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Cyber Resilience: Q&A With Rob Zegarra (Part 1)

DRI Drive

Happy National Cybersecurity Awareness Month! To help promote cyber awareness, we spoke with Roberto Zegarra, DRI Director of Education and instructor of the Cyber Resilience course, which has been recently updated to address current cyber concerns. Q: From your perspective, what is the current relationship between cybersecurity and business continuity?

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FEMA Struggles with H. Helene Response and Recovery

Recovery Diva

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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How Secure is our Election System?

Disaster Zone Podcast

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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Reducing Cybersecurity Risks with NIST CSF 2.0

Pure Storage

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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Mastering Remote Onboarding: Proven Strategies for Seamless New Hire Integration

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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Security Industry Association Announces Winners for the 2024 James Rothstein Business Scholarship

Security Industry Association

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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Serious Deficiencies with the National Flood Insurance Program

Recovery Diva

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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Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud once again achieves “Top Product” certification from AV-TEST

Acronis

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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AI in Cybersecurity: Revolutionizing Threat Detection, Response, and Defense

BryghtPath

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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Chatting About Cybersecurity: A Conversation With ChatGPT on the Role of Artificial Intelligence

Security Industry Association

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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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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Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2024: Doing Our Part to #SecureOurWorld

Pure Storage

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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More Man-made Trouble re H. Milton

Recovery Diva

From the WashPost: Officials face antisemitic attacks over Hurricane Helene response, Report finds Elon Musk’s X is fueling conspiracy theories that risk undermining rescue efforts and preparations for Hurricane Milton. Just when you think things cant get any worse, we nowhave this extra burden.

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Unlocking Success: Embrace Resilience Tech Innovations For A Strategic Edge

everbridge

In a world where tomorrow’s success is shaped by today’s choices, forward-thinking leaders understand the power of cutting-edge technologies to drive resilience. It’s not just about being stronger and more prepared; these tech innovations propel organizational efficiency, growth, and competitiveness. So, why now? Because embracing transformative tech innovations is imperative in today’s rapidly evolving landscape.

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Business Continuity for Executive Leadership Essentials

BryghtPath

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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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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Some Cities Are Requiring Alarm Verification for Response – What It Means for the Security Industry

Security Industry Association

The Seattle, Washington, Police Department recently released a letter notifying stakeholders of an abrupt decision to stop responding to most security alarms, effective as of Oct. 1, 2024. This news has prompted many recent inquiries from Security Industry Association (SIA) members. Steve Keefer is deputy executive director of the Security Industry Alarm Coalition.

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Investing in Our People: A Look Inside Pure Storage’s Career Week 2024

Pure Storage

Investing in Our People: A Look Inside Pure Storage’s Career Week 2024 by Pure Storage Blog Summary Pure Storage is committed to helping our employees grow professionally and personally. Each year, we host Career Week, which is a week-long event with programming designed to help empower our employees to take charge of their career journeys. Employees are the lifeblood of any organization, running every aspect of the business.

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How to Fund H. Helene Outcomes?

Recovery Diva

From HSNW: Hurricane Helene Could Cost $200 Billion. Nobody Knows Where the Money Will Come From. “Even as the full scale of devastation in the mountainous regions of North Carolina and Tennessee remains unknown, it’s clear that Hurricane Helene is one of the deadliest and most destructive storms in recent U.S. history. Almost none of the storm’s devastation will be paid out by insurance.

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What to Expect at Solutions Review’s Spotlight with Infinidat on October 31

Solutions Review

Solutions Review’s Spotlight with Infinidat is entitled: Green IT: The Secret to Super Savings in Your Data Center. What is a Solutions Spotlight? Solutions Review’s Solution Spotlights are exclusive webinar events for industry professionals across enterprise technology. Since its first virtual event in June 2020, Solutions Review has expanded its multimedia capabilities in response to the overwhelming demand for these kinds of events.

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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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Building a Robust Disaster Recovery Team: Key Strategies

BryghtPath

Safeguarding your business against unexpected events. This in-depth guide provides all you need to build a disaster recovery team and implement a solid plan to ensure business continuity, featuring roles, responsibilities, and essential best practices! The post Building a Robust Disaster Recovery Team: Key Strategies appeared first on Bryghtpath.

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Make This October Count by Focusing on Cybersecurity

Security Industry Association

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 members John Gallagher – vice president at Viakoo – and Min Kyriannis – CEO of Amyna Systems – learn how you can make this month count by prioritizing cybersecurity.

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Non Disruptive Upgrades: The Pure Storage Ship of Theseus

Pure Storage

Non Disruptive Upgrades: The Pure Storage Ship of Theseus by Pure Storage Blog Summary With FlashArray, upgrades can be done non-disruptively in just one to two hours, providing both technical and financial benefits to organizations. The Ship of Theseus Paradox asks the question: If every part of a ship is replaced over time, is it still the same ship?

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New Concerns re H. Helene

Recovery Diva

See this Opinion piece from the WashPost: Hurricane Helene barreled into uncharted territory. It won’t be the last. Storms veering inland — and rampant misinformation — are testing federal disaster response systems.

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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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Being Operationally Mature Can Save You Millions by Jeffrey Hausman

PagerDuty

On July 19th, a widespread technical failure crippled operations across industries, resulting in lost revenue, wasted operating costs, and damaged customer trust. For businesses that had built trust via providing reliable and resilient services, this had both an immediate and a lasting impact. We estimate that the July 19th outage (‘Outage’) cost our customers billions of dollars, with hourly downtime costs in the millions for some companies. 1 Unfortunately the consequences of the Outage were n

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Integrating Cybersecurity into Business Continuity Planning: A Comprehensive Guide

BryghtPath

Cybersecurity and business continuity planning (BCP) are inseparable in today’s interconnected world. As businesses become increasingly reliant on digital infrastructure, the risk of cyberattacks grows exponentially. Cyber threats can disrupt operations, compromise sensitive data, and damage an organization’s reputation. Consequently, when creating a business continuity plan, organizations must consider cybersecurity to ensure operational resilience and … The post Integrating Cyberse

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Five Can’t-Miss Sessions on AI and Digital Transformation at ISC East 2024

Security Industry Association

ISC East 2024 is coming up Nov. 19-21 in New York City, and the Security Industry Association (SIA) and ISC East recently revealed full conference details for the SIA Education at ISC East program , including keynote presentations from top luminaries and over 70 sessions from top industry expert speakers on the most current business trends, technologies and industry developments.

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The AI Playbook: What Other Sectors Can Learn from the Creative Industry's Fight Against AI

The Rand Blog

The 2023 Writer's Guild of America strike and contract offers a potentially important case study for how AI can be navigated by workers and industry leaders, even before any threat to jobs is imminent.

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Startling New Statistics Re Deaths from Hurricanes

Recovery Diva

From the WashPost: Hurricanes’ hidden toll: Thousands of deaths years after they strike. “Of more than 500 hurricanes that have hit the United States, the average storm led to up to 11,000 excess deaths, hundreds of times higher than official estimates.

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