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Strengthening Business Resilience: Addressing Overlooked Weaknesses in Continuity Planning

BryghtPath

In an era of increasing disruptions, business continuity planning is more critical than ever. However, many organizations fall into common pitfalls that weaken their resilience in times of crisis. From neglecting the human element in disaster recovery to underestimating cyber threats, these oversights can have severe operational and financial consequences.

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FEMA Expected to Lose 20% of Staff Before Hurricane Season

Recovery Diva

From CNN : FEMA losing roughly 20% of permanent staff, including longtime leaders, ahead of hurricane season “The agency tasked with delivering billions of dollars in assistance to communities devastated by natural disasters is about to lose a huge portion of its workforce, including some of its most experienced and knowledgeable leaders who manage disaster response.

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Celebrating Earth Week 2025 at Pure Storage: A Global Wrap-Up

Pure Storage

Celebrating Earth Week 2025 at Pure Storage: A Global Wrap-Up by Pure Storage Blog Summary At Pure Storage, our commitment to a sustainable future goes beyond our innovative technologyits embedded in our culture, our values, and our people. At Pure Storage, Earth Week isnt just about raising awarenessits about taking action. In collaboration with Pure Good Foundation , employees worldwide came together to celebrate, educate, and make tangible contributions toward a healthier planet.

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Advances in Visual AI From Edge to Cloud

Security Industry Association

Artificial intelligence-powered solutions take video analytics to new levels David Raske is the safety and security global lead in the Edge Computing Group of Intel. Although artificial intelligence (AI) has been the hottest technology trend over the past few years, it is anything but new. In the last quarter of the 20th century, computer vision technology, or visual AI, was launched with the aim of emulating human perception of the world.

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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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Should We Be Using AI to Transcribe Incident or Crisis Team Meetings?

Plan B Consulting

In todays bulletin, Charlie talks about transcribing in meetings and looks into the pros and cons of recording meetings. I was having a long discussion with my colleague, Jamie Lees, this morning all about a talk we are giving for Business Continuity Awareness Week. We have a working title of Man or Machine: Who Should Run Your Next Crisis? A Real-Life Comparison of AI and Humans Managing an Incident.

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The New Varonis-Pure Storage Integration for Cyber Resilience

Pure Storage

The New Varonis-Pure Storage Integration for Cyber Resilience by Pure Storage Blog Summary In an increasingly hostile digital landscape, protecting critical data has become increasingly challenging. The new Varonis-Pure Storage integration empowers organizations to secure their data, mitigate risk, and ensure resilience today and into the future. In todays threat-driven environment, organizations are confronted with unprecedented challenges in protecting their data.

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SIA New Member Profile: Nanodems

Security Industry Association

New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Nanodems helps organizations streamline operations, mitigate risk and centralize control of their security assets and systems with its intelligent converged platform. The company is headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts, with a growing network of partners and clients spanning across the world. SIA spoke with Asli Citak, marketing manager at Nanodems, about the company, the security industry and working with SIA.

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Transforming the Incident Lifecycle With AI Agents by PagerDuty

PagerDuty

Were in the midst of a fundamental shift in how organizations run operations. 51% of companies have already deployed AI agents. What was once reactive and manual is becoming intelligent, automated, and AI-driven. The organizations that embrace this shift gain more than just operational efficiency; they develop a strategic competitive advantage that directly impacts business outcomes.

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New Plan for FEMA Requires Nearly Total Staff Deployment

Recovery Diva

From HSToday: U.S. Emergency Agency Plan Requires Nearly All Staff to Be Deployed, Draft FEMA Memo Shows. “The U.S. agency that manages disasters plans to require nearly all employees, including full-time headquarters and regional staff, to be deployed to emergency zones, according to a draft memo to agency employees seen by Reuters. This spring, the Federal Emergency Management Agency will assign all full-time employees roles in leading, managing and supporting disaster response and recov

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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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Building a Culture of Resilience in 2025: Leadership Tips for Business Continuity

BryghtPath

In todays fast-changing business landscape, resilience is more than just a buzzword; its a critical capability that empowers organizations to navigate disruptions and seize opportunities. A resilient workplace doesn’t happen by chanceit requires intentional leadership, a proactive mindset, and a commitment to cultivating adaptability across teams.

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Revolutionizing Safety and Security With Agentic AI

Security Industry Association

Pubudu Silva, a member of the SIA AI Advisory Board, is senior architect, AI, video and cloud native software at Intel. Artificial intelligence has achieved a lot in recent years, surpassing the progress made over previous decades. The introduction of transformer models has catalyzed substantial academic advances, which were further accelerated by the broad industrial and societal enthusiasm that followed the public release of ChatGPT.

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NexusTek Secure by Design: Powering Life Sciences Innovation from Lab to Launch

NexusTek

NexusTek Secure by Design: Powering Life Sciences Innovation from Lab to Launch April 25, 2025 Jay Cuthrell Chief Product Officer Life Sciences is undergoing rapid transformation, fueled by technological advancements, evolving regulations, and shifting market dynamics. Top CEO priorities in the industry include ensuring compliance and minimizing risk (91 percent), improving operating margins (89 percent), and accelerating revenue generation (87 percent).* However, these arent just operational go

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Storage and Data Protection News for the Week of April 25; Updates from HYCU, Infinidat, Scality & More

Solutions Review

Solutions Review Executive Editor Tim King curated this list of notable storage and data protection news for the week of April 25, 2025. 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. Solutions Review editors will curate vendor product news, mergers and acquisitions, venture capital funding, talent acquisition, and other noteworthy

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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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Pure Storage in Prague

Pure Storage

Pure Storage in Prague by Pure Storage Blog Five years ago, Pure Storage established its European R&D headquarters on Narodni in the heart of downtown Prague, Czech Republicthe companys largest R&D site outside of the U.S. Since then, the team has expanded to 600 people, representing 50 nationalities. Recently, the Prague R&D center made headlines after hosting a two-day event highlighting the innovation taking placeincluding a tour of the areas Foxconn manufacturing facility.

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AI ROI: Why Real Value Is Built, Not Bought

Security Industry Association

Niru Satgunananthan, a member of the SIA AI Advisory Board, is ESS business development manager and consultant at Johnson Controls. Artificial intelligence is everywhere today, featured in boardroom discussions, strategic plans and vendor presentations. If your organization is truly committed to capturing meaningful return on investment (ROI) from AI especially in complex and high-risk environments such as security it may be time to look closely at your approach.

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Introducing Acronis Email Archiving for Microsoft 365

Acronis

Acronis Email Archiving for Microsoft 365 is designed to enable managed service providers (MSPs) to efficiently expand service portfolios to include in-demand email archiving for Microsoft 365.

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From AI-pocalypse to AI-driven Resilience: 4 Lessons from The Last of Us by Débora Cambé

PagerDuty

Critically-acclaimed TV show The Last of Us is back. As a huge fan, I find striking parallels between the series post-apocalyptic environment and modern digital operations. Just as Ellie and Joels (the main characters) world was fundamentally changed by an unstoppable force of nature, today’s operations are being radically transformed by increasingly complex, interconnected systems, and the power of AI and automation.

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Emergency Preparedness: Active Shooter Tabletop Exercise

April is Workplace Violence Prevention Awareness Month. Enhance your organization’s emergency preparedness with our Active Shooter Tabletop Exercise. Download now to strategically plan, prepare, and test your response to active shooter situations. Key Features: Plan, prepare, and test your emergency response strategy. Simulate real-world scenarios to mitigate risks.

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4 Ways Retrieval-augmented Generation (RAG) Is Revolutionizing Business Value from AI

Pure Storage

4 Ways Retrieval-augmented Generation (RAG) Is Revolutionizing Business Value from AI by Pure Storage Blog Summary From finance to manufacturing, the integration of retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) with AI can help organizations enable faster decision-making, reduce operational costs, and enhance customer trust. However, theyll need the right data infrastructure to support it.

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DRI International Announces Rachael Elliott as Director of Global Strategy and Innovation

DRI Drive

DRI is happy to welcome Rachael Elliott as its new Director of Global Strategy and Innovation. An experienced thought leader, she brings decades of knowledge on technology and research to the position. I am excited about joining DRI and bringing my knowledge of the global resilience industry to an organization which offers best-in-class programs for […] The post DRI International Announces Rachael Elliott as Director of Global Strategy and Innovation appeared first on DRI Drive.

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Securing legacy OT systems without disrupting operations

Acronis

Manufacturers have become major targets for cyberattacks in recent years, largely due to the vulnerability of operational technology (OT) systems that run on outdated platforms and are not protected with the same cybersecurity and data protection measures as IT systems. Discover how manufacturers can overcome this challenge as OT and IT converge.

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Volunteers Assets or Liabilities

Disaster Zone Podcast

Disaster volunteers come in many shapes and sizes. They can be individual citizens but typically are aligned with an organization that is offering aid to their fellow citizens. However, sometimes emergency managers have found that these well-intentioned volunteers seem to cause more headaches than they solve. Donated goods, for example can cause a mountain of work with many of the donations eventually going into a landfill.

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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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SIA Reaffirms Commitment to Supporting Responsible and Ethical Uses of Security Technology

Security Industry Association

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the responsible and ethical uses of security technology. In July 2020, SIA implemented its Membership Code of Ethics and required all new and renewing members to affirm that they will abide by the provisions of the code. Violations can, at the discretion of the SIA Board of Directors, result in a letter of caution, suspension from the association, or expulsion from the association.

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Major Events, Major Opportunities: Leveraging Major Events as a Catalyst for Innovation and Long-Term Resilience

BryghtPath

Significant events such as the Super Bowl, Olympics, political conventions, or large-scale festivals are often considered logistical challenges for businesses. However, these events also present a unique opportunity to rethink and reinvent business continuity strategies. By shifting the focus from merely mitigating risks to leveraging these events as catalysts for innovation and long-term resilience, organizations … The post Major Events, Major Opportunities: Leveraging Major Events as a C

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How do patch management solutions increase MSPs and ITs operational efficiency?

Acronis

In this article, we will cover in detail what patch management software is, why it is essential, what benefits it offers, how it works, and how it improves your business. Whether you already use patch management software and want a better solution or have not equipped your organization with such a tool, this article will answer your most important questions.

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Loss of FEMA Funds Comes Just Before Hurricane Season

Recovery Diva

From WUSF: FEMA cuts make landfall weeks before Florida’s hurricane season begins. “A FEMA program that provides the most hurricane aid to Florida nearly $300 million has been slashed by the Trump administration. The hurricane season begins June 1.

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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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In Memoriam: Ted Curtin

Security Industry Association

The Security Industry Association mourns the loss of Ted Curtin, who passed away last month at home following a battle with cancer. Theodore Ted Michael Curtin, CPP, CPMR, 78, was the owner and operator of Repworks Inc. in South Hadley, Massachusetts, for 38 years. He was esteemed among peers for his exception knowledge and expertise in the industry.

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The Practice Plan: Why Intention and Evaluation Matter in Crisis Management Exercises

BryghtPath

Coach Liam stood at the edge of the practice field, watching his group of young players run through their warm-ups. The energy and enthusiasm were there, but something was missing. Week after week, he had been running practices, letting the kids scrimmage, giving them a few pointers, and hoping they’d improve through experience. But game … The post The Practice Plan: Why Intention and Evaluation Matter in Crisis Management Exercises appeared first on Bryghtpath.

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In Memoriam: Ed Chandler

Security Industry Association

The Security Industry Association joins the security industry in mourning the passing of Edmonds Ed H. Chandler, Jr., CPP. Chandler founded Security By Design, Inc., in 1974, and passed away on Monday, April 7, 2025. Chandler was a true leader in the world of security consulting and design. Thanks to Ed and his wife and co-founder, Lorna, Security By Design Inc., was one of SIAs early active security consulting member companies, part of a wave that has led to an engaged community of consultants,