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University Emergency Management Programs

Disaster Zone Podcast

This podcast focuses on the depth and breadth of managing an emergency management program for a major university that has multiple campuses. This is a forthright discussion of the challenges and opportunities of operating in a university setting. The podcast guest is Denise Whisman who has served as the Senior Director of Emergency Management at Arizona State University since May 2023 where she plays a pivotal role in developing and implementing standardized emergency response plans across the u

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How to Manage Escalation with Nuclear Adversaries Like China

The Rand Blog

The United States needs a theory of victory that explains how it plans to win a potential future war with China without triggering a nuclear war. Three historical crises that played out under the shadow of nuclear weapons hold some important lessons.

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What Do You Think about a FEMA University?

Recovery Diva

This topic first surfaced in June at the Higher Education Conference at FEMA’s Training Academy. The opposition was almost immediate. It has been spearheaded by Carol Cwiak and Samantha Montano. See this posting for details and suggestions for action: Post from Carol: [link] And this is the blog post from Samantha she is talking about [link] Your comments are invited.

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Lithium Systems switches from Microsoft Defender for Office 365 to Acronis

Acronis

Lithium Systems used Microsoft Defender for Office 365 to provide email protection to clients. Despite featuring anti-malware and anti-phishing capabilities, Defender was not providing adequate protection against QR code phishing.

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Are Robots Replacing You? Keeping Humans in the Loop in Automated Environments

Speaker: Erroll Amacker

As businesses increasingly adopt automation, finance leaders must navigate the delicate balance between technology and human expertise. This webinar explores the critical role of human oversight in accounts payable (AP) automation and how a people-centric approach can drive better financial performance. Join us for an insightful discussion on how integrating human expertise into automated workflows enhances decision-making, reduces fraud risks, strengthens vendor relationships, and accelerates R

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Today's Drinking Water Quality Challenges Require New Approaches

The Rand Blog

Despite advances in technology and increasing regulation, many in the United States still face challenges accessing safe drinking water. Keeping America's water safe requires new approaches to monitoring, tracking, and treatment.

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Top Crisis Communication Tools: Safeguard Your Reputation in 2024

BryghtPath

Discover the best crisis communication tools for 2024. Learn how to protect your brand and respond effectively to any crisis with these cutting-edge solutions. The post Top Crisis Communication Tools: Safeguard Your Reputation in 2024 appeared first on Bryghtpath.

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Take Control of Reporting with Configurable Out-of-the-Box LM 2.0 Reports

LogisManager

New Configurable Out-of-the-Box Reports Published: August 28, 2024 Staying ahead of the curve means having the right insights at your fingertips. That’s why we’ve redesigned our most popular reports – the ones our LogicManager community have sworn by for years. While we were at it, we made them configurable so you can tailor them for your unique needs.

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Security Pros Share the Secret to Data Resilience 

Pure Storage

Security Pros Share the Secret to Data Resilience by Blog Home Summary In a recent Tech Talk, experts from Presidio and Pure Storage discussed how enterprises can take advantage of their increasing amount of data while keeping it secure. Here’s a stat that might drop your jaw: About 90% of the world’s data was generated in the last two years. “I think a lot of us are trying to figure out how to become better swimmers because we’re all drowning in data,” said Bill Oyler, Practice Director, Profe

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SIA New Member Profile: Velasea

Security Industry Association

New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Velasea specializes in custom-built hardware solutions for video surveillance, edge computing, artificial intelligence, high-performance computing, digital signage and broadcast applications. The company is headquartered in Henderson, Nevada, with a global business presence in Canada, South America, the Middle East, Africa and Europe.

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How to Put Your Business Continuity Plans into Action

During a crisis, successful organizations are led by strong leaders who communicate continuously with all stakeholders and have plans that are flexible enough to allow changes to be made on the fly. What You'll Learn: Understanding the characteristics of actionable business continuity plans. Step-by-step guidance on building robust and adaptable BCPs.

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How to Make the Transition From Team Player to Team Leader

Security Industry Association

At AcceleRISE 2024, Sandra Williams, vice president of operations at Boon Edam, shared insights on how to transition to leadership successfully. The Security Industry Association (SIA) recently closed out a successful sixth annual AcceleRISE – a unique event presented by the SIA RISE community and gathering tomorrow’s security leaders. The sold-out event took place Aug. 12-14, 2024, in Washington, D.C., and offered attendees meaningful opportunities to connect, take their careers to the next lev