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Planning to Reduce Crisis Overload

Bernstein Crisis Management

Planning to Reduce Crisis Overload ‍Image Source: FreeImages In today’s fast-paced world, organizations face a multitude of potential crises that can disrupt their operations and reputation, and the sheer volume and variety of these crises can often lead to a sense of uncertainty. How can businesses plan for every possible issue that may arise?

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New DRI White Paper: Bringing Business Continuity to the State Emergency Management Stage

DRI Drive

You’re invited to read DRI’s latest white paper, detailing the Maryland Department of Emergency Management’s (MDEM) experiences incorporating business continuity training at a statewide level to improve its resilience planning. This case study outlines the challenges and rewards MDEM dealt with, its plans going forward, and its recommendations for other public sector offices working to […] The post New DRI White Paper: Bringing Business Continuity to the State Emergency M

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Truth Decay Is Putting U.S. National Security at Risk

The Rand Blog

Truth Decay—the diminishing role of facts and analysis in public life—could weaken the U.S. military, costs America credibility with its allies, and calls into question the nation's ability to respond to the next big crisis. How can the United States guard against these risks?

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Diversity in Emergency Management

Disaster Zone Podcast

Like many other organizations and professions, emergency management is working to improve its diversity. Diversity can come in many different forms, usually we think of race, but there are other cultural diversity aspects to consider. We are talking racial diversity in this podcast, with a focus on how emergency managers and their organizations can do a better job at expanding the diversity of their workplaces to better serve their communities.

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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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Deepfakes — These Are Really Good

Disaster Zone

Can you tell what is real and what isn't?

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The Wagner Group Will Live to Fight Another Day

The Rand Blog

Yevgeny Prigozhin led Wagner Group fighters in what appeared to be a direct challenge to the Russian military establishment. But it's unlikely that the Kremlin will dissolve Wagner's paramilitary enterprise. It is too significant to Russia's greater geostrategic aims and economic strength.

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SIA New Member Profile: TAM-C Solutions

Security Industry Association

New Security Industry Association (SIA) member TAM-C Solutions is an American corporation with a 24/7 global operations intelligence center that targets and monitors bespoke security threats while providing actionable intelligence to its client base, which includes Fortune 100 corporations across all critical infrastructures. SIA spoke with Ceng Sagnic, chief of analysis at TAM-C, about the company, the security industry and working with SIA.

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Disaster Zone Podcast: ‘Diversity in Emergency Management’

Disaster Zone

It is up to us to improve the composition of our workforce.

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FEMA Is Pressured to Declare Deadly Heat Events as Disasters

Recovery Diva

From the WashPost: Pressure builds for FEMA to declare deadly heat events as disasters.

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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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Acronis Mid-Year Cyberthreats Report '23: Managing the implications of AI-driven cyberattacks

Acronis

We’ve just released the Acronis Mid-Year Cyberthreats Report 2023, a free resource for security-minded professionals. Readers will learn about the latest shifts in attack patterns, how cybercrime gangs are evolving and how new technologies (like AI and automation) are changing the game — not to mention plenty of actionable tips to help you stay safe through the back half of the year.

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Crisis Management Mistakes: Identifying and Avoiding Them

BryghtPath

Discover common crisis management mistakes and learn effective strategies to avoid them, ensuring your business can navigate uncertainty with confidence. The post Crisis Management Mistakes: Identifying and Avoiding Them appeared first on Bryghtpath.

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There Will Be Power Failures Coming

Disaster Zone

Systems are going to be stressed — repeatedly.

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New CRS Report on FEMA’s Building Codes Policies

Recovery Diva

New CRS Report on Building Resilience: FEMA’s Building Codes Policies and Considerations for Congress. (40 pp).

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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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People of Pure: Meet Kimberly Le

Pure Storage

People of Pure: Meet Kimberly Le by Pure Storage Blog In the vibrant and dynamic world of Pure Storage, there are many individuals who bring their unique talents and skills to contribute to the company’s success. One such individual is Kimberly Le, Senior Web Strategic and Production Specialist, whose serendipitous journey at Pure Storage led her from customer marketing to social media to web.

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Maximizing efficiency: The power of automated patch management solutions

Acronis

Supercharge your productivity with automated patch management solutions. Learn how these powerful tools optimize efficiency, streamline updates, and enhance security. Unlock the potential of seamless software maintenance and stay one step ahead in the game. Explore the benefits and strategies for maximizing efficiency through the power of automated patch management solutions.

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Will a Purge Happen in Russia?

Disaster Zone

Strong men/dictators don’t like to show weakness.

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Critique of Media Coverage of Disasters

Recovery Diva

Interesting take on how media cover disasters: From Politico: The Cold-Blooded Reality of Disaster Coverage.

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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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Zerto Announces Partner of the Year Awards for 2023

Zerto

CDW and TierPoint recognized for their significant achievements We’re very excited to announce our Zerto 2023 Partner of the Year Awards! Winners were selected on the basis of their outstanding contribution to the Zerto partnership program as well as their tireless dedication to meeting the needs of end-users across a variety of metrics. “Our partners are at the core of what has made Zerto a global success story, and we’re thrilled to highlight their achievements with our Partner of

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Why Business Continuity Managed Services are a Game-Changer for Your Organization

BryghtPath

In a world prone to disruptions, business continuity managed services like our Business Continuity as a Service (BCaaS) offer present themselves as an innovative solution to bolster your business’s resilience. Far from just reducing costs, Business Continuity as a Service is a comprehensive strategy to mitigate risks and optimize your resources, enhance service delivery, meet … The post Why Business Continuity Managed Services are a Game-Changer for Your Organization appeared first o

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An Update on AM Radio's and Emergency Alert System (EAS) Availability in Autos

Disaster Zone

This just in.

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NFPA Webinar, Other Resources Aim to Help Professionals Gather Knowledge to Improve Electrical Safety in the Workplace

National Fire Protection Association

Electrical safety was at the forefront of conversations at last week’s NFPA Conference & Expo® in Las Vegas, Nevada. There were great sessions on topics such as preventing electrical fatalities and meeting OSHA’s electrical safety requirements in the workplace. We also heard an extremely moving presentation from electrical arc flash survivor Brandon Schroeder on how a devastating arc flash incident changed his life, as well as the lives of his wife and children.

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The Complete Guide to Mastering Business Continuity

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

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Storage and Data Protection News for the Week of June 30; Updates from Cobalt Iron, DataGrail, Zscaler & More

Solutions Review

Solutions Review editors curated this list of the most noteworthy storage and data protection news items for the week of June 30, 2023. 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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America's Opioid Crisis: Adopting an Ecosystem Approach

The Rand Blog

The opioid crisis is metastasizing throughout society, reaching across public health and public safety, but also education, employment, and the child welfare system. Without profound change and new approaches to the crisis, hundreds of thousands of people could die in the coming years.

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Job: Hazard Mitigation Program Coordinator, King County, WA

Disaster Zone

A good and challenging position.

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Bringing Fabric to your Data Lakehouse

Advancing Analytics

We've built countless Lakehouses for our customers and influenced the design of many more. With the advent of Fabric, many organisations with existing lakehouse implementations in Azure are wondering what changes Fabric will herald for them. Do they continue with their existing lakehouse implementation and design, or do they migrate entirely to Fabric?

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SME Relationships: Proven Solutions for Seamless Collaboration and Success

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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4 New Features for Operational and IT Efficiency in Any Environment

Citrix

Virtualization takes many shapes and sizes. For your business, it may make the most sense to host your applications in the cloud, so that you can expand as needed for seasonal workforces or contractors. You may need to host some … The post 4 New Features for Operational and IT Efficiency in Any Environment first appeared on Citrix Blogs. Related Stories Enhancing Administrative Experience with Recent Linux VDA Releases Machine Creation Services now supports the Azure Monitor Agent!

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An Emboldened West Confronts a Weakened Russia

The Rand Blog

Russian President Vladimir Putin may remain in office for now, but his power—and Russia's—are ebbing. The West might take advantage of new opportunities.

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The Precipitation Problem

Disaster Zone

It is raining more and flooding more properties.

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