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Cybersecurity Tips: Risk and Vulnerability Management

Security Industry Association

Managing cybersecurity risks and vulnerabilities is a critical activity for any robust security program. Risk management and vulnerability management are performed in tandem to help keep your network safer and more secure. What Is a Vulnerability? Managing Vulnerabilities in Your Environment.

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Navigating the Security Landscape: A Quick Guide to the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures Program for Young Professionals

Security Industry Association

One impactful group in this ongoing battle is the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures Program (CVE). Spearheaded by the MITRE Corporation, CVE is a crucial framework for identifying and managing vulnerabilities across various systems. Risk mitigation: Identifying vulnerabilities is the first step towards mitigating risks.

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School Security & Active Shooter Interdiction: A Q&A With Vince Riden

Security Industry Association

It’s important to promote a safe learning environment for every student and protect the teachers, staff and visitors in our schools, and SIA appreciates the many talented security professionals who are working diligently each day to enhance the safety and security of our schools and mitigate active shooter threats.

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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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Improving the human element in cybersecurity to mitigate phishing risks: A guide for SMBs

Online Computers

This is because instead of exploiting technology vulnerabilities, phishers often target employees, using manipulative tactics that exploit their emotions, such as urgency, fear, or curiosity. Technology as a supporting tool Technology can play a supportive role in mitigating phishing risks.

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Ensuring workplace safety through Senate Bill 553 compliance with Everbridge

everbridge

Under SB 553, California employers must conduct risk assessments to identify potential hazards and implement measures to mitigate them. Emergency response coordination: The platform can help coordinate emergency response efforts by centralizing communication and response tasks.

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How to Create a Ransomware Recovery Plan

Pure Storage

Ransomware attacks are growing more common and more sophisticated, making it more important than ever for businesses to take proactive steps to mitigate risk. Common mechanisms include phishing emails, infected websites, and known software vulnerabilities. That includes putting a comprehensive ransomware recovery plan in place.