Sat.Sep 09, 2023 - Fri.Sep 15, 2023

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When disaster strikes… take advantage!

KingsBridge BCP

There are so many examples of new coverage that could’ve gone better. When we do Business Continuity planning with our clients, we underline the importance of getting the right message out to their customers as soon as possible. If you let the media portray the emergency, they will make it seem much worse than it really is, as they have to fill time on their programming and let’s face it, sensational news sells!

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Financing the Expansion of the Electrical Grid

Disaster Zone

It won’t be easy or cheap.

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NEW Features for DRI Digital Badge holders

DRI Drive

If you hold a DRI digital badge, then you can now showcase your skills and achievements even more easily within your Credly (formerly Acclaim) earner platform. Here are some of the highlights: – You can now create and customize your own profile page, where you can display your badges, bio, social media links, and more. […] The post NEW Features for DRI Digital Badge holders appeared first on DRI Drive.

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The real burden of risk

Emergency Planning

A piece of the Sanriku coast at Minamisanriku, NE Japan. In 2011 there was a 20.5-metre tsunami here. Normal 0 false false false EN-GB X-NONE AR-SA In 1966 the eminent Californian risk analyst Chauncey Starr published a seminal paper in Science Magazine in which he stated that "a thing is safe if its risks are judged to be acceptable." In effect, he built his reputation on the premise that the acceptability of risk is arbitrary.

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Are Robots Replacing You? Keeping Humans in the Loop in Automated Environments

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

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North Korea, Russia and China: The Developing Trilateral Imperialist Partnership

The Rand Blog

There are no easy ways for the United States and its allies to counter the developing Russia-China-North Korea partnership. But there are options to consider and steps to take. There are also fissures in their relationships to exploit.

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A Growing Threat of Violence Against Public Officials

Disaster Zone Podcast

P ete Simi , a professor of sociology at Chapman University, is overseeing a research team of the university’s students and graduates who are diving into court records about federal cases of death threats sent to public officials, including officials elected or appointed in health care, education and law enforcement. Their findings will help alleviate the rising numbers of threats against public officials in the United States.Emergency managers and the average citizen need to understand the imme

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Driving Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging

Pure Storage

Driving Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging by Pure Storage Blog I am often asked how a company drives Diversity and Inclusion. Is it from the top-down? From the bottom-up? Or somewhere in between? My answer: All of the above. The factors that lead to a homogenous workforce must be acknowledged and addressed for an organization to create a culture of diversity, inclusion, and belonging.

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A Case for Greater U.S. Engagement in Central Asia

The Rand Blog

Central Asia's souring relations with Russia and growing skepticism of Chinese influence have created a rare and valuable window of opportunity for the United States to bolster its image through greater long-term investment in the region.

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Storage and Data Protection News for the Week of September 15; Updates from Continuity, IBM, Scality & More

Solutions Review

Solutions Review editors curated this list of the most noteworthy storage and data protection news items for the week of September 15, 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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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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SIA New Member Profile: Wicket

Security Industry Association

New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Wicket offers computer vision technology for facial ticketing, access control, frictionless payment and credentialing. The company is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with an additional office in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, and customers across North America and in Europe. SIA spoke with Jeff Boehm, chief marketing officer at Wicket, about the company, the security industry and working with SIA.

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Driving Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging

Pure Storage

Driving Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging by Pure Storage Blog I am often asked how a company drives Diversity and Inclusion. Is it from the top-down? From the bottom-up? Or somewhere in between? My answer: All of the above. The factors that lead to a homogenous workforce must be acknowledged and addressed for an organization to create a culture of diversity, inclusion, and belonging.

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The Strawman Defense Is Torching Taiwan's Military

The Rand Blog

There are many reasons why the political future of Taiwan Strait relations is uncertain, but the military considerations for Taiwan are much more straightforward. Taiwan should invest in capabilities that are highly survivable and potent against a potential attack from mainland China.

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Morocco’s Strange Stance on Foreign Aid

Recovery Diva

From the WashPost: Morocco’s reluctance to accept quake aid baffles foreign governments.

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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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California Approves Right to Repair Legislation – Security Products Exempt

Security Industry Association

With final passage of Senate Bill 244 by the state legislature Sept. 13, 2023, California will become the third and largest U.S. state to adopt “right to repair” legislation broadly applicable to manufacturers of electronic devices. Resulting from advocacy efforts by the Security Industry Association (SIA) and our industry partners, all states enacting right to repair legislation so far – New York, Minnesota and, with the governor’s potential signature, California – have included pr

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Uncovering Dell EMC’s PowerStore B.S. (Bogus Statements)

Pure Storage

Uncovering Dell EMC’s PowerStore B.S. (Bogus Statements) by Pure Storage Blog (For the purposes of this post, “B.S.” stands for Bogus Statements. Any other interpretation solely results from the reader’s imagination. ?) When I was a kid, I remember playing the card game known as B.S. with my brother. I’d try to expertly get rid of all of my cards while yelling “B.S.” enough correct times so that he was overwhelmed in cards that he had picked up—and he was left with a bunch of cards while I

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Separate U.S. Alliances in East Asia Are Obsolete

The Rand Blog

Washington manages its alliances with Tokyo and Seoul separately. But growing South Korean and Japanese military capabilities make a conversation about more integration unavoidable.

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Flooding in Libya, of All Places

Disaster Zone

Torrential rains were the cause.

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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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Automating the MSP back office

Acronis

Managed services are transitioning rapidly from legacy, break-fix services to recurring cloud-centric and subscription-based services. In this article, we take a look at three big issues that MSPs can automate to vastly improve the smooth running of any MSP back office — saving time, money and even tears!

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Bringing Data Analytics into the Hardware Design Story

Pure Storage

Bringing Data Analytics into the Hardware Design Story by Pure Storage Blog When a FlashArray ™ or FlashBlade ® device ships for the first time, it’s a proud and exciting moment for all of us in engineering. There are celebrations and fanfare, handshakes and shouts. And then, with (metaphorical) tears in our eyes, we bid the product a fond farewell—wishing it well like a dear friend about to head off on the data analytics journey of a lifetime.

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How to Put RAND Findings on Veteran Support for Extremism in Context

The Rand Blog

A RAND survey found that U.S. veterans appeared to support extremist groups at a rate lower than the general population. In contrast, a new University of Maryland study found that veteran status was the most prominent characteristic among extremists involved in terrorism attacks with four or more victims.

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Which to Restore First? Communications or Transportation?

Disaster Zone

For earthquakes it can be different.

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The Complete Guide to Mastering Business Continuity

The Complete Guide to Mastering Business Continuity is a step-by-step resource for developing an effective Business Continuity Management (BCM) program and navigating challenges. Whether building from scratch or enhancing a plan, this guide offers practical tools, expert advice, and strategies to ensure resilience. What You’ll Learn: Key elements of BCM and resiliency Steps to build and test your Business Continuity Plan (BCP) Conducting risk assessments and BIAs Integrating cybersecurity into p

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Mastering Effective Cybersecurity Research: Going From Data to Actionable Insights

FS-ISAC

CISOs spend a lot of time on research, so it is important to think about how we conduct and consume research. On one hand, CISOs are drowning in information, and on the other, we cannot get the info we need to make solid choices. Let me start with one of my favorite war stories. When I was mobilized after 9/11, I was tasked to build an Army Regional Emergency Computer Response Center (basically a SOC).

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As Populations Grow and New Hazards Emerge, Understanding Global Trends and Research Can Help Us Chart the Course

National Fire Protection Association

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 UPDATE: The fire that broke out in a ramshackle five-story apartment building in Johannesburg, South Africa, on August 31 killed at least 73 people, including many who were homeless. The fire underscores global concerns about fire and life safety, particularly among developing nations and areas where housing pressures create additional risks for the poorest and most vulnerable populations.

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It's Time to Take Societal Resilience Seriously

The Rand Blog

To build the societal resilience required to respond effectively to everything from climate-related emergencies to pandemics, to intentional state-on-state attacks, and disinformation, a joint approach is needed, not only across government, but across wider society.

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Hurricane Lee

Disaster Zone

It is brewing and its path is unknown.

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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!

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GRC as a Service: The Future of Governance and Risk Management

Solutions Review

GRC (governance, risk, and compliance) has long been a static, check-the-box approach for organizations that can be stressful and burdensome. As cyber threats continue to grow in sophistication and number, organizations face the daunting and repeated challenge of ensuring compliance with ever changing regulations. For many, the traditional methods of audits and assessments take shape as a reactive 11 th -hour hustle, one that tends to be expensive while only providing a point-in-time report with

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Application Modernization: Benefits, Challenges and Importance of the Cloud

Unitrends

“Adapt,” “evolve,” “innovate” and “grow” are timeless catchphrases in the business world. These phrases become even more relevant in today’s incredibly fast-moving business landscape. One of the ways organizations can stay ahead is by modernizing their business applications. With time, older applications can result in performance degradation, inefficient functionality and inability to integrate with newer […] The post Application Modernizatio

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When a Quantum Computer Is Able to Break Our Encryption, It Won't Be a Secret

The Rand Blog

Policymakers and cybersecurity analysts should avoid messaging that emphasizes the risk that CRQCs developed in secret could be imminent or already operational. There is already more than enough reason to upgrade our communications systems to resist attacks from quantum computers as soon as possible.