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Join DRI for National Cybersecurity Awareness Month

DRI Drive

October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month — a perfect time to promote cyber resilience in your organization. DRI is here with resources you can use! Register for Training – Take the first step toward a Cyber Resilience certification and sign up now for our information-packed Cyber Resilience course This course has been newly updated to […] The post Join DRI for National Cybersecurity Awareness Month appeared first on DRI Drive.

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Plan ahead to avoid free-falling panic

Bernstein Crisis Management

Jon Harmon, Strategic Communications Plan ahead to avoid free-falling panic By Jon Harmon Imagine a tree trimmer working high above the ground, suspended in a safety harness. Before she makes the first cut with her light-weight chain saw, she surveys the limbs below, and the ground even further below. She makes a quick plan in her head, just in case everything goes wrong and she finds herself tumbling down.

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New Text Book Coming Out

Recovery Diva

New Book Coming: U.S. Emergency Management in the 21st Century; From Disaster to Catastrophe/ 2nd edition. Due out in 2025.

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Resolution Funding Federal Government Through Dec. 20 Includes Security-Specific Measures

Security Industry Association

Measures include over $350 million for election security and presidential transition, a counter-UAS extension, extension of funds for FEMA disaster relief On Sept. 25, 2024, the U.S. House and Senate passed a three-month continuing resolution (CR) that funds the federal government through Dec. 20, 2024. The measure is a “clean” CR that reappropriates funding and extends authorizations to keep the government open past the end of the fiscal year on Sept. 30, 2024.

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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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Collaborative Partner Spotlight: October-November

DRI Drive

As the leading nonprofit helping organizations around the world prepare for and recover from disasters, DRI relies on groups that promote greater resiliency. We encourage our Certified Professionals to support these valuable partners. Business Resiliency Professionals of Wisconsin – BRPW’s next online meeting is Oct. 10, with presenter Michele Turner, MBCP, DRI Board Chair.

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Hurricane Helene

Recovery Diva

From the WashPost: The 4 biggest hazards still to come from Hurricane Helene. “ The impacts of the storm, which made landfall in Florida as a Category 4, will be felt by those even hundreds of miles away from its center.” From the Weather Channel: Helene Makes Landfall: 3 Dead, 2 Million Plus Without Power.

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Will Charging the Parents of School Shooters Help Prevent School Shootings?

The Rand Blog

Implementing child-access-prevention laws effectively reduces youth gun violence and should be a priority for policymakers to prevent future tragedies. Holding parents culpable could deter some gun violence if it leads more parents to rethink giving their children unsupervised access to firearms.

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The Essential Guide to Building Ransomware Resilience

BryghtPath

Building robust ransomware resilience is crucial in today's digital landscape. This comprehensive guide covers how to develop a multi-layered strategy to protect your organization. The post The Essential Guide to Building Ransomware Resilience appeared first on Bryghtpath.

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Fortifying Cyber Resilience: The Power of Defense-in-Depth from Pure Storage and Rubrik

Pure Storage

Fortifying Cyber Resilience: The Power of Defense-in-Depth from Pure Storage and Rubrik by Pure Storage Blog Summary Cyberattack vectors are evolving quickly and constantly. A new comprehensive reference architecture from Pure Storage and Rubrik provides a multi-layered approach that strengthens cyber resilience. Renowned castle architect, Master James of Saint George, was an early advocate of defense-in-depth strategies.

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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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VT Struggling To Get FEMA Payments

Recovery Diva

From VermontPublic: FEMA’s plodding bureaucracy exacts financial toll on Vermont towns “The purse was dry, Smith said, because Lyndon still hadn’t received any money from the Federal Emergency Management Agency for the floods that devastated this Northeast Kingdom town last year.

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Maximizing Business Value and Driving Performance with NexusTek

NexusTek

September 26, 2024 Maximizing Business Value and Driving Performance with NexusTek At the end of the day, businesses are focused on maximizing business value and driving performance. Businesses can achieve their goals in many ways, but the key to sustained success lies in leveraging IT to deliver measurable outcomes such as driving revenue, reducing costs, and enhancing operational efficiency.

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School Preparedness: Key Strategies for Safety

BryghtPath

As summer winds down and the leaves start to change color, thoughts turn to back-to-school shopping, new teachers, and extracurricular activities. It’s an exciting time, but one question that often gets overshadowed in the excitement is, “What happens when the unexpected strikes at school?” School preparedness involves having well-defined plans in place to keep students, … The post School Preparedness: Key Strategies for Safety appeared first on Bryghtpath.

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Five Cybersecurity Sessions to Attend at ISC East 2024

Security Industry Association

ISC East 2024 is coming up Nov. 19-21 in New York City, and the Security Industry Association (SIA) and ISC East recently revealed full conference details for the SIA Education at ISC East program , including keynote presentations from top luminaries and over 70 sessions from top industry expert speakers on the most current business trends, technologies and industry developments.

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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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FEMA Offers Advice on Preparations for Hurricane

Recovery Diva

FEMA Urges Gulf Coast Residents and Visitors to Prepare Now Ahead of Potential Major Storm

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Putin's Silence on Kursk Offensive Might Be a Giant Mistake

The Rand Blog

Throughout his presidency, Vladimir Putin has repeatedly failed to project leadership qualities in times of crisis. His relative silence on Ukraine's Kursk offensive has led to public criticism, even from supporters. This pattern of evasion undermines trust and complicates his leadership approach.

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Optimizing Business Continuity for Research and Development

BryghtPath

Navigate the future of innovation with our comprehensive guide to business continuity for research and development teams. Learn how to protect intellectual property, maintain a skilled workforce, and overcome any disruption in 2024. The post Optimizing Business Continuity for Research and Development appeared first on Bryghtpath.

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Security Industry Association Announces New Advisory Board for SIA Veterans in Security Community

Security Industry Association

With leadership from chair Jeff Huggins of ASSA ABLOY Door Security Solutions and seven other veterans and industry leaders, the community offers resources, programs and events for veterans in the industry and actively serving military planning transitions to the civilian workforce. SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) has appointed eight industry leaders and veterans to serve as Advisory Board members for SIA Veterans in Security , a new community focused on the issues a

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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 Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale

Recovery Diva

From the WashPost: The 5 Hurricane categories explained: What Does Each Look Like?

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U.S. Climate Policy Explained: What Americans Need to Know

The Rand Blog

To better understand the current state of U.S. climate policy and what to look for in the months and years ahead, we spoke to one of RAND's foremost climate policy experts.

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Harnessing AI in Cybersecurity: Enhancing Threat Detection

BryghtPath

Explore how AI and machine learning are transforming cybersecurity by offering enhanced threat detection, accelerated incident response, and improved efficiency for fortified digital defenses in the face of evolving cyber attacks. The post Harnessing AI in Cybersecurity: Enhancing Threat Detection appeared first on Bryghtpath.

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Leveraging technology for enhanced active assailant preparedness 

everbridge

In the face of potential active assailant threats, organizations are increasingly turning to technology to bolster their preparedness and response capabilities. The integration of technological solutions is proving to be a game-changer, particularly in improving communication and ensuring timely responses during incidents. As businesses seek to protect their people and assets, understanding the role of technology in enhancing active assailant preparedness has become essential.

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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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Update on California AI Measures After Conclusion of the 2024 Regular Legislative Session

Security Industry Association

Sept. 30, 2024, looms as the deadline for California Gov. Gavin Newsom to sign or veto any bills cleared by the legislature and sent to the governor’s office by the end of its regular session. There were some surprises on AI legislation with implications for discussions across the nation on AI policy, with key outcomes hinging on Gov. Newsom, as industry stakeholders weigh in on the different approaches taken by the legislature in these measures.

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Who Is a Caregiver?

The Rand Blog

Over 40 percent of American adults are caregivers, providing unpaid assistance to those with wounds, illnesses, or injuries. To support caregivers, it's crucial to recognize their roles, address their emotional and financial challenges, and offer resources.

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Business process automation: A complete guide for 2024

Acronis

Learn how to streamline operations, boost efficiency and stay ahead in today's dynamic market with our comprehensive guide. Optimize your business operations with effective strategies, tools and best practices.

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Storage and Data Protection News for the Week of September 27; Updates from Hitachi Vantara, Pure Storage, Rubrik & More

Solutions Review

Solutions Review Executive Editor Tim King curated this list of notable storage and data protection news for the week of September 27, 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.

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Why the Security Industry Needs an “AI Device” Category

Security Industry Association

Matt Powell is managing director for North America at ISS and a member of SIA’s AI Advisory Board. The advent of artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly changing the realm of video surveillance software, turning what was once a live monitoring or post-event forensics tool into a predictive business enabler. Whereas, in the past, organizations would need to manually analyze footage to identify trends, today data dashboards are available that provide up-to-the-minute updates on things like b