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Profile of FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell

Recovery Diva

From CNN.com: How Deanne Criswell blazed a trail from fighting fires to running FEMA. An excerpt: “She joined FEMA during the Obama administration, helping to oversee the agency’s response to natural disasters across the country. In 2019, she became the first woman to lead New York City’s Emergency Management Department, where — less than a year into the job — she helped navigate the city through the darkest days of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Resilience is an illusion

Emergency Planning

After much pondering of the question, I have come to the conclusion that resilience is an illusion. This is not to denigrate the work of resilience managers, as there is obviously much to be done to reduce the risk and impact of adverse events. However, the concept of resilience is, I think, suspect. Many researchers who have adopted the concept when trying to interpret disaster risk reduction have followed the work of Crawford Stanley "Buzz" Holling, as expressed in his 1973 paper (Holling 1973

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Rebroadcast: Space Weather Warnings

Disaster Zone Podcast

A recent cascade of solar flares and coronal mass ejections has ignited vibrant auroras, stretching as far south as Alabama and Northern California. However, alongside this spectacle comes the potential for disruptions to Earth's communications systems throughout the upcoming weekend. This special rebroadcast episode covers "space weather". Everyone is familiar with the functions of the National Weather Service (NWS) and its role in forecasting the weather here on earth.

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10 Reasons to Attend Pure Accelerate 2024

Pure Storage

10 Reasons to Attend Pure Accelerate 2024 by Pure Storage Blog Where will you be this June during Pure//Accelerate® 2024? Will you be home suffering from FOMO or with us in Vegas—front and center for the storage event of the year? With three exciting days of must-see keynotes, information-packed sessions, illuminating demos, and opportunities to engage directly with industry thought leaders, this year’s agenda is sure to get you excited about the future of your data.

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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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In Maui Health Problems Persist

Recovery Diva

From the WashPost: Months after Maui Fires, Health Problems Persist. A new report details respiratory ailments, mental health conditions and lack of access to medical care following the deadly fire in Lahaina in August.

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Security Industry Association Announces 2024 SIA Excellence in Government Service Award Winners

Security Industry Association

Daryle Hernandez and Arun Vemury of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security will be recognized at the 2024 SIA GovSummit. SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) has selected two government security leaders – Daryle Hernandez and Arun Vemury – to each receive a 2024 SIA Excellence in Government Service Award. This award, presented at SIA GovSummit , the nation’s premier conference connecting government, security and technology, honors public servants who have demonstrated e

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Emerging Threats to Financial Markets

The Rand Blog

The greatest danger to the U.S. financial system is the constant assault on reality—the deepfake videos and manipulated AI—that could weaken the system over time. It will be slow, but it will be steady and hard to stop—more like financial climate change.

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Unitrends Endpoint Backup Lauch

Unitrends

With an ever-increasing amount of critical data being generated and stored on endpoint devices, such as laptops, smartphones, tablets, servers and virtual machines (VMs), ensuring its safety has become a top priority for businesses of all sizes. However, recent findings reveal that only 8% of PCs are backed up daily and 23% yearly. Surprisingly, 25% […] The post Unitrends Endpoint Backup Lauch appeared first on Unitrends.

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Achieving Cyber Resiliency with Pure Storage SafeMode

Pure Storage

Achieving Cyber Resiliency with Pure Storage SafeMode by Pure Storage Blog In today’s digital ecosystem, data isn’t just valuable: It’s the backbone of business innovation and growth. However, as the digital landscape evolves, so do the threats against this critical asset. Businesses must maintain cyber resiliency in the face of attacks like ransomware.

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SME Relationships: Proven Solutions for Seamless Collaboration and Success

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!

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Introducing Microsoft Teams Notification Channel: Communicate With Employees Wherever They’re Working

Alert Media

The post Introducing Microsoft Teams Notification Channel: Communicate With Employees Wherever They’re Working appeared first on AlertMedia.

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How Western Nuclear Inaction Could Embolden the Kremlin

The Rand Blog

The Kremlin might be emboldened by the weak pushback from the United States and NATO against its heightened nuclear saber-rattling, increasing nuclear dangers. NATO allies might explore more effective ways to reduce these risks.

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Transforming Healthcare in Rural India with Telemedicine by Nisha Kadaba

PagerDuty

PagerDuty Provides Key Support to Scale Intelehealth’s Impact India’s healthcare landscape has seen remarkable advancements, with a growing emphasis on enhancing delivery and outcomes. While much attention has historically been on urban healthcare, the majority of India’s population resides in rural and rural-urban areas. Ensuring equitable access to quality healthcare in these regions is paramount.

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An AI Data Platform for All Seasons

Pure Storage

An AI Data Platform for All Seasons by Pure Storage Blog They (some wise anonymous folks out there) say that there is a time and place for everything. They also say there is a season for every purpose. I believe that the time, place, and season for artificial intelligence (AI) data platforms have arrived. To see this, look no further than Pure Storage , whose core mission is to “ empower innovators by simplifying how people consume and interact with data.

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Is Training the Right Solution?

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.

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Security Industry Association and ISC Security Events Open Call for Proposals for ISC East 2024 and ISC West 2025

Security Industry Association

Speaking Proposals Are Being Accepted for the SIA Education at ISC Conference Programs at ISC East 2024 (Nov. 19-21 in New York City) and ISC West 2024 (April 1-4 in Las Vegas) The Security Industry Association (SIA) and ISC Security Events are seeking proposals from subject matter experts for the SIA Education at ISC conference programs at ISC East 2024 and ISC West 2025 – two of the leading security industry conferences and expositions each year.

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An Affordable Diarrhea Treatment Could Save Thousands of Children's Lives

The Rand Blog

Diarrhea kills by dehydration. The discovery that salts plus glucose and water can keep patients alive has been hailed as one of the greatest medical advances of the past century. Yet health care providers from south Asia to sub-Saharan Africa don't prescribe them enough.

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Acronis stands with Brazil: Our response to the floods

Acronis

Acronis stands with Brazil's flood-affected communities. Join us in our fundraising campaign to support a devastated school. Together, let's rebuild hope and create a brighter future.

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A Deming Cycle Approach to Business Continuity Strategy

Alert Media

Build your business continuity strategy with a Design-Test-Reflect-Iterate approach to ensure adaptability and effectiveness against various hazards.

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Revitalizing Dry Content: A Lesson in Engagement

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.

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The Zerto Cyber Resilience Vault & RSA Conference 2024 Wrap-Up

Zerto

We just wrapped RSA Conference (RSAC) 2024, and we are thrilled by your enthusiasm for the Zerto Cyber Resilience Vault. The conference was abuzz with questions about artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity, and the vault provided some welcome answers. As expected, AI was in the spotlight at RSAC again this year, but unlike RSAC 2023, discussions progressed well beyond securing it.

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Seven Takeaways on How Teachers Are Reacting to Restrictions on Discussing Race and Gender

The Rand Blog

U.S. teachers say they are experiencing limitations on a variety of topics many people consider to be controversial or sensitive, above and beyond race and gender. So how are teachers in the United States reacting?

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SIA New Member Profile: Tedee

Security Industry Association

New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Tedee is a European manufacturer of high-tech smart door locks. The company is headquartered in Warsaw, Poland, and operates locally in various markets, including in Spain, Portugal, France, the Netherlands, Mexico, Colombia and Australia, with team members spanning across Europe and partners dispersed globally.

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PagerDuty Secures Veterans Affairs ATO, Sets Sights on FedRAMP® Authorization by Laura Chu

PagerDuty

We are thrilled to announce that as of March 22, 2024, PagerDuty has been approved for Veterans Affairs ATO (Authority to Operate) and has advanced to “In PMO Review” status on the FedRAMP Marketplace. This marks a significant milestone as we continue on the path to obtaining the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) Low Authorization later this year.

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Brain Fog HQ: Memory Enhancement Techniques for Professional Development

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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IDAHOBIT Day: A Beacon for Equality and the Prelude to Pride Season

Advancing Analytics

The International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) is observed annually on 17th May. This date holds historical significance as it commemorates the day in 1990 when the World Health Organisation (WHO) removed homosexuality from the International Classification of Diseases. IDAHOBIT serves as a powerful reminder of the ongoing struggle against discrimination and the importance of celebrating diversity and freedom.

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What is Business Continuity Management (BCM)?

Unitrends

It’s no longer a matter of if but when a business will face a disruption. The rise in cyberattacks, natural disasters and other unexpected disruptions is increasingly threatening business continuity. This is where business continuity management (BCM) comes into the picture. BCM is the strategic and tactical capability of an organization to plan for and respond to […] The post What is Business Continuity Management (BCM)?

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5 New State “Right to Repair” Laws and What They Mean for the Security Industry

Security Industry Association

Over the last few years, the “Right to Repair” movement has consistently gained momentum in states across the country with over 40 states having at least introduced right to repair legislation. While the Security Industry Association (SIA) acknowledges the importance of providing consumers with effective ways to extend the life cycle of consumer electronics and reducing electronic waste, we strongly advocate for the protection and exclusion of security and life safety systems.

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IT Orchestration vs. IT Automation: What’s the Difference?

Pure Storage

IT Orchestration vs. IT Automation: What’s the Difference? by Pure Storage Blog The best way to think of the difference between IT orchestration and IT automation is to think of a typical automobile factory: The automation part is each task happening automatically via manufacturing floor robots. The orchestration part is the linking of those completed tasks to put the entire car together.

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The Rise of GraphQL

Advancing Analytics

With a world wide industry market cap of $7.1 trillion and substantial investments totalling $22.3 billion, let’s delve into the basics around GraphQL and why you should be including it in your infrastructure. Introduction: 2012 was a transformative year with the release of the transformers paper that underpins much of the recent hype behind ‘LLM’. There was another technology created in the depths of Facebook—GraphQL.