Disaster Zone

MARCH 28, 2023

Of course they should. I’m not to blame for my decisions.

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DRI Drive

MARCH 30, 2023

Transportation companies – and the logistics and risk issues accompanying them – are in constant discussion in the business world. That’s why they’ve also become overwhelmingly common parts of phishing scams. A recent survey found that shipping and logistics is the fourth most-likely industry to be used in phishing attempts, with several major brands within […] The post Are Your Supply Chain Anxieties Inviting Cybersecurity Threats?

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Emergency Planning

MARCH 29, 2023

What are the likely consequences of prolonged, wide-area electrical power failure? lifts [elevators] blocked: people possibly trapped in them trains stranded: people possibly stranded in them traffic control inoperable: possibility of accidents and queues at road junctions critical facilities (hospitals, police stations, etc.) dependent on their own generators food refrigeration stops: perished food needs to be disposed of food manufacture lines cease operation; food perishes no water or sewerag

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Disaster Zone Podcast

MARCH 28, 2023

Election security has been in the news since 2020. How secure are elections in the United States and what specifically makes vote by mail a secure way to cast your ballot? To get answers from one state, in this podcast we hear from Kevin McMahan, Assistant Secretary of State for Washington State. He is charged with the executive oversight of the Washington Secretary of State's Elections and Information Security & Response divisions.

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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

Security Industry Association

MARCH 28, 2023

SIA announced the 2023 board and executive committee during The Advance, SIA’s annual membership meeting at ISC West. LAS VEGAS, Nev. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) presented seven new members to the SIA Board of Directors at The Advance , SIA’s annual membership gathering, held March 28 during ISC West , and the SIA Board of Directors confirmed its new officers during the board’s March 28 meeting at ISC West.

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Solutions Review

MARCH 31, 2023

Solutions Review’s Tim King compiled this roundup of 45 World Backup Day quotes from 32 experts for 2023, part of our ongoing coverage of the enterprise storage and data protection market. As part of Solutions Review’s ongoing coverage of the enterprise storage, data protection, and backup and disaster recovery markets, lead editor Tim King offers this nearly 7,000-word resource.

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National Fire Protection Association

MARCH 27, 2023

When it comes to things that go boom, terms such as explosion, deflagration, and detonation are often incorrectly used interchangeably. To help clear things up, this blog will go into the technical definitions of explosions, deflagrations, and detonations, as well as the appropriate time to use each term. Explosion An explosion is a sudden, rapid release of energy that produces potentially damaging pressures.

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Disaster Zone

MARCH 30, 2023

This is a priority for the city.

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Bernstein Crisis Management

MARCH 29, 2023

Benefits of Having a Crisis Management Plan In today’s fast-paced business environment, companies are constantly facing a wide range of challenges that can impact their operations and financial bottom line. These challenges can range from natural disasters, cyber attacks, product recalls, and even employee misconduct. When such issues arise, it is essential for businesses to have a crisis management plan in place to minimize the impact of the crisis and ensure business continuity.

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Continuity Planning

Acronis

MARCH 31, 2023

Ransomware attacks are on the rise, and they're not just costing businesses data - they're costing them big bucks. Uncover the shocking financial impact of ransomware and learn how you can protect your business from becoming the next victim in this eye-opening article.

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The Rand Blog

MARCH 31, 2023

Americans have long been fixated on the idea of the short, decisive war. And the United States' adversaries bank on Washington's strategic impatience. If the United States' objective is to win, the only thing worse than fighting a long war may be thinking it's possible to avoid one.

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Disaster Zone

MARCH 30, 2023

Say what? We might have a role?

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Solutions Review

MARCH 27, 2023

Data Protection Demo Day Q1 2023 will feature live product demonstrations from leading enterprise storage and data protection vendors Arcserve and VAST Data. What is Data PDemo Day? Data Protection Demo Day for Q1 2023 is an exclusive virtual event featuring an inside look at the technologies of prominent enterprise storage and data protection solution providers.

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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

Acronis

MARCH 28, 2023

On this second day of Cyber Protection Week, we examine how recovery from cyber disasters is as important as cybersecurity. Disaster recovery enables organizations to restore operations after a disruptive event. It involves a set of procedures, policies, and technologies that aid in the swift resuscitation of activities after an attack, to prevent financially devastating downtime.

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Recovery Diva

MARCH 30, 2023

From the HSDL: Hazard Mitigation Assistance Program and Policy Guide Released. This is an updated version of an existing document. FEMA has released the 2023 Hazard Mitigation Assistance Program and Policy Guide (HMA Guide). This guide details “the policy and procedural requirements of HMA’s programs over the lifecycle of an activity,” and replaces the last comprehensive policy guidance released in February 2015.

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Disaster Zone

MARCH 28, 2023

How secure is vote by mail?

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Security Industry Association

MARCH 29, 2023

This year’s meeting – the largest event for the security industry in Latin America – takes place April 18-20, 2023, in Mexico City. SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) and Expo Seguridad Mexico have announced SIA’s new role as Premier Sponsor of Expo Seguridad Mexico , the largest event for the security industry in Latin America.

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Security Marketing Manufacturing Education 98

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

NexusTek

MARCH 29, 2023

READ TIME: 4 MIN March 29, 2023 Old IT…What’s the Worst That Could Happen? We’ve all been there at least once. You’ve developed a nice stable relationship with your technology—say, your computer, or your cell phone, or your laptop. And then someone comes along and says, “Oh wow, you’ve got to update that thing!” And you blanch. You’re aware of your device’s weaknesses, sure, and you know there are newer models on the market that might seem snazzier or more sophisticated.

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Recovery Diva

MARCH 29, 2023

From the HSDL: FEMA Updates Its National Risk Index FEMA has recently updated its National Risk Index. Since 2016, FEMA’s Natural Hazards Risk Assessment Program has collaborated with federal, local, and state government and private industry to help illustrate areas in the U.S. most at risk for 18 natural hazards. The intention of the National Risk Index is to inform users of their relative natural hazard risks and the impacts they could expect to face during and after a disaster.

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Disaster Zone

MARCH 27, 2023

It is not what they signed up for.

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Security Industry Association

MARCH 27, 2023

With expectations high for the first postpandemic ISC West, the March/April SIA Security Market Index survey of security professionals found that 80% of respondents have a positive view of the industry’s current condition. SILVER SPRING, Md. – As the security industry prepares to descend on Las Vegas for ISC West, the latest Security Industry Association (SIA) Security Market Index has found that four out of five security leaders surveyed have a positive view of the sector’s current condition.

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Business Continuity

Acronis

MARCH 27, 2023

At Acronis, our #CyberFit Partner Program ensures partners are well equipped to bring their clients the best in cyber protection solutions. That's why we’re proud to announce that the Acronis #CyberFit Partner Program is an official 2023 CRN Partner Program Guide 5-Star Award winner — an award that recognizes the hard work and effort we’ve put into building our partner programs.

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Recovery Diva

MARCH 27, 2023

From CNN: Record snowpack, nearly full reservoirs: Here’s the state of California’s drought after an epic winter

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Disaster Zone

MARCH 27, 2023

My March Disaster Zone Column for IAEM

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Zerto

MARCH 28, 2023

When disaster strikes, preparedness determines whether an organization quickly recovers or goes offline, suffering data loss and financial impact. If you want to recover from disaster well, then a disaster recovery (DR) runbook should be an indispensable part of your DR strategy. A DR runbook is a collection of recovery processes and documentation that simplifies managing a DR environment when testing or performing live failovers.

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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

MARCH 27, 2023

Digital Twins Provide New, Dynamic Views of Building Operations Stephane Levyis the founder and CEO of BeamUP. Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming ubiquitous; however, when it comes to the enterprise, physical security has remained within the domain of forensics, with outdated manual methods and tools keeping these departments in the dark ages.

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Recovery Diva

MARCH 27, 2023

From the WashPost: Everything is gone’: Loss and destruction in a small Mississippi town. Poor people, mostly mobile homes, few with personal property insurance, and almost complete destruction of buildings. This is a sad case that will require an unusual amount of federal assistance and outside help for recovery.

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Insurance Insurance 100

Disaster Zone

MARCH 27, 2023

How a town can die.

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