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Double trouble: When climate change and cyber crime collide

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Today, many BCDR programs rely on response plans for a handful of most likely potential incidents. Cybercriminals impersonated federal and local government agencies and relief organizations. But government action alone is not enough. While this may have been a best practice just a few years ago, it is no longer the case.

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Unlocking Climate Change Resilience Through Critical Event Management and Public Warning

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During these kinds of severe weather events, Governments, multilateral donors, and business executives alike have a responsibility, whether moral or legal, to respond effectively and efficiently in order to protect people, assets, and facilities from harm. Planning for the Future, Together. Aerial POV view Depiction of flooding.

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Conducting effective tabletop exercises for emergency preparedness

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Tabletop exercises are structured, scenario-driven discussions designed to test and evaluate the effectiveness of an organizations emergency response plans. Purpose of tabletop exercises The primary objective of these exercises is to: Assess the efficiency of response plans. Test team coordination and communication.

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Proactively preparing for civil unrest during U.S. elections

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With emotions high and the potential for civil unrest, it’s vital for businesses, government agencies, and institutions to remain prepared. Although predicting the specific nature and location of disturbances is difficult, proactive planning can substantially reduce risks.

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Continuity Strategies to Support an Enterprise Resiliency Program

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Traditional BCM is often limited to tactical response plans, perceived simply as insurance policies that rarely spark high-level executive engagement. This means investing in cross-functional collaboration to identify risks, prioritize critical assets, and develop robust response plans that minimize downtime.

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Winter safety tips for employees in private and public sectors 

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This can include automated alerts, sirens, or mass messaging platforms to reach individuals across different locations. Automate severe weather alerts These alerts are crucial for organizations to ensure timely communication and response during winter storms.

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Make Rapid-Fire Reporting Standards Work for You

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Security practitioners are racing to meet these standards, which typically require financial firms to notify a government agency within 36 and 72 hours of incident detection. There are several steps financial institutions can take to improve response time and ensure readiness when a crisis strikes. Fix them and exercise again.