Understanding the Wildfire Threat to Homes
Disaster Zone
AUGUST 2, 2022
It is fire season and you need this information.
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Hurricane Season Halfway Point: What to Expect Next
DRI Drive
AUGUST 12, 2022
So far, it’s been a relatively quiet Atlantic Hurricane Season. But as the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) warns, there’s still plenty of time for that to change for the worse. The Climate Prediction Center, part of the U.S. National Weather Service, has issued a mid-season update on NOAA’s early prediction of an above-normal […].
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Extreme Summer Disasters
Recovery Diva
AUGUST 5, 2022
From the WashPost: Extreme Summer. ‘They are not slowing down’: The rise of billion-dollar disasters. One battered N.C. community illustrates how summer, fueled in part by climate change, is proving an especially perilous and costly season.
“Flood shots” and other dangerous myths
DisasterDoc
AUGUST 3, 2022
I just read that a flood affected US health department “staged a mobile clinic Tuesday with an emphasis on tetanus and hepatitis A shots” (despite a total lack of real. The post “Flood shots” and other dangerous myths appeared first on DisasterDoc.
Mastering Remote Onboarding: Proven Strategies for Seamless New Hire Integration
Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions
Join this brand new webinar with Tim Buteyn to learn how you can master the art of remote onboarding! By the end of this session, you'll understand how to: Craft a Tailored Onboarding Checklist 📝 Develop a comprehensive, customized checklist that ensures every new hire has a smooth transition into your company, no matter where they are in the world.
The Canada – United States Relationship
Disaster Zone Podcast
AUGUST 30, 2022
Maryscott (Scotty) Greenwood is the CEO of the Canadian American Business Council Greenwood also leads Crestview Strategy US where she serves as Partner and the Managing Director. She is a former American diplomat to Canada and a frequent media commentator and public speaker. She also has her own CANUSA STREET PODCAST In this podcast we explore how the political system in Canada is vastly different from that of the United States.
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Disaster Zone Podcast: Hurricane Andrew 30 Years Later
Disaster Zone
AUGUST 23, 2022
Before there was Hurricane Katrina there was Hurricane Andrew.
Are You Part of the Corporate Strategy Planning?
DRI Drive
AUGUST 3, 2022
As risk and resilience planning begins to impact the cyber and environmental aspects of corporate strategy, a new survey sees more risk professionals are getting a seat at the table. The Federation of European Risk Management Associations (FERMA) has published its bi-annual Risk Manager Survey. Its findings saw an increase in the number of risk […].
What’s the Worst-case Scenario for a Ransomware Attack?
Pure Storage
AUGUST 22, 2022
Let’s be frank: the worst-case scenario for a ransomware attack is that your business won’t recover and has to close shop. And it’s happened—many, like Lincoln College, simply can’t afford the associated costs of an attack and have to fold. . Is this avoidable? As the Benjamin Franklin saying goes, “If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail.” With the right plan and technologies in place, it is avoidable.
A Five-Step Ransomware Disaster Recovery Plan Template to Consider
Solutions Review
AUGUST 10, 2022
This is part of Solutions Review’s Premium Content Series, a collection of contributed columns written by industry experts in maturing software categories. In this submission, Arcserve Director of Product Management Ahsan Siddiqui offers up an example five-step ransomware disaster recovery plan template to consider from his POV. Ransomware attacks continue to impact organizations worldwide—and the costs are staggering.
SME Relationships: Proven Solutions for Seamless Collaboration and Success
Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions
💢 Do you find yourself stuck in never-ending review cycles? Are you wondering if your Subject Matter Expert actually got that last review request? Are you having trouble trying to decipher impractical or conflicting feedback? 💢 If any of these scenarios sounds familiar, you may benefit from a crash course on managing SME relationships!
Hurricane Andrew--30 Years Later
Disaster Zone Podcast
AUGUST 23, 2022
Before Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans, there was Hurricane Andrew which made landfall in Dade County Florida on August 24, 1991—30 years ago. The hurricane caused catastrophic damages. In this podcast, Kate Hale, the then County Emergency Management Director shares that experience with us. This all happened a year after I started in emergency management.
The Security Industry ROI Story from a Proptech Perspective
Security Industry Association
AUGUST 19, 2022
Evan Nardone asked a great question as part of a recent LinkedIn conversation. He asked: “How do you envision the [security industry ROI] story from a more PropTech perspective and less services? Short answer: It depends on who in proptech you are presenting the information to. Flexing your answer based on metrics driving their decision-making process is nuanced and essential.
FY2020 Homeland Security Grant Funding
Disaster Zone
AUGUST 22, 2022
Taking the money means dancing to the federal tune.
How Extreme Weather Events Could Take Down Entire Socioeconomic Systems
DRI Drive
AUGUST 14, 2022
Planning for individual disasters, rather than thinking of them as interconnected events, could have severe consequences for health, energy and agriculture, food production and other vital sectors, based on a recent research study. The study, developed by researchers at the University of Zurich, Switzerland, focused on understanding how extreme weather might affect linked socioeconomic systems. […].
Is Training the Right Solution?
Speaker: Tim Buteyn
Let's set the scene: you’ve identified a critical performance gap in your organization and need to close that gap. A colleague suggests training, but you suspect there’s something going on that training can’t address. How can you determine if training is the right solution before you commit your budget and resources to a new training program? In this webinar, you will learn how to determine if training is the right solution using the Behavior Engineering Model.
Pure’s Superpowers: Sustainable Technology and a Responsive Supply Chain
Pure Storage
AUGUST 16, 2022
I love when Pure Storage partners help customers go green. Over the past several years, there has been an increased focus put on the nonfinancial environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors that businesses consider when identifying material risks and growth opportunities. It’s not just limited to when companies are upgrading or changing technology.
'The Future Could Be Brilliant': RAND's CEO Is an 'Apocaloptimist'
The Rand Blog
AUGUST 3, 2022
Jason Matheny, RAND's new president and CEO, explains why he's cautiously optimistic about the future of humanity, the importance of public service, and RAND's role in shaping policy solutions.
Wildfire Resilient Communities
Disaster Zone Podcast
AUGUST 16, 2022
Climate change is bringing heat, drought, and wildfires as significant hazards across the globe. In this podcast, Dr. Paula Scalingi, Executive Director of the Institute for Innovating Security and Resilience is interviewed about the increasing risks of climate fueled wildfires and their impact. Additionally, in the second half of the podcast we discuss how government and other organizations can work together to reduce the impacts of wildfires.
What the Proposed Federal Privacy Law Could Mean for Businesses
Security Industry Association
AUGUST 26, 2022
SIA’s Data Privacy Advisory Board shares updates on the American Data Privacy and Protection Act, plus new efforts from the advisory board. In this month’s update from the SIA Data Privacy Advisory Board , get the most current information on advisory board projects and events, then see updates on the latest privacy developments, legislative and regulatory activity and must-read articles on privacy topics.
Revitalizing Dry Content: A Lesson in Engagement
Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions
We’ve all been there. You’ve been given a pile of dry content and asked to create a compelling eLearning course. You’re determined to create something more engaging than the same old course that learners quickly click through, but how do you take this “boring” content and create something relevant and engaging? Many instructional designers will say, “Boring in means boring out.
First Yellowstone and Now Death Valley
Disaster Zone
AUGUST 8, 2022
Our national parks are not immune to disasters.
U.S. Intelligence Sounds Alarms on Security Impacts of Climate Change
DRI Drive
AUGUST 1, 2022
The effects of climate change will be increasingly felt by businesses and communities in the coming years. But a recent report from the National Intelligence Council outlines the many ways it could lead to global security tensions in the short and long term. The first-ever National Intelligence Estimate on Climate Change, based on data from […].
Acronis Cyberthreats Report: Ransomware dominates the threat landscape
Acronis
AUGUST 29, 2022
Based on original research by the experts at our Cyber Protection Operation Centers, the Acronis Cyberthreats Report Mid-year 2022 explores key trends in cybersecurity and data protection, and offers actionable advice to help you stay safe against the rising tide of cybercrime activity.
Educators' Poor Morale Matters, Even If They Don't Quit. Here's Why
The Rand Blog
AUGUST 11, 2022
State and district education leaders can take steps now to reduce teacher principal stress this fall in two ways: Recognize that job-related stress is systemic and that educators closer to the classroom may experience more of it, and talk with teachers and principals about the sources of stress in their job, and what could alleviate them.
Brain Fog HQ: Memory Enhancement Techniques for Professional Development
Speaker: Chester Santos – Author, International Keynote Speaker, Executive Coach, Corporate Trainer, Memory Expert, U.S. Memory Champion
In October, scientists discovered that 75% of patients who experienced brain fog had a lower quality of life at work than those who did not. At best, brain fog makes you slower and less efficient. At worst, your performance and cognitive functions are impaired, resulting in memory, management, and task completion problems. In this entertaining and interactive presentation, Chester Santos, "The International Man of Memory," will assist you in developing life-changing skills that will greatly enha
Use of Social Media in Disasters
Disaster Zone Podcast
AUGUST 9, 2022
Social media is a relatively new communications tool. However, today it dominates many aspects for how people communicate in their personal lives and is of increasing importance in business and government. In this podcast we will be exploring how social media is being used, or not used, by emergency managers, before, during and after a disaster. My guest today is Dr.
Pure to Peer: Build, Scale, and Power Your Legal Ops Function from the Ground Up
Pure Storage
AUGUST 17, 2022
If you want to know how to build, scale, and power a modern legal ops team, this fireside chat in our new Pure to Peer series is for you. . For this chat, I’m joined by two amazing thought leaders in the legal ops space: Mary O’Carroll, Chief Community Officer at Ironclad, and Micki Nute , Director of Global Legal Operations and Enablement here at Pure Storage.
Disinformation Messaging Shifting to Food Shortages
Disaster Zone
AUGUST 22, 2022
Every crisis is a disinformation opportunity!
New Study Shows How Fast a Tsunami Could Flood an Inland City
DRI Drive
AUGUST 4, 2022
Earthquakes and resulting tsunami events have long been a worry for the U.S. west coast – but while the main area of concern has been for coastal communities, a new study shows how quickly it could overwhelm a major inland city like Seattle. The study, published by the Washington State Department of Natural Resources, examined […]. The post New Study Shows How Fast a Tsunami Could Flood an Inland City appeared first on DRI Drive.
Unitrends and IT Glue Integration
Unitrends
AUGUST 16, 2022
In today’s landscape of hybrid IT environments, it is important to ensure all IT information is readily and centrally available so that IT teams have access to the right information at the right time. IT documentation ensures policies and procedures, passwords, knowledge, project timelines, instructions and more are collected, organized and stored securely.
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