Crisis Response Journal
DECEMBER 8, 2022
With cyber-attacks in the headlines, a new report provides a gloomy reminder of the deep and long-lasting impact when things go wrong in public corporations, says Tony Jaques.
DRI Drive
DECEMBER 5, 2022
Health officials are warning of a serious jump in COVID-19, influenza, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) activity throughout the winter, reminding us that the pandemic hasn’t left us yet. What can your organization expect? The U.S. is seeing an unusually high increase in respiratory infections over the past few weeks, according to the Centers for […].
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Bernstein Crisis Management
DECEMBER 5, 2022
Crisis Management in Esports. As the esports industry continues crossing into the mainstream it’s time for top orgs to make crisis management and crisis communications efforts a part of daily business. Esports, or competitive video gaming, is a 1.4 billion dollar market with forecasts showing it could easily reach nearly $2 billion by 2025. Whether you’re a gamer or not, it’s likely you’ve come across some extension of this universe – maybe through a family member w
The Rand Blog
DECEMBER 9, 2022
Contrary to continued U.S. questions about the degree of New Delhi's commitment to the liberal international order, India has shown that it is committed in its own, sometimes limited, way. Of course, securing Indian national interests will always be paramount. U.S. policymakers might recognize that any additional pressure is likely to be counterproductive.
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
Disaster Zone Podcast
DECEMBER 6, 2022
Public Information Officers (PIO) had their work cut out for them in responding to the COVID pandemic. King County Washington was the first place in the USA that a death from COVID occurred. We explore all the challenges that came with the COVID response to a novel virus where everyone was flying a bit blind at first. The guest interviewed in this podcast is Meredith Li-Vollmer is the risk communication manager at Public Health – Seattle & King County where she has responded to a wide range
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Disaster Zone
DECEMBER 5, 2022
You cannot base future cost projections on past expenditures.
Recovery Diva
DECEMBER 3, 2022
From BMChealthservices: How can we strengthen partnership and coordination for health system emergency preparedness and response? Findings from a synthesis of experience across countries facing shocks. This site provides access to full 19 page report. Thanks to Dr. Lois Cohen for the citation.
Unitrends
DECEMBER 5, 2022
The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the digital transformation that has been underway for decades. Digital technologies and solutions have swiftly become the cornerstone of modern businesses, eliminating data silos, automating manual processes and enhancing operational efficiency. However, this swift transition to a digital world has also introduced organizations to an intimidating and ever-evolving cyberthreat landscape. […].
DRI Drive
DECEMBER 7, 2022
Thousands of North Carolinians remain without power following the Dec. 4 attack on multiple electrical substations in Moore County, NC. Such infrastructure disruptions can have immediate and devastating results. “This power disruption is an unfortunate reminder that when infrastructure is not secured, the damage can be catastrophic for the surrounding area,” said DRI President and […].
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Disaster Zone
DECEMBER 7, 2022
Where to go to see what is happening in real time here in the USA.
Recovery Diva
DECEMBER 9, 2022
From HSNewswire: The World’s Insurance Bill from Natural Disasters This Year: $115 Billion. Extreme weather events have caused an estimated $115 billion in insured financial losses around the world this year according to Swiss Re, the Zurich-based reinsurance giant. That’s 42 percent higher than the 10-year average of $81 billion.
NexusTek
DECEMBER 7, 2022
READ TIME: 4 MIN. December 7, 2022. How Inflation Impacts Business Technology… and What to Do About It. Across the globe, inflation has exerted its influence over pricing in virtually every industry, and business technology is no exception. Compounding the problem, the global microchip shortage has combined with inflationary pressures to hit tech pricing especially hard.
Security Industry Association
DECEMBER 6, 2022
The latest in California’s comprehensive approach to laws aimed at gun violence prevention is Senate Bill 1384, which was signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom on September 30, 2022. This particular measure seeks to prevent unlawful firearms sales and reduce gun violence as well as aid law enforcement investigations by creating digital surveillance requirements for firearms dealers.
Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions
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Disaster Zone
DECEMBER 6, 2022
Communicating risk and solutions in a rapidly changing pandemic
Recovery Diva
DECEMBER 8, 2022
From HSToday: Bill to Ensure Federal Property and Assets Are Disaster Resilient is Signed Into Law. “The Disaster Resiliency Planning Act, which builds off of a recommendation from the GAO report, will require the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to provide federal agencies with guidance on how to incorporate natural disaster resilience into their asset management and investment decisions.
Pure Storage
DECEMBER 6, 2022
Prior to joining Pure Storage ® , I was a research vice president at IDC where I ran the Storage Systems practice for almost nine years. During that time, I watched Pure Storage’s rise against well-established legacy competitors like EMC (eventually Dell), NetApp, and HPE, among others. . By 2018, Pure Storage was large enough for IDC to assign an “executive analyst” to the company, and I volunteered for the role.
Zerto
DECEMBER 6, 2022
In Zerto 9.5 , Zerto introduced a new Zerto Virtual Manager Appliance (ZVMA) and an alternative to creating your own Windows-based ZVM deployment on a virtual machine. This virtual appliance is designed to be easier to deploy, easier to manage/maintain, and more secure. If you are an existing Zerto customer with Windows-based ZVM deployments or just haven’t upgraded to Zerto 9.5 yet, you may have missed it entirely.
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.
Disaster Zone
DECEMBER 6, 2022
Vandalism or terrorism?
Recovery Diva
DECEMBER 8, 2022
The Continuity Professionals Pulse is a free daily source that includes articles published in many sources, including the Recovery Diva site. They add graphics and include my posts in their daily issue. Now they are offering a summary of recent articles, which you can see here. It makes a nice, colorful recap of some important matters in recent months.
The Rand Blog
DECEMBER 9, 2022
With new funding for gun violence prevention research, projects are beginning to produce findings. To capitalize on the new findings and help integrate the growing field of researchers working on gun violence prevention, RAND partnered with other research programs to organize the 2022 National Research Conference on Firearm Injury Prevention.
National Fire Protection Association
DECEMBER 8, 2022
Section 110.5(I) in NFPA 70E®, Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace® requires that an electrical safety program (ESP) include that both a job safety plan and job briefing be completed before a task is performed. A safety plan will vary by task and equipment. The briefing will vary based on the plan. An employee should not be directed to follow NFPA 70E when conducting the planning and briefing.
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Citrix
DECEMBER 5, 2022
Data fuels workforce productivity. But corporate data typically resides in disparate silos spread across on-premises networks and cloud repositories. Workers are forced to repeatedly disrupt daily workflows to gather information from this data sprawl — a time-consuming and inefficient activity … The post How ShareFile gives you a single point of access to all data sources first appeared on Citrix Blogs.
BCM METRICS
DECEMBER 8, 2022
Everyone knows business continuity planning can help organizations prepare for emergencies. Less well known is the fact that BC program elements can often be leveraged to support day-to-day operations and help with non-BC projects. Benefits That Go Beyond BC The main purpose of a business continuity management (BCM) program is to help an organization […].
The Rand Blog
DECEMBER 7, 2022
The war in Ukraine has shattered the myth that the polar regions are somehow immune from global geopolitics. If Arctic governance is in trouble, the Antarctic could follow.
National Fire Protection Association
DECEMBER 9, 2022
Elon Musk has found himself in hot water with the city of San Francisco after reports surfaced that the newly minted Twitter owner had arranged for sleeping quarters to be added to the social media company’s San Francisco headquarters. The San Francisco Department of Buildings Inspection said on December 7 that it would launch an investigation into the reported renovations.
Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions
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Risk Management Monitor
DECEMBER 5, 2022
As companies continue to navigate the changing work environment brought on by the pandemic, it has become clear that business leaders will need to get comfortable revising and adapting their strategies to deal with disruption brought on from new technologies and new regulation. As risk management professionals, these rapid changes have made our job more important than ever to our organizations.
Advancing Analytics
DECEMBER 5, 2022
What is dbt? dbt is an abbreviation for data build tools. It is primarily a SQL based transformation workflow, supported by yaml, to allow teams to collaborate on analytics code whilst implementing software engineering best practices like modularity, portability, CI/CD, testing, and documentation. dbt is available using a CLI in the form of dbt core, or as a paid-for SaaS product in the form of dbt cloud. dbt Core features a CLI for you to be able to create analytical models and tests, whereas d
The Rand Blog
DECEMBER 7, 2022
African American families have significantly less wealth than White families, even after reaching the middle class. Home ownership is, for the vast majority of Americans, the primary vehicle for accruing wealth, and passing it down through generations. This is a crucial time for policymakers to consider policies that focus on improving home ownership rates for African Americans.
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