Mon.Oct 21, 2024

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Former FEMA Administrator Calls for Reform

Recovery Diva

From The Hill: Why America Needs Disaster Reform Now. Author is Brock Long. Some excerpts: “As FEMA administrator beginning in 2017, I witnessed the agency stretched thin by one crisis after another — a pattern that has only intensified since I left office five years ago. Today, FEMA is managing more than 100 active disaster recovery efforts nationwide and that does not account for the other crises they have been called to support other federal agencies with, like the COVID-19 pandemic and

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A Solution for the Retail Theft Crisis

Security Industry Association

Facial recognition enhances security, loss prevention Dan Merkle is board chairman and CEO at FaceFirst. Facial recognition technology is not emerging. It’s here. Millions of people already use artificial intelligence (AI)-driven facial recognition technology every day in the United States and around the world. Individuals from every demographic unlock their phones with their faces – instantly – multiple times per day.

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AI and Business Continuity: A Future Imagined

Plan B Consulting

In this week’s bulletin, Charlie discusses the future of AI within the business continuity industry, with a particular focus on Business Impact Analysis and how it has the potential to revolutionise business continuity processes. Over the last couple of weeks, whenever I’ve been in the car, I’ve been listening to the BBC Sounds podcast The Coming Storm.

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What to Expect at Solutions Review’s Spotlight with Infinidat on December 5

Solutions Review

Solutions Review’s Spotlight with Infinidat is entitled: Accelerating the Future of Enterprise Storage and Cyber Security. What is a Solutions Spotlight? Solutions Review’s Solution Spotlights are exclusive webinar events for industry professionals across enterprise technology. Since its first virtual event in June 2020, Solutions Review has expanded its multimedia capabilities in response to the overwhelming demand for these kinds of events.

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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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Ghost in the machine: When cyberattacks go undetected

Acronis

The prospect of any data breach is scary, but the thought that an attacker could fundamentally take over an organization’s data for weeks or months is downright terrifying. Read on to learn how you can protect yourself from these cyberattacks.

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State of New York Provides Retailers With Tax Credit for Security Improvements

Security Industry Association

What Retailers Need to Know About Using New York’s Retail Security Tax Credit On April 20, 2024, the New York State legislature passed its annual budget measure for fiscal year 2025 which addresses multiple priorities and enacts key proposals from Gov. Kathy Hochul. Of significance to New York business owners, workers and consumers, the measure included a new Retail Security Tax Credit , which for tax years 2024 and 2025 will provide assistance to small businesses for investing in necessary equi

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North Korea's Marxist Revival

The Rand Blog

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un is reviving his grandfather's Marxist-Leninist principles as the regime confronts complex regional geopolitics and internal challenges. By returning to the ideological foundations laid by North Korea's founder, Kim Il-sung, Kim Jong-un seeks to reinforce his legitimacy and shield his regime from the fate of the Soviet Union.

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Foundation for Advancing Security Talent Welcomes Jeff Fulciniti to the FAST Board of Directors

Security Industry Association

Jeff Fulciniti of Salesforce will join the expert group of security and life safety professionals in guiding FAST’s efforts to promote careers in the physical security technology industry. DALLAS, Texas – The Foundation for Advancing Security Talent (FAST) has named Jeff Fulciniti of Salesforce to the FAST Board of Directors – an expert-led group drawn from the membership of the Security Industry Association (SIA) and the Electronic Security Association (ESA) and that defines and refines FAST’s

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The Complexities of Abortion Access for Minors in Virginia

The Rand Blog

In Virginia, the rules for minors seeking abortion care have many burdensome implications for clinics, hospitals, and patients. This raises an important question: Is this what Virginia lawmakers intended?

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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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Trump Continues His Baseless Attacks on FEMA

Recovery Diva

From PBS: In North Carolina, Trump attacks FEMA and repeats false claims about its response to Helene. “Surveying storm damage in North Carolina, former President Donald Trump on Monday blasted federal emergency responders whose work has been stymied by armed harassment and a deluge of misinformation, but he said he was not concerned that the aftermath of Hurricane Helene would affect election results in the battleground state.