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Public Information Strategies in the Pandemic

Disaster Zone Podcast

Public Information Officers (PIO) had their work cut out for them in responding to the COVID pandemic. Meredith is also active in the field of graphic medicine, as a cartoonist and author of Graphic Public Health: A Comics Anthology and Roadmap. King County Washington was the first place in the USA that a death from COVID occurred.

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The chief information security officer (CISO) role explained

BMC

Information security is a top concern for business organizations, as research finds that cyber-attacks are launched 2,244 times a day—that’s every 39 seconds. The role of Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) is gaining popularity to protect against information security risks. The average cost of a data breach is $3.9

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LDAP vs. Active Directory: What’s the Difference?

Pure Storage

LDAP vs. Active Directory: What’s the Difference? Both Active Directory and LDAP play a role in allowing users to seamlessly access printers, servers, storage, applications, and other environments, resources, and devices. Active Directory (AD) is Microsoft’s database of policies, users, and devices authorized to access the network.

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Why Microsoft Azure Active Directory Backup Is Needed

Zerto

What would happen to your organization’s day-to-day operations if your Microsoft Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) stopped working? If the Active Directory Domain Controller (AD DC) becomes unavailable, then related users cannot log in and systems cannot function properly, which can cause troubles in your environment.

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Mastering Remote Onboarding: Proven Strategies for Seamless New Hire Integration

Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions

This publication is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for the SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP® This program is valid for 1 PDC for the SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP® For more information about certification or recertification, please visit www.shrmcertification.org.

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How Mass Gun Violence Trends Should Inform Physical Security Planning

Security Industry Association

These insights can be used to inform your physical security planning. According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation , 2022 was the second-highest year (after 2021) for active shooter events of the last five years, and the year with the most casualties. It’s never easy or fun to think about an active shooter in your organization.

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Leveraging technology for enhanced active assailant preparedness 

everbridge

In the face of potential active assailant threats, organizations are increasingly turning to technology to bolster their preparedness and response capabilities. As businesses seek to protect their people and assets, understanding the role of technology in enhancing active assailant preparedness has become essential.