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How Extreme Weather Events Could Take Down Entire Socioeconomic Systems

DRI Drive

Planning for individual disasters, rather than thinking of them as interconnected events, could have severe consequences for health, energy and agriculture, food production and other vital sectors, based on a recent research study. The study, developed by researchers at the University of Zurich, Switzerland, focused on understanding how extreme weather might affect linked socioeconomic systems. […].

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Webinar: The Importance of Multi-factor Authentication (MFA)

Disaster Zone

It is another step—keeping you more secure.

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Wildfire Resilient Communities

Disaster Zone Podcast

Climate change is bringing heat, drought, and wildfires as significant hazards across the globe. In this podcast, Dr. Paula Scalingi, Executive Director of the Institute for Innovating Security and Resilience is interviewed about the increasing risks of climate fueled wildfires and their impact. Additionally, in the second half of the podcast we discuss how government and other organizations can work together to reduce the impacts of wildfires.

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Pure’s Superpowers: Sustainable Technology and a Responsive Supply Chain

Pure Storage

I love when Pure Storage partners help customers go green. Over the past several years, there has been an increased focus put on the nonfinancial environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors that businesses consider when identifying material risks and growth opportunities. It’s not just limited to when companies are upgrading or changing technology.

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The Complete Guide to IT Disaster Recovery Planning

Safeguard your IT infrastructure with our essential guide to IT Disaster Recovery (IT/DR). Learn how IT/DR supports your Business Continuity Plan (BCP) to ensure resilience in the face of inevitable disruptions. Inside the guide: BCP vs. IT/DR: Understand their roles and how they work together Key IT/DR components: Runbooks, contact lists, testing Compliance: Align with industry regulations Integration tips: Streamline planning and response Why download?

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Questioning U.S. Preparedness

Recovery Diva

From CNN: ‘We thought we were safe’: Kentucky disaster shows how US is ill-prepared and under-insured for devastating floods.

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The Security Industry ROI Story from a Proptech Perspective

Security Industry Association

Evan Nardone asked a great question as part of a recent LinkedIn conversation. He asked: “How do you envision the [security industry ROI] story from a more PropTech perspective and less services? Short answer: It depends on who in proptech you are presenting the information to. Flexing your answer based on metrics driving their decision-making process is nuanced and essential.

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Pure to Peer: Build, Scale, and Power Your Legal Ops Function from the Ground Up

Pure Storage

If you want to know how to build, scale, and power a modern legal ops team, this fireside chat in our new Pure to Peer series is for you. . For this chat, I’m joined by two amazing thought leaders in the legal ops space: Mary O’Carroll, Chief Community Officer at Ironclad, and Micki Nute , Director of Global Legal Operations and Enablement here at Pure Storage.

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Unitrends and IT Glue Integration

Unitrends

In today’s landscape of hybrid IT environments, it is important to ensure all IT information is readily and centrally available so that IT teams have access to the right information at the right time. IT documentation ensures policies and procedures, passwords, knowledge, project timelines, instructions and more are collected, organized and stored securely.

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Security Classifications Explained

Disaster Zone

What you need to know about the differences.

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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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How Russia's Nuclear Double Cross of Ukraine Teaches Dangerous Lessons

The Rand Blog

Since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the West's support for Kyiv has been tempered by an ace up Vladimir Putin's sleeve: the potential use of nuclear weapons. But other countries are taking notice, which could imperil world stability even further.

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CRS Report on Hazard-Resilient Buildings

Recovery Diva

From the CRS, this new (19 page) report: Hazard-Resilient Buildings: Sustaining Occupancy and Function After a Natural Disaster.

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Business, Interrupted: Supply Chain Lessons Learned

Castellan

The supply chain. Until complications compounded during the coronavirus pandemic, it’s not something most consumers thought much about. But today, with shortages of everything from baby formula to automobiles, it’s constantly making headlines. But for Elaine Boltz , Chief Operating and Transformation Officer at Crocs, the supply chain is now always front of mind.

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August IAEM Disaster Zone Column

Disaster Zone

Be prepared to pivot from what you have done before.

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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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Security Industry Association Announces RISE Scholarship Opportunity

Security Industry Association

SIA invites its young professional members and student members to apply for this program offering $3,000 scholarships to further their education and career goals. SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) is now accepting applications for the SIA RISE Scholarship , an initiative led by the SIA RISE community for young professionals.

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A Megaflood Coming to CA

Recovery Diva

From the WashPost: A disastrous megaflood is coming to California, experts say, and it could be the most expensive natural disaster in history.

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Why IT Holds the Keys to Digital Transformation Success

Pure Storage

It’s probably fair to call the 2020s the rise of the “internal” customer—but what do we mean by internal customers, and why are they so important? . External customers are who you sell to; internal customers help you to ultimately make those sales: employees, shareholders, stakeholders, partners, and vendors selling to third parties. They’re important because there’s a measurable connection between happy internal customers and happy external customers. .

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More Water Restrictions Are Coming in the West

Disaster Zone

When will action really be taken?

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Mid-Year Performance Review Checklist for HR and People Leaders

Ensure your mid-year performance reviews are focused, productive, and growth-oriented with this practical checklist from Mitratech Trakstar. Designed for HR professionals, people managers, and team leads, this guide walks you through the full review process—from pre-meeting prep and feedback collection to action planning and follow-up. It also includes tips for creating a comfortable and effective review experience, plus ways to leverage tools like self-evaluations, PIPs, and development plans.

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SIA New Member Profile: IPTECHVIEW

Security Industry Association

New Security Industry Association (SIA) member IPTECHVIEW offers a simple, proactive cloud video surveillance, Internet of Things (IoT) and infrastructure platform with central management. The company is headquartered in Dallas, Texas, sells nationwide across the Americas and has an international sales and support team in Canada, Europe, Africa and the Middle East.

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Omission Accomplished: When Front-Line Workers Are Excluded from BCM Training 

MHA Consulting

Many organizations seem to go out of their way to provide business continuity training to everyone—except the front-line workers who would most likely be the ones tasked with responding to … The post Omission Accomplished: When Front-Line Workers Are Excluded from BCM Training appeared first on MHA Consulting.

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BCP vs. DR Plans: What Are the Key Differences?

Zerto

Over time, enterprises, institutions, and organizations will face disasters that could temporarily or permanently disrupt their operations. These events could be man-made (industrial sabotage, cyber-attacks, workplace violence) or natural disasters (pandemics, hurricanes, floods), etc. Business Continuity Plan vs. Disaster Recovery Plan. Savvy organizational leaders employ corporate strategies such as disaster recovery and business continuity to nimbly navigate through such emergencies and maint

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The Sky is Falling, the Sky is Falling!

Disaster Zone

Yes, and it is called rain in California—in the future.

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Business Continuity Plan Testing Made Simple: A 5-Step Lifecycle Overview

Discover a clear, 5-step roadmap for business continuity plan testing. Whether you’re refining your existing business continuity plan or building one from scratch, understanding the right steps will make all the difference. Download the infographic to learn how to: Quickly identify and assess critical risks to your operations Conduct a focused Business Impact Analysis (BIA) to prioritize what matters most Develop a practical, action-ready business continuity plan tailored to your needs We’re her

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Understanding Russia's Motivations, and Using Them

The Rand Blog

The concept of ontological security could help explain Putin's war on Ukraine and his regime's reasoning. It's about maintaining a continuous sense of self, and in this case, of state identity. Putin may have deemed the invasion necessary to maintain a sense of continuity and order, where order is Russia's continued adversarial relationship with the West.

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How flexible is your BCP?

KingsBridge BCP

Is my plan enough? As Business Continuity professionals, we see a lot of plans. We develop plans for our clients, we help mentor clients on how to build their plans themselves, we review existing plans for gaps, and we audit plans. One consistent concern across all plans, regardless of their size: is it a flexible BCP? At what point is your plan too rigid?

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Mais segurança, redução de custos e produtividade para os serviços públicos

Citrix

O setor público na América Latina, particularmente no Brasil, vem passando por um momento de transformação e não apenas por conta do COVID-19. Obviamente a adoção em massa do home office e o consequente aumento da demanda por soluções … The post Mais segurança, redução de custos e produtividade para os serviços públicos first appeared on Citrix Blogs.

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Podcast: The Little Wiggles of Hurricane Season - Interview with National Weather Service Director

Disaster Zone

The wiggles are what was new to me.

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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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Russian Forces in Ukraine: Muddling Through

The Rand Blog

The Russian armed forces have suffered tens of thousands of casualties and lost more than 5,000 pieces of equipment. These deficits will make it hard for Russia to hold regions in Ukraine that it may soon try to annex. To succeed, Moscow will have to replenish personnel and equipment at scale—tasks that will prove extremely difficult.

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Advania Island Improves Remediation Times

everbridge

To be successful in a technologically advanced world, you must continually improve your digital services to meet changing customer expectations. However, sometimes rapid changes can cause problems – and you don’t want to be caught on your back foot when it happens. Automated incident response can help your organization combat the growing pains change brings by automating workflows for remediation while in the office or asleep in bed, delivering exceptional customer experiences around the clock w

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How to create a zero trust network

Citrix

Looking to achieve zero trust security for your business? You’re not alone. The White House recently released an edict declaring the implementation of a federal zero-trust architecture (ZTA) requiring all agencies to comply with specific cybersecurity standards and objectives by … The post How to create a zero trust network first appeared on Citrix Blogs.