Disaster Zone

OCTOBER 20, 2021

I've got an example for you.

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Management 264

Recovery Diva

OCTOBER 16, 2021

Global Catastrophic Risks 2021. The Global Challenges Foundation has released Global Catastrophic Risks 2021: Navigating the Complex Intersections, its fifth annual report on global risks. This report focuses “on the complex interconnectedness between different risks and the need to build more holistic global approaches to tackle them.” Several subject matter experts have convened to provide risk assessments on a variety of potential global catastrophes, hoping to find “solutions to fill the gap

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PagerDuty

OCTOBER 20, 2021

People are more than happy to talk about their successes, but if you ask them about their failures, they can be much more hesitant to share. Failure is a subject that, interestingly enough, is entangled with the emotion of shame. Yet it’s integral to achieving anything novel, and the learnings that come from failure are unparalleled. So, let’s find ways to get more comfortable with failing, and figure out why people fear it.

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CIO Governance

OCTOBER 21, 2021

News of the Great Resignation isn’t overblown. Some 4 million people quit their jobs in July, according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. And companies reported a record-breaking high of 10.9 million open positions. The IT profession is feeling the effects of that churn, with 80% of tech managers saying they’ve seen an increase in turnover in 2021, according to staffing firm Robert Half.

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Management 145

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

Business Continuity

Disaster Zone

OCTOBER 17, 2021

It is not exercised enough during training.

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Management 200

Pure Storage

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Genomics sequencing is evolving fast, from research to clinical practice at scale, especially in oncology and rare and infectious diseases. The ability to identify root causes of diseases due to tiny changes in the genome can bring clinical decision-making one step closer to personalized medicine. Advances in sequencing technology have dramatically reduced the cost per human genome.

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Disaster Zone Podcast

OCTOBER 19, 2021

In today’s podcast I have a conversation with Gordon Graham a nationally and internationally known speaker on the topic of risk and risk management. I have heard Gordon speak several times and he is very knowledgeable and engaging. Our discussion covers a multitude of topics from Black Swan events, disaster planning and how to write procedures among many others.

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Disaster Zone

OCTOBER 17, 2021

I've been debating doing so.

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The Rand Blog

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Ten months into the Biden administration, it is abundantly clear that the United States will continue to strengthen ties with Taiwan and defend the island if ever attacked by China. Through both word and deed, the United States has continued to demonstrate that Taipei should have no worries about Washington's commitment to the island.

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Crisis Response Journal

OCTOBER 17, 2021

October 2021: Criminals have devised ways to use fast payment technology to steal from citizens.

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Technology 130

Unitrends

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Data loss always sneaks up on you. One successful breach is all it takes for businesses to lose their fortunes. A recent study found that 29% of businesses that face a data breach end up losing revenue. Among those businesses, 38% experienced a revenue loss of 20% or more. That’s why businesses back up critical […]. The post Types of Backup: Full, Incremental and Differential Backup appeared first on Unitrends.

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Disaster Zone

OCTOBER 21, 2021

The length of the pandemic has had significant impacts.

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The Rand Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2021

There's little reason for the United States to worry much about whatever the Chinese military is building in hundreds of new missile silos in China. America and its allies have ways to counter any threats these silo fields pose.

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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.

Activation

Recovery Diva

OCTOBER 21, 2021

I naction on climate change imperils millions of lives, doctors say. [link] Top medical journal warns that rising temperatures will worsen heat and respiratory illness and spread infectious disease. The 2021 report of the Lancet Countdown on health and climate change: code red for a healthy future [link] Thanks to Ilan Kelman for this link.

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National Fire Protection Association

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Many of you in this community are aware of the recent announcement by IAEI (International Association of Electrical Inspectors) to create a partnership/alliance with the ICC (International Code Council). Since making that announcement, NFPA has received numerous questions and inquiries from stakeholders in the electrical inspection arena as to what that means for the long-time relationship. [[ This is a content summary only.

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Disaster Zone

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Truly a framework and not a "thud" book of content.

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The Rand Blog

OCTOBER 22, 2021

Some communities hard-hit by the opioid crisis are interested in opening supervised consumption sites—places where people who use drugs can consume them under supervision of trained staff. What could be done to make it easier to pilot and evaluate these sites in the United States?

Evaluation 101

Evaluation 101

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.

Vulnerability

Recovery Diva

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Reply from Jerry Quinn to the previous posting: Congress & the Executive branch are responsible for all hazards/risks. Their best & brightest can’t/don’t control hazards/risks brought on long ago by federal actions and decisions. They are responsible for unfunded or underfunded federal mandates which usurp local treasuries. They have long rationalized and imposed taxpayer support.

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Security Industry Association

OCTOBER 21, 2021

On Oct. 20, 2021, the U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed H.R. 3919 , the Secure Equipment Act of 2021, which now awaits further action in the U.S. Senate. The bipartisan bill introduced by Reps. Steve Scalise (R-La.) and Anna Eshoo (D-Calif.,) would require the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to adopt rules prohibiting “equipment authorization” for certain Chinese telecommunications and video surveillance equipment.

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Disaster Zone

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Pretty good numbers for compliance.

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Alert Media

OCTOBER 19, 2021

The post 5 Steps to Disaster Preparedness for Your Business appeared first on AlertMedia.

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Business Continuity

Recovery Diva

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Taxpayers Still Helping Pay for FEMA Flood Insurance. For decades, taxpayers have been subsidizing flood insurance rates, but new premium calculations by FEMA will adjust rates to better reflect the true risk of flood-prone homes.

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Insurance Insurance 100

National Fire Protection Association

OCTOBER 19, 2021

In recent years, there have been several major fire events, which have involved ‘green’ materials, systems, and features in buildings, including the tragic Grenfell Tower fire in London involving combustible insulation; the Dietz & Watson cold storage warehouse in Delanco, New Jersey involving photovoltaic panels and combustible insulation; and the 2019 energy storage system (ESS) explosion and. [[ This is a content summary only.

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Disaster Zone

OCTOBER 20, 2021

It seems a bit much.

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Government 147

Acronis

OCTOBER 19, 2021

The Acronis Cyber Readiness Report 2021 analyzes how businesses and the IT industry have adapted to the post-COVID landscape. Many are still struggling in a world that shows no sign of a full return to office-only environments – and while demand for cyber protection solutions continues to grow, misplaced trust, misaligned priorities, and an ever-evolving cyberthreat landscape are threatening businesses.

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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!

Mitigation

Security Industry Association

OCTOBER 18, 2021

The GSA Schedules, Inc., president and longtime SIA member will be recognized for her dedicated security industry service and leadership at the 2021 SIA Honors reception. SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named Lynn de Séve – founder and president of GSA Schedules, Inc. – as the 2021 recipient of the George R. Lippert Memorial Award , an honor presented annually to a distinguished individual for long-term, selfless service to the security industry and to SIA. de Sé

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Solutions Review

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Solutions Review lists the five questions you need to ask backup and disaster recovery providers when you’re evaluating platforms. For five key backup and disaster recovery questions to ask yourself, consult our Backup and Disaster Recovery Buyer’s Guide. At a basic level, data backup is a replication of data placed on a separate device or in a different location.

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Disaster Zone

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Looking at the topic of risk with an expert.

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