals exploit vulnerabilities in Industrial Internet of Things-enabled security devices and building management systems, leading to devastating consequences for organizations. 20, 11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

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Retailers Must Use SaaS Safely to Protect their Bottom Line

Solutions Review

According to McKinsey, the global SaaS market is now valued at $3 trillion, and their estimations show it could increase to a whopping $10 trillion by 2030. Data Protection in a Multi-SaaS Environment Organizations can take action to make sure they are not leaving themselves vulnerable to data loss.

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What is DRP (Disaster Recovery Planning) and Why is It Important?

Erwood Group

However, by 2030, this industry is expected to generate more than $115 billion in revenue every single year! That is because each part of the business is a potential vulnerability for bad actors to target. Either way, this kind of review of company operations and vulnerabilities can help you identify hidden problems.

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All-flash Arrays vs. Hard Disk Drives: 5 Myths About HDDs

Pure Storage

Research from Enterprise Strategy Group indicates that data capacity will grow tenfold by 2030, which means there’s never been a better time to ditch spinning disk and make the switch to an all-flash data center. These components make HDDs more vulnerable to physical damage and wear over time, complicating upgrades and replacements.