Disaster Zone Podcast
APRIL 3, 2025
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has been predominantly in the news for many months. Most recently as both President Trump and the Secretary of Homeland Security have made remarks that FEMA should be abolished. More recently a 20-person council has been established to examine how best the federal response and recovery efforts to disasters should be accomplished.
Recovery Diva
APRIL 1, 2025
From Bloomberg.com: FEMAs Demise Could Mean for Flood Insurance The announcement last week from Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem that she plans to eliminate the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has cast a pall over the US governments disaster response unit. While most of the focus has been on what it would mean for disaster recovery if the agency is wound down, theres another big issue at stake: FEMAs foundational role in managing the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).
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DRI Drive
APRIL 4, 2025
DRI International is proud to announce its new President and CEO, Michelle Cross. A seasoned resilience professional, longtime board member, and DRI Certified Professional, Cross brings decades of experience to the role. I am incredibly honored to join DRI International the worlds most prestigious resilience organization, said Cross, who holds Master Business Continuity Professional […] The post DRI International Announces Michelle Cross, MBCP, as New President and CEO appeared first on D
Pure Storage
APRIL 3, 2025
The Overlooked Bottleneck in Data Visibilityand Its Impact on Cyber Resilience by Pure Storage Blog Summary Every second counts in cybersecurity. Without high-performance storage to deliver fast ingestion and processing speeds, even the best security toolsand the cyber threat hunting teams using themwill be limited. Organizations rely on security logs to help detect, respond to, and recover from cyber threats.
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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.
PagerDuty
APRIL 3, 2025
As one customer put it: “We spend 99% of our time on our ITSM platform and only 1% on PagerDuty.” This simple statement highlights the beauty of PagerDutyits a low-maintenance tool that just works. However, even the best tools benefit from a little governance to ensure theyre being used effectively. Enter the PagerDuty Champions a small, part-time team dedicated to keeping your incident management practices sharp and your teams productive.
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Reciprocity
APRIL 3, 2025
Finding a True Partner in ZenGRC When a ZenGRC Customer needed to build a comprehensive GRC program during a period of rapid growth, they found more than just a software solution in ZenGRCthey discovered a trusted collaborative partner. When the organization, which has requested to remain anonymous, implemented ZenGRC as their central platform for vendor management, compliance, and risk assessment, they established a “single source of truth” for their GRC information they also experi
Pure Storage
APRIL 1, 2025
Pure Storage Partners with CERN openlab to Evaluate the Benefits of Flash for Scientific Research by Pure Storage Blog Summary Pure Storage and CERN openlab are working together to research how the European Laboratory for Particle Physics will use flash storage to support future research needs. Pure Storage has announced a partnership with CERN (the European Laboratory for Particle Physics), which aims, through the CERN openlab collaboration, to accelerate the development of cutting-edge ICT sol
PagerDuty
APRIL 1, 2025
AI and automation have cemented themselves as pillars of enterprise operations. Both have brought measurable benefits to organizations: efficiency gains, streamlined operations, and new revenue opportunities, to name a few. And with new capabilities like agentic AI bursting onto the scene, AI and automation will only become more impactful in the coming years.
Recovery Diva
APRIL 1, 2025
From the WashPost: Myanmar just had the big one. It should be a wake-up call for California. The famed San Andreas Fault in California is nearly identical to the one that caused the destructive tremor in Myanmar, and is also overdue for an earthquake. April 1, 2025 at 11:13 a.m.
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
Acronis
MARCH 31, 2025
In the AV-TEST Institutes JanuaryFebruary 2025 evaluation, Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud delivered a flawless performance again, demonstrating constant and reassuring results.
Plan B Consulting
MARCH 31, 2025
In this weeks bulletin, Charlie discusses key findings from the 2025 OT Cybersecurity Report, highlighting the increasing use of cyberattacks in geopolitics, the rise of Stage 2 attacks, the importance of basic security measures, and the growing vulnerability of VPNs and firewalls, stressing the need for resilience-driven defence in industrial cybersecurity.
PagerDuty
APRIL 4, 2025
Agencies across government are at a critical cross-roads with digital service transformation. Which direction to turn between answering the call to be more operationally efficient and how to embrace GenAI technology to deliver fresh ROI, according to The Total Economic Impact of the PagerDuty Operations Cloud for Public Sector ebook. Driving operational efficiency is no longer a long-term aspirational goal for government agencies, its now a matter of executive policy.
Recovery Diva
MARCH 29, 2025
From HSToday: Emergency Management Leaders Request FEMA Reform, Not Elimination
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.
Acronis
APRIL 4, 2025
Moving from one migration vendor or platform to another massively increases the complexity and difficulty of the migration process. Thats why any-to-any migration, the ability to move seamlessly from any hypervisor or environment to any other, is extremely important. Find out how it's possible.
Alert Media
MARCH 31, 2025
The post From Chaos to Control: How ISO 22320 Strengthens Emergency & Incident Response appeared first on AlertMedia.
Pure Storage
MARCH 30, 2025
The Countdown Is On: Register for Pure//Accelerate 2025 by Pure Storage Blog The countdown is on. Now is the time to register for Pure//Accelerate, June 17-19, if you havent. Join us at Resorts World in Las Vegas to get a front-row seat as we unlock the new era of data services. Get inspired by the industrys sharpest minds and uncover the transformative power of a platform that was built for you.
LogisManager
APRIL 3, 2025
Macys $154M Lesson: Why Every Company Needs Separation of Duties Last Updated: April 3, 2025 In early 2025, a scandal broke that sent shockwaves through the financial world. Macys, one of Americas most iconic retailers, revealed that an internal accounting fraud had distorted its financial results for years ( New York Post ). At the heart of the scandal was a single employee who allegedly concealed up to $154 million in delivery expenses over three yearsresulting in inflated profits and executiv
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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.
Acronis
APRIL 3, 2025
AI-powered scripting relies on machine learning (ML) algorithms with traditional automation frameworks to generate intelligent code that executes complex IT operations autonomously. Through the use of natural language processing capabilities, these systems transform plain-text requirements into functional scripts without extensive programming knowledge.
Security Industry Association
APRIL 2, 2025
IronYun took the top honor in SIAs annual award program recognizing innovative security products in partnership with ISC West. LAS VEGAS, Nev. The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced the 2025 winners of the SIANew Products and Solutions (NPS) Awards , the flagship awards program presented in partnership with ISC West recognizing innovative security products, services and solutions.
NexusTek
APRIL 4, 2025
The Best Office MEMES and How to Avoid Reality (A not-so-serious look at the seriously relatable side of work) April 4, 2025 Jay Cuthrell Chief Product Officer Lets face itoffice life has its moments. Some are fulfilling, some chaotic, and some just scream meme-worthy. Whether youre juggling tasks with Olympic precision or holding your breath while your VPN reconnects for the third time today, sometimes laughter really is the best business strategy.
Pure Storage
APRIL 1, 2025
Modern Virtualization is Ready for Production at Enterprise Scale by Pure Storage Blog Summary The upcoming Portworx Enterprise 3.3 supports VM workloads at enterprise scale on industry-leading Kubernetes platforms from Red Hat, SUSE, Kubermatic, and Spectro Cloud. Broadcoms acquisition of VMware continues to create ripples as companies seek out modern solutions that can drive virtualization efforts without subjecting the business to massive price hikes.
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.
Acronis
APRIL 2, 2025
The managed security service provider (MSSP) business thrives on profit margins, efficiency and scalability. An MSSP that operates efficiently can scale faster, reduce operational costs and increase profitability.
BMC
APRIL 3, 2025
Widely known in the tech world by its abbreviation BDD or by the nickname Specification by Example, Behavior-Driven Development is generally defined as a methodology for developing software through continuous example-based communication between developers, QAs, and BAs. Created by a man named Dan North , BDD is his answer to the frustration of not being able to explain clearly when developers wanted to know where to start, what not to test, how much to test, what to call the tests, and how to un
NexusTek
MARCH 31, 2025
World Backup Day: Back Up More Than Just DataBack Up Your Business March 31, 2025 Jay Cuthrell Chief Product Officer In todays digital-first world, data loss is a direct threat to business continuity and cybersecurity. Whether caused by ransomware, human error, or system failures, the challenge isnt just preventing disruptionsits ensuring fast, secure recovery to keep operations running.
Security Industry Association
APRIL 2, 2025
New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Triton Sensors offers an advanced vape detection and school safety platform. The company is headquartered in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, with end users and integrators spanning the globe and products installed in all 50 states and 20+ countries. SIA spoke with Lance Parthemore, co-founder and director of operations at Triton Sensors, about the company, the security industry and working with SIA.
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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
Solutions Review
APRIL 4, 2025
Solutions Review Executive Editor Tim King curated this list of notable storage and data protection news for the week of April 4, 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
Pure Storage
APRIL 4, 2025
Pure Storage FlashBlade Augments Its Fast Object Store with S3 over RDMA for AI/ML Workflows by Pure Storage Blog Summary FlashBlade Object Store will soon support S3 over RDMA, dramatically improving both performance and cost efficiency for the most demanding AI workloads. Todays AI models demand not only more data but also fundamentally different approaches to how that data is stored and accessed.
PagerDuty
APRIL 4, 2025
In todays fast-paced, always-connected world, many businesses require employees to be on call to ensure smooth operations and quick responses to critical issues. However, compensating employees for being on call can be a tricky subject. Its important to strike a balance between fairness, accountability, and incentivizing the right behaviors. Lets explore four common methods of compensating employees for being on call, along with their advantages and disadvantages. 1.
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