DRI Drive
MARCH 18, 2022
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is increasingly impacting multiple aspects of business risk, creating new concerns that need to be managed – specifically in four key areas. These risks, identified by Gartner in its quarterly gathering of emerging risks, include: Talent: In addition to managing the health and safety of employees directly affected by the war, […].
Crisis Response Journal
MARCH 16, 2022
Andy Marshall says that in planning an exercise, people often tend to confuse what they are trying to achieve.
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Recovery Diva
MARCH 12, 2022
From HSToday: Preparing for the Next Pandemic: Building a More Resilient U.S. Healthcare System. The COVID-19 crisis taught us that we rely too heavily on foreign countries for medical supplies and pharmaceutical components. From HSDL: Ready or Not: Public Health and Emergency Preparedness. The Trust for America’s Health has released its latest report in an annual series on public health emergency preparedness in America: Ready or Not 2022: Protecting the Public’s Health from Diseases, Disaster
Disaster Zone Podcast
MARCH 15, 2022
Every disaster imaginable produces some form of disaster debris. Disasters like hurricanes, earthquakes and a tsunami can be mega producers of debris. Even the typical flood has people ripping out carpets and other household items from their homes and piling them on the curb. It becomes government’s job to haul them away. Chris Walker with MERITS provides very practical suggestions for people and agencies to use in dealing with disaster debris.
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
DRI Drive
MARCH 16, 2022
The March issue of Crisis Response Journal is available to download in our library! This month’s edition features an article from DRI President Chloe Demrovsky on lessons learned from the pandemic, and why the temptation to draw a line under it may be a mistake. DRI has partnered with CRJ to offer DRI Certified Professionals […]. The post Read the March 2022 Crisis Response Journal – Special Subscription Offer for DRI Professionals appeared first on DRI Drive.
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Pure Storage
MARCH 17, 2022
In the world of IT and technology, testing is part of everyday life. It can reveal a system’s strengths and weaknesses and allows you to make constant improvements. . In the world of F1, testing is also ongoing—and just as important. Preseason testing generates piles of data that teams use all season long to fine-tune cars. The two official weekends of track testing are also an opportunity to experiment a bit and see what the competition is up to—albeit without actually racing. .
Security Industry Association
MARCH 17, 2022
Introduction. Steve Surfaro of SURFARO LLC is chair of the SIA Public Safety Working Group. Digital twins turn the physical world into computable objects that track assets, people and processes. But what exactly is a digital twin? Defined by the Digital Twin Consortium , a digital twin is “a virtual representation of real-world entities and processes, synchronized at a specified frequency and fidelity.
DRI Drive
MARCH 14, 2022
A recent survey of CFOs found that while data breaches and COVID-19 are business concerns to worry about, supply chain disruptions have them beat. The survey, first published in CFO Dive, asked 600 finance leaders to rank the business risks they prioritize the most. The top responses: Supply chain disruption – 84% Talent shortage – […]. The post Supply Chain Tops the List of Risks Keeping CFOs Up at Night appeared first on DRI Drive.
PagerDuty
MARCH 15, 2022
PagerDuty Summit is back! We’re looking forward to coming together — virtually and in-person — with the PagerDuty community to learn and grow. We know much has changed in the past year with how people are working, new changes and updates to our platform, and we can’t wait to gather together to discuss. . We want to hear from YOU on what you’ve learned about building reliable systems, running software in production, using data and automation to improve operations, and the human side of oper
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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.
Unitrends
MARCH 17, 2022
Businesses that store and exchange critical data over information networks need to be mindful of how vulnerable each individual machine can be. Whether you’re supporting existing systems or designing and implementing new ones, your organization should aim to reduce the exposure to and impact of cyber risk by working within the frameworks of compliance, industry […].
Recovery Diva
MARCH 18, 2022
From FL International University: NSF awards grant to College of Engineering to help improve disaster management and pandemic recovery.
Disaster Zone
MARCH 15, 2022
War can come home to the United States.
Alert Media
MARCH 17, 2022
The post Why You Should Prioritize Mental Health in the Workplace appeared first on AlertMedia.
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.
Acronis
MARCH 16, 2022
Businesses rely on data and IT more than ever before. This reliance on data has dramatically increased the need for effective and comprehensive cyber protection — and nowhere is this threat more strongly felt than among service providers (SPs). That’s why we introduced Acronis SP Protection, our newest service designed to help SPs meet and exceed the challenges of the modern digital landscape.
Recovery Diva
MARCH 17, 2022
From USA Today: I nsurance and Aid are Not Covering the Costs of Disasters in the US. Should we Move? Thanks to Chris Jones for the citation.
Security Industry Association
MARCH 17, 2022
IP video is joined by thermal imaging, radar, LiDAR and 3D imaging to support better decisions by neural networks. Introduction. Steve Surfaro of SURFARO LLC is chair of the SIA Public Safety Working Group. Sensor fusion is the ability to bring together inputs from multiple radar, LiDAR, thermal imaging, 3D imaging and visible light cameras into a single model.
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.
Pure Storage
MARCH 16, 2022
Recently, I had an opportunity to sit down with David Sohigian, global chief technology officer (CTO) at Workday. We reflected on one of the biggest lessons of the pandemic: change management. A long-time Pure customer (and vice versa), Workday has managed to navigate the pandemic with exceptional agility, and the reason why may surprise you. It’s not about the technology, the products, or the newest features and capabilities.
Recovery Diva
MARCH 15, 2022
From HDSL: In Focus: Disaster Workforce Resilience. A collection of resources that focuses on building an inclusive emergency management workforce to better serve diverse communities. This list includes strategic plans and guides to aid in the recruitment and retention of women and people of color in federal, state, and local emergency management agencies to better prepare for future challenges and aid in mission success.
Citrix
MARCH 17, 2022
You’re probably familiar with the idea of a computer network resembling a castle with tall walls, a single front gate, and a moat. But as we all know, that’s a poor way to secure modern IT infrastructure. With thousands of … The post Take control of IT security for your organization first appeared on Citrix Blogs. Related Stories What separates DaaS from traditional VDI?
Security Industry Association
MARCH 14, 2022
There have long been questions in jurisdictions across the country regarding classroom door barricade devices. Typically designed to be installed on classroom doors during a lockdown in addition to the existing, code-compliant locking hardware, these devices are tempting solutions for schools because they seem to address the perceived immediate need for additional security.
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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
BryghtPath
MARCH 14, 2022
A food processing chain. A fuel pipeline system. A police department. A transportation authority. These are some of the larger targets hit with ransomware attacks in the U.S. so far in 2021. But for every ransomware story in the news, dozens of incidents go unmentioned, either because the company is too small for news outlets … The post Plan Your Ransomware Attack Response Now appeared first on Bryghtpath.
Recovery Diva
MARCH 14, 2022
From the Miami Herald: New U.S. sea rise projections are lower but still forecast grim future for Florida. Thanks to John Plodinec for the citation.
Disaster Safety
MARCH 15, 2022
Maintain the 3 zones around your home or business, collectively called defensible space. 1. Zone 1: The home ignition zone (noncombustible zone) / 0–5 ft from the building and under the deck. This zone is closest to your home or business, so it requires the most careful selection and intensive management of plants and materials. Maintaining this zone will reduce the chance that fire will ignite near your building and lead to a direct flame contact exposure.
On Solve
MARCH 15, 2022
When all or some of your organization’s critical operations are down, keeping things running smoothly and recovering quickly is everything. That means business continuity leaders like you must be able to communicate and execute crisis response plans quickly and effectively. OnSolve supports this endeavor with a platform that delivers speed, relevance, usability and actionable intelligence.
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!
Citrix
MARCH 14, 2022
Estar presente ou não é a grande questão, mas isso depende da experiência proporcionada pela empresa para os funcionários e para os clientes. O que vem pela frente? Essa pergunta rodeia a cabeça de todos quando o assunto é modelo … The post Como escolher entre os modelos de trabalho remoto, presencial e híbrido? first appeared on Citrix Blogs.
BCM METRICS
MARCH 17, 2022
Many people are confused about the difference between Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS) and data backups. In today’s post, we’ll explain the difference and spell out why most organizations would benefit from leveraging both technologies. DRaaS vs. Data Backups What is the difference between data backups and DRaaS (pronounced “D-Rass”)? Data backups are the […].
LAN Infotech
MARCH 17, 2022
Stop Ransomware In Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Ransomware is a continuing problem and a growing threat to national security. For example, the U.S Department of Justice estimates that organizations paid around $350 million in ransom to cybercriminals in 2020. Additionally, nearly 75 percent of all ransomware attacks target small businesses. Combating cybercrime requires the combined efforts of government agencies and public and private organizations across our communities. ?.
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