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Ukraine Invasion: An Emerging Risk Landscape to Manage

DRI Drive

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, […].

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Bringing clarity to your Business Continuity exercise 

Crisis Response Journal

Andy Marshall says that in planning an exercise, people often tend to confuse what they are trying to achieve.

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Disaster Debris Management

Disaster Zone Podcast

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.

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Cyber resilience is hard: Soft skills to making it a success

Acronis

Cyber resilience is hard: Soft skills to making it a success Businesses around the world face a growing threat of cyberattacks. Between 2020 and 2021, there was a 125% increase in cyberattacks, and more than 200 million records were breached in 2021. Small businesses are particularly vulnerable to cybercrime. A breach costs businesses $200,000 on average, with 60% of those going out of business within six months of the incide.

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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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Read the March 2022 Crisis Response Journal – Special Subscription Offer for DRI Professionals

DRI Drive

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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SIA Tech Brief: Applying Digital Twins to the Built Environment

Security Industry Association

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.

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PagerDuty Summit Call for Proposals is Open by PagerDuty

PagerDuty

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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Supply Chain Tops the List of Risks Keeping CFOs Up at Night

DRI Drive

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.

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Information Assurance: Defined, Explained and Explored

Unitrends

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 […].

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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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New Grant Aims to Improve Disaster management and Recovery

Recovery Diva

From FL International University: NSF awards grant to College of Engineering to help improve disaster management and pandemic recovery.

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Why Track What Is Happening in Ukraine?

Disaster Zone

War can come home to the United States.

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Why You Should Prioritize Mental Health in the Workplace

Alert Media

The post Why You Should Prioritize Mental Health in the Workplace appeared first on AlertMedia.

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Secure clients and yourself with Acronis SP Protection

Acronis

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.

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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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Disaster Costs Not Fully Covered

Recovery Diva

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.

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Big Cities Trouble in Asking for Help

Disaster Zone

They are use to going it alone.

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SIA Tech Brief: The Case for Sensor Fusion –Monitoring Spaces for Real-Time Change Detection and Immersive UX

Security Industry Association

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.

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Crisis, Culture, and the Cloud: A Fireside Chat with Workday’s Global CTO

Pure Storage

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.

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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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Resilience of Disaster Workforce

Recovery Diva

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.

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Take control of IT security for your organization

Citrix

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?

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SIA Expresses Concerns on Use of Classroom Door Barricade Devices in Schools

Security Industry Association

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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Plan Your Ransomware Attack Response Now

BryghtPath

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.

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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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Revised Sea Level Projections

Recovery Diva

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.

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How Business Continuity Leaders Can Shine a Light on a Dark Day

On Solve

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.

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Como escolher entre os modelos de trabalho remoto, presencial e híbrido?

Citrix

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.

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DRaaS vs. Data Backups: What Is the Difference?

BCM METRICS

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 […].

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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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Stop Ransomware In Fort Lauderdale, Florida

LAN Infotech

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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So Much Tech, So Little Progress: We Need a Framework for Evaluating Solutions

Chisel AI

Insurance underwriting has come to a crossroads. The digital and information revolution that started a generation ago has now created pain points within insurance that will need to be solved yesterday. Beyond just our inability to move customary underwriting data through the ecosystem, we are now being barraged with a plethora of data we couldn’t have even envisioned two decades ago.

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The truth about moving from traditional VDI to DaaS

Citrix

It’s no secret that it pays to invest in the cloud. A recent report from McKinsey & Company says businesses that follow the lead of cloud-migrations outperformers stand to unlock some $1 trillion in value. And Forrester seems to agree. … The post The truth about moving from traditional VDI to DaaS first appeared on Citrix Blogs. Related Stories What separates DaaS from traditional VDI?