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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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Supply Chain Resilience Checklist

Strengthen your operations with the Supply Chain Resilience Checklist. This practical, easy-to-use tool helps your organization prepare for disruptions and ensure long-term continuity in an unpredictable world. Why Download: Identify and assess critical supply chain risks Ask the right questions to evaluate vendor preparedness Implement effective strategies to reduce vulnerabilities Improve communication, transparency, and coordination across your network What You’ll Learn: How to evaluate and m

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Bridging the Gap: Collaboration Between Product and Engineering

Security Industry Association

Alicia Saiyed is a product manager at acre security. As I entered my senior year of my computer science degree, the daunting thought crossed my mind what was I going to do after graduation? I had done well in my coursework, spent time tutoring students in computer science and math, built simple websites for friends and small businesses and even worked as a growth marketer at a startup, yet despite all of this, I had never completed a software engineering internship.

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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 Avoid Pitfalls In Automation: Keep Humans In the Loop

Speaker: Erroll Amacker

Automation is transforming finance but without strong financial oversight it can introduce more risk than reward. From missed discrepancies to strained vendor relationships, accounts payable automation needs a human touch to deliver lasting value. This session is your playbook to get automation right. We’ll explore how to balance speed with control, boost decision-making through human-machine collaboration, and unlock ROI with fewer errors, stronger fraud prevention, and smoother operations.

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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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Emergency Preparedness: Active Shooter Tabletop Exercise

April is Workplace Violence Prevention Awareness Month. Enhance your organization’s emergency preparedness with our Active Shooter Tabletop Exercise. Download now to strategically plan, prepare, and test your response to active shooter situations. Key Features: Plan, prepare, and test your emergency response strategy. Simulate real-world scenarios to mitigate risks.

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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.