Crisis Response Journal

MARCH 18, 2021

Lina Kolesnikova reports on the dangers of ransomware attacks that healthcare institutions face

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Disaster Zone Podcast

MARCH 30, 2021

What does disaster readiness look like for the Pacific Northwest from a person coming to the topic with a fresh point of view? Brian Landon , an attorney, writer and director is working on a master’s degree and his project is examining how the Cascadia Subduction Zone will impact the State of Oregon and other parts of the Northwest. He comes to the task with more of a world view having lived and worked in other countries.

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CIO Governance

MARCH 18, 2021

Data governance definition. Data governance is a system for defining who within an organization has authority and control over data assets and how those data assets may be used. It encompasses the people, processes, and technologies required to manage and protect data assets. The Data Governance Institute defines it as “a system of decision rights and accountabilities for information-related processes, executed according to agreed-upon models which describe who can take what actions with what in

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Disaster Safety

MARCH 5, 2021

English Español. Prevent Business Disruption With a Business Continuity Plan. The OFB-EZ (Open for Business-EZ) toolkit helps small businesses take important steps they need to keep functioning in the event of a major disaster or even a small disruption. The goal is to continue to perform the most critical operations, which will help reduce short- and long-term losses to your bottom line.

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Alert Media

MARCH 2, 2021

The post How Tabletop Exercises Can Help Your Business Prepare for Emergencies appeared first on AlertMedia.

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Crisis Response Journal

MARCH 28, 2021

The challenge of white powder letters has resurfaced for emergency responders in Europe, writes Lina Kolesnikova

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Disaster Zone Podcast

MARCH 23, 2021

One of the outcomes from the coronavirus pandemic is that our normal training sessions have been disrupted. People can’t gather into classrooms. A solution to that issue, and one that will be used going forward is virtual training that goes beyond the online Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) self-paced learning. This podcast is an interview with Todd Manns, Owner and Managing Partner of The Blue Cell.

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Talkingpoint

MARCH 2, 2021

Data is piling up in organizations, challenging their IT staff’s ability to keep pace with security and backups. A single data breach, ransomware infection, equipment failure, or an unexpected power outage could quickly become a catastrophic event, especially when it […]. The post Top 3 FAQs About Cloud-Based Disaster Recovery appeared first on TierPoint.

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LAN Infotech

MARCH 12, 2021

Securing Your Remote Workers. Over the last few years, we have seen several tech companies, such as Buffer, Todoist, and Help Scout, switch to a fully remote or partial work setup. Most of these companies spent months preparing for the switch by training their employees, setting up remote work policies, and ensuring the necessary infrastructure was in place to deal with cybersecurity threats.

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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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Alert Media

MARCH 4, 2021

The post How AlertMedia Communicates With Employees During Emergencies appeared first on AlertMedia.

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Donyati

MARCH 10, 2021

Technology will transform business in few industries as dramatically as in the insurance industry. Yet to all but the largest of carriers, the process of upgrading infrastructure to realize the benefits of the modern age seem daunting, and prohibitively intensive – in terms of cost, time, and labor. In general, the insurance industry trends notoriously toward reliance on outdated legacy IT systems.

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Crisis Response Journal

MARCH 28, 2021

Amanda Coleman describes her first year in charge of running her own crisis communication consultancy

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Disaster Zone Podcast

MARCH 16, 2021

The coronavirus pandemic has multiple impacts to our society, ranging from medical, economic, education—you name it, nothing has remained the same. All this physical change has impacted how people interact and relate to one another. The social impacts to people have been huge. Besides the coronavirus itself there have been political and racial tensions in the United States.

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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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FEI

MARCH 3, 2021

What does it all mean? Perhaps the greatest lesson from 2020 is that we need to reach out and support each other. This ebook offers more insights from the experts on workforce resilience. Access eBook here. The post Hindsight: Our favorite blog posts from 2020 appeared first on FEI Behavioral Health.

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AWS Disaster Recovery

MARCH 30, 2021

As customers migrate to the cloud, many struggle to adapt business continuity and operational plans from their on-premises environments. This affects the resilience of critical business applications and can stall cloud adoption. This two-part blog series will provide guidance on implementing IT resilience strategies. In Part I, we’ll review challenges commonly experienced by executive builders.

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Alert Media

MARCH 10, 2021

The post Accelerating AlertMedia’s Growth With Vista Equity Partners appeared first on AlertMedia.

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Disaster Safety

MARCH 10, 2021

ESPAÑOL English. Prevenga la interrupción de su negocio con un plan de continuidad. El manual de herramientas OFB-EZ (Open for Business-EZ) ayuda a las pequeñas empresas a dar importantes pasos necesarios para seguir funcionando en caso de un desastre mayor o incluso una pequeña interrupción. El objetivo es continuar realizando las operaciones más críticas, lo que ayudará a reducir las pérdidas a corto y largo plazo en sus resultados finales.

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Crisis Response Journal

MARCH 18, 2021

Boards and individual directors are now in the crosshairs when their organisation is battered by an operational crisis or high-profile issue, writes Tony Jaques

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Disaster Zone Podcast

MARCH 9, 2021

The blood supply for a community, region or state is critically important. This podcast is an interview with Curt Bailey, President and CEO of BloodWorks Northwest Their territory covers eight million people in the states of Oregon and Washington. Consider this a Blood 101 class on all aspects of blood collection and use. It amazing all the blood products that are collected in just one donation.

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Talkingpoint

MARCH 4, 2021

IDC says that the amount of data created in the next three years will be more than the total amount of data created in the last 30 years. While the numbers are still coming in for 2020, almost everyone we talk […]. The post How to Address the 2021 Data Boom with A Disaster Recovery Plan appeared first on TierPoint.

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NexusTek

MARCH 31, 2021

READ TIME: 5 MIN March 31, 2021 The Difference Between IT & “Almost” IT What is IT and Almost IT? Well, IT is a Managed Service Provider (MSP), that employs hundreds of tenured IT experts available 24/7/365. Almost IT are 10 IT professionals in a 20-person company with 200 customers. Think Amazon versus a local delivery service: one has a multitude of staff, resources, and partnerships to deliver purchases the next dayor even the same dayacross the country, and the other is a ki

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Alert Media

MARCH 23, 2021

The post Global Threat Intelligence: Faster, Comprehensive, and More Relevant Information to Keep Your Employees Safe appeared first on AlertMedia.

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Security Industry Association

MARCH 31, 2021

In this video, learn about several recently introduced Right to Repair bills and how SIA is engaging on behalf of members on this issue. “Right to Repair” legislation, as introduced in several states in 2021, would mandate original equipment manufacturers of digital electronic equipment to provide unauthorized repair providers with diagnostic and repair information, along with tools, related parts and software – but without requiring any of the critical consumer protections afforded by authorize

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Crisis Response Journal

MARCH 1, 2021

Lina Kolesnikova explores the merits of the crew resource management (CRM) team training process first developed by the aviation sector By Lina Kolesnikova

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Disaster Zone Podcast

MARCH 2, 2021

One of the outcomes of the coronavirus pandemic is the need to maintain social distancing. An innovation borne out of this is organizations have begun using technology to conduct virtual exercises. My guest for this podcast is Kyle McPhee, Director of Preparedness for Hagerty Consulting. Topics discussed include what technology solutions work and what the benefits and challenges are for doing virtual exercises.

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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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Advancing Analytics

MARCH 31, 2021

Today is International Trans Day of Visibility! An annual commemoration dedicated to raising awareness of discrimination faced by transgender people worldwide, as well as a celebration of their contributions to society. One of the core tenets of the culture at AA is that everyone should feel able to come as they are, that the environment we foster shouldn’t cause anyone to feel discriminated against, or unable to be their whole selves no matter the reason.

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Behavior Group

MARCH 30, 2021

Employees working from home on a company-provided computer are demonstrating a clear lack of cybersecurity knowledge through high-risk behavior, according to a report released by Ivanti. passwords, consumer websites Using work passwords for consumer websites The report found that one in four consumers admit to using their work email or passwords to log in to… Continue reading.

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Alert Media

MARCH 16, 2021

The post How to Create and Leverage a Business Continuity Checklist for Emergency Planning appeared first on AlertMedia.

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