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Carsten Fischer: The Need for Speed in Threat Mitigation

FS-ISAC

The Need for Speed in Threat Mitigation There used to be weeks between the announcement of a zero-day vulnerability and the next exploit. Now we have days or hours to patch the vulnerability, says Carsten Fischer, Deputy Chief Security Officer at Deutsche Bank.

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What Is Cyber Extortion? Tips for Securing Your Data

Pure Storage

Data breaches often exploit vulnerabilities in software, weak passwords, or insider threats to gain access to critical systems and exfiltrate data. Sextortion scams surged during the COVID-19 pandemic, with attackers sending emails claiming to have hacked webcams or email accounts, demanding Bitcoin to delete the alleged footage.

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Software Buyers Beware: SaaS is About to Get Weird

Solutions Review

The post-pandemic surge in digital transformation, fueled in large part by venture capital, is giving way to an era of financial prudence and strategic realignment. With an increasing focus on risk mitigation, security and compliance, applications are becoming critical components of the tech stack.

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Mastering Business Continuity Exercises: Best Practices, Scenarios, and Tools for 2025

BCP Builder

Mitigating Risks: Exercises help businesses identify and address vulnerabilities before real-world disruptions occur. Health Crisis Test your readiness for a sudden health emergency, like a pandemic. Theyre essential for organisations of all sizes, from small businesses to global enterprises.

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AI In Crisis Management and the Future of Preparedness

Erwood Group

Novel Uses of AI Some innovative applications stand out: Social Media Analysis: AI detects crises early by analyzing social media, aiding response during events like pandemics ( ResearchOutreach ). PR Crisis Prediction: AI predicts PR issues by analyzing media sentiment, helping organizations mitigate damage ( Capestart ).

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Crisis Management Explained: A Comprehensive Guide

Bernstein Crisis Management

Pre-Crisis The pre-crisis stage involves identifying potential crises, assessing their likelihood and potential impact, and developing strategies to prevent, mitigate, or prepare for them. Externally Caused Crises These crises are triggered by external forces beyond the organization’s control.

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Emergency Planning

The cascade is a result of the progression of a shock through different kinds of vulnerability. It shows up failure to avoid provocation between states, failure to predict and mitigate conflict, failure to make sufficient progress in the transition away from dependency on fossil fuels, and failure to resolve disputes in the global arena.