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A New Approach to Cybersecurity Training for Employees

Disaster Zone Podcast

In the podcast we talk about the cybersecurity threats and different approaches being used to counter those threats. Cybersecurity training is one of those and it has become something employees must accomplish as part of organizational standards. There are many mistakes that companies and governments make in their approaches to this training. Heather Stratford, CEO for Drip7 is the Disaster Zone guest.

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Strengthening cybersecurity in the workplace 

Crisis Response Journal

Graeme McGowan from CRJ's Key Network Partner Optimal Risk explains the need for businesses to establish solid defences to counter the growing threat of cyber fraud

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Duty of Care for the Remote Workforce: Q&A With GitHub’s Security Team

Alert Media

The post Duty of Care for the Remote Workforce: Q&A With GitHub’s Security Team appeared first on AlertMedia.

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Data Privacy Update: Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA)

Calligo

And so it continues. Last month, Virginia passed its own privacy law, the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA), adding fuel to the fire over a US federal privacy law, and introducing new complexities for businesses operating in or addressing the US market. It will take effect on January 1, 2023 (the same day as California’s CPRA which amends the current CCPA) and was passed in record-breaking time: less than two months, and by an overwhelming majority.

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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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Writing Incident Scenarios: An Operational Resilience Trend Returns

Plan B Consulting

This week I talk about writing incident scenarios and how different business continuity plans have come back in style. The return of the mullet What was once fashionable always tends to come back into fashion at some point. Flared trousers seem to come and go quite regularly. Fashion from my youth has come round again, as we are seeing the return of shoulder pads, big hair and the mullet.

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Why Investing In a Modern Emergency Communication Solution Is Good Business

Alert Media

The post Why Investing In a Modern Emergency Communication Solution Is Good Business appeared first on AlertMedia.

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3 steps to meeting data privacy regulation compliance through identity programs

Behavior Group

Cybersecurity is undeniably a business-critical function. That’s only been reinforced over the past few months by the SolarWinds and Exchange attacks. Consequently, a recent PWC report found that 55% of enterprise executives plan to increase their cybersecurity budgets in 2021, and 51% plan to add full-time staff dedicated to cybersecurity within the year. data privacy,… Continue reading.

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Writing Incident Scenarios: An Operational Resilience Trend Returns

Plan B Consulting

This week I talk about writing incident scenarios and how different business continuity plans have come back in style. The return of the mullet. What was once fashionable always tends to come back into fashion at some point. Flared trousers seem to come and go quite regularly. Fashion from my youth has come round again, as we are seeing the return of shoulder pads, big hair and the mullet.

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SIA New Member Profile: Epirus

Security Industry Association

New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Epirus is a high-growth technology company that is rapidly developing and building software defined high-powered microwave (HPM) systems and power management solutions for the defense and commercial sectors. Epirus is headquartered in Los Angeles, California, with a satellite office in McLean, Virginia.

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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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Recovery Funds Now Available to HOWs

Disasters and Faith-Based Organizations

FEMA: Churches now eligible for recovery funds Churches [and other houses of worship] whose facilities have been damaged by natural disasters now are eligible to receive relief funds from the federal government, according to a Jan. 2 announcement from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA.

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Leadership is a core skill you need to be successful in emergency and Business Continuity management

Business Continuity Today

Leadership is a core skill you need to be successful in emergency and business continuity management. Your leadership is critical during crises because you are more visible to the public and under pressure to perform effectively. After all, lives and property may be at stake. Emergency/ Business Continuity Management can be complex when authority is shared, and resources are dispersed, expertise is scattered among other agencies and government levels, and organizations.

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It’s OK, it’s in the Cloud: Lessons from the OVH Cloud Data Centre Fire

Plan B Consulting

This week, I talk about the issues associated with the fire in the OVH cloud data centre and how ‘putting your IT in the cloud’ is not a risk-free solution. Working from home: Is your business continuity problem solved? There seemed to be a moment sometime last year, when many issues associated with business continuity were solved, and the world became more resilient.

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How InfoScale Can Assist Your Journey into the Public Cloud

VOX Veritas

See how InfoScale can assist your organization’s journey into the cloud. ?

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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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Adventures in Water and Waste Water Utilities

Business Resilience Decoded

Episode 66: Julia Halsne of East Bay Municipal Utility District Contact Julia Halsne at: julia.halsne@ebmud.com [link] Business Resilience Decoded: [link] [link] [link] [link] [link] Episode 66: Julia Halsne of East Bay Municipal Utility District Contact Julia Halsne at: julia.halsne@ebmud.

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Leadership is a core skill you need to be successful in emergency and Business Continuity management

Business Continuity Today

Leadership is a core skill you need to be successful in emergency and business continuity management. Your leadership is critical during crises because you are more visible to the public and under pressure to perform effectively. After all, lives and property may be at stake. Emergency/ Business Continuity Management can be complex when authority is shared, and resources are dispersed, expertise is scattered among other agencies and government levels, and organizations.

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It’s OK, it’s in the Cloud: Lessons from the OVH Cloud Data Centre Fire

Plan B Consulting

This week, I talk about the issues associated with the fire in the OVH cloud data centre and how ‘putting your IT in the cloud’ is not a risk-free solution. Working from home: Is your business continuity problem solved? There seemed to be a moment sometime last year, when many issues associated with business continuity were solved, and the world became more resilient.

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Adventures in Water and Waste Water Utilities

Business Resilience Decoded

Episode 66: Julia Halsne of East Bay Municipal Utility District Contact Julia Halsne at: julia.halsne@ebmud.com [link]. Business Resilience Decoded: [link] [link] [link] [link] [link] Episode 66: Julia Halsne of East Bay Municipal Utility District Contact Julia Halsne at: julia.halsne@ebmud.com [link]. Business Resilience Decoded: [link] [link] [link] [link] [link].

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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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Adventures in Water and Waste Water Utilities

Business Resilience Decoded

Episode 66: Julia Halsne of East Bay Municipal Utility District Contact Julia Halsne at: julia.halsne@ebmud.com [link]. Business Resilience Decoded: [link] [link] [link] [link] [link] Episode 66: Julia Halsne of East Bay Municipal Utility District Contact Julia Halsne at: julia.halsne@ebmud.com [link].