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Economic Recovery from the Two Recent Hurricanes

Recovery Diva

From CNN: A full economic recovery in areas ravaged by Milton and Helene may happen faster than you think The author cites a 2020 GAO report on economic recovery from past major disasters in the U.S.

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How Pure Protect //DRaaS Shields Your Business from Natural Disasters 

Pure Storage

How Pure Protect //DRaaS Shields Your Business from Natural Disasters by Pure Storage Blog Summary Pure Protect //DRaaS shields your business from the rising threat of natural disasters. This cloud-based solution ensures data security, minimizes downtime, and enables rapid recovery, keeping your operations resilient against hurricanes, wildfires, and other unexpected events.

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Considerations for Disaster Recovery – Part 2: Compute

Zerto

Disasters are unpredictable, but your response to them shouldn’t be. A well-thought-out disaster recovery (DR) plan is your best defense against unexpected disruptions. At the heart of any effective DR strategy is your compute solution. Today, I’ll walk you through the critical compute considerations for disaster recovery, focusing on performance, freedom of choice over technology, sizing, and support.

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Avoiding a Home Buying Disaster

Disaster Zone Podcast

The purchase of a home is likely the biggest investment that individuals and families will ever make during their lifetimes. In this podcast we discuss navigating the potential risks of a disaster impacting the property you might purchase and how to avoid making a home buying disaster. The podcast guest is Michael Crute who is an operational strategist turned Realtor® with a wealth of experience serving prestigious clientele within the NIH, Harvard, Department of Defense, and more.

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Are Robots Replacing You? Keeping Humans in the Loop in Automated Environments

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

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Change Healthcare’s 2024 Data Breach: Key Risk Management Lessons

LogisManager

Change Healthcare’s 2024 Data Breach: Key Risk Management Lessons Last Updated: October 17, 2024 In 2024, Change Healthcare faced a significant data breach that rippled across the healthcare industry, highlighting how risks are interconnected and can spread beyond their point of origin. This incident illustrates a vital lesson in risk management: negligence, whether internal or stemming from third parties, can have wide-reaching consequences if not proactively managed.

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Understanding DORA Secondary Providers

Fusion Risk Management

In today’s increasingly digital financial landscape, the resilience of operational systems is crucial. The Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) aims to enhance the operational integrity of financial institutions and protect against disruptions that could threaten financial stability. While DORA primarily regulates entities within the financial sector, it acknowledges the critical role played by secondary providers in supporting the objectives of DORA.

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MI5 Director General Ken McCallum Threat Update – What it Means to Us

Plan B Consulting

In this week’s bulletin, Charlie discusses the impact of the role of nation-states in cyber attacks and looks at some of the attacks we have seen in the UK recently. On the 8th of October 2024, MI5 Director General Ken McCallum gave a speech on the threats to the UK, covering the counter-terrorism threat and state threats from Russia, Iran, and China.

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Case Study: Transforming LogicManager

LogisManager

Case Study: Transforming LogicManager How LogicManager Improved Our Risk Management Practices from the Inside Out Last Updated: October 16, 2024 Every organization faces the challenge of balancing efficiency and risk management. We adopted LogicManager (LM) to enhance our performance and risk management practices. This case study details how LM has become an essential tool, empowering us to prioritize resources, boost collaboration, and achieve our strategic goals.

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Cybersecurity Leadership: The Complete Guide to Building and Leading an Effective Security Team

Pure Storage

Cybersecurity Leadership: The Complete Guide to Building and Leading an Effective Security Team by Pure Storage Blog Summary Strong leadership in cybersecurity has never been more critical. With a solid team and a culture of security, leaders can reduce risk and protect their organizations from cyber threats. If there was ever a time in tech history where good cybersecurity leadership was needed, it’s now.

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How to Put Your Business Continuity Plans into Action

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.

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CRS Report on Emergency Relief for Disaster-Damaged Highways and Bridges

Recovery Diva

From the Congressional Research Service, this 21 page report: Emergency Relief Program for Disaster-Damaged Highways and Bridges

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Iran's Terrible, Horrible, Very Bad Year

The Rand Blog

Iran was in a stronger strategic position before its proxies plunged the region into war. But it has only itself to blame. If Tehran is intent on escalating, the United States and its allies may have no other choice but to shift from punitive measures to dismantling Iran's military capabilities.

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Understanding the Friction Between Information Security and Crisis Management Functions in Organizations

BryghtPath

There is a question that is often asked in private but ever-present as the proverbial “elephant in the room” when it comes to the relationship between an organization’s information security (InfoSec) and crisis management functions: “Why is this always so difficult?” Organizations face various daily threats, ranging from cyberattacks to natural disasters.

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Acronis takes security awareness training in a new direction

Acronis

Acronis has launched Security Awareness Training that users won’t dread. The new offering is designed to be more fun, engaging and effective than most other training modules available.

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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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The Vulnerability of Mobile Homes

Recovery Diva

From the NYTimes: How Climate Disasters and a Housing Crisis Are Shattering Lives Millions of Americans, many poor and vulnerable, live in mobile homes. When catastrophe strikes, they’re often on their own.

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Why Cringe-Worthy School Start Times Are Bad for Kids

The Rand Blog

Adolescents need eight to 10 hours of sleep per night for optimal health. But more than 70 percent of U.S. teens fall short of this target. What can parents, schools, and communities do to help ensure that teens get the rest they need to thrive?

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Five Can’t-Miss Sessions on Critical Infrastructure Protection at ISC East

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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Introducing DeployPilot™: Centralize and automate software deployment across all clients

Acronis

Acronis Management now offers a powerful software deployment component, DeployPilot™, that centralizes and automates software deployment across all client environments.

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Next-Level Fraud Prevention: Strategies for Today’s Threat Landscape

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.

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Federal Flood Maps Underestimation of H.Helene

Recovery Diva

From the WashPost: Federal flood maps underestimated risk in areas hit hardest by Hurricane Helene. “The federal government’s flood maps, which are used nationwide to signal areas vulnerable to inundation, vastly underestimated the flood risk faced by properties in the parts of North Carolina devastated by Hurricane Helene, according to data analyzed by The Washington Post.

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The Once Wobbly Quad Is Here to Stay

The Rand Blog

The Quad, a security dialogue between Australia, India, Japan, and the United States, is likely to endure despite past challenges. It has strengthened due to worsening security threats, such as China's assertiveness. The Quad now addresses various transnational issues, ensuring its continued relevance.

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Case Study: Transforming LogicManager

LogisManager

Case Study: Transforming LogicManager How LogicManager Improved Our Risk Management Practices from the Inside Out Last Updated: October 16, 2024 Every organization faces the challenge of balancing efficiency and risk management. We adopted LogicManager (LM) to enhance our performance and risk management practices. This case study details how LM has become an essential tool, empowering us to prioritize resources, boost collaboration, and achieve our strategic goals.

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A refreshed cyber resilience plan can help your business in three significant ways

Acronis

Refreshing your cyber resilience plan will improve your company’s posture with IT regulators, cybersecurity standards bodies and insurers. Learn more about what your plan should include and how to build it.

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The Complete Guide to Mastering Business Continuity

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

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CRS Report on FEMA Programs and Resources

Recovery Diva

From the Congressional Research Service: Hurricane Milton Recovery: Brief Overview of FEMA Programs and Resources (4 pp)

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Bond Ambition in Leadership's Battle for Belief

The Rand Blog

In an age of information overload, leaders must build “bond ambition” by creating authentic connections and trust, beyond mere tactical communication. This involves meaningful narratives and consistent actions to forge lasting bonds and shared visions.

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SIA New Member Profile: Xtract One

Security Industry Association

New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Xtract One offers integrated security solutions that secure venues and provide a frictionless welcoming experience. The company is headquartered in Toronto, Canada, with additional offices in Vancouver and Fredericton. SIA spoke with Peter Evans, CEO and director of Xtract One, about the company, the security industry and working with SIA.

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Updated Acronis Cyber Protect delivers unlimited storage and more

Acronis

The latest update to Acronis Cyber Protect delivers the features and functionality needed to not only protect and back up data but also ease the burden of cybersecurity, endpoint management and compliance.

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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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Regulatory Revenue? 10 Ways to Turn Compliance into a Competitive Advantage 

Pure Storage

Regulatory Revenue? 10 Ways to Turn Compliance into a Competitive Advantage by Pure Storage Blog Summary Not complying with regulations like DORA, GDPR, and HIPAA isn’t an option, but compliance doesn’t have to be an obstacle either. By making compliance a top priority and your business’s best friend, you can turn it into a competitive advantage. The European Union’s Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) goes into effect this coming January.

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Rest Up for Race Day: Sleep Tips for Chicago Marathoners

The Rand Blog

One of the most crucial yet often overlooked aspects of marathon preparation is ensuring adequate sleep. Runners should focus on doing what they can to support healthy sleep before the race.

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Security Industry Association Names Scott Gross as 2024 SIA Insightful Practitioner Award Honoree

Security Industry Association

Gross – facility security officer at Con Edison – will be recognized for his industry expertise and excellence in implementing innovative security solutions at the 2024 SIA Honors Night. SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named Scott M. Gross, facility security officer at Con Edison, as the 2024 recipient of the SIA Insightful Practitioner Award , an honor recognizing excellence in promoting the implementation of innovative security solutions.

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