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Who’s the Boss? Successful Risk Mitigation Requires Centralized Leadership

MHA Consulting

Many companies spend millions of dollars implementing risk mitigation controls but are kept from getting their money’s worth by a disconnected, piecemeal approach. Successful risk mitigation requires that a central authority supervise controls following a coherent strategy. I wish it were true.

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How Cybercriminals Are Leveraging AI to Build Better Attacks

NexusTek

For example, cybercriminals can use deepfake audio to impersonate executives and authorize fraudulent financial transactions (a tactic known as Business Email Compromise 2.0). Mitigating AI-Driven Cyber Threats To defend against AI-enhanced cyberattacks, midsize businesses should adopt a multi-layered approach to security.

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How to Set Up a Secure Isolated Recovery Environment (SIRE)

Pure Storage

This is because: The authorities or investigators may confiscate or quarantine equipment for forensic review Insurers may not let you use it Internal teams may need it So what do you need to have ready to get back online as soon as possible? Dont assume you can salvage even the uncompromised functions.

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Crisis Management Explained: A Comprehensive Guide

Bernstein Crisis Management

Pre-Crisis The pre-crisis stage involves identifying potential crises, assessing their likelihood and potential impact, and developing strategies to prevent, mitigate, or prepare for them. Externally Caused Crises These crises are triggered by external forces beyond the organization’s control.

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Following Recent Incidents, U.S. House of Representatives Examines Counterdrone Protections

Security Industry Association

As these incidents become more dangerous and more common, it is critical that counter-uncrewed aircraft system (counter-UAS) authorities be expanded to state and local law enforcement agencies so that they can use safe and readily available technology tools to protect sites that are unable to be covered by federal agencies.

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Governance 101: Why Separation of Duties is Non-Negotiable

LogisManager

It ensures that no single person can execute all parts of a transaction or process , preventing unchecked authority, reducing risk, and strengthening oversight. Risk Assessment: Those evaluating risks shouldnt be responsible for mitigating them. Risk Owner Takes responsibility for risk mitigation.

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Deploying C-UAS to Protect the Homeland

Disaster Zone Podcast

Presently, only a handful of Federal agencies have the authority to detect and mitigate UAS, leaving State, local, tribal, and territorial (SLTT) partners without adequate protection from above. Still, it is primarily focused on manned passenger traffic, resulting in gaping vulnerabilities among U.S.