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Alert and Warning - A New Approach

Disaster Zone Podcast

Alert and warning is one of the primary functions for emergency management agencies and first responders. This then is the topic of this podcast with Matthew Straeb with Alert FM In the podcast we discuss the pros and cons of different technology tools being used today to issue warnings.

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Kaseya VSA Security Alert

Scott R. Davis

Shortly after 2PM on Friday July 2, 2021 administrators of the Kaseya VSA (Remote Monitoring and Management) Software as a Service began to experience issues where users were locked out and customer agents were receiving scripts to deploy ransomware. Updated 7/2/2021 - 17:51 ET.

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Crisis Management Training: Practice Makes Perfect

Bernstein Crisis Management

Crisis Management Training: Practice Makes Perfect Given the tumultuous nature of the past several years, most organizations probably don’t have to look back too far to recall a situation where the thought, “Wish we’d been more prepared for this!” Spoiler alert: It’s not going to end well.

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The Future of Remote Video Monitoring: Automation Powered by Artificial Intelligence

Security Industry Association

The remote video monitoring industry has experienced significant growth in recent years, driven by the increasing demand for security solutions among businesses and homeowners; however, as the industry expands, it faces important challenges, particularly the reliance on human operators to manage alerts and monitor video feeds.

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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.

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Alaska Emergency Management

Disaster Zone Podcast

In this podcast I interview the Alaska Emergency Management Director. Bryan began his career in emergency management in 1995 with the Alaska Division of Emergency Services. Bryan was appointed by Governor Mike Dunleavy to serve as Director of Homeland Security and Emergency Management in April of 2021.

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7 Best Practices for Emergency Managers

everbridge

By recognizing that hazards, including severe weather events, are unpredictable and cannot be completely prevented, emergency managers can instead focus their efforts on promoting a resilient organization. Many of us emergency management professionals know the cycle is continuous.