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Risky Move to Halt National Fire Academy

Recovery Diva

From FireRescue1: Congress, fire officials warn FEMA: Halting National Fire Academy training puts public safety at risk. “Former fire administrators warn that suspending in-person NFA firefighter training weakens disaster preparedness and emergency response.

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How do I get the best anti-malware protection for personal use?

Acronis

Malware, also known as malicious software, is one of the most dangerous and destructive ever-present threats capable of stealing your sensitive data, using your computer or mobile device for mining cryptocurrency, or locking your entire database and demanding ransom to access your valuable files again.

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Collaborative Partner Spotlight: Spring-Summer 2025

DRI Drive

As the leading nonprofit helping organizations around the world prepare for and recover from disasters, DRI relies ongroups that promote greater resiliency. We encourage our Certified Professionals to support these valuable partners. Continuity Professionals of Ohio CPOs next speaker is Stuart Murry on developing metrics (Mar. 26); it has also announced its 2025 Summit […] The post Collaborative Partner Spotlight: Spring-Summer 2025 appeared first on DRI Drive.

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The Hidden ROI of Strategic IT Cost Management

NexusTek

The Hidden ROI of Strategic IT Cost Management March 21, 2025 Jay Cuthrell Chief Product Officer IT costs are rising fast, but the real challenge isnt just how much businesses spendits whether that spending drives real value. With cloud services, cybersecurity, and AI-driven infrastructure set to see major price increases this year. businesses are under pressure to invest wisely.

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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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Storage and Data Protection News for the Week of March 21; Updates from Hitachi Vantara, Infinidat, Pure Storage & More

Solutions Review

Solutions Review Executive Editor Tim King curated this list of notable storage and data protection news for the week of March 21, 2025. Keeping tabs on all the most relevant storage and data protection news can be a time-consuming task. As a result, our editorial team aims to provide a summary of the top headlines from the last week in this space. Solutions Review editors will curate vendor product news, mergers and acquisitions, venture capital funding, talent acquisition, and other noteworthy

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Reflections on Mobile World Congress 2025

Pure Storage

Reflections on Mobile World Congress 2025 by Pure Storage Blog Summary At this years Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, the focus was on AI and its rapidly evolving role in telecom and enterprise technology. Another year, another incredible Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona! In the lead-up to the event, there were discussions about whether it would match last years scale, but from our perspective, the energy and attendance were undeniable.

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IT, Cybersecurity and Physical Security: A Personal Experience Over the Last 15 Years

Security Industry Association

Foundation in Unified and Integrated Systems Ivan Esquivel is a sales engineer at Genetec. I always thought I would end up working with my dads company, but I never realized just how much I would grow to love the industry. For over a decade, I had the invaluable opportunity to learn firsthand from my father, Cesar Esquivel, as he built Cesar and Sons Services into a trusted name in electrical, low-voltage home and building automation solutions.

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The Pure Identity and Access Management Portal: Simplifying Enterprise Security at Scale

Pure Storage

The Pure Identity and Access Management Portal: Simplifying Enterprise Security at Scale by Pure Storage Blog Summary Pure Identity and Access Management 2.1 offers seamless organization switching, a powerful new Operator role, and advanced cyber resiliency with Log Center. These new capabilities make it easier for users to work with multiple organizations, streamline access, and strengthen security.

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Double Down on Cybersecurity at ISC West 2025

Security Industry Association

In our increasingly connected world, cybersecurity risks are becoming even more prevalent, and its critical for the security industry to stay up to date on the evolving threat landscape and how to mitigate threats. ISC Security Events and the Security Industry Association (SIA) are collaborating to make cybersecurity a bigger part than ever before at the 2025 ISC West show!

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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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States Alone Cannot Handle Disasters

Recovery Diva

From NPR: Trump wants states to handle disasters. States aren’t prepared. President Trump has signed an executive order directing state and local governments to “play a more active and significant role” in preparing for disasters. For months, Trump has said he’s considering getting rid of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the country’s disaster response arm. “I say you don’t need FEMA, you need a good state government,” Trump said while visi

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Grow Your Skills and Get Expert Advice at ISC West’s 2025 Career Zone

Security Industry Association

Looking to boost your career in the security industry, make connections and have fun at ISC West? Join the Security Industry Association (SIA) and ISC West at the Career Zone on the ISC West show floor! This offering, presented by SIA and ISC, was created to help you grow your skills and get expert insights to propel your career. While youre at the show, dont miss the opportunity to come by the Career Zone to get a new professional headshot!

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Discover the Benefits of SIA OSDP for Your Access Control and Security Products

Security Industry Association

Over the past few years, the Security Industry Associations (SIAs) Open Supervised Device Protocol (OSDP) standard developed by SIA to improve interoperability among access control and security products has been steadily gaining momentum as the standard for secure access control. More practitioners are demanding increased security and advanced functionality within their security environments, and leading companies are continually harnessing the power of OSDP and releasing products that meet cu

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Building a Thriving Channel Program in the Security Software Industry: A Vision of Growth and Collaboration

Security Industry Association

Colby Mulry is director of channel sales at Ambient.ai. Building a channel partner program from the ground up is not for the faint of heart. It requires vision, patience and a relentless focus on relationships. For security software companies, the shift to a channel model isnt just a tactical move its a transformation. Its about building something enduring, something that extends beyond transactions to create a legacy of collaboration and shared success.

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Next-Level Fraud Prevention: Strategies for Today’s Threat Landscape

Speaker: Sierre Lindgren

Fraud is a battle that every organization must face – it’s no longer a question of “if” but “when.” Every organization is a potential target for fraud, and the finance department is often the bullseye. From cleverly disguised emails to fraudulent payment requests, the tactics of cybercriminals are advancing rapidly. Drawing insights from real-world cases and industry expertise, we’ll explore the vulnerabilities in your processes and how to fortify them effectively.

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Living in Your Three-Foot World

Security Industry Association

Ryan Knoll is director of business development at Americom. It is often easy to become discouraged and overwhelmed by external factors outside our control. Developing a strategy that allows you to focus on the present, build momentum and eventually accomplish the task you are trying to complete is essential. A concept that I came across that Ive found very beneficial is called living in your three-foot world.