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Letter from the President: 2023 at-a-glance

DRI Drive

In 2023, we celebrated our 35th year serving this exciting profession of service. Because milestones are always a time for reflection, I’d like to dedicate this edition of our annual review to look back at some of the accomplishments of this venerable institution not just from this year but also to provide a review of […] The post Letter from the President: 2023 at-a-glance appeared first on DRI Drive.

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Reputation Management During Crisis

Bernstein Crisis Management

Reputation Management During Crisis Strong reputation management during crisis situations is critical today. While many of the resources out there will proclaim the need for immediate full transparency and constant communications through all channels, the truth is that this approach can sometimes create more trouble than it resolves. In order to make reputation management during crisis effective, you need to recognize the importance of balancing openness with strategic discretion.

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More on Conflict Between FEMA and Lee County FL

Recovery Diva

From Grist: FEMA is making an example of this Florida boomtown. Locals call it ‘revenge politics.’The Biden administration is trying to punish Lee County for rebuilding flood-prone homes. The state’s Republican politicians are fighting back. An Excerpt: “The crackdown in Lee County represents an attempt by FEMA to shift the cost burden of climate risk away from the federal government (and the public that funds it) and onto local homeowners.

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Federal Government Will Require Purchase of ‘Made in America’ Drones

Disaster Zone

A long time coming.

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SME Relationships: Proven Solutions for Seamless Collaboration and Success

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!

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Data Privacy Week 2024: The Definitive Roundup of Expert Quotes

Solutions Review

Solutions Review editors sourced this definitive roundup of expert quotes on Data Privacy Week 2024 from Insight Jam, its new community of enterprise tech experts. For Data Privacy Week 2024, it’s essential to spotlight the evolving landscape of digital rights and personal data protection. This year’s theme underscores the critical balance between leveraging technology for advancement and ensuring the confidentiality and integrity of individual data.

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Security Industry Association Announces Winners of the 2024 SIA New Products & Solutions Awards

Security Industry Association

IronYun took the top honor in SIA’s annual award program recognizing innovative security products in partnership with ISC West. LAS VEGAS, Nev. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced the 2024 winners of the SIA New Products and Solutions (NPS) Awards , the flagship awards program presented in partnership with ISC West recognizing innovative security products, services and solutions.

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A new benchmark in easy and fast recovery after cyberattacks or data loss

Acronis

We are proud to introduce Acronis Cyber Protect 16. With its integration of advanced artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) technologies, Acronis Cyber Protect 16 is not just reactive but proactive, capable of anticipating and neutralizing threats before they can cause damage.

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Sustainable Transformation: A New Imperative for IT Leaders

BMC

In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, the intersection of environmental sustainability and technology is more critical than ever. A recent survey by Gartner ® highlights this shift: “64 percent of CEOs said they view environmental sustainability as a growth opportunity.” 1 I believe this perspective is further bolstered by the inclusion of sustainable technology in the Gartner Top 10 Strategic Technology Trends for 2024 2 report, which, in my opinion, signals a clear readiness am

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U.S.-India Ties Remain Fundamentally Fragile

The Rand Blog

Despite widespread optimism about the future of the U.S.-India partnership, relations are considerably more fragile than they might appear. Indeed, the two countries continue to experience friction in several areas that, if left unaddressed, could ultimately undermine or even derail future cooperation.

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Is Training the Right Solution?

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.

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Four Impactful Risk Reporting Presentations to Maximize Board Engagement

LogisManager

Four Impactful Risk Reporting Presentations to Maximize Board Engagement Last Updated: April 14, 2024 The Dual Goals of Risk Management Reporting Risk management is a complex and crucial aspect of organizational governance. Its reporting serves two primary purposes: aligning risks and activities with strategic objectives and demonstrating the effectiveness of enterprise risk management (ERM) programs.

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DRI International Announces Winners of the 2024 DRI Awards of Excellence

DRI Drive

DRI International is proud to announce the winners of the 2024 DRI Awards of Excellence for their achievements in the business continuity, disaster recovery, and crisis management fields. The awards were revealed at a special gala event held during DRI2024 in New Orleans, LA. “We have the privilege of hosting the hardest working and most […] The post DRI International Announces Winners of the 2024 DRI Awards of Excellence appeared first on DRI Drive.

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Understanding Crisis Management for Businesses

Bernstein Crisis Management

Understanding Crisis Management for Businesses Believe it or not, many businesses still don’t understand the importance of crisis management While shows like Scandal and Succession have helped bring a basic understanding of crisis management to the general public, far fewer understand the business case for crisis management as a valuable tool for any organization rather than a high-level tool for political candidates or household names.

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FEMA Improves Individual Assistance Program

Recovery Diva

From the WashPost: ‘We can do better’: FEMA makes sweeping changes to speed up disaster aid. Hearing frustrations from victims, the federal agency is drastically reforming its individual assistance program for the first time in 20 years.

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Revitalizing Dry Content: A Lesson in Engagement

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.

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Technology Continuing to Drive Emergency Management and First Responders

Disaster Zone

Gird up your loins, you will be in a race to adopt new technology.

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Keep a Keen Eye on your SaaS Backups!

Zerto

Zerto Backup for SaaS, powered by Keepit, introduces a monitoring dashboard for your SaaS backups. Why Monitoring and Analyzing your SaaS Backup Data is important? Despite basic out-of-the-box protection from SaaS vendors, data residing in SaaS applications is your responsibility, not the vendor’s. This data is exposed to potential risks like outages, accidental deletion, and ransomware attacks that can lead to loss or downtime.

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Randomware Shakes Up the Ransomware Game

Pure Storage

Randomware Shakes Up the Ransomware Game by Pure Storage Blog In the ever-evolving landscape of cyber threats, just when you thought you’d seen it all, along comes Randomware —the ransomware with a sense of humor! Forget the ominous warnings and dark screens. Randomware takes a lighthearted approach to extortion. It’s not about draining your bank account or stealing your secrets; it’s about making you laugh while you pay up.

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Security Industry Association and International Biometrics + Identity Association Oppose Adding Extraneous Prohibitions on TSA Use of Facial Biometrics in Potential FAA Measure

Security Industry Association

SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) and the International Biometrics + Identity Association (IBIA) have urged Congress to oppose inclusion in the FAA Reauthorization measure of an extraneous provision seeking to prohibit the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) from using facial recognition technology. In an April 15, 2024, letter to Sens.

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Brain Fog HQ: Memory Enhancement Techniques for Professional Development

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

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Acronis recognized on 2024 CRN Data Center 50 list for the second year in a row

Acronis

Acronis is honored to have been included on the 2024 CRN Data Center 50 list. Leading data center providers and supplying vendors are meticulously identified by the publication’s editors based on several factors, including range of services, market impact and overall influence on the channel.

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How you can afford Business Continuity Planning.

KingsBridge BCP

Business Continuity Planning (BCP) on a budget You know you should, customers are demanding and if you want to grow the auditors will require, but how can you afford business continuity planning with the $0 budget you’ve got? Sound familiar? Lucky for you, KingsBridgeBCP has been writing Business Continuity Plans since 1983, so we’ve seen […] The post How you can afford Business Continuity Planning. appeared first on KingsBridgeBCP.

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Building a Foundation for Strategic Stability with China on AI

The Rand Blog

In an atmosphere of deepening mutual suspicion, trying to engage with China on military uses of artificial intelligence may seem pointless. But if negotiations go somewhere, U.S. security might be palpably improved. It they fail, there is little downside.

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Bridging the Gap: How Risk Managers Empower Boards

LogisManager

Bridging the Gap: How Risk Managers Empower Boards Last Updated: April 5, 2024 Welcome to the first installment of our series on presenting Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) to the board. In this dynamic era of the See-Through Economy , risk managers are the navigators who chart the course for organizations, guiding them through the unpredictable currents of uncertainty.

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Inclement weather response demands attention

everbridge

By  Brian Toolan , Everbridge VP Global Public Safety Despite technological advances, proactive steps remain to strengthen resilience and keep people safe Advances in inclement weather and communications technology are everywhere. Real-time information flows, mobile devices are ubiquitous, and forecasting methods have reached unprecedented accuracy.

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Elevate Your Business with Proactive Crisis Preparedness

Bernstein Crisis Management

Elevate Your Business with Proactive Crisis Preparedness In the business world, the unexpected lurks around every corner. Disruptions come without warning, carrying the power to shake your organization to its core. That’s why embracing crisis preparedness is not just wise — it’s also a critical component of savvy business operations. As we navigate an ever-more complex business environment, let’s examine why your organization should integrate robust crisis preparedness into its day-to-day operat

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Sustainable Transformation: A New Imperative for IT Leaders

BMC

In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, the intersection of environmental sustainability and technology is more critical than ever. A recent survey by Gartner ® highlights this shift: “64 percent of CEOs said they view environmental sustainability as a growth opportunity.” 1 I believe this perspective is further bolstered by the inclusion of sustainable technology in the Gartner Top 10 Strategic Technology Trends for 2024 2 report, which, in my opinion, signals a clear readiness am

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New Study Shows 75% Of the USA Vulnerable to Earthquakes

Disaster Zone

Yes, you likely have many faults.

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What Is the Difference Between RTO and RPO?

Unitrends

In today’s fast-paced digital environment, understanding the intricacies of data recovery is crucial for businesses aiming to minimize downtime and data loss. Two pivotal concepts in this realm are the recovery time objective (RTO) and recovery point objective (RPO). While they may sound similar, their roles in disaster recovery (DR) and business continuity planning (BCP) […] The post What Is the Difference Between RTO and RPO?

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The Flash Storage-AI Connection, Explained

Pure Storage

The Flash Storage-AI Connection, Explained by Pure Storage Blog After this year’s NVIDIA GTC in San Jose, CA, Pure Storage CEO Charlie Giancarlo sat down with Patrick Moorhead and Daniel Newman of The Six Five – On the Road to talk about artificial intelligence (AI)—its demands on data, its impact on the environment, and why flash storage will be key to its future.

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Four Top Sessions on Artificial Intelligence at ISC West 2024

Security Industry Association

ISC West 2024 is coming up April 9-12 in Las Vegas, Nevada, and the Security Industry Association (SIA) and ISC West recently revealed full conference details for the SIA Education@ISC West program , including keynote presentations from top luminaries and over 100 sessions from top industry expert speakers on the most current business trends, technologies and industry developments.

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MSPs in the dark after Arcserve end-of-life announcement

Acronis

In a February 9, 2024 memo, Arcserve informed its MSP partners that it would terminate sales of Arcserve Cloud Services and Arcserve OneXafe on February 12, 2024. If you’re an Arcserve partner looking for a replacement, Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud offers a comprehensive suite of services for MSPs, including backup and DR enriched by advanced cyber protection with EDR.

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Storage and Data Protection News for the Week of February 9; Updates from Broadcom, Cohesity, Veritas & More

Solutions Review

Solutions Review Executive Editor Tim King curated this list of notable storage and data protection news for the week of February 9, 2024. Keeping tabs on all the most relevant storage and data protection news can be a time-consuming task. As a result, our editorial team aims to provide a summary of the top headlines from the last week, in this space.