National Fire Protection Association
AUGUST 12, 2023
According to NFPA research, this week’s Lahaina Fire death toll, now at 80 people, is among the top ten deadliest wildfires on record since 1871. “Through a deadly combination of human and natural causes, we now see unprecedented wildfires in every corner of the globe and in communities that were previously not viewed as high risk,” said NFPA President and CEO Jim Pauley.
Recovery Diva
AUGUST 14, 2023
From Grist: Wildfires just Destroyed a Maui town; Next Year Could Be Worse. From The Conversation: Maui wildfires: Extra logistical challenges hinder government’s initial response when disasters strike islands From the WashPost: Maui fires not just due to climate change but a ‘compound disaster’ The fires were a textbook case of many different agents acting together From the WashPost: Maui fires not just due to climate change but a ‘compound disaster’ The fires were a textbook case of many
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Disaster Zone
AUGUST 14, 2023
Today, tomorrow and into the future.
Disaster Zone Podcast
AUGUST 15, 2023
Sometimes it is good to look back at how far we have come and then forward, to where we might be headed in the future. My guest today is Claire Rubin blogs at Recovery Diva , but has a much more extensive connection to all phases of the broader topic of emergency management. We talk in this podcast about a wide variety of topics, to include how professional emergency managers can continue to contribute after our paid careers are finished.For a more detailed list of Claire’s accomplishments, see
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Solutions Review
AUGUST 17, 2023
Solutions Review’s Contributed Content Series is a collection of contributed articles written by thought leaders in enterprise technology. In this feature, Egress Data Protection Officer Kevin Tunison offers commentary on GDPR from a data privacy officer’s perspective through four essential keys. The world and the technology industry are very different places since GDPR was implemented five years ago.
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Disaster Zone
AUGUST 17, 2023
A review of a new book on information management for disasters.
BryghtPath
AUGUST 16, 2023
In an ever-evolving business landscape, disruptions and unexpected events are inevitable, so it is crucial to prepare for a business impact analysis. From natural disasters to cybersecurity breaches, organizations face many challenges that can significantly impact their operations, finances, and reputation. To effectively navigate these challenges and ensure business continuity, a crucial tool in the … The post 12 Steps to Preparing for a Business Impact Analysis (BIA) appeared first on Br
NexusTek
AUGUST 15, 2023
READ TIME: 4 MIN August 15, 2023 Are Your IoT Devices Leaving the Door Open for Hackers? Quick Quiz: Could smart light bulbs in your office provide threat actors an entryway into your IT network? Could a fish tank thermometer be a portal hackers exploit to steal your customers’ financial information? Could your smart fridge be part of a botnet used to launch distributed denial-of-service (DDOS) attacks?
Recovery Diva
AUGUST 16, 2023
My old friend Eric Holdeman, who hosts the website www.disaster-zone.com , does a weekly interview via Podcast. This week he interviewed me about my past work and current volunteer activities, most notably hosting this site. The title of the podcast is Retired from a Paycheck. You can tune into the podcast at the website noted above. Both giving the interview and listening to a podcast were a first for me.
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.
Disaster Zone
AUGUST 17, 2023
Several links to stories about what went right and wrong.
BryghtPath
AUGUST 15, 2023
Craft a robust master disaster recovery plan. Learn to manage incidents, communicate effectively, and execute post-disaster strategies for business continuity. The post Master Disaster Recovery Plan: A Guide for Businesses appeared first on Bryghtpath.
Pure Storage
AUGUST 16, 2023
Get Promoted by Running Greener Data Storage by Pure Storage Blog Promotions don’t happen overnight. They can take months or longer, even if you’re a high performer who consistently surpasses management expectations. Most career experts will tell you that moving up the corporate ladder today requires presenting a persuasive case for how you’re directly helping your company achieve its goals.
Recovery Diva
AUGUST 15, 2023
New Report from Brookings: The U.S. Needs a New System for Declaring Natural Disasters and Distributing Federal Aid. (July 2023). Report is 20 pages. { Note this report was issued in July, well before the Maui disaster.} Comments are invited.
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!
Disaster Zone
AUGUST 16, 2023
Multiple impacts from the record water temperatures.
Acronis
AUGUST 16, 2023
Learn about identity theft protection, how it works, and why you need one to protect your personal and financial well-being and Keep your identity safe online.
BryghtPath
AUGUST 18, 2023
Navigate misinformation during a crisis with our guide. Learn strategies for reputation management, internal communication and transparency. The post Handling Misinformation During a Crisis: A Guide appeared first on Bryghtpath.
MHA Consulting
AUGUST 17, 2023
Many executives think practice is for grinds and star performers do things by the seat of their pants, but when it comes to crisis management, this approach is a good way to make a bad situation worse. In today’s post we’ll look at why crisis management training is essential for resiliency and explain how to obtain quality training that is relevant to your organization.
Speaker: Tim Buteyn
Let's set the scene: you’ve identified a critical performance gap in your organization and need to close that gap. A colleague suggests training, but you suspect there’s something going on that training can’t address. How can you determine if training is the right solution before you commit your budget and resources to a new training program? In this webinar, you will learn how to determine if training is the right solution using the Behavior Engineering Model.
Disaster Zone
AUGUST 15, 2023
Lessons from four decades of studying emergency management.
Acronis
AUGUST 14, 2023
Two-factor authentication (2FA) is a feature that requires a user to present two different types of identity evidence before being allowed to access an account.
The Rand Blog
AUGUST 16, 2023
While AI will bring many benefits, it is also potentially dangerous. We would do well to establish a model of oversight that focuses on the three parts of the AI supply chain: hardware, the training of each model, and rigorous review before each model is released.
Alert Media
AUGUST 17, 2023
To tackle diverse security threats at scale, you need a robust security operations center suited to your organization. Is a GSOC the answer?
Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions
We’ve all been there. You’ve been given a pile of dry content and asked to create a compelling eLearning course. You’re determined to create something more engaging than the same old course that learners quickly click through, but how do you take this “boring” content and create something relevant and engaging? Many instructional designers will say, “Boring in means boring out.
Security Industry Association
AUGUST 18, 2023
WISF ambassadors will actively support local engagement with SIA’s Women in Security Forum. The SIA Women in Security Forum (WISF) is recruiting 10 volunteers to kick off the WISF Ambassador Program. Ambassador recruitment starts now for the launch announcement during ISC East 2023 in New York City. Strategically located across the United States, WISF Ambassadors will be integral in extending the relational reach and engaging our WISF members.
The Rand Blog
AUGUST 14, 2023
As of April 2023, about 152,000 Special Immigrant Visa applicants remain trapped in Afghanistan. Despite many recommendations and bipartisan support for reforming the program, only minor tweaks have been made. Meanwhile, the dangerously slow process has become practically a death sentence.
PagerDuty
AUGUST 18, 2023
With the acceleration of cloud and digital transformation initiatives, enterprises are under pressure to adopt more agile, DevOps practices to be responsive to the business. But the increased complexity of digital systems and reliance on digital business only makes the cost of incidents more expensive. When incidents happen, protecting customer experience and minimizing downtime starts with bringing the right subject matter experts in to fix the problem.
Speaker: Chester Santos – Author, International Keynote Speaker, Executive Coach, Corporate Trainer, Memory Expert, U.S. Memory Champion
In October, scientists discovered that 75% of patients who experienced brain fog had a lower quality of life at work than those who did not. At best, brain fog makes you slower and less efficient. At worst, your performance and cognitive functions are impaired, resulting in memory, management, and task completion problems. In this entertaining and interactive presentation, Chester Santos, "The International Man of Memory," will assist you in developing life-changing skills that will greatly enha
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