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Covid-19: Elements of a Scenario

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It is now more than ten years since there was a general push to induce countries to plan for pandemics (WHO 2005). US Homeland Security Council 2005, UK Government 2008), while in others it did not. That was at a time when an influenza pandemic with devastating consequences was greatly feared.

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A Proposed Strategy to Advocate for Improved Civil Protection in the United Kingdom

Emergency Planning

The lessons of the Covid-19 pandemic, alas largely negative, show that a good civilian system designed to protect the public against major hazards and threats can save thousands of lives and billions in losses and wasted expenditure. Non-seasonal influenza retains the potential to cause a pandemic on the level of that of 1918-1920.

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Interpreting Covid-19 as a Disaster

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Image: US National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases In terms of its scope, Covid-19 is like no other disaster that has occurred in the last 100 years, since, in fact, the influenza pandemic of 1918-1920 killed more people than both world wars combined, and contributed to the end of the First World War.

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Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) Failures in Risk Management: Why ERM vs GRC

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Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) Failures in Risk Management: Why ERM vs GRC By Steven Minsky | May 5, 2023 Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) was closed by regulators and reminded us of the recession associated with Lehman Brothers and Washington Mutual Bank in 2008. Some are quick to conclude rising interest rates and COVID-driven disruptions are to blame.

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Looking Around the Corner: Why ESG Has Never Been More Important

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After the 2008 recession, people lost trust in large corporations. Much like the economic crash that took place 14 years ago, the COVID-19 pandemic shot up a flare that illuminated new risks and opportunities on the ground. View Now About the Author: Steven Minksy.

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Data Privacy Awareness Month 2024: Roundup of Expert Quotes

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Embrace Access Control: Implement strong authentication and authorization protocols to ensure only authorized applications and users can access data. Vulnerability Vigilance: Regularly scan your APIs for vulnerabilities and patch them promptly. Use multi-factor authentication, API keys, and granular access controls.

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Data Privacy Day 2024: The Definitive Roundup of Expert Quotes

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Embrace Access Control: Implement strong authentication and authorization protocols to ensure only authorized applications and users can access data. Vulnerability Vigilance: Regularly scan your APIs for vulnerabilities and patch them promptly. Use multi-factor authentication, API keys, and granular access controls.