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Best paracord

The Prepared

Parachute cord, popularly known as “paracord,” is the undisputed king of survival cordage — it’s up there with a knife as a must-have, do-it-all prep for everything from wilderness survival to urban EDC emergencies. We spent weeks researching, buying, and intensively testing over 20 types of paracord from popular brands and outlets like REI, Home Depot, Amazon, and specialty online paracord makers, in order to find the absolute best fit for this critical prep.

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Insomnia: The Multibillion-Dollar Problem Sapping World Productivity

The Rand Blog

From the doctor's office to the office at work, good sleep is often overlooked as a key part of well-being. We pay for that. Chronic insomnia reduces the U.S. economy by more than $200 billion every year. Other major economies also forgo tens of billions of dollars in lost productivity.

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Guest Post: The Challenges of the GSOC

Security Industry Association

HiveWatch’s Ryan Schonfeld discusses some of the biggest challenges global security operations centers face and tech-driven approaches to addressing them. Ryan Schonfeld is the founder and CEO of HiveWatch , a security technology company reimagining how companies keep their people and assets safe. I get asked a lot about the future of the industry as I talk at conferences and to peers and educate those outside of security.

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The CISOs Guide to Storage & Backup Cyber Resiliency

Solutions Review

Solutions Review’s Contributed Content Series is a collection of contributed articles written by thought leaders in enterprise technology. In this feature, Continuity ‘s CTO Doron Pinhas offers CISOs rely on information from across the organization about security, particularly from the various IT departments. Unfortunately, the information being fed to CISOs about the state of cybersecurity risk is incomplete.

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Mid-Year Performance Review Checklist for HR and People Leaders

Ensure your mid-year performance reviews are focused, productive, and growth-oriented with this practical checklist from Mitratech Trakstar. Designed for HR professionals, people managers, and team leads, this guide walks you through the full review process—from pre-meeting prep and feedback collection to action planning and follow-up. It also includes tips for creating a comfortable and effective review experience, plus ways to leverage tools like self-evaluations, PIPs, and development plans.

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September is National Preparedness Month: Is Your Community Ready to Respond to a Severe Weather Event or Emergency?

National Fire Protection Association

While the warmer months of the year signal a time when we can indulge in vacations, beach days, and outdoor activities, the summer and fall are also when hurricanes, thunderstorms, wildfires, and other potential natural disasters make their impressive mark across many areas of the United States, often disrupting the rhythm of our daily lives. According to weather reports, the Atlantic hurricane “season” has already witnessed more hurricanes than is normal for this time of year.

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The Art of Saying No

Beaumont Resilience Training

For most of us saying ‘no’ is one of the hardest things. Although it might only be a short and simple word, it can feel impossible to utter those two letters. So, if you are one of those people who struggle to say no, you are not alone. The chances are, all of us have found it difficult to say no at some point in our lives. Saying no seems to be thought of as such as harsh response.

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Storage and Data Protection News for the Week of September 8; Updates from CloudFlare, Cohesity, IBM & More

Solutions Review

Solutions Review editors curated this list of the most noteworthy storage and data protection news items for the week of September 8, 2023. 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.

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7 Operational Risk Examples & Mitigation Strategies

Alert Media

Your company may never eliminate operational risk, but you can minimize it. Learn from examples, and lead with a clear plan to manage risks.

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Security Industry Association Opens Call for Applications for 2024 RISE Scholarship

Security Industry Association

SIA invites its young professional members and student members to apply for this program offering $3,000 scholarships to further their education and career goals. SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) is now accepting applications for the 2024 SIA RISE Scholarship , an initiative led by the SIA RISE community for emerging security leaders.

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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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Get Ready for Fire Prevention Week with NFPA

National Fire Protection Association

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Guest Post: “I’ve Upgraded My Credentials. My Facility Is Safe Now, Right?”

Security Industry Association

Constantine Tremouliaris is an integrated solutions specialist at ASSA ABLOY. Upgrading to a secure credential is one of the most important security upgrades for any organization, regardless of what industry they operate in. For many building owners or facility managers, removing proximity (prox) cards or other legacy credentials from your security environment is a great place to start when working toward a more secure future.

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Cheapest Way to Heat a Home

Constellation

When managing your household budget, you might ask yourself: What is the cheapest way to heat a home? The question has several answers. The post Cheapest Way to Heat a Home appeared first on Constellation Residential and Small Business Blog.

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Enhancing Crisis Management through Artificial Intelligence

BryghtPath

Explore how artificial intelligence enhances crisis management, enabling rapid responses and predictive capabilities for risk mitigation. The post Enhancing Crisis Management through Artificial Intelligence appeared first on Bryghtpath.

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Business Continuity Plan Testing Made Simple: A 5-Step Lifecycle Overview

Discover a clear, 5-step roadmap for business continuity plan testing. Whether you’re refining your existing business continuity plan or building one from scratch, understanding the right steps will make all the difference. Download the infographic to learn how to: Quickly identify and assess critical risks to your operations Conduct a focused Business Impact Analysis (BIA) to prioritize what matters most Develop a practical, action-ready business continuity plan tailored to your needs We’re her

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Types of Light Bulbs: Everything You Need to Know

Constellation

Given the different types of light bulbs, you have more choices than ever. Five different kinds of light bulbs are widely available for many light types. The post Types of Light Bulbs: Everything You Need to Know appeared first on Constellation Residential and Small Business Blog.

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Airmen Out-Paced

The Rand Blog

As it stands now, airmen are being asked to pick up the pieces when communications networks and chains of command break. Mission command could be the means to succeed in the future, but only after the USAF does the hard work now to make organizational changes and define a viable construct to guide their efforts.

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Blog Post

National Fire Protection Association

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The Four-Day School Week, AI and Social Media Manipulation, School Safety: RAND Weekly Recap

The Rand Blog

This weekly recap focuses on the costs and benefits of a four-day school week, how artificial intelligence is bringing a new era of social media manipulation, the effects of placing police officers in schools, and more.

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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.