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Hazardous Conditions: Mitigation Planning and Pandemics

National Center for Disaster Prepardness

state develops a hazard mitigation plan, which identifies top local risks and provides a framework for long term strategies to reduce risk and protect citizens and property from damage. 8 states/territories mention pandemic planning but do not discuss further how the state or agency will be able to mitigate the hazard from the event.

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Crisis Communication Examples – The Good and the…Not So Good

Bernstein Crisis Management

A well-handled crisis can significantly mitigate damage to a brand’s reputation, while a poorly managed one can amplify the negative impact. Effective Use of Humor: KFC (Chicken Shortage, 2018) Situation: KFC UK faced a logistical crisis leading to a chicken shortage in many of its outlets. We’re sorry.”

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Be on the Lookout for NIST 2.0 in 2024

LogisManager

released in April 2018, is an update to the original version (1.0) The framework is structured around the core functions of Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, and Recover, providing a holistic approach to managing and mitigating cybersecurity risks. The NIST CSF 1.1, and incorporates feedback from various stakeholders.

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Progress and Lessons Learned Using NFPA 3000 in Augusta, GA

National Fire Protection Association

In 2018, Augusta, Georgia, became the first community to implement NFPA 3000®, Standard for an Active Shooter/Hostile Event Response (ASHER) Program, to address mass casualty event mitigation, planning, response, and recovery. There’s more societal awareness and acceptance of NFPA 3000 now than there was in 2018,” he said.

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How SIA’s Counter-UAS Working Group Is Addressing Evolving Drone Threats

Security Industry Association

It’s obvious there are spaces and scenarios where the risk demands establishing no-fly zones and having the ability to mitigate such threats, from protecting the president to large-scale public events and critical infrastructure. Authority to Protect in Jeopardy That’s why in 2018 Congress granted federal agencies like the U.S.

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Changes Continue in Cyber Insurance

Pure Storage

According to Statista, the percentage impacted by ransomware attacks has increased year-over-year since 2018, topping 72% in 2023. Underwriters are also attempting to mitigate the losses from cyber claims with much stricter underwriting requirements, including making certain cybersecurity protocols mandatory. Want to learn more?

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SIA New Member Profile: Paratus Consultants Group

Security Industry Association

New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Paratus Consultants Group is a full-service safety and security, risk reduction, mitigation and emergency preparedness consulting firm. The company is headquartered in Cary, North Carolina, and works across the United States and internationally. Tell us the story of your company.