Recovery Diva

DECEMBER 31, 2021

From the Homeland Security Digital Library: Listing of Federal Disaster Recovery Resources.

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The Rand Blog

DECEMBER 27, 2021

Moscow has unveiled outlandish security demands which sound aggressive and suggest that it may underestimate both NATO and Ukraine. Kremlin leaders might consider instead seeking a stable European security architecture that protects Russia's interests while also allowing for a vibrant and sovereign Ukraine.

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Architecture Security 145

Disaster Zone Podcast

DECEMBER 28, 2021

Amateur radio is emergency management’s last best hope for maintaining communications in a disaster when all other systems fail. This podcast is an interview with two leaders from the Seattle Auxiliary Communications Service (Seattle ACS) Tim helming and Catherine Middleton-Hardie. Seattle ACS supports the Seattle Office of Emergency Management In my experience, they are one of the premier organizations of their type.

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Unitrends

DECEMBER 27, 2021

In the past two years, IT has undergone a massive change. A staggering 96% of all organizations are accelerating cloud usage to adapt to changing business models in a global economy. As legacy systems are stretched across modern platforms, organizations must adopt new approaches to business continuity and disaster recovery (BCDR) to ensure complete protection. […].

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Recovery Diva

DECEMBER 31, 2021

At the present time, massive wildfires are raging in Colorado. From the NYTimes: How to Prepare for and Evacuate from Wildfires.

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BMC

DECEMBER 29, 2021

IT Memes reflect some of the most hilarious yet honest experiences in the everyday lives of an IT professional. Here are some of the funniest IT memes dealing with Help Desk, software development, project management, ITIL, security, working from home, and more! (This article is part of our Tech Books & Talks Guide. Use the […].

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Security Industry Association

DECEMBER 27, 2021

New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Databuoy Corporation offers defense research-based gunshot detection and localization products. The company is headquartered in Tysons Corner, Virginia. . SIA spoke with Kathleen Griggs, CEO of Databuoy Corporation, about the company, the security industry and working with SIA. Tell us the story of your company.

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Recovery Diva

DECEMBER 30, 2021

From the American Society of Civil Engineers, Wind Hazard Damage Assessment Group: The StEER report on timpacts from 10 December 2021 tornado outbreak and accompanying media repository can be accessed below. Washington Post Guest Essay: Prevatt (2021) “We can build houses to survive tornadoes like Kentucky suffered. We just haven’t.” Washington Post December 27, 2021: [link].

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The Rand Blog

DECEMBER 28, 2021

It is hard to see how science alone can end the pandemic without the rallying power of global diplomacy. The United States has played a leadership role in previous outbreaks, such as Ebola. It could play a similar role now to help consign the current pandemic to epidemic status.

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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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BMC

DECEMBER 29, 2021

Application software comes in many different types aimed at specific requirements, platforms, user bases, etc. Enterprise Application Software (EAS) is one popular software type. As the name suggests, the goal of enterprise application software is to fulfill the needs of an enterprise. This software will be large in scale, covering most aspects of the organization. […].

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KingsBridge BCP

DECEMBER 29, 2021

In a word: Yes. Really, you don’t have a choice but to afford Business Continuity Planning. This is especially true in this uncertain era. Admittedly, plans do not come free. But the costs to your business will be much lower than if you have to clean up after a disaster and don’t have a plan. Why You Need a Plan. 93% of companies that experience a disaster without a recovery plan close within 5 years.

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Recovery Diva

DECEMBER 28, 2021

What follows is a guest posting from Mr. Ian McLean, a retired public official in NZ. Comments from readers are invited. A significant strategic issue emerging from the pandemic seems to me to be this: In almost every country, the Covid pandemic required management skills and capacity beyond those available in ‘business as usual’ within the government structure.

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Citrix

DECEMBER 27, 2021

From new technologies to accelerate your cloud transition and support hybrid work to solutions that helped to power a championship F1 season, the Citrix blog gave readers insights into how we can help organizations thrive in the new world of … The post Highlights from the Citrix blog 2021 first appeared on Citrix Blogs. Related Stories Boost your user experience with Citrix Workspace app for Chrome OS 3 priorities to consider when choosing hybrid-work technologies How to drive innovation a

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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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BMC

DECEMBER 29, 2021

Application software comes in many different types aimed at specific requirements, platforms, user bases, etc. Enterprise Application Software (EAS) is one popular software type. As the name suggests, the goal of enterprise application software is to fulfill the needs of an enterprise. This software will be large in scale, covering most aspects of the organization. […].

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Risk Management Monitor

DECEMBER 29, 2021

In a tight labor market, employers are seeking to gain or retain a workforce with more pay, work for home and other perks. They can also improve retention through a culture of trust and consideration. Improve how you listen and investigate when someone on your team speaks up about compliance. If you investigate with urgency and respond, then you’ll gain trust and build employee engagement.

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Recovery Diva

DECEMBER 27, 2021

From the Wash Post: We can build homes to survive tornadoes like Kentucky suffered. We just haven’t. The housing industry and politicians have resisted changes that could save lives.

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National Fire Protection Association

DECEMBER 27, 2021

Over the course of 2021, members of NFPA’s Technical Services team developed a collection of blogs on unique subjects related to emerging technologies, the application of common but challenging codes and standards concepts, and the basics of protecting people and buildings from fire and fire protection systems design. As we look back on our efforts of the year, we wanted to share our favorite. [[ This is a content summary only.

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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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BMC

DECEMBER 29, 2021

In a long line of enterprise architecture frameworks, TOGAF® is not the first and it’s unlikely to be the last. But it is one that’s endured for nearly two decades, with worldwide usage—an impressive feat in today’s technology landscape. TOGAF is the acronym for The Open Group Architecture Framework, and it was developed by The […].

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Architecture Technology 97

The Rand Blog

DECEMBER 28, 2021

Police leaders spend considerable time developing strategic plans, but events and circumstances can evolve in unanticipated ways. To create survivable plans, leaders should assess capabilities and the environment within which they work. To do so, they should incorporate foresight to develop the adaptability necessary to thrive.

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Recovery Diva

DECEMBER 27, 2021

From Axious: Study:10 biggest climate disasters of 2021 cost $170 billion in damages. .

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National Fire Protection Association

DECEMBER 28, 2021

Each year, I make a point to check out Google’s top trends to see what captivated the attention of society. And it seems that yet again phrases such as “fire prevention,” “building and life safety,” or “electrical hazards” did not make it to the #1 search engine’s annual “Year in Search” roundup. To be fair, some of the terms noted in the review - sustainability, blackouts, wildfires, floods, [[ This is a content summary only.

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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.

Acronis

DECEMBER 31, 2021

We’re proud to look back at a year of growth, community-building and analyst recognition from independent analysts – all of which speaks to the importance of the cyber protection approach in the face of modern IT challenges and cyberthreats. That’s why, we’re thrilled to highlight five recent independent evaluations of the cybersecurity capabilities of Acronis Cyber Protect and Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud.

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Online Computers

DECEMBER 30, 2021

As discussed in “Educational technologies pros and cons, Part 1,” educational technologies (EdTech) are empowering schools to maximize their capability to offer blended or hybrid learning arrangements. But the use of EdTech is not only facilitating the new normal way of learning — it's also improving student engagement and more. How does using EdTech positively impact classroom flexibility and productivity?

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Behavior Group

DECEMBER 30, 2021

Digital adoption has rapidly accelerated and as a result, the threat surface has also expanded. As we look ahead to 2022, there will be new and evolving cybersecurity challenges on the horizon for CISOs. 2022 is going to be a year of building greater resiliency and integrating this into all aspects of business operations. This… Continue reading.

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Citrix

DECEMBER 27, 2021

From new technologies to accelerate your cloud transition and support hybrid work to solutions that helped to power a championship F1 season, the Citrix blog gave readers insights into how we can help organizations thrive in the new world of … The post Highlights from the Citrix blog 2021 first appeared on Citrix Blogs.

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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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