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Uber Security Breach - News Alert

Scott R. Davis

The impersonator also has gained access to Uber's HackerOne account which is used by the Cyber Security Community (Ethical - The Good Guys) to report other security vulnerabilities in the platform. Access to this system now allows the impersonator access into reported unpatched zero-days and other security related communication.

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What you need to know about the Log4j vulnerability

Acronis

Since being identified on December 9, the Log4j vulnerability has become a major concern for IT professionals who were forced to suddenly shift from their end-of-year wind down to high alert for potential exploits.

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Improvement needed in Weather Alerts

Recovery Diva

The report, issued after long pause in post-storm reviews, found the agency must improve how it communicates flash flood threats and reaches vulnerable groups. Weather Service report details communication gaps during deadly Hurricane Ida.

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SIA New Member Profile: Shot Alert

Security Industry Association

Shot Alert CEO Neil Clark New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Shot Alert specializes in fully automated gunshot detection and active shooter response. SIA spoke with Neil Clark, CEO of Shot Alert, about the company, the security industry and working with SIA. NC : No one should have to remain vulnerable!

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Crisis Management Training: Practice Makes Perfect

Bernstein Crisis Management

Spoiler alert: It’s not going to end well. Implementing Training Effective crisis management training is tailored to the specific needs and vulnerabilities of the organization. If we told you that you’re going to perform a play, tonight, with no practice, most people would run for the hills.

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Business Continuity Planning for the Retail Industry

everbridge

Having multiple locations extending across regions, states, or even the globe makes retailers vulnerable to various kinds of physical threats such as crime or severe weather. Perhaps order statuses need to be amended or alerts of an outage need to be shared. A BCP is vital for the retail sector for several reasons. Employees.

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Inclement weather response demands attention

everbridge

For example, in Maui and the devastating Camp Fire in Paradise, California alerts were delayed, use of sirens withheld, and evacuation procedures rendered ineffective. Emergency alert systems, including Wireless Emergency Alerts and NOAA Weather Radio, serve as direct lifelines to the public.