June, 2019

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Towards a Taxonomy of Disasters

Emergency Planning

Taxonomy is the process of classifying things or concepts and is usually backed by principles. The study of disasters is a 'lateral discipline' that, to varying degrees embraces at least 42 other disciplines and professions (Alexander 2013). One result of having so many disciplinary perspectives is virtually to preclude consensus on the definition and classification of disasters and the concepts that go with them.

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How does a flood-prone city run out of water? Inside Chennai’s ‘Day Zero’ crisis 

Crisis Response Journal

Chennai, India faced a devastating flood in 2015 that killed hundreds of people and displaced many more.

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Cybersecurity and Data Privacy Top Concerns for Enterprises

Behavior Group

Cybersecurity and data privacy captured the two top spots in respondents’ list of E&C concerns, according to the 2019 Definitive Corporate Compliance Benchmark Report. Cybersecurity and Data Privacy Data security and privacy breaches have become a daily worry for most organizations and research shows that most organizations have poor cybersecurity defenses and abundant amounts of… Continue reading.

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I Need A Hero

Plan B Consulting

Following the inquest into the 2017 London Bridge attack, Charlie discusses the heroic actions we see during incidents and why we should champion those that do something extraordinary. The news coverage of the inquest into the London Bridge attack caught my eye this week. Earlier in the week, the newspapers were reporting on the role played by the ambulance service.

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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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The evolution of cyber crime

SRM

Ever since Charles Darwin introduced the theory of evolution in 1859 we have been aware of the continual process of change in the natural world. Things are no different in the world of crime. When money was held in bank vaults, criminals used ingenuity and cunning to steal cash and valuables. These were the days of safe crackers and criminal masterminds, of explosives and getaway cars, of cops and robbers.

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4 Ways Financial Institutes Can Build an Effective Business Continuity Plan

Alert Media

The post 4 Ways Financial Institutes Can Build an Effective Business Continuity Plan appeared first on AlertMedia.

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The rise of mobile health in developing countries 

Crisis Response Journal

Anastasia Kyriacou outlines the discussions, held by representatives from AidEx and Amref Health Africa, which investigate the effectiveness of mobile health (mHealth) and the extent to which digital technologies are improving the quality and accessibilit By Anastasia Kyriacou

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Human error still the cause of many data breaches

Behavior Group

With the incidence of reported data breaches on the rise, more than half of all C-suite executives (C-Suites) (53%) and nearly three in 10 Small Business Owners (SBOs) (28%) who suffered a breach reveal that human error or accidental loss by an external vendor/source was the cause of the data breach, according to a Shred-it… Continue reading. The post Human error still the cause of many data breaches appeared first on Behaviour Portugal.

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I Need A Hero

Plan B Consulting

Following the inquest into the 2017 London Bridge attack, Charlie discusses the heroic actions we see during incidents and why we should champion those that do something extraordinary. The news coverage of the inquest into the London Bridge attack caught my eye this week. Earlier in the week, the newspapers were reporting on the role played by the ambulance service.

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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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Disk versus tape: A retrospective with an eye on the future

VOX Veritas

Technology has changed substantially since tape storage was the best means of managing data, and today there are a few reasons why you might choose one over the other in the modern data center.

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Civil Unrest and Employees

Business Resilience Decoded

Episode 23: "Civil Unrest and Employees" with Terri Howard of FEI Behavioral Health. Contact Terri Howard at: [link] [link] Business Resilience Decoded: www.drj.com/decoded/ twitter.com/BRDecoded Episode 23: "Civil Unrest and Employees" with Terri Howard of FEI Behavioral Health. Contact Terri Howard at: [link] [link] Business Resilience Decoded: www.drj.com/decoded/ twitter.

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When Lone Workers Should Flee Danger

Alert Media

The post When Lone Workers Should Flee Danger appeared first on AlertMedia.

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CRJ 14:3 out now! 

Crisis Response Journal

The CRJ team has been out and about these last few months, attending events, and helping with conference input, always listening and learning.

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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.

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Insider Threats: An Underestimated Risk

Behavior Group

What is an insider threat? Security professionals know that insider threats, by their nature, are a broad-based threat and, more than ever before, can be extremely difficult to defend against. In this article, we will briefly discuss the possible risks, as well as some options for building up your defenses. Insider threats, information, security, cyber… Continue reading.

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All Aboard!

Plan B Consulting

In today’s bulletin, Charlie compares the recent BP oil rig protests on the Paul B Loyd Jr, to those which occurred in 1995 on the Brent Spar. What can we learn from these stories and how can we prepare? On Sunday, I noticed the news story of two Greenpeace protesters who climbed aboard the BP oil rig in Cromarty Firth, the Paul B Loyd Jr, just as it was about to be moved to start drilling operations in the North Sea.

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Trump Sanctions $19 Billion Towards Disaster Aid

Disaster Recovery

President Donald Trump signed a $19 billion dollar bill last Thursday towards disaster aid that also covers infrastructural restoration and recovery. $3.3 billion would go to the Army Corps of Engineers to. Reverse damages suffered over the last three years owing to environmental hazards, Improve protection against floods and. Enhance infrastructural resiliency.

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Civil Unrest and Employees

Business Resilience Decoded

Episode 23: "Civil Unrest and Employees" with Terri Howard of FEI Behavioral Health. Contact Terri Howard at: [link] [link]. Business Resilience Decoded: www.drj.com/decoded/ twitter.com/BRDecoded Episode 23: "Civil Unrest and Employees" with Terri Howard of FEI Behavioral Health. Contact Terri Howard at: [link] [link]. Business Resilience Decoded: www.drj.com/decoded/ twitter.

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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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Negotiator competition: Blessed are the peacemakers 

Crisis Response Journal

In January 1990, Dr Wayman Mullins and Dr Michael McMains threw down the gauntlet to challenge their respective neighbouring hostage and crisis negotiation teams to a friendly competition.

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CitizenAid app and guide designed to inform the public how to act in a terror attack 

Crisis Response Journal

In the UK, the current threat level from international terrorism is set as severe.

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Mobile delivery rooms can provide valuable services to maternity services under strain 

Crisis Response Journal

Nothing is quite as emotive as the image of a new-born baby and its mother. There is a level of expectation around pregnancy and childbirth – that there will be high standards of care and that the process will be safe.

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Resilience is not just about dealing with traumatic incidents at work…   

Crisis Response Journal

Have you ever noticed any of these in yourself or a colleague, asks Andy Elwood. Irritability, aggression, tearfulness, inability to concentrate, indecision, loss of confidence?

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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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All Aboard!

Plan B Consulting

In today’s bulletin, Charlie compares the recent BP oil rig protests on the Paul B Loyd Jr, to those which occurred in 1995 on the Brent Spar. What can we learn from these stories and how can we prepare? On Sunday, I noticed the news story of two Greenpeace protesters who climbed aboard the BP oil rig in Cromarty Firth, the Paul B Loyd Jr, just as it was about to be moved to start drilling operations in the North Sea.

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Study Finds More than 2.3 Billion Online Files Currently Exposed

Behavior Group

More than two billion files exposed across SMB-enabled file shares, misconfigured network-attached storage (NAS) devices, FTP and rsync servers and Amazon S3 buckets were found in a “Too Much Information: The Sequel,” report by Digital Shadows. A total of 750 million more than last year, the report says. GDPR, Online Files Currently Exposed Key findings… Continue reading.

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93% of Companies Are Overconfident of Their Ability to Stop Data Breaches

Behavior Group

Organizations are not equipping themselves against privileged access management (PAM) abuse, according to a report by Centrify and Techvangelism. Ability to Stop Data Breaches, PAM Nearly 80% of organizations were found not to have a mature approach to combating PAM cyber-attacks, yet 93% of the organizations surveyed believe they were somewhat prepared for threats that… Continue reading.

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Over Half of UK Firms Failing on Privacy Compliance

Behavior Group

UK firms are struggling with a complex patchwork of privacy regulations, with more than half now believing they’re failing with compliance efforts, according to new research (…) UK Firms Failing on Privacy Compliance, GDPR, data privacy The news wire surveyed data privacy professionals at global organizations with an average of 16,000 employees before and after… Continue reading.

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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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Brexit II – Just When You Thought It Was Safe!

Plan B Consulting

As both potential Prime Ministers have shown support for a no-deal Brexit, Charlie looks at decision points and synchro matrices as useful tools for planning for a possible no-deal Brexit. This week the papers are full of articles about the two wannabe Prime Ministers slogging it out in the media and delivering their pitches to Conservative Members.

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Brexit II – Just When You Thought It Was Safe!

Plan B Consulting

As both potential Prime Ministers have shown support for a no-deal Brexit, Charlie looks at decision points and synchro matrices as useful tools for planning for a possible no-deal Brexit. This week the papers are full of articles about the two wannabe Prime Ministers slogging it out in the media and delivering their pitches to Conservative Members.

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Battle of Arnhem, 1944 – What Are the Business Continuity Lessons?

Plan B Consulting

Charlie looks at what business continuity lessons we can learn from the Battle of Arnhem, and how case studies are a great way of understanding incident management. This week I have been on a battlefield tour of Arnhem; it was the Battle of Arnhem which was depicted in the film ‘A Bridge Too Far’ I am an ex King’s Own Scottish Borderer (KOSB), and our 7th Battalion was part of the force which landed by glider at Arnhem on the 17th September 1944.