Crisis Response Journal
JULY 12, 2021
The pandemic has affected all of us and uncertainty is mentally and emotionally uncomfortable. The last 18 months have been uncertain on a life and death coin toss for some.
Disaster Zone Podcast
JULY 13, 2021
One segment of our community that is using drones more and more includes the television media. This podcast is an interview with Greg Thies, News Operations Manager at King Television in Seattle, a NBC affiliate. In this podcast we learn about what the safety and operational protocols are in use to provide the safe operation of drones by the media. There is also information on how they approach working with first responders when they arrive on a disaster site.
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Donyati
JULY 15, 2021
Eager to recruit the best, Donyati opens its arms every year to aspiring interns. The Summer Internship Program, a key recruiting channel, has grown in just three years from one to 10 interns – and has led to four full-time hires. Running from May to August, the Program offers professional networking, career advancement and guided discovery opportunities.
Alert Media
JULY 13, 2021
The post The Main Types of Workplace Violence and 6 Steps to Mitigate Risks appeared first on AlertMedia.
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
Crisis Response Journal
JULY 15, 2021
Scott Sunderman reminds us that there is a shared responsibility when it comes to mitigating risk and that managing travel risk should be holistic, appropriate and offer clear guidance for travellers
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Pure Storage
JULY 12, 2021
These days, ransomware has become a full-fledged business. And with companies like Colonial Pipeline and JBS USA Holdings opting to pay up, it’s proving to be quite the profitable business, worth billions of dollars in some cases. But is paying the ransom the right thing to do when you’ve been attacked? Do you have a choice? The answer depends on who’s launching the attack, what they’re asking for, and how effective your data protection and recovery strategies are.
Alert Media
JULY 15, 2021
The post Run Hide Fight: Pros and Cons appeared first on AlertMedia.
Crisis Response Journal
JULY 14, 2021
Rob Fagan says that although restrictions might be lifting around the world, it is important not to let our guards down when it comes to taking up leisure activities - safety must always be a priority
KingsBridge BCP
JULY 16, 2021
When we head to client sites, we listen for the key words Active Directory. This part of IT infrastructure can be a blessing for every day functionality. It can also fall apart dramatically during an incident. Before we get to the implications of what might happen if it goes down, let’s give a general explanation of what it is. Active Directory. Active Directory (AD) is the place on the network where all of the user permissions are stored.
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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.
LAN Infotech
JULY 13, 2021
LAN Infotech Ranked In Top 501 MSPs Worldwide Of 2021 — What Does That Mean For You? Effective IT support and guidance is about more than monitoring a client’s IT systems and resetting their passwords from time to time. Truly innovative services foresee and adapt to ongoing changes in the IT landscape. That’s what LAN Infotech does, which is just one reason why we have been named to the Channel Future’s 2021 MSP 501, a list recognizing the top managed services providers (MSPs) worldwide.
Pure Storage
JULY 15, 2021
The headlines were everywhere: Suez Canal Blocked After Giant Container Ship Gets Stuck. The mishap was big news all over the world. And why was it such big news? It had an outsized impact on worldwide commerce. . The incident disrupted supply chains and impacted business operations globally. Luckily, the ship was freed and the crucial trade route reopened after six days.
Crisis Response Journal
JULY 14, 2021
July 2021: Phil Trendall comments on the importance of the call for evidence on the National Resilience Strategy and explores the opportunities that could arise from the process
MHA Consulting
JULY 15, 2021
Tabletop exercises are commonly associated with crisis management training; however, there are many other situations where they can provide significant value at modest cost. In today’s post, we’ll look at … The post Table Service: 8 Ways Tabletop Exercises Can Benefit Your Company appeared first on MHA Consulting.
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.
Acronis
JULY 15, 2021
Businesses rely on data and IT more than ever before, especially after the widespread adoption of remote-first work models during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. This reliance on data has dramatically increased the need for effective and comprehensive cyber protection — and nowhere is this threat more strongly felt than among managed service providers (MSPs) who keep their clients’ organizations running.
Pure Storage
JULY 16, 2021
Horizontal scaling can improve use cases such as increasing an application architecture’s responsiveness and read scale. Change operations are directed to a specific system, and read operations could be directed to any of the replicas in the environment, allowing for better query response times compared to a single system. Horizontal scaling can also provide high availability, ensuring that it won’t disrupt access to the database if one system goes offline.
Crisis Response Journal
JULY 11, 2021
July 2021: Lyzi G Cota provides practical advice and guidance on how to protect livestock and pets before, during and after a fire
Assurance IT
JULY 15, 2021
This is the second part of the interview between co-founder at Assurance IT and Senior System Engineer from Veeam. In the first section, they revealed a 360 view on ransomware and its prevention methods. To read the first part, click here. In this part, they do a deep dive into cloud backups, tapes, advanced AaaS and more. They discuss how the cast & acquisition saves enterprises, what enterprises have coming for them and why VMware Cloud is being used by remote workers.
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.
Acronis
JULY 15, 2021
With one day down and the second underway, there’s been a lot of excitement at the Microsoft Inspire 2021 event. As promised, it’s a great opportunity to get a preview of the upcoming advances in Microsoft’s technology and its ecosystem of 400,000 partners, as well as to connect with our partners in attendance who are looking to protect their clients’ Microsoft environments.
Castellan
JULY 15, 2021
When it comes to disaster recovery exercises, your exercise outputs—the reports and results—can be just as valuable, maybe even more so, than the actual exercise itself. That’s why it’s critically important to test, exercise, and document your business continuity and disaster recovery plans frequently. In a recent blog post, we talked about a gamut of issues relating to exercises including the top 10 considerations for success.
LogisManager
JULY 14, 2021
Download: HIPAA Compliance Checklist Download Your Copy. Beginning your journey to HIPAA compliance starts with assessing the risks that pose a threat to your compliance status. Not only does this help you better allocate time and resources, but it sets your organization up for long-term success in maintaining compliance. Download this checklist for a standardized, step-by-step process for evaluating your risks when it comes to HIPAA compliance.
Pure Storage
JULY 14, 2021
A few years ago, my wife and I relocated to a suburb of Atlanta. We quickly learned a lot about the region’s well-known southern hospitality. But it wasn’t long before we heard people saying, “ bless their heart.” It’s a phrase you use when you “want to be sweet but don’t want to act ugly.” It also works to express several types of feelings toward another person¹.
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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
Behavior Group
JULY 13, 2021
With more than 550,000 new malware samples being discovered every day, closing the security gaps that enable these cyberthreats to access systems should be a priority for organizations. Unfortunately, many are leaving themselves needlessly exposed to risk. Exploits are often associated with zero-day attacks that take advantage of vulnerabilities not yet known to the software… Continue reading.
CIO Governance
JULY 13, 2021
Josh Hamit understands why IT governance sometimes gets a bad rap.
Security Industry Association
JULY 12, 2021
New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Techmaven is a woman-owned company that provides design, engineering, consulting, installation and service for its clientele. The company is headquartered on Long Island in Setauket, New York, and serves clients across the United States and internationally. . SIA spoke with Techmaven President Amanda Meltzer about the company, the security industry and working with SIA.
Pure Storage
JULY 14, 2021
We hope you enjoyed Pure//Accelerate ™ Digital 2021 and discovered how the Modern Data Experience™ can accelerate your business breakthroughs—and maybe even propel you to tech superhero status. VMware was a Platinum Sponsor this year. We had a lot of great VMware sessions at Pure//Accelerate that cover our collaborative solutions. . For a quick overview of how we enable you to deliver breakthroughs with your VMware infrastructure, check out Top 10 Ways Pure Helps You Get the Most out of Your VM
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!
Business Continuity Today
JULY 13, 2021
COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we work, we need to be strategic, we need to be efficient and as organized as possible, and learning as possible. COVID-19 has taught us the challenges of planning under uncertainty. We learned to deal with the constantly changing guidance from the Department of Health and the Centers for Disease Control, we no longer have a final plan, because it's constantly changing to keep pace with the newest guidance and regulations from every level of government.
Business Resilience Decoded
JULY 15, 2021
Episode 72: ‘Reset and Recover: Navigating the Road to Resilience’ In this special extended edition of the podcast, Vanessa and guest cohost Jeni Bukolt, president and founder of Haven Creative, talk to three dynamic local leaders from around the country about how they have been helping their communities navigate the road to resilience following the public health and economic crises of the past year and a half.
Security Industry Association
JULY 12, 2021
At ISC West 2021, the Security Industry Association (SIA) Women in Security Forum is calling upon our friends in the security industry and beyond to participate in the WISF Essentials 4 Job Security Giveback , an initiative supporting Dress for Success Southern Nevada’s efforts to help women achieve financial independence. By supporting the Essentials 4 Job Security Giveback, you can personally make a difference in helping the women of southern Nevada build a career and become self-suffici
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