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Disaster Accountability Project

Disaster Zone Podcast

As this is being written the firestorm in California is continuing. It is not only government that responds to disasters and the needs of disaster survivors and victims. The Disaster Accountability Project was created to help coordinate nongovernmental organizational efforts. To date, the site has more than 900 organizations registered worldwide. Following a stringent review process, organizations are presented with information that displays proximity to a specific crisis, and the range of servi

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FlashBlade//EXA: The Future of AI and HPC Storage Performance

Pure Storage

FlashBlade//EXA: The Future of AI and HPC Storage Performance by Pure Storage Blog Summary Discover the power of FlashBlade//EXA, a purpose-built, advanced data storage platform designed to support the most demanding AI and HPC workloads. A visionary company can leverage a strong core technology for many purposes.Consider the graphics processing unit (GPU), invented over 25 years ago, or Internet Protocol, developed over decades, and expected to continue advancing for many more.

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AI in Resilience: A Recap from the DRI2025 Closing Session

DRI Drive

DRI2025, the most-attended conference in business continuity and resilience, concluded with a powerful final session that placed the spotlight on DRI Certified Professionals. Designed to be both innovative and interactive, the session tackled one of the most transformative forces shaping our industry today artificial intelligence (AI). Rather than a traditional panel, this session brought […] The post AI in Resilience: A Recap from the DRI2025 Closing Session appeared first on DRI Drive.

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OUR CHALLENGE

Emergency Planning

Resilience is an illusion. In saying that I mean no disrespect to resilience officers, whose work is honourable, vital and necessary. However, whether resilience has as its goal to 'bounce back' or to 'bounce forward', it represents a tendency to seek homeostasis, in other words a quest for an eventual stable equilibrium. But in the disasters field we have no equilibrium.

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How to Put Your Business Continuity Plans into Action

During a crisis, successful organizations are led by strong leaders who communicate continuously with all stakeholders and have plans that are flexible enough to allow changes to be made on the fly. What You'll Learn: Understanding the characteristics of actionable business continuity plans. Step-by-step guidance on building robust and adaptable BCPs.

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Loss of FEMA Leaders Raises Concern about FEMA’s Readiness

Recovery Diva

From HSToday: Senior Leader Departures Raise Concerns About FEMAs Disaster Readiness “In a troubling development for Americas emergency preparedness, FEMA is experiencing an unprecedented exodus of leadership and staff just weeks away from the 2025 Danger Season1. Over a dozen senior leaders including those with the most disaster recovery experience have either resigned or been fired, according to recent reports.

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Collaborative Partner Spotlight: March 2025

DRI Drive

As the leading nonprofit helping organizations around the world prepare for and recover from disasters, DRI relies ongroups that promote greater resiliency. We encourage our Certified Professionals to support these valuable partners. Business Continuity Planners Association BCPAs next event is an in-person meeting on Mar. 13 in Edina, MN, on the topic of Constructing Effective […] The post Collaborative Partner Spotlight: March 2025 appeared first on DRI Drive.

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3D Printing Buildings_mixdown

Disaster Zone Podcast

As we look to the future of making for a more disaster resilient future, there are new building technologies that are ready for prime time. One of those is the use of 3D technology for the construction of all types of buildings and other structures. In this podcast we learn from one leader in 3D construction, Ziyou X u, Founder of RIC Technology. 3D printing using concrete uses less labor and is very flexible in how the materials can be used.

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Modern Storage Meets Cyber Resilience: The Rubrik and Pure Storage Solution Architecture for Unstructured Data

Pure Storage

Modern Storage Meets Cyber Resilience: The Rubrik and Pure Storage Solution Architecture for Unstructured Data by Pure Storage Blog Summary Pure Storage and Rubrik have teamed up to offer a holistic and secure reference architecture solution that enables organizations to manage ever-growing unstructured data volumes, eliminate performance bottlenecks, and bolster their cyber resilience.

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New GAO High Risk Report Added Federal Disaster Assistance

Recovery Diva

From the GAO: High-Risk Series: Heightened Attention Could Save Billions More and Improve Government Efficiency and Effectiveness “Since GAO’s 2023 update to the High-Risk List, Congress and executive branch agencies have taken actions resulting in notable improvements across the 37 high-risk areas. These efforts over the last two years resulted in about $84 billion in financial benefits.

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Next-Level Fraud Prevention: Strategies for Today’s Threat Landscape

Speaker: Sierre Lindgren

Fraud is a battle that every organization must face – it’s no longer a question of “if” but “when.” Every organization is a potential target for fraud, and the finance department is often the bullseye. From cleverly disguised emails to fraudulent payment requests, the tactics of cybercriminals are advancing rapidly. Drawing insights from real-world cases and industry expertise, we’ll explore the vulnerabilities in your processes and how to fortify them effectively.

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Transforming Physical Security: How AI is Changing the GSOC

Security Industry Association

Ryan Schonfeld is the co-founder and CEO of HiveWatch, a security technology company reimagining how companies keep their people and assets safe. As physical security continues to evolve beyond the traditional “gates, guards and guns” approach, companies are venturing into the rising popularity, and increasingly mandate, of artificial intelligence (AI)-driven technology.

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AI Field Day 6: Kamiwaza and Superhuman Power for Enterprise AI

NexusTek

February 25, 2025 AI Field Day 6: Kamiwaza and Superhuman Power for Enterprise AI Jay Cuthrell Chief Product Officer Hi, I’m Jay Cuthrell and I’m a delegate for Tech Field Day this week for AI Field Day 6 in Silicon Valley on January 29January 30, 2025. I’m sharing my live blogging notes here and will revisit with additional edits, so bookmark this blog post and subscribe to the NexusTek newsletter for future insights.

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Governance 101: Why Separation of Duties is Non-Negotiable

LogisManager

Governance 101: Why Separation of Duties is Non-Negotiable Last Updated: March 14, 2025 Fraud. Waste. Negligence. If your organization isnt enforcing Separation of Duties (SoD) , youre leaving the door wide open for all three. Separation of Duties isnt just another compliance checkboxits a cornerstone of good governance. It ensures that no single person can execute all parts of a transaction or process , preventing unchecked authority, reducing risk, and strengthening oversight.

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FlashBlade//EXA Has Arrived – The Data Storage Platform to Transform Large-scale AI and HPC

Pure Storage

FlashBlade//EXA Has Arrived The Data Storage Platform to Transform Large-scale AI and HPC by Pure Storage Blog Summary FlashBlade//EXA is the newest member of the FlashBlade family. Optimized for AI workloads, this ultra-scale data storage platform provides massive storage throughput and operates at extreme levels of performance and scale. Racers, start your engines!

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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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Congressional Hearing on FEMA – March 4

Recovery Diva

From HSToday: Congressional Hearing to Examine the Future of FEMA and Emergency Management Priorities Congressional Hearing to Examine the Future of FEMA and Emergency Management Priorities The Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology will hold a hearing titled Future of FEMA: Perspectives from the Emergency Management Community on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at 10:00 AM ET in Room 310 of the Cannon House Office Building.

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ISC West 2025 Showcases the Largest-Ever SIA Education@ISC Program

Security Industry Association

The SIA Education@ISC program will feature an additional day of learning, new tracks and a record-breaking number of speakers and sessions. NORWALK, Conn. ISC West ,the nations leading comprehensive and converged security trade event, hosted in collaboration with premier sponsor the Security Industry Association (SIA), will unveil its most expansive SIA Education@ISC program to date.

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Raising the Bar: More Power, More Value in PagerDuty’s Packaging by PagerDuty

PagerDuty

Incident management is evolving, and so are we. Over the last year, we have significantly updated our Enterprise plan for Incident Management offering, reinforcing our commitment to providing comprehensive solutions that go beyond incident response to support operations broadly. Our mission remains clear: every team deserves access to the best incident management availablewithout compromise.

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Can Your Disaster Recovery Keep Up? Part 1 – The Need for Speed

Zerto

Weve all been there: watching the dreaded spinning wheel during the climax of a video, stuck at an airport gate as flight delays ripple across the screens, or worse, during an emergency, facing system outages when we need them most. These moments are more than just annoyances; theyre reminders of how vulnerable even the most sophisticated of systems can be to downtime.

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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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Impact tolerance in operational resilience: A guide for businesses  

everbridge

Operational resilience has become a defining priority for organizations in sectors like finance and insurance, especially in the UK and Europe. Although there are some differences between the FCA and PRA operational resilience frameworks and DORA (digital Operational Resilience) there are many overlaps and best practices which will slowly be adopted by other industries if it proves to be effective.

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Managing Third-Party Risk in Healthcare Supply Chains

Reciprocity

In healthcare, third-party risk extends beyond operational concernsit’s a matter of patient trust and data security. Manual vendor management creates critical vulnerabilities through fragmented documentation and inconsistent security assessments. ZenGRC transforms this challenge, enabling healthcare organizations to protect sensitive patient data effectively.

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Five Top Sessions on Leadership, Performance Management and Workforce Development at ISC West 2025

Security Industry Association

ISC West 2025 is coming up March 31 April 4 in Las Vegas, Nevada, and the Security Industry Association (SIA) and ISC West have revealed full conference details for the SIA Education at ISC West program , including keynote presentations from top luminaries and over 115 sessions from top industry expert speakers on the most current business trends, technologies and industry developments.

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Is Your Incident Management Tool a Single Point of Failure? The Case for a Multi-Channel Approach by Débora Cambé

PagerDuty

When were talking about incidents, we know its not a matter of if, but when. It spares no systems: ours, yours or your vendors. We’ve all seen widely-used products experience incidents, and the domino effect it has on all operations relying on them for seamless functionality. Vendors offering narrow, chat-centered incident management tools might seem attractive at first glance, but they fundamentally misunderstand the complexity of enterprise operations.

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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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CIOs as Catalysts for Change: Leading Through Technology

NexusTek

CIOs as Catalysts for Change: Leading Through Technology February 21, 2025 The Chief Information Officer (CIO) role has evolved beyond IT managementits now a driving force for business transformation. In todays digital-first world, CIOs dont just implement technology; they shape strategy, fuel innovation, and ensure that IT delivers measurable business value.

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Can Your Disaster Recovery Keep Up? Part 3 – Driving Resilience Through Flexibility

Zerto

In disaster recovery , resilience is the ultimate goal. Weve explored the critical roles that speed and integrity play in recovery, but theres one more critical piece to the equation: flexibility. True resilience doesnt just rely on how quickly or how precisely you can recover; it depends on your ability to adapt to any situation, any environment, and any challenge.

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AI in GRC: Beyond the Buzzwords – A Practical Guide to Implementing AI Tools in Your Compliance Program 

Reciprocity

Manual GRC processes drain resources and create compliance gaps through scattered data and inefficient reporting. AI transforms this landscape by automating routine tasks while strengthening security and control. Learn how to implement AI solutions that enhance rather than compromise your risk management program. Book a demo with ZenGRC to strengthen your compliance and risk management strategy.

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Security Industry Association Names Convergint, Wavelynx and Wesco as 2025 SIA Members of the Year

Security Industry Association

The three companies will be honored for their impressive leadership, engagement in SIA programs and contributions to the security industry at The Advance, SIAs annual membership meeting. SILVER SPRING, Md. The Security Industry Association (SIA) is pleased to announce that Convergint, Wavelynx and Wesco will each receive a 2025 SIA Member of the Year Award.

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

Plan B Consulting

In todays bulletin, Charlie discusses supply chains and business continuity and gives an insight into some useful case studies around supply chain resilience. Around 2010, I wrote a supply chain course which was then adopted by the BCI and delivered by its training partners worldwide. I had a similar version of it, which I delivered to PlanB Consultings clients, as either in-house training courses or as part of a supply chain piece of consultancy.

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Building a security-first culture

everbridge

Security is no longer just about guards and gatesits digital, physical, and constantly evolving. Pamela Larson talks about the biggest changes shes seen, and what leaders need to do to stay resilient. 1. What do you see as the biggest security challenges organizations face today? Security threats have grown more complex, requiring organizations to protect both physical and digital assets.

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Hyper-V: Cluster Shared Volumes, SQL Server, and FlashArray Snapshots

Pure Storage

Hyper-V: Cluster Shared Volumes, SQL Server, and FlashArray Snapshots by Pure Storage Blog Summary Its possible to use FlashArray snapshots to replicate SQL Server data from one Hyper-V VM to another. This article originally appeared on Andy Yuns blog. It has been republished with the authors credit and consent. Many people (arguably most) are currently evaluating hypervisor alternatives to VMware, and one obvious contender is obviously Microsoft Hyper-V.