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DRI International Releases 10th Annual Predictions Report, Highlighting Risk and Resilience Trends for 2025

DRI Drive

New York, NY Disaster Recovery Institute (DRI) International, the leading nonprofit in business continuity and resilience training, has published its 10th Annual Predictions Report resilience predictions for the profession, by the profession. The report provides an in-depth look ahead to major global issues that resilience professionals may deal with in the coming year. […] The post DRI International Releases 10th Annual Predictions Report, Highlighting Risk and Resilience Trends for 202

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CRS Report on Disasters and the Federal Budget

Recovery Diva

New report from the Congressional Research service on Disasters and the Federal Budget (3 pp)

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Artificial [Un]intelligence and Disaster Management

Emergency Planning

There is currently intense interest in the possible use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the management of disasters. To what extent is this a real prospect or, alternatively, the fascination of the shiny new toy that soon will be discarded? To begin with, there are two major arguments against artificial intelligence in its current form. One should note in passing that it is not a new concept but one that has only recently begun to impinge seriously on popular consciousness.

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Anti-Patterns vs. Patterns: What Is the Difference?

BMC

Jargon permeates the software development industry. Best practices. Artifacts. Scope creep. Many of these terms are so common as to be called overused, and it is easy to assume we understand them because they seem so obvious. Still, we sometimes find new depth when we examine them closely. In this post, let us muse on pattern, and its somewhat lesser known counterpart, the anti-pattern.

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The Complete Guide to Mastering Business Continuity

The Complete Guide to Mastering Business Continuity is a step-by-step resource for developing an effective Business Continuity Management (BCM) program and navigating challenges. Whether building from scratch or enhancing a plan, this guide offers practical tools, expert advice, and strategies to ensure resilience. What You’ll Learn: Key elements of BCM and resiliency Steps to build and test your Business Continuity Plan (BCP) Conducting risk assessments and BIAs Integrating cybersecurity into p

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Security Industry Association Welcomes New Leadership of SIA Perimeter Security Subcommittee

Security Industry Association

Christa Decker of Whitman, Requardt & Associates and Amy Dunton of Ameristar will oversee the subcommittees efforts to support the protection of crowded spaces, critical infrastructure and government facilities. SILVER SPRING, Md. The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named two industry leaders Christa Decker, vice president of the Protective Design Group at Whitman, Requardt & Associates (WRA), and Amy Dunton, business development specialist at Ameristar to serve as co-chairs o

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Leveraging Business Continuity Plans in Turbulent Times

BryghtPath

Organizations must possess robust strategies to navigate turbulent times effectively in an era of unpredictable challenges, ranging from internal disruptions to external crises. Business Continuity Plans (BCPs) are vital tools that enable organizations to maintain critical operations, safeguard assets, and foster resilience. This article delves into how organizations can use and enhance their BCPs during … The post Leveraging Business Continuity Plans in Turbulent Times appeared first on B

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New CRS Report on National Flood Insurance Program

Recovery Diva

From the Congressional Research Service: Issues for Reauthorization and Reform of the National Flood Insurance Program (3 pp)

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Lewin’s 3 Stage Model of Change Explained

BMC

Change behaviorhow humans accept, embrace, and perform changeis the core of modern change management. ITSM frameworks incorporate various approaches to change management, but one started it all: Kurt Lewins 3 Stage Model of Change. Lewins Model of Change Lewins model was developed by a pioneering psychologist in the field of social and organizational psychology in the face of change.

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Automate Fast & Win: 11 Event-Driven Automation Tasks for Enterprise DevOps Teams by Justyn Roberts

PagerDuty

Event-driven automation is a powerful approach to managing enterprise IT environments, allowing systems to automatically react to enterprise events (Observability / Monitoring / Security / Social / Machine) and reducing or removing the need for manual intervention. This post discusses 11 common automation tasks that are ideal for enterprise DevOps teams looking to enhance operational efficiency, reduce downtime, and ensure business continuity.

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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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What Is Cyber Extortion? Tips for Securing Your Data

Pure Storage

What Is Cyber Extortion? Tips for Securing Your Data by Pure Storage Blog Summary Cyber extortion is a type of cybercrime thats surging. While these types of attacks can have dire and expensive consequences, taking preventative measures can help you reduce risk and safeguard your digital assets. Cyber extortion is a malicious practice where attackers threaten individuals or organizations with digital harmsuch as data breaches, denial of service attacks, or exposure of sensitive informationunless

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Webinar: The RMM Roadmap to Clarity & Confidence

LogisManager

Webinar: The RMM Roadmap to Clarity & Confidence Duration: 50 Minutes What if you could eliminate uncertainty in your role and confidently connect your work to leadership priorities? In this engaging webinar, join Alyssa Pries, Customer Advocate at LogicManager, and Steven Minsky, Founder & CEO of LogicManager, as they guide you through the Risk Maturity Model (RMM) framework.

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Questions re FL 2025 Hurricane Planning

Recovery Diva

From the Florida Phoenix: Florida should use next six months to prepare for the 2025 hurricane season. Next years storms will likely be just as powerful as this years, but the Legislature says we cant talk about why.

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A year in review: Acronis innovations and cybersecurity enhancements in 2024

Acronis

Over the last 12 months, the Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud platform has expanded significantly with new solutions, features and capabilities to empower MSPs. In this blog, we take a look at whats new with Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud in 2024.

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SME Relationships: Proven Solutions for Seamless Collaboration and Success

Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions

💢 Do you find yourself stuck in never-ending review cycles? Are you wondering if your Subject Matter Expert actually got that last review request? Are you having trouble trying to decipher impractical or conflicting feedback? 💢 If any of these scenarios sounds familiar, you may benefit from a crash course on managing SME relationships!

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The Role of GRC Software in FedRAMP Compliance: Essential Features and Benefits 

Reciprocity

Achieving and maintaining FedRAMP compliance involves managing hundreds of security controls, extensive documentation, and continuous monitoring requirements. Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) software has become an essential tool for organizations navigating this complex landscape. Let’s explore how the right GRC solution can streamline your FedRAMP compliance journey.

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The Crucial Role of Data Forensics in Post-cyberattack Recovery

Pure Storage

The Crucial Role of Data Forensics in Post-cyberattack Recovery by Pure Storage Blog Summary After a cyberattack, data forensics plays an important part in not only enabling you to dig deeper into what happened but also helping prevent being attacked again. Imagine coming home to find someone has broken into your house. Your first reaction is to make sure its safe to go inside.

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What Is GRC? Governance, Risk, and Compliance Explained

BMC

Any organization seeking to meet its business objectives continues to face a myriad of challenges owing to the ever-changing complexity of the business environment: Regulation (e.g. SOX , HIPAA , GDPR, PCI-DSS ,) People (diversity, millennials, skills gap , etc.) Technology ( IoT , AI ) Processes Many more aspects For this reason, there is an increasing need for enterprises to put in place mechanics to ensure that the business can successfully ride the wave of these complexities.

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National Geographic on AI

Recovery Diva

The Diva was especially interested in the group of articles titled AI: Welcome to the New Age of Discovery, in the November issue of National Geographic. Most of the articles are of general interest, but there is one titled How AI will Help Predict Natural Disasters. Note: the video version linked above is different from the print version.

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Is Training the Right Solution?

Speaker: Tim Buteyn

Let's set the scene: you’ve identified a critical performance gap in your organization and need to close that gap. A colleague suggests training, but you suspect there’s something going on that training can’t address. How can you determine if training is the right solution before you commit your budget and resources to a new training program? In this webinar, you will learn how to determine if training is the right solution using the Behavior Engineering Model.

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Crisis Management for Logistics: Boosting Resilience

BryghtPath

Safeguarding your supply chain is crucial in today's volatile environment. Learn how to navigate potential disruptions with our comprehensive guide to crisis management for logistics. We'll cover strategies for building resilience, the role of effective communication, and actionable steps to minimize downtime, maintain operations, and emerge stronger from unexpected events.

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Foundation for Advancing Security Talent Announces 2025 National Security Technician Day

Security Industry Association

National Security Technician Day, held annually on Jan. 23, is dedicated to recognizing the valuable work security technicians do to secure our nation. SILVER SPRING, Md. The Foundation for Advancing Security Talent (FAST) has announced the third annual National Security Technician Day , an annual commemorative day held on Jan. 23 to honor security technicians across the country.

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Why Paying the Ransom Should Be Your Last Option

Pure Storage

Why Paying the Ransom Should Be Your Last Option by Pure Storage Blog Summary While paying the ransom might seem like the quickest path to recovery after a ransomware attack, its not. Restoring from secure backups, using decryption tools, and engaging cybersecurity experts can help you recover without funding cybercriminals. Imagine waking up to find your companys entire digital world locked away behind an ominous message demanding payment.

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Data Security Best Practices to Safeguard Data Against Cyber Threats

Solutions Review

Druva’s Yogesh Badwe offers insights data security best practices to safeguard data against cyber threats. This article originally appeared on Solutions Review’s Insight Jam , an enterprise IT community enabling the human conversation on AI. Ransomware attack TTPs are evolving, and backup data has become a key target. According to Sophos, a staggering 94 percent of organizations have been hit by attacks that specifically target their backup systems.

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Revitalizing Dry Content: A Lesson in Engagement

Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions

We’ve all been there. You’ve been given a pile of dry content and asked to create a compelling eLearning course. You’re determined to create something more engaging than the same old course that learners quickly click through, but how do you take this “boring” content and create something relevant and engaging? Many instructional designers will say, “Boring in means boring out.

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Why Disaster Survivors Feel the Government Has Failed Them

Recovery Diva

From the Wash Post: Why disaster survivors feel the Government has failed them. “The political hurdles exemplify what disaster survivors across the country say is a broken system one that forces them to wait for months or years before significant government help arrives, leaving many to rely on fundraising appeals or community aid until state or federal money starts flowing.

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New Year, New Resilience: Refreshing Your Business Continuity Program for the New Year

BryghtPath

As businesses face an increasingly unpredictable global environment, the importance of robust and adaptive Business Continuity Plans (BCPs) has become more pronounced. The past few years have demonstrated that preparedness is critical to survival and success, from cyberattacks and natural disasters to global pandemics and supply chain disruptions. As the new year approaches, organizations must … The post New Year, New Resilience: Refreshing Your Business Continuity Program for the New Year

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Impact Analysis for Enterprise Resiliency Program

eBRP

Ensuring enterprise resilience involves evaluating service criticality, analyzing asset dependencies, and assessing current capabilities while addressing risks and potential disruptions. This process identifies vulnerabilities, threats, and availability parameters to safeguard the organization’s mission, reputation, and service levels.

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Assessing Ransomware Risk with the Pure Storage Security Assessment

Pure Storage

Assessing Ransomware Risk with the Pure Storage Security Assessment by Pure Storage Blog Summary The Pure Storage Security Assessment is a comprehensive evaluation tool that helps organizations identify and address vulnerabilities in their storage environment and offers actionable steps to help them reduce exposure to threats. Ransomware is rapidly becoming one of the most pervasive and costly cyber threats facing businesses today.

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Brain Fog HQ: Memory Enhancement Techniques for Professional Development

Speaker: Chester Santos – Author, International Keynote Speaker, Executive Coach, Corporate Trainer, Memory Expert, U.S. Memory Champion

In October, scientists discovered that 75% of patients who experienced brain fog had a lower quality of life at work than those who did not. At best, brain fog makes you slower and less efficient. At worst, your performance and cognitive functions are impaired, resulting in memory, management, and task completion problems. In this entertaining and interactive presentation, Chester Santos, "The International Man of Memory," will assist you in developing life-changing skills that will greatly enha