Disaster Zone Podcast

OCTOBER 17, 2024

The purchase of a home is likely the biggest investment that individuals and families will ever make during their lifetimes. In this podcast we discuss navigating the potential risks of a disaster impacting the property you might purchase and how to avoid making a home buying disaster. The podcast guest is Michael Crute who is an operational strategist turned Realtor® with a wealth of experience serving prestigious clientele within the NIH, Harvard, Department of Defense, and more.

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Recovery Diva

OCTOBER 21, 2024

From The Hill: Why America Needs Disaster Reform Now. Author is Brock Long. Some excerpts: “As FEMA administrator beginning in 2017, I witnessed the agency stretched thin by one crisis after another — a pattern that has only intensified since I left office five years ago. Today, FEMA is managing more than 100 active disaster recovery efforts nationwide and that does not account for the other crises they have been called to support other federal agencies with, like the COVID-19 pandemic and

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Disaster Zone Podcast

OCTOBER 9, 2024

In this podcast Pete Gaynor, the immediate past Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator and Acting Secretary of Homeland Security shares what he knows about how the national disaster response system functions. The roles and responsibilities of local, state and the federal government. We also dive into some of the malicious lies being told about FEMA’s response to Hurricane Helene and Milton.

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Recovery Diva

OCTOBER 5, 2024

From the WashPost: FEMA deploys to rough terrain after Helene as it faces criticism, fights misinformation “The Federal Emergency Management Agency is facing logistical challenges and fighting false rumors as it responds to Helene, which made landfall as a major hurricane about a week ago.

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Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions

Join this brand new webinar with Tim Buteyn to learn how you can master the art of remote onboarding! By the end of this session, you'll understand how to: Craft a Tailored Onboarding Checklist 📝 Develop a comprehensive, customized checklist that ensures every new hire has a smooth transition into your company, no matter where they are in the world.

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Solutions Review

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Veeam’s Rick Vanover offers insights on data resilience and the key to AI and cybersecurity. This article originally appeared on Solutions Review’s Insight Jam , an enterprise IT community enabling the human conversation on AI. The current conversations in the technology landscape are being driven by coverage of two topics: AI and cybersecurity.

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Security Industry Association

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Nemerofsky – chief operating officer at SAGE Integration and SIA Board of Directors member – will be recognized for his dedicated security industry service and leadership at the 2024 SIA Honors Night. SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named John Nemerofsky as the 2024 recipient of the George R. Lippert Memorial Award , an honor presented annually to a distinguished individual for long-term, selfless service to the security industry and to SIA.

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Recovery Diva

OCTOBER 4, 2024

From the WashPost: Thousands of uninsured homes were in Helene’s path. The United States’ crumbling flood insurance system faces a new test after Hurricane Helene. “On average, just a tiny fraction of households in the inland counties hit hardest by Hurricane Helene and its remnants had flood insurance, according to a Washington Post analysis of recent data from the National Flood Insurance Program.

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Zerto

OCTOBER 10, 2024

One common question that comes up in all disaster recovery planning is, “What type of storage should be used for disaster recovery?” This is not a simple question to answer as there are many considerations, not the least of which is the cost of the storage. Here I am going to outline the primary factors I’d consider when choosing storage for disaster recovery. 3 Primary Factors for Choosing Disaster Recovery Storage Storage Size / Capacity It is important to consider how much storage will be nee

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Pure Storage

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Reducing Cybersecurity Risks with NIST CSF 2.0 by Pure Storage Blog Summary Created by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), the Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) is a set of guidelines designed to help organizations reduce cybersecurity risks and bolster their defenses. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) is a set of cybersecurity standards, guidelines, and best practices created to help organizations understand security risks

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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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Security Industry Association

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Roger Milford, CEO of AiDANT Intelligent Technology New Security Industry Association (SIA) member AiDANT Intelligent Technology is a computer vision software company specializing in artificial intelligence (AI). The company is headquartered in Richmond, Canada. SIA spoke with Roger Milford, CEO of AiDANT Intelligent Technology, about the company, the security industry and working with SIA.

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Disaster Zone Podcast

OCTOBER 3, 2024

The election system of `the United States was designated a critical infrastructure in 2017. The integrity of our election system is essential for citizens to trust the outcome of local, state and national elections. In this podcast we look at one individual county and the security measures used from a physical and cybersecurity perspective, but then also preventing voter fraud from occurring.

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The Rand Blog

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Evacuation is a whole community effort that everyone needs to play a role in. Some actions may be longer-term, but as Milton arrives, there are steps individuals, households, government agencies, and civil society can take now.

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Pure Storage

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2024: Doing Our Part to #SecureOurWorld by Pure Storage Blog The 20th Cybersecurity Awareness Month is upon us, and we’re taking the month to spotlight resources and insights to help you improve cyber resilience and build a culture of security. This year’s theme is “ Secure Our World ,” highlighting this global need to do our part, and we all play a part in protecting data and critical assets.

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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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Security Industry Association

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Phillippe Forman of Altronix and Aubrey Moye of dormakaba USA will receive scholarships to support their education and career development at the Securing New Ground conference. SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named two recipients for the 2024 James Rothstein Business Scholarship , a new program supporting emerging professionals in the security industry and students entering the industry by providing financial assistance to attend the Securing New Ground (SNG) co

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everbridge

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Organizations today are faced with more cyber threats. According to PwC’s 2024 Global Digital Trust Insights survey, the percentage of businesses experiencing data breaches costing over US$1M has risen from 27% to 36%. While no one is immune to cybercrime, preparedness can significantly mitigate its impact on an organization. To improve cyber defenses, the adoption of an incident management system has become essential.

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Recovery Diva

OCTOBER 20, 2024

From Inside Climate News: After Hurricane Helene, Therapists Dispense ‘Psychological First Aid’ After Hurricane Helene, Therapists Dispense ‘Psychological First Aid’ By helping storm victims process their trauma early, psychologists hope those harmed can move through this disaster without developing post-traumatic stress disorder in the months and years ahead.

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The Rand Blog

OCTOBER 12, 2024

Iran was in a stronger strategic position before its proxies plunged the region into war. But it has only itself to blame. If Tehran is intent on escalating, the United States and its allies may have no other choice but to shift from punitive measures to dismantling Iran's military capabilities.

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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.

Acronis

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud has once again proven itself to be a leader in cybersecurity by earning AV-TEST’s prestigious "Top Product" certification.

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Security Industry Association

OCTOBER 1, 2024

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month , and the Security Industry Association (SIA) Cybersecurity Advisory Board is marking the occasion with a series of helpful content, tips and guidance on key cybersecurity topics. In this blog from SIA Cybersecurity Advisory Board Vice Chair Rachelle Loyear – vice president of integrated security at Allied Universal – learn about the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in cybersecurity.

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BryghtPath

OCTOBER 1, 2024

As cyber threats become more sophisticated and prevalent, traditional security measures are struggling to keep pace. Cybercriminals now employ advanced techniques, leveraging rapidly evolving malware, zero-day exploits, and even Artificial Intelligence (AI) to breach systems. To combat this growing wave of cybercrime, the cybersecurity landscape is being transformed by AI and machine learning technologies.

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Recovery Diva

OCTOBER 19, 2024

From the WashPost, this opinion piece: As hurricane seasons worsen, taxpayers subsidize people to live in risky areas. Helene and Milton spotlight a federal flood insurance program drowning in debt. “The upshot is that FEMA flood hazard maps that determine coverage today rely on outdated information so inaccurate that more than 40 percent of NFIP claims made from 2017 to 2019 were for properties outside official flood hazard zones or in areas the agency had not mapped at all.

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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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The Rand Blog

OCTOBER 9, 2024

While countries work to reverse the drivers of climate change there is a critical need to understand, anticipate, and develop plans to mitigate the long-term adverse health effects from climate-related extreme weather events.

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Pure Storage

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Regulatory Revenue? 10 Ways to Turn Compliance into a Competitive Advantage by Pure Storage Blog Summary Not complying with regulations like DORA, GDPR, and HIPAA isn’t an option, but compliance doesn’t have to be an obstacle either. By making compliance a top priority and your business’s best friend, you can turn it into a competitive advantage. The European Union’s Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) goes into effect this coming January.

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Security Industry Association

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Gross – facility security officer at Con Edison – will be recognized for his industry expertise and excellence in implementing innovative security solutions at the 2024 SIA Honors Night. SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named Scott M. Gross, facility security officer at Con Edison, as the 2024 recipient of the SIA Insightful Practitioner Award , an honor recognizing excellence in promoting the implementation of innovative security solutions.

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BryghtPath

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Learn about Business Continuity for Executive Leadership, its impact on company resilience, and the steps to take to implement an effective plan in this insightful guide! The post Business Continuity for Executive Leadership Essentials appeared first on Bryghtpath.

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Recovery Diva

OCTOBER 17, 2024

From CNN: A full economic recovery in areas ravaged by Milton and Helene may happen faster than you think The author cites a 2020 GAO report on economic recovery from past major disasters in the U.S.

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