Emergency Planning
AUGUST 22, 2019
I am the founding editor of the International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction (IJDRR), which began publishing in August 2012 with just four papers. Seven years later, the submission rate is equivalent to about 1,500 manuscripts per year (although the rejection rate is over 80 per cent). Two years ago, the journal published its first issue to contain 100 papers.
Crisis Response Journal
AUGUST 8, 2019
A new UK aid-funded programme directed by Sightsavers in collaboration with various cross-sector partners, has set out to overcome employment barriers that prevent millions of people with disabilities from accessing employment.
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NexusTek
AUGUST 30, 2019
READ TIME: 2 MIN August 30, 2019 Can You (or Your Staff) Identify a Scam Call? As you already know hackers are clever. Theyre utilizing new technology to steal from businesses like yours. One of todays trending cyber security threats are scam calls. Often sounding like theyre from reputable sources like your bank or even Google! The following are a few examples of the most current scam calls.
Plan B Consulting
AUGUST 30, 2019
This week Charlie looks at what lessons we can learn from British Airways’ recent emergency landing at Valencia Airport. One of the problems of being a consultant is that you rarely get the opportunity to actually manage or participate in the response to an incident. Instead you spend your life telling people how they should respond. To learn from other’s experiences and to keep yourself up-to-date, you have to constantly read articles, attend conferences and listen to presentations and we
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
Behavior Group
AUGUST 28, 2019
Anyone interested in a career in information systems audit and interested to be an information systems audit, control and security professional check out the CISA certification. CISA Certification, Information Systems Auditor If you have experience as an information systems auditor and want to move up (or over), consider acquiring the Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)… Continue reading.
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National Center for Disaster Prepardness
AUGUST 8, 2019
America is reckoning with two new mass shootings, one in Dayton, Ohio and the other in El Paso, Texas – believed to be the eighth deadliest in modern U.S. history. While processing the constant stream of disturbing media, parents must also anticipate the needs of their children by helping them process the upsetting news. As a pediatrician and director of Columbia University’s National Center for Disaster Preparedness, I am offering some guidelines on how adults can speak to, comfort, and console
Crisis Response Journal
AUGUST 7, 2019
With the rise in temperature over the summer months comes an increase in the number of flying insects that can make their way into homes, onto food and on car windscreens. In everyday life, they are simply an annoyance.
NexusTek
AUGUST 30, 2019
READ TIME: 2 MIN August 30, 2019 5 Signs Youre Organization is Overdue for a Storage Assessment Hiding inside your current data centers could be legacy storage equipment waiting to fail at the worst possible time. Older storage devices struggle to handle todays increased data workloads and access requirements. If thats true, where will you be 5-years from now?
Plan B Consulting
AUGUST 30, 2019
This week Charlie looks at what lessons we can learn from British Airways’ recent emergency landing at Valencia Airport. One of the problems of being a consultant is that you rarely get the opportunity to actually manage or participate in the response to an incident. Instead you spend your life telling people how they should respond. To learn from other’s experiences and to keep yourself up-to-date, you have to constantly read articles, attend conferences and listen to presentations and we
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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.
Behavior Group
AUGUST 23, 2019
More than 3,800 data breaches were reported from January through June 30, exposing over 4.1 billion records, according to the 2019 MidYear Data Breach Quickview Report. Records Exposed in 2019,passwords, breaches Compared to midyear of 2018, the number of reported breaches was up 54 percent and the number of exposed records was up 52 percent.… Continue reading.
Alert Media
AUGUST 22, 2019
The post 5 Gaps in Your Lone Worker Safety Program [Webinar Recap] appeared first on AlertMedia.
Marketpoint Recall
AUGUST 5, 2019
It's the moment brands dread: one of your company's products has been recalled for health concerns, inaccurate marketing, defective operation or any of a number of reasons, that are, at the surface, wholly negative. One has to look no further than the Samsung Galaxy 7 Note recall , which has been described as "the biggest debacle to happen the smartphone market in the last decade.
Crisis Response Journal
AUGUST 6, 2019
David P Perrodin, PhD, examines how the shadow of superbugs - a host of tiny, unseen enemies - could be a far greater danger than security threats to schools than many people currently perceive.
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.
NexusTek
AUGUST 30, 2019
READ TIME: 1 MIN August 30, 2019 At NexusTek, were devoted to working with the best and brightest technology partners. Thats why were proud announce that one of our cyber security partners Barracuda, was recently named in The Forrester Wave report as a leader in Enterprise Email Security. What is The Forrester Wave? Published by Forrester Research, Inc., The Forrester Wave is a guide for buyers considering their purchasing options in a technology marketplace.
Plan B Consulting
AUGUST 2, 2019
In Part 2 of Charlie’s blogs on Business Continuity Plans, he looks at the different audiences and how we can develop future plans. In last week’s bulletin we looked at what plans are for and the different purposes of business continuity and crisis management plans. Today we will look at who the different audiences are and I will share some personal thoughts on how I am looking to develop future plans.
Behavior Group
AUGUST 21, 2019
A new survey says that people consider malicious insiders (30 percent) and human error (25 percent) to be the two top cybersecurity threats.” Cybersecurity Threat, malware and ransomware According to the Canon Office of the Future survey, malware and ransomware are other pertinent cybersecurity threats. More than one-third of respondents consider malware and ransomware a… Continue reading.
Alert Media
AUGUST 15, 2019
The post AlertMedia Ranks No. 285 on 2019 Inc. 5000 List; Named 3rd Fastest-Growing Software Company in Texas appeared first on AlertMedia.
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.
Prism International
AUGUST 8, 2019
Who pays the bill when the company declares bankruptcy? When a practitioner retires and/or meets an untimely death–who pays the RIM service invoice? What about the outstanding invoices when a practitioner closes a “single practitioner” office and joins a large consortium practice or medical school? As an example, who pays the invoice for those boxes of records sitting on a shelf in the record center (when he indicates he no longer needs them)?
Disaster Recovery
AUGUST 6, 2019
The Conventional Effects of Global Warming. Melting glaciers. Severe droughts. Rising sea levels. Heat waves. More pests and disease outbreaks. While global warming is a relatively well known phenomenon, the damage and impact they can cause to our surroundings are still taking us by surprise. Today, even localities traditionally known for humid climate are becoming prone to wildfire risks.
Business Resilience Decoded
AUGUST 29, 2019
Episode 28: "The Future of Safety and Emergency Response" with Greg Artzt of Punch Technologies, Inc. Contact Greg Artzt at: [link] [link] [link] Business Resilience Decoded: www.drj.com/decoded/ twitter.com/BRDecoded Episode 28: "The Future of Safety and Emergency Response" with Greg Artzt of Punch Technologies, Inc. Contact Greg Artzt at: [link] [link] [link] Business Resilience Decoded: www.drj.com/decoded/ twitter.
Plan B Consulting
AUGUST 2, 2019
In Part 2 of Charlie’s blogs on Business Continuity Plans, he looks at the different audiences and how we can develop future plans. In last week’s bulletin we looked at what plans are for and the different purposes of business continuity and crisis management plans. Today we will look at who the different audiences are and I will share some personal thoughts on how I am looking to develop future plans.
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Behavior Group
AUGUST 19, 2019
British Airways has come under fire from the security community again, this time after a vulnerability in its e-ticketing system was found to be exposing passenger’s personal information leaking passenger info in links Security firm Wandera claimed in a blog post yesterday that the airline was sending out unencrypted check-in links to customers which contained… Continue reading.
Alert Media
AUGUST 7, 2019
The post How GSC Logistics Uses Emergency Communications to Keep Their Business Moving appeared first on AlertMedia.
NexusTek
AUGUST 29, 2019
READ TIME: 2 MIN August 29, 2019 Dentists Nationwide Victimized by REvil Ransomware as Hackers Attack Cavity in DDS Safe According to ZDNet , hundreds of dentists offices in the US were attacked by cyber criminals this past weekend. A ransomware gang targeted and compromised DDS Safe, a medical records retention and backup solution used by dental offices across the country.
National Center for Disaster Prepardness
AUGUST 8, 2019
This piece was originally published on May 23, 2019 in The Hill. . The extreme weather events this week in the Midwest are both alarming and tragic. It is estimated that at least 30 tornados touched down in Kansas, Missouri and elsewhere on Tuesday alone. Unfortunately, there have also been at least four fatalities with more injuries reported. Flooding has also been an outsized consequence of these storms.
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!
Business Resilience Decoded
AUGUST 29, 2019
Episode 28: "The Future of Safety and Emergency Response" with Greg Artzt of Punch Technologies, Inc. Contact Greg Artzt at: [link] [link] [link]. Business Resilience Decoded: www.drj.com/decoded/ twitter.com/BRDecoded Episode 28: "The Future of Safety and Emergency Response" with Greg Artzt of Punch Technologies, Inc. Contact Greg Artzt at: [link] [link] [link].
Plan B Consulting
AUGUST 9, 2019
Charlie looks at a different aspect of the effects of a no-deal Brexit. This week my brother Alex got top price for Cheviot Lambs at Stirling Auction Mart. I also went for a run and listened to the BBC Sounds podcast ‘Beyond Today – No deal: what’s going to happen to our food?’ Inspired by these two things, I thought I would write this week’s bulletin on sheep farming and the effects of a no-deal Brexit.
Behavior Group
AUGUST 14, 2019
Tips on how your staff can help prevent information security gaps.” information security gaps, security and privacy Information security is no longer just an IT issue. In fact, companies are finding themselves having to protect not only their own digital boundaries, but those of their suppliers and customers because of the complexity of the modern… Continue reading.
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