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Navigating the Unexpected: How a Crisis Communications Agency Can Protect Your Brand

Bernstein Crisis Management

Navigating the Unexpected: How a Crisis Communications Agency Can Protect Your Brand As a business owner, it can be easy to get caught up in the day-to-day operations of your company. However, it’s important to remember that unexpected crises can occur at any moment, and it’s crucial to have a plan in place to protect your brand. That’s where a crisis communications agency comes in.

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DRI Connects Students With Resilience at the University of Texas at Dallas Collegiate Conference

DRI Drive

Thanks to the University of Texas at Dallas and everyone who attended our most recent DRI Collegiate Conference to make it one of our most successful one-day events! Over 100 attendees came for the conference, including 60+ UTD students, to hear about the business continuity profession and the latest insights on resilience in the finance […] The post DRI Connects Students With Resilience at the University of Texas at Dallas Collegiate Conference appeared first on DRI Drive.

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In Turkey, Women are Feeling the Worst Aftershocks of the Earthquake Disaster

Recovery Diva

From the Conversation: In Turkey, women are feeling the worst aftershocks of the earthquake disaster – this disparity may lead to dwindling trust in government, “When natural disasters strike, women and girls tend to experience disproportionate challenges and heightened risks. They are much more likely than men to experience sexual violence and health problems.

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The International Association of Emergency Managers

Disaster Zone Podcast

The International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM) is the largest such organization in the world. It is where people join to meet their counterparts, learn from one another, and make a positive impact in advancing the profession of emergency management. In this podcast, Cathy Clark, the President of IAEM shares a great deal of information on how IAEM is organized, who the membership is comprised of and all the different ways that emergency management professionals of all stripes can beco

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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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How to Tornado Proof Your Home

Disaster Zone

A safe room is your best option.

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The Four-Day School Week: Are the Pros Worth the Cons?

The Rand Blog

The past two decades have seen an explosion in the adoption of the four-day school week. Against this growing trend, however, there is increasing evidence that, by and large, a four-day school week causes student achievement to suffer.

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The top five security vulnerabilities of SMBs

Acronis

Cyberattacks can cost small and medium businesses (SMBs) thousands if not millions in damages, with ransomware being one of the most aggressive and commonly used forms of digital extortion. To protect yourself against these attacks and continue as unscathed as possible in event of one, it’s important to know the most common security vulnerabilities of SMBs and how to avoid them.

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COVID 19 Update for Month of March

Disaster Zone

By the numbers.

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What Do Whiskey and Data Analytics Have in Common? Maturity Matters

Pure Storage

What Do Whiskey and Data Analytics Have in Common? Maturity Matters by Pure Storage Blog Like whisky, AI-driven data analytics requires maturity. The more mature your data analytics and AI pipelines, the more value you’ll gain from your data. The post What Do Whiskey and Data Analytics Have in Common? Maturity Matters appeared first on Pure Storage Blog.

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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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Finland Joins NATO, Sweden's Accession Remains Uncertain

The Rand Blog

Finland is at long last joining NATO, having applied together with Sweden last year in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Finland's accession represents a boon to NATO, a radical change in Finnish foreign and security policy, and another unplanned setback for Russia.

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The critical importance of creating secure passwords

Acronis

In additional recognition of last week’s Acronis’ Cyber Protection Week, this blog will touch upon passwords, and in particular, how to create secure passwords for all your accounts and keep them safe from unwanted parties.

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Soft-Story Home Earthquake Retrofits

Disaster Zone

These homes are everywhere and need seismic mitigation.

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Earthquake Resistant Construction

Recovery Diva

From the HSNW: Buildings Left Standing in turkey Offer design Guidance for Future Earthquake Resilient Construction.

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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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10 Ways the Video Game Industry Wins with Data

Pure Storage

10 Ways the Video Game Industry Wins with Data by Pure Storage Blog In video games, experience and data never take a back seat. We look at 10 concepts and technologies that gaming studios are battle-testing and fine-tuning. The post 10 Ways the Video Game Industry Wins with Data appeared first on Pure Storage Blog.

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Risk Management Process- Part 1: Overview

Zerto

Risk management describes how a business identifies, analyzes, and responds to threats and risk factors that impact its profitability, viability, and strategic goals. These threats are varied and include emergencies, natural disasters, IT and technological issues, legal and regulatory problems, and financial uncertainties. Risk management attempts to control future threats by planning preemptively and deploying effective risk-control measures.

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New Book: Disaster Management and Information Technology

Disaster Zone

Professional Response and Recovery Management in the Age of Disasters

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Review of Hurricane Ian’s Impact

Recovery Diva

From Inside Climate News: A New Report Is Out on Hurricane Ian’s Destructive Path. The Numbers Are Horrific. The category 4 storm was the costliest in Florida’s history. Storm surges rose as high as 15 feet and over 20 inches of rain fell on some communities. A New Report Is Out on Hurricane Ian’s Destructive Path.

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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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Bryghtpath releases 2023 Notable Workplace Violence Incidents Report

BryghtPath

Today, Bryghtpath released its 2023 Notable Workplace Violence Incidents Report, an annual report that highlights notable incidents of workplace violence & threats. Bryghtpath’s 2023 updated report adds several incidents from the past year that have disrupted communities and taken lives and includes five years of information from 2017 – 2022. “There are few things as … The post Bryghtpath releases 2023 Notable Workplace Violence Incidents Report appeared first on Bry

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6 Reasons to Join the Hybrid & Multi-Cloud Revolution

NexusTek

READ TIME: 4 MIN April 5, 2023 6 Reasons to Join the Hybrid & Multi-Cloud Revolution According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, “revolution” is defined as “a sudden, radical, or complete change,” or “a fundamental change in the way of thinking about” or using something, which can include widespread changes in usage of and preferences for technologies 1.

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Disaster Zone Podcast: The International Association of Emergency Managers

Disaster Zone

The who, what, where, when and how of the organization.

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New Book Available – Readying the World’s Megacities for Disaster

Recovery Diva

Come Hell or High Fever Readying the World’s Megacities for Disaster Authored by: Russell W. Glenn. The book is currently available as a free download. It is 498 pages and comes from the Australian National Press.

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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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SIA Standards Update From ISC West 2023

Security Industry Association

This article was originally published on LinkedIn Pulse on April 3, 2023. It was an incredible week March 28-31 in Las Vegas! With the ISC West hangover still fresh, I wanted to highlight a few concepts that were discussed in and out of the slew of standards-related meetings. If any of these concepts resonate with you, then please reach out and get involved.

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How to Take Advantage of a Crisis

BryghtPath

A forklift accident results in a fatality. What do you do? Emotions are running high, and you have a million thoughts running through your head. What do I tell the boss? How do I handle the publicity? This is the situation our client found themselves in when a forklift accident caused a fatality at their … The post How to Take Advantage of a Crisis appeared first on Bryghtpath.

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GAO Report on Disaster Assistance

Disaster Zone

Congress will need to add more money to the recovery fund.

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Skip the BIA: Four Cases Where a Formal BIA Is Optional 

MHA Consulting

One of the most common complaints from my consulting clients is that doing a formal business impact analysis, or BIA, is a waste of time. In today’s post, written with BIA doubters in mind, I’ll lay out four cases where conducting a formal BIA is unnecessary. Related on MHA Consulting: All About BIAs: A Guide to MHA Consulting’s Best BIA Resources Purpose and Methodology of the BIA The BIA, as all business continuity professionals know, is the study you conduct to determine which of the organiza

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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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IntelligentSIA: New SIA Research + Can’t-Miss Events & Courses, Networking Opportunities and More

Security Industry Association

Hey SIA members! Here are the top 13 things you need to know about our latest activities and resources, upcoming events and opportunities and more. Welcome, New Members! The Security Industry Association (SIA) would like to welcome its newest members: 24aries ; Advanced Security Solutions ; Alarm Brokers of Florida, LLC ; Commenco Technology Solutions ; Dynamic Security, LLC ; ECD Systems, LLC ; Fence OKC ; Flash Security Integrators ; HAVEN Lock ; Imperative Systems LLC ; Jobsite Sentry, LLC ;

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Storage and Data Protection News for the Week of April 7; Updates from Rubrik, Quantum, VAST Data & More

Solutions Review

Solutions Review editors curated this list of the most noteworthy storage and data protection news items for the week of April 7, 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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Maximizing the Potential of American Irregular Warfare in Strategic Competition

The Rand Blog

It is time that the United States develop the concepts and associated doctrine, commands, field operating agencies, and personnel to maximize the potential of American irregular warfare in strategic competition.