Recovery Diva
OCTOBER 5, 2024
From the WashPost: FEMA deploys to rough terrain after Helene as it faces criticism, fights misinformation “The Federal Emergency Management Agency is facing logistical challenges and fighting false rumors as it responds to Helene, which made landfall as a major hurricane about a week ago.
Solutions Review
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Veeam’s Rick Vanover offers insights on data resilience and the key to AI and cybersecurity. This article originally appeared on Solutions Review’s Insight Jam , an enterprise IT community enabling the human conversation on AI. The current conversations in the technology landscape are being driven by coverage of two topics: AI and cybersecurity.
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Zerto
OCTOBER 10, 2024
One common question that comes up in all disaster recovery planning is, “What type of storage should be used for disaster recovery?” This is not a simple question to answer as there are many considerations, not the least of which is the cost of the storage. Here I am going to outline the primary factors I’d consider when choosing storage for disaster recovery. 3 Primary Factors for Choosing Disaster Recovery Storage Storage Size / Capacity It is important to consider how much storage will be nee
Disaster Zone Podcast
OCTOBER 9, 2024
In this podcast Pete Gaynor, the immediate past Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator and Acting Secretary of Homeland Security shares what he knows about how the national disaster response system functions. The roles and responsibilities of local, state and the federal government. We also dive into some of the malicious lies being told about FEMA’s response to Hurricane Helene and Milton.
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
Recovery Diva
OCTOBER 11, 2024
From the NYTimes: Bizarre Falsehoods About Hurricanes Helene and Milton Disrupt Recovery Efforts. Experts warn that weather-related disinformation can rapidly escalate into real-world risks and distract from aid. An excerpt: “Online climate-related conspiracy theories can quickly cause damage offline, disrupting emergency communications and recovery efforts.
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Solutions Review
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Diligent’s Brian Stafford offers insights on AI integration and why it is a strategic asset for chief risk officers. This article originally appeared on Solutions Review’s Insight Jam , an enterprise IT community enabling the human conversation on AI. Today’s businesses face an increasingly complex risk landscape due to fluctuating market conditions, regulatory and compliance requirements, geopolitical risks, high federal interest rates, the list goes on.
The Rand Blog
OCTOBER 11, 2024
The new strategic partnership between Russia and North Korea is likely a fragile, convenience-driven relationship. U.S. information campaigns could exploit tensions with China and within the partnership and help speed its demise.
Recovery Diva
OCTOBER 11, 2024
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Pure Storage
OCTOBER 8, 2024
Non Disruptive Upgrades: The Pure Storage Ship of Theseus by Pure Storage Blog Summary With FlashArray, upgrades can be done non-disruptively in just one to two hours, providing both technical and financial benefits to organizations. The Ship of Theseus Paradox asks the question: If every part of a ship is replaced over time, is it still the same ship?
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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.
Solutions Review
OCTOBER 11, 2024
Solutions Review Executive Editor Tim King curated this list of notable storage and data protection news for the week of October 11, 2024. 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.
The Rand Blog
OCTOBER 9, 2024
Evacuation is a whole community effort that everyone needs to play a role in. Some actions may be longer-term, but as Milton arrives, there are steps individuals, households, government agencies, and civil society can take now.
Recovery Diva
OCTOBER 10, 2024
From the Congressional Research Service, this 15 page, newly updated repo rt : Disaster Relief Fund State of Play: In Brief.
NexusTek
OCTOBER 8, 2024
October 8, 2024 3 Real-Life Cybersecurity Incidents… and What They Can Teach You Before getting into the gritty details, let us first acknowledge that no one—be it an individual or a business—likes being “made an example of” in front of an audience. Being the victim of a cyberattack is painful in a number of ways, not the least of which is the public embarrassment or stigma associated with data breach.
Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions
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Solutions Review
OCTOBER 10, 2024
StorMagic’s Bruce Kornfeld offers insights on HCI and how it is set to be a pivotal element of tomorrow’s IT strategies. This article originally appeared on Solutions Review’s Insight Jam , an enterprise IT community enabling the human conversation on AI. In sometimes not-so-quiet leadership meetings, amid discussions of future forecasts and budgets, today’s IT leadership faces a puzzling issue.
BryghtPath
OCTOBER 8, 2024
Cybersecurity and business continuity planning (BCP) are inseparable in today’s interconnected world. As businesses become increasingly reliant on digital infrastructure, the risk of cyberattacks grows exponentially. Cyber threats can disrupt operations, compromise sensitive data, and damage an organization’s reputation. Consequently, when creating a business continuity plan, organizations must consider cybersecurity to ensure operational resilience and … The post Integrating Cyberse
Recovery Diva
OCTOBER 9, 2024
From Politico: ‘The worst I have ever seen’: Disinformation chaos hammers FEMA. “Conspiracies and rumors are hurting recovery and relief efforts, warned FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell.
Acronis
OCTOBER 8, 2024
Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud has once again demonstrated its prowess in the cybersecurity arena by excelling in SE Labs's Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) test conducted in September 2024.
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.
The Rand Blog
OCTOBER 11, 2024
Engaging on social media is a different type of disaster response than clearing debris and delivering clean water. Stemming the tide of online misinformation is challenging but critical to combat the rumor mill.
Pure Storage
OCTOBER 9, 2024
MFA vs. 2FA: What’s the Difference? by Pure Storage Blog Summary Multi-factor authentication (MFA) and two-factor authentication (2FA) are account login processes that add extra layers of security to protect users’ and customers’ accounts from unauthorized access. A password alone isn’t enough to protect your user accounts. Once disclosed, a password gives anyone full access to your sensitive information.
Recovery Diva
OCTOBER 8, 2024
From the WashPost: Officials face antisemitic attacks over Hurricane Helene response, Report finds Elon Musk’s X is fueling conspiracy theories that risk undermining rescue efforts and preparations for Hurricane Milton. Just when you think things cant get any worse, we nowhave this extra burden.
PagerDuty
OCTOBER 8, 2024
Global outages and disruptions have become an inevitable reality for the modern enterprise. As digital dependencies deepen, organizations must effectively manage disruptions or risk damage to their customer experience, brand reputation, and bottom line. Today, we’re thrilled to unveil the latest innovations for the PagerDuty Operations Cloud. These new enhancements to our end-to-end platform harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) and automation at scale, empowering organizations to st
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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
The Rand Blog
OCTOBER 11, 2024
State parties should demand that Russia stop weakening the global ban on chemical weapons use with its torrent of falsehoods about others, disclose its own secret chemical weapons activities, and lay out a plan for coming into compliance with an accord it helped negotiate.
Security Industry Association
OCTOBER 7, 2024
The Seattle, Washington, Police Department recently released a letter notifying stakeholders of an abrupt decision to stop responding to most security alarms, effective as of Oct. 1, 2024. This news has prompted many recent inquiries from Security Industry Association (SIA) members. Steve Keefer is deputy executive director of the Security Industry Alarm Coalition.
Recovery Diva
OCTOBER 8, 2024
From HSNW: Hurricane Helene Could Cost $200 Billion. Nobody Knows Where the Money Will Come From. “Even as the full scale of devastation in the mountainous regions of North Carolina and Tennessee remains unknown, it’s clear that Hurricane Helene is one of the deadliest and most destructive storms in recent U.S. history. Almost none of the storm’s devastation will be paid out by insurance.
everbridge
OCTOBER 7, 2024
In a world where tomorrow’s success is shaped by today’s choices, forward-thinking leaders understand the power of cutting-edge technologies to drive resilience. It’s not just about being stronger and more prepared; these tech innovations propel organizational efficiency, growth, and competitiveness. So, why now? Because embracing transformative tech innovations is imperative in today’s rapidly evolving landscape.
Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions
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The Rand Blog
OCTOBER 9, 2024
While countries work to reverse the drivers of climate change there is a critical need to understand, anticipate, and develop plans to mitigate the long-term adverse health effects from climate-related extreme weather events.
Security Industry Association
OCTOBER 7, 2024
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month , and the Security Industry Association (SIA) Cybersecurity Advisory Board is marking the occasion with a series of helpful content, tips and guidance on key cybersecurity topics. In this blog from SIA Cybersecurity Advisory Board members John Gallagher – vice president at Viakoo – and Min Kyriannis – CEO of Amyna Systems – learn how you can make this month count by prioritizing cybersecurity.
Recovery Diva
OCTOBER 7, 2024
See this Opinion piece from the WashPost: Hurricane Helene barreled into uncharted territory. It won’t be the last. Storms veering inland — and rampant misinformation — are testing federal disaster response systems.
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