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Understanding Crisis Management for Businesses

Bernstein Crisis Management

Crisis management refers to the identification, assessment, understanding, and mitigation of significant negative events. This plan should include detailed response strategies, communication plans, and roles and responsibilities during a crisis. Effective Communication: Timely and effective communication is crucial during a crisis.

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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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Crisis Planning: A Foundation For Crisis Management Success

Bernstein Crisis Management

Crisis planning, an integral component of broader crisis management and communication efforts, empowers brands to better withstand these threats, coming out on the other side perhaps a bit bruised and battered, but largely intact and ready to return to business as usual. Together, they form a trifecta of preparedness, response, and recovery.

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Planning to Reduce Crisis Overload

Bernstein Crisis Management

Recent industry surveys have revealed that organizations that have experienced crises identified three key areas where they could have been better prepared: identifying crisis scenarios, executing timely and robust communications plans, and effectively communicating with employees.

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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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Hazardous Conditions: Mitigation Planning and Pandemics

National Center for Disaster Prepardness

Thus, identifying and planning for the risks of potential disasters, such as a pandemic, is the first step to ensuring that communities and regions are prepared for them. Although each hazard mitigation plan is approved by FEMA, each state widely varies in how thoroughly it includes pandemic risk assessment and strategy in the plan.

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