DRI Drive
OCTOBER 28, 2021
Typically this is the time of year where we all get together to argue over whether candy corn is tasty or disgusting, but for this Halloween we also have to wonder if it’s cyber resilient. A ransomware group successfully hacked Chicago-based Ferrara Candy, the world’s largest manufacturer of the Halloween seasonal favorite (for some) candy […].
Recovery Diva
OCTOBER 16, 2021
Global Catastrophic Risks 2021. The Global Challenges Foundation has released Global Catastrophic Risks 2021: Navigating the Complex Intersections, its fifth annual report on global risks. This report focuses “on the complex interconnectedness between different risks and the need to build more holistic global approaches to tackle them.” Several subject matter experts have convened to provide risk assessments on a variety of potential global catastrophes, hoping to find “solutions to fill the gap
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Disaster Zone
OCTOBER 13, 2021
Community Points of Distribution (CPODS) planning in Washington state.
The Rand Blog
OCTOBER 5, 2021
The United States is deeply divided, its political system polarized. Getting counterterrorism wrong could make the situation worse. The challenge is to isolate and contain violent extremists without turning them into political martyrs or half the country into enemies of the state.
Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions
💢 Do you find yourself stuck in never-ending review cycles? Are you wondering if your Subject Matter Expert actually got that last review request? Are you having trouble trying to decipher impractical or conflicting feedback? 💢 If any of these scenarios sounds familiar, you may benefit from a crash course on managing SME relationships!
CIO Governance
OCTOBER 21, 2021
News of the Great Resignation isn’t overblown. Some 4 million people quit their jobs in July, according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. And companies reported a record-breaking high of 10.9 million open positions. The IT profession is feeling the effects of that churn, with 80% of tech managers saying they’ve seen an increase in turnover in 2021, according to staffing firm Robert Half.
Continuity Professional Pulse brings together the best content for business continuity professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
DRI Drive
OCTOBER 25, 2021
Over these volatile past two years, the pandemic has had a ripple effect, increasing other types of global risks to manage, according to a recent survey of thousands of risk managers worldwide. The 2021 edition of Aon’s Global Risk Management Survey took in responses from more than 2,300 risk professionals in 60 countries across 16 […]. The post Survey: Global Risks Connected More Than Ever Due to COVID-19 appeared first on DRI Drive.
Recovery Diva
OCTOBER 3, 2021
From the HSNW: Predicting, Managing, and Preparing for Disasters Like Hurricane Ida. Since Hurricane Katrina swept through Louisiana almost exactly 16 years ago, the National Academies have helped produce scientific insights and recommendations through initiatives to help policymakers avoid the worst impacts of future disasters.
Disaster Zone
OCTOBER 20, 2021
I've got an example for you.
The Rand Blog
OCTOBER 4, 2021
Extremism is a symptom of broader social and political headwinds within civilian society. By using existing support programs, military leaders may be able to effectively confront these headwinds early and channel them in productive ways that ultimately preserve the effectiveness and readiness of the U.S. military.
Speaker: Tim Buteyn
Let's set the scene: you’ve identified a critical performance gap in your organization and need to close that gap. A colleague suggests training, but you suspect there’s something going on that training can’t address. How can you determine if training is the right solution before you commit your budget and resources to a new training program? In this webinar, you will learn how to determine if training is the right solution using the Behavior Engineering Model.
Pure Storage
OCTOBER 6, 2021
We are very excited to share that Pure Storage has been positioned as a Leader in the new Gartner Magic Quadrant for Distributed File Systems and Object Storage. We believe this recognition, along with being named as a Customers’ Choice for File Systems and Object Storage in the March 2021 Gartner Peer Insights ‘Voice of the Customer’, is a direct reflection of our dedication to bringing innovations and solutions that meet our customers’ modern data challenges.
everbridge
OCTOBER 18, 2021
Everbridge CEO, David Meredith spends some time talking with award-winning entertainer William Shatner to discuss the role of resilience in leadership. Shatner reveals insights into his experience with numerous leaders and CEOs. From discussing his own experience as a leader in films, television, and beyond, to developing his personal brand of questing for knowledge, Shatner and Meredith touch on leaders of popular companies such as Priceline and Amazon, as he heads into space on Blue Origin wit
DRI Drive
OCTOBER 14, 2021
On Oct. 4, Facebook suffered one of its longest outages of nearly six hours, which was long enough to majorly disrupt online retail and global communications networks and create panic and confusion among users. What can resilience professionals learn from the social network’s surprise crash? Human error happens – but you can plan for it: […]. The post The Great Facebook Outage of 2021: 4 Key Lessons appeared first on DRI Drive.
Recovery Diva
OCTOBER 2, 2021
Pandemic Underscored How Broader Incident Response and Mutual Aid Can Be Improved. First responders should also be prioritized from the beginning when it comes to getting supplies, tests and vaccines, says IAFC.
Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions
We’ve all been there. You’ve been given a pile of dry content and asked to create a compelling eLearning course. You’re determined to create something more engaging than the same old course that learners quickly click through, but how do you take this “boring” content and create something relevant and engaging? Many instructional designers will say, “Boring in means boring out.
Disaster Zone
OCTOBER 6, 2021
Critical infrastructure owners and operators are a primary concern.
The Rand Blog
OCTOBER 26, 2021
Americans are quitting their jobs in record numbers, creating significant shortages of workers for businesses. To understand and address this issue, policymakers might need to pay attention to noneconomic factors in addition to economic ones.
BMC
OCTOBER 29, 2021
After facing 2020, the year that upended life and business as we know it, 2021 was the year of pivoting and picking up the pieces of what the pandemic left behind. It wasn’t back to life as usual, however, as organizations and workers alike found that many pre-pandemic systems would never again be the same. […].
everbridge
OCTOBER 12, 2021
Disaster Recovery vs. Business Continuity Planning. While it may seem like a disaster recovery plan and a business continuity plan are the same, businesses must consider their differences. A Business Continuity Plan (BCP) is an umbrella program comprised of various smaller parts that aim to keep operations running smoothly before, during, and after a disaster occurs.
Speaker: Chester Santos – Author, International Keynote Speaker, Executive Coach, Corporate Trainer, Memory Expert, U.S. Memory Champion
In October, scientists discovered that 75% of patients who experienced brain fog had a lower quality of life at work than those who did not. At best, brain fog makes you slower and less efficient. At worst, your performance and cognitive functions are impaired, resulting in memory, management, and task completion problems. In this entertaining and interactive presentation, Chester Santos, "The International Man of Memory," will assist you in developing life-changing skills that will greatly enha
DRI Drive
OCTOBER 15, 2021
WHAT IS IT? Continuity Professionals Pulse is a weekly newsletter and website, produced by Aggregage in cooperation with DRI International. This resource curates valuable and relevant articles, research studies, and thought-leadership blogs from hundreds of leading sources. WHY SHOULD YOU CHECK IT OUT? You’re busy. Let Continuity Professionals Pulse do the work for you, sharing articles […].
Recovery Diva
OCTOBER 25, 2021
New resources for existing textbooks: Homeland Security and Emergency Management Textbook Companion Website. Elsevier, the publisher of several textbooks on emergency management has provided a free website with citations for additional readings on the topic contained in published book chapters.
Disaster Zone
OCTOBER 6, 2021
Remember, the first report is almost always wrong.
The Rand Blog
OCTOBER 22, 2021
Today's children are growing up amid extraordinary challenges that could shape their health, development, and well-being for years to come. Investing in a new approach to measure their potential to flourish could promote national well-being in the long term.
Crisis Response Journal
OCTOBER 31, 2021
Lina Kolesnikova sounds a warning about the consequences of disappearing permafrost
Zerto
OCTOBER 4, 2021
Ransomware continues to cause headaches, sleepless nights, disruptions, and heavy financial losses to organizations around the world. What makes ransomware so different and more challenging than other types of malware is its ability to severely disrupt the operations of the organizations it hits. By removing access to data, ransomware is halting IT operations and all the systems that rely on them.
DRI Drive
OCTOBER 1, 2021
COVID-19 has impacted every aspect of business, including risk and resilience. A recent report spotlights how the private sector is incorporating the lessons learned from the pandemic. The Federation of European Risk Management Associations (FERMA) surveyed risk and insurance professionals as well as senior executives globally to gain a picture of the role of risk […].
Recovery Diva
OCTOBER 13, 2021
Book Review: Cultural Competency for Emergency and Crisis Management. Editors : Claire Connolly Knox and Brittany “Brie” Haupt Title : Cultural Competency for Emergency and Crisis Management: Concepts, Theories and Case Studies. Publisher : Routledge – Taylor & Francis Group, New York and London. [link] April 2020. ISBN: 978-0-367-32183-3; Pages: 276; paperback price $49.95.
Disaster Zone
OCTOBER 17, 2021
It is not exercised enough during training.
The Rand Blog
OCTOBER 20, 2021
Ten months into the Biden administration, it is abundantly clear that the United States will continue to strengthen ties with Taiwan and defend the island if ever attacked by China. Through both word and deed, the United States has continued to demonstrate that Taipei should have no worries about Washington's commitment to the island.
Pure Storage
OCTOBER 28, 2021
This year is Cybersecurity Awareness Month’s 18th year, continuing last year’s theme of “Do Your Part. #BeCyberSmart.” At Pure, data is the air we breathe, so we have plenty of insights into how to keep it safe from risk. Boost Your Cybersecurity IQ on the Pure Storage Blog. We don’t just prioritize security for a month a year, and we definitely don’t just help you store your data.
Unitrends
OCTOBER 29, 2021
Sometimes, cyberthreats overcome even the best defenses. Sadly, organizations that rely on ad hoc processes to respond to such threats are left with a slow and ineffective post-incident investigation. With the average cost of a data breach hovering around $3.86 million, it is critical to prepare for the inevitable. This article sheds light on the incident response […].
National Fire Protection Association
OCTOBER 7, 2021
Above photo credit: Hydraulics Institute Fire pumps are an essential part of many water-based fire protection systems. They are used to increase the pressure (measured in psi or bar) of a water source when that source is not adequate for the system it’s supplying. The right design, installation, and acceptance testing of these pumps will ensure that they are ready and available to protect the. [[ This is a content summary only.
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