DisasterDoc
JULY 8, 2021
Wouldn’t it be great if the US had a policy for preventing the kinds of tragedies that just occurred in Florida? Wouldn’t it be great if “the whole community—from community. The post Why does US policy ignore disaster prevention? appeared first on DisasterDoc.
Disaster Zone Podcast
JULY 6, 2021
T-Mobile is now the second largest wireless carrier in the United States. Their recent merger with Sprint has given them some significant advantages in coverage and emergency and disaster capabilities. This interview is with Craig Martinez, a public safety advisor to T-Mobile with a long background in law enforcement. In the interview we discuss the many strong attributes that T-Mobile now has to support first responder agencies, police and fire—including being able to provide free cellular serv
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Advancing Analytics
JULY 5, 2021
Using Facebook’s Prophet library to forecast the FTSE 100 index. By Dan Lantos. Photo by Maxim Hopman on Unsplash This article (part of a short series) aims to introduce the Prophet library, discuss it at a high level and run through a basic example of forecasting the FTSE 100 index. Future articles will discuss exactly how Prophet achieves its results, how to interpret the output and how to improve the model.
NexusTek
JULY 7, 2021
READ TIME: 4 MIN. July 7, 2021. Cyber Security: 8 Steps to Cyber Resilience. You’ve heard of cyber security, but have you heard of cyber resiliency? Let’s start with definitions: Cybersecurity includes the technologies and measures utilized to thwart cyber threats. Cyber resilience is the ability to maintain business operations despite a cyber attack or breach.
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
Pure Storage
JULY 6, 2021
Over July 4 weekend, perhaps the largest global ransomware incident occured. Behind the attack: REvil, a ransomware cyberhacking collective operating out of Russia. The attack hit at least 17 countries and impacted thousands of businesses. Their demand? $70 million in Bitcoin to de-encrypt all the companies’ data at once. . REvil is just one example of today’s sophisticated hackers.
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Alert Media
JULY 8, 2021
The post How Texas Roadhouse Enhances Operational Efficiency and Safety appeared first on AlertMedia.
BCM METRICS
JULY 8, 2021
The disasters that figure in the headlines change from day to day because the media love novelty. The events that cause business the most problems year after year tend to be the same because that is how the world actually works. In today’s post, we’ll give a rundown of the five threats that most commonly […]. The post The Face of Danger: The 5 Most Common Business Continuity Threats appeared first on BCMMETRICS.
Pure Storage
JULY 7, 2021
Sean Schneyer assisted in the creation of this post. Much of the discussion around 5G infrastructure focuses on the network edge. In an Analysys Mason survey of 30 global Tier 1 telecom operators, 87% considered edge computing as top strategic priority in the short term. And they’ve already begun implementation. . Why is there so much focus on the edge?
Plan B Consulting
JULY 9, 2021
In this week’s bulletin, Charlie discusses the debate around the definition of crisis management and what he thinks crisis management should cover. I was chatting with one of my clients in Renfrewshire and we talked through his crisis management plan, which he had taken from the book ‘prTS 17091, Crisis Management – Guidance for Developing a Strategic Capability’ published in 2017.
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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.
NexusTek
JULY 7, 2021
READ TIME: 4 MIN July 7, 2021 Cyber Security: 8 Steps to Cyber Resilience Youve heard of cyber security, but have you heard of cyber resiliency? Lets start with definitions: Cybersecurity includes the technologies and measures utilized to thwart cyber threats. Cyber resilience is the ability to maintain business operations despite a cyber attack or breach.
Engaged Foresight
JULY 7, 2021
Acknowledging the unknowability of the future, Rizal would write in 1889 as he explored several future questions about the country’s future “it is impossible to reply to all of these questions as both yes or no may be answered.” The future for Rizal is above material considerations and that there were emerging others, the invisible influencers, and ethical considerations that may likely influence the future of the country.
Pure Storage
JULY 9, 2021
We’ve seen incredible momentum for quad-level cell (QLC) flash as enterprises across all industries transform and streamline their traditional storage environments, saying goodbye to the days of hybrid storage arrays. Because we are constantly listening to the needs of organizations around the globe, Pure Storage ® had the foresight years ago to optimize and innovate for QLC.
Plan B Consulting
JULY 9, 2021
The Kaseya cyber-attack has been in the news for the last few days and I thought this was an opportunity not to look at the detail of the attack itself but to look at the issue of supply chain cyber attacks. Supply chain cyber attacks are where criminals target software vendors or IT services companies in order to infect their clients. “In a typical hack, cyber criminals pick one company to target and find a unique way to break into that particular victim’s computer network.
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.
Security Industry Association
JULY 6, 2021
Security Industry Association (SIA) member Preferred Technologies, LLC (Pref-Tech) delivers integrated security systems tailored to the needs of each client, serving a wide range of industries, including government, education, critical infrastructure, commercial facilities, healthcare, airports, seaports, oil, gas and energy. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas, and has an additional office in Austin, Texas.
Engaged Foresight
JULY 6, 2021
The Center for Engaged Foresight Team led by its Chief Futurist Shermon Cruz facilitated the National Academy of Science and Technology (NAST) a 2-Day Futures Literacy Leadership Training and a 2-Day Scenario Planning Action Learning Workshop to unpack, explore, reveal, reframe and consolidate the insights shaping the futures of Philippine Science, Technology and Innovation Operational Areas for the STI Foresight Project 2050.
Pure Storage
JULY 8, 2021
Organizations with critical applications, databases, virtual environments, and data analytics are always looking for ways to improve performance. And that includes speeding access, reducing latency, and saving power. . Purity 6.1 for FlashArray ™ adds support for NVMe over Fibre Channel (FC-NVMe) networks, complementing the existing support for NVMe over RoCE.
Plan B Consulting
JULY 9, 2021
In this week’s bulletin, Charlie discusses the debate around the definition of crisis management and what he thinks crisis management should cover. I was chatting with one of my clients in Renfrewshire and we talked through his crisis management plan, which he had taken from the book ‘prTS 17091, Crisis Management – Guidance for Developing a Strategic Capability’ published in 2017.
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.
LAN Infotech
JULY 6, 2021
Ultimate Guide to Using ProLaw in the Cloud. Has your law firm put in place the right tools to help lawyers respond to clients as effectively and promptly as possible? Does the technology stack you use in your firm help you survive and thrive in this economy? Now more than ever, your law firm needs to have ProLaw. ProLaw is a Law Practice Management software that has been in use for years.
Engaged Foresight
JULY 6, 2021
The St. Luke’s Medical Center College of Medicine-William H. Quasha Memorial, through its new Planetary and Global Health Program , recently a new webinar series entitled “The Future of Health.” . The conversation series pub mat writes “the COVID-19 pandemic led to significant disruption in society, posed tremendous stress on health systems, and caused immense suffering onto the health of populations.
Pure Storage
JULY 7, 2021
Ransomware isn’t a new threat, but it’s certainly having a moment. Blockchain analysis company Chainalysis reports that ransomware victims in the United States alone paid out nearly $350 million to attackers in 2020. That’s a 311% increase from 2019. Research from cybersecurity firm Recorded Future finds that the United States saw 65,000 ransomware attacks last year.
Plan B Consulting
JULY 9, 2021
The Kaseya cyber-attack has been in the news for the last few days and I thought this was an opportunity not to look at the detail of the attack itself but to look at the issue of supply chain cyber attacks. Supply chain cyber attacks are where criminals target software vendors or IT services companies in order to infect their clients. “In a typical hack, cyber criminals pick one company to target and find a unique way to break into that particular victim’s computer network.
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Alert Media
JULY 6, 2021
The post 6 Steps to Creating an Effective Emergency Response Plan appeared first on AlertMedia.
Engaged Foresight
JULY 6, 2021
Marketing Magazine, a top brand, and marketing management company based in Australia through FutureCast recently interviewed CEF Chief Futurist Shermon Cruz. FutureCast features top professional futurists, academics, and renowned business leaders from around the world that apply foresight in marketing. Click here to access Prof. Cruz’s interview on strategic foresight and urban brand utility.
BryghtPath
JULY 6, 2021
Have questions about your business continuity program? You’re not alone. When we talk to businesses about their business continuity program and business continuity plans, we get asked everything from “What is one?”—at the most basic level, many businesses also don’t understand that a business continuity plan, or BCP, is fundamentally different from a disaster recovery … The post Business Continuity Program Roles & Responsibilities appeared first on Bryghtpath.
Behavior Group
JULY 6, 2021
It’s no secret that security training is failing us. Research has revealed that more 90% of people struggle to identify a phishing email — arguably one of the most basic tactics used by threat actors. Add more sophisticated attacks like social engineering, and the risks have never been higher. So what can security leaders do… Continue reading.
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!
CIO Governance
JULY 6, 2021
The key to running an effective organization, we’ve been told for decades, is delivering work products through well-designed and -managed processes. Process is hailed as the path to organizational nirvana, in the form of repeatable, predictable results.
Engaged Foresight
JULY 6, 2021
The CEF Futures Team played the Dreams and Disruptions game at the Berlin-based Futures Space, a global community of futurists building the digital home for futurists where trust and collaboration empowers. Dreams and Disruptions is a scenario-building card game that uses time horizons, drivers of change, leadership, and movements, as well as disruptors to create a stress-tested, anti-fragile vision of the future.
Plan B Consulting
JULY 5, 2021
This week, Charlie discusses the effects a cyber attack can have on an organisation’s process control and SCADA systems. For the last three weeks, I have been working for a power and water company in the Caribbean with my wife, Kim. We delivered a programme to improve their response to a wide range of incidents and started by looking at their hurricane response, one of their greatest threats.
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