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Year in Review: Key Trends in Critical Event Management

everbridge

By Eric Boger, VP Risk Intelligence As we approach the end of 2023, it’s vital to reflect on the transformative year in the field of critical event management. Lessons Learned: Exploration of Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities: In 2023, a surge in cyberattacks exposed vulnerabilities across various sectors.

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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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Inclement weather response demands attention

everbridge

Events such as the devastating incident in Maui serve as grim reminders of the ongoing challenges that persist in disaster preparedness and response. Emergency management and public safety professionals are responsible for coordinating resources, response, and recovery during emergencies and severe weather events.

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Reflections on the 20th Anniversary of 9/11: Where we have been and where we are headed in disaster management

National Center for Disaster Prepardness

It is also a time for us, particularly in the disaster preparedness community, to reflect on what has changed since 9/11 and what has not. The state of preparedness in the United States is evolving. But we can do more. Unravelling and repairing this societal blight will not be easy, but there is momentum.

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Why Containers are Susceptible to Ransomware (& How Zerto Can Help!)

Zerto

This study uncovered a demand for data that has never been greater, and yet the vulnerability and risks to data integrity are escalating, with ransomware attacks growing in both severity and scale. This vulnerability is particularly alarming for organizations that are refactoring their applications for Kubernetes and containers.

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Gambling on natural disasters is a losing strategy

National Fire Protection Association

While Preparedness Month focuses on natural disasters that most likely occur in the months ahead, any event that can cause catastrophe within a community year-round should be included in these plans as well. And while disasters impact all of us when they do occur, underserved regions tend to bear the brunt more than others.

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BCP vs. DR Plans: What Are the Key Differences?

Zerto

Over time, enterprises, institutions, and organizations will face disasters that could temporarily or permanently disrupt their operations. These events could be man-made (industrial sabotage, cyber-attacks, workplace violence) or natural disasters (pandemics, hurricanes, floods), etc. The same goes for the DRP.

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