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Ticketmaster Breach May Have Exposed Millions of Users’ Data

DRI Drive

In a year where the company is already under fire from the U.S. Department of Justice and summer concert goers balking at high prices, news of a massive data breach is yet another black eye for Ticketmaster. Live Nation Entertainment, Ticketmaster’s parent company, disclosed a breach of its database to the Securities and Exchange Commission, […] The post Ticketmaster Breach May Have Exposed Millions of Users’ Data appeared first on DRI Drive.

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Why Buyouts Stall

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From the Texas Tribune: The government wants to buy their flood-prone homes. But these Texans aren’t moving. In Harris County, the flood control district wants to buy properties along the San Jacinto River that have flooded repeatedly. Some residents aren’t leaving. “Nearly all of the district’s buyouts are voluntary. If an owner doesn’t want to sell, the district can’t force them out.

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Cybersecurity Guidance for High-Risk Nonprofits on the Heels of the Latest Healthcare Breach

DRI Drive

With healthcare providers like Ascension hindered by cyberattacks, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) offers guidance for these at-risk organizations. In early May, Ascension, a major U.S. healthcare network, was hit by a ransomware attack that impacted hospitals across 19 states. This forced the organization to revert to “downtime procedures” – meaning paper records […] The post Cybersecurity Guidance for High-Risk Nonprofits on the Heels of the Latest Healthcare

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10 Reasons to Attend Pure Accelerate 2024

Pure Storage

10 Reasons to Attend Pure Accelerate 2024 by Pure Storage Blog Where will you be this June during Pure//Accelerate® 2024? Will you be home suffering from FOMO or with us in Vegas—front and center for the storage event of the year? With three exciting days of must-see keynotes, information-packed sessions, illuminating demos, and opportunities to engage directly with industry thought leaders, this year’s agenda is sure to get you excited about the future of your data.

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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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Camden Dalrymple Named 2024 SIA School Safety Advocate Award Winner

Security Industry Association

Dalrymple, student manager for the Montgomery Area School District’s broadcasting program, was recognized for his leadership in encouraging the effective use of technology to enhance school security. SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) has recognized Camden Dalrymple as the 2024 winner of the SIA School Safety Advocate Award.

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New CRS Report on Climate Change

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From the Congressional Research Service, this new, 5 page report: Climate Change, Slow-Onset Disasters, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency The United States is already experiencing certain effects of climate change, including high temperature extremes and heavy precipitation events. The U.S. Global Change Research Program, among other bodies, expects these trends to continue and intensify, likely resulting in more severe and frequent “slow-onset” events (e.g., drought; sea level rise),

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Choosing NAID AAA Certified Paper Shredding Services

Prism International

Written By: Jason Keller, CSDS of United Electronic Recycling (Coppell, TX, USA) Every business assumes risk, and a good amount of these risks are foreseeable and therefore relatively preventable. Other risks are more formidable. When news outlets are reporting data breaches from top global brands regularly; it poses the question: can any business manage the risk of data security?

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Bridging the Gap: Understanding the Difference Between Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery

KingsBridge BCP

When it comes to protecting your business in the face of unexpected disruptions, having a solid plan in place is essential. However, understanding the difference between Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery is often a challenge. In this article, we aim to bridge that gap and provide clarity on these crucial concepts. Business Continuity focuses on […] The post Bridging the Gap: Understanding the Difference Between Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery appeared first on KingsBridge

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100 Years Later, U.S. Foreign Service Is Still on the Front Lines of Diplomacy

The Rand Blog

As the modern Foreign Service marks its 100th anniversary, 15,600 Americans serve in embassies, consulates, and missions around the globe. They rarely make the front pages in the media, but their work is vital to the long-term success of American foreign policy.

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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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Collaborative Partner Spotlight: More Events Coming This Summer

DRI Drive

As the leading nonprofit helping organizations around the world prepare for and recover from disasters, DRI relies on groups that promote greater resiliency. We encourage Certified Professionals to support these valuable partners. Business Resiliency Planners of Wisconsin – BRPW’s June Year-End Event in Madison, WI, on June 14, with the spotlight “Coming Together to Prepare for Cyberattacks.” […] The post Collaborative Partner Spotlight: More Events Coming This Summer appeared first on DRI

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New Statewide Flood Plan in Texas

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From HSNW: Texas’ First-Ever Statewide Flood Plan Estimates 5 Million Live in Flood-Prone Areas. “The state’s flood plan shows which Texans are most at risk of flooding and suggests billions of dollars more are needed for flood mitigation projects. Texas plans to reduce the risk for those people by recommending solutions to harden Texas against floods and rising sea levels.

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Cars, Code, and Over-the-air Connectivity: A Look at AutoTech 2024 

Pure Storage

Cars, Code, and Over-the-air Connectivity: A Look at AutoTech 2024 by Pure Storage Blog It’s been almost a year since my blog on the highlights of AutoTech: Detroit 2023. Time flies, and now we’re getting ready for AutoTech: Detroit 2024 , on June 5-6, 2024, in Novi, MI. It promises to be another fascinating event showcasing all the latest technology impacting the automotive industry.

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Unitrends Endpoint Backup Lauch

Unitrends

With an ever-increasing amount of critical data being generated and stored on endpoint devices, such as laptops, smartphones, tablets, servers and virtual machines (VMs), ensuring its safety has become a top priority for businesses of all sizes. However, recent findings reveal that only 8% of PCs are backed up daily and 23% yearly. Surprisingly, 25% […] The post Unitrends Endpoint Backup Lauch appeared first on Unitrends.

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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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Biden’s Catch-22 in Ukraine

The Rand Blog

If Ukraine is to regain the momentum it has lost in its fight against Russia, it will need to go on the offensive—and that involves some degree of escalation risk.

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Emerging trends in ransomware: What to expect in 2024?

Acronis

If you’re a managed service provider (MSP) or stakeholder in an organization that wishes to protect itself from cybercrime, it behooves you to anticipate the emerging tactics employed by cybercriminals in the year 2024.

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Displacees from Disasters

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From The Conversation: Who is displaced by tornadoes, wildfires and other disasters tells a story of vulnerability and recovery challenges in America “Decades of disaster research, including from our team at the University of Delaware’s Disaster Research Center, make at least two things crystal clear: First, people’s social circumstances – such as the resources available to them, how much they can rely on others for help, and challenges they face in their daily life – can lead them to expe

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Achieving Cyber Resiliency with Pure Storage SafeMode

Pure Storage

Achieving Cyber Resiliency with Pure Storage SafeMode by Pure Storage Blog In today’s digital ecosystem, data isn’t just valuable: It’s the backbone of business innovation and growth. However, as the digital landscape evolves, so do the threats against this critical asset. Businesses must maintain cyber resiliency in the face of attacks like ransomware.

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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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Choosing the Right IT Infrastructure: Cloud, On-Premises, or Hybrid?

NexusTek

READ TIME: 4 MIN May 29, 2024 Choosing the Right IT Infrastructure: Cloud, On-Premises, or Hybrid? In today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape, businesses face a critical decision: selecting the most suitable IT infrastructure. The choice between cloud, on-premises, and hybrid solutions is not merely a technical decision but a strategic one that impacts operational efficiency, cost management, security, and scalability.

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How Western Nuclear Inaction Could Embolden the Kremlin

The Rand Blog

The Kremlin might be emboldened by the weak pushback from the United States and NATO against its heightened nuclear saber-rattling, increasing nuclear dangers. NATO allies might explore more effective ways to reduce these risks.

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Common School Security Challenges and How Schools Can Obtain Outside Grant Funding

Security Industry Association

At SIA GovSummit, Allegion’s Christin Kinman and Randy Jump discussed how teams can work together to protect schools and obtain grant funds for school security projects. At the 2024 SIA GovSummit , a 2-day government security conference presented by the Security Industry Association and held in Washington, D.C., May 21-22, Allegion’s Christin Kinman and Randy Jump shared tips on how to approach, solve and fund school security challenges.

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FEMA’s Streamlined Disaster Relief in TX

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From Fox News in Houston TX: FEMA disaster relief: New aid, streamlined application process for storm victims. “…For the thousands of people who have been devastated by this month’s floods and storms, new help is available from the Federal Emergency Management Administration. This year, FEMA announced its biggest changes in 20 years to create more flexibility for people who need financial assistance after a disaster.

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Acronis stands with Brazil: Our response to the floods

Acronis

Acronis stands with Brazil's flood-affected communities. Join us in our fundraising campaign to support a devastated school. Together, let's rebuild hope and create a brighter future.

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How to Connect the Dots Between Risks and Goals for Board Insight

LogisManager

How to Connect the Dots Between Risks and Goals for Board Insight Last Updated: June 4, 2024 Effective corporate governance hinges on the ability to provide the Board of Directors with clear, actionable insights into your organization’s risks and how they impact strategic goals. As a trusted advisor, you face the challenge of assembling information across functions and levels while maintaining a comprehensible picture of risk.

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How to Win in Ukraine: Pour It On, and Don't Worry About Escalation

The Rand Blog

There is good reason to think Russia has little intention of acting on threats meant to dissuade increased U.S. support to Ukraine. Increased support from the United States and NATO could give Ukraine the advantage it needs to enable a Ukrainian victory.

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Security Industry Association and ISC Security Events Open Call for Proposals for ISC East 2024 and ISC West 2025

Security Industry Association

Speaking Proposals Are Being Accepted for the SIA Education at ISC Conference Programs at ISC East 2024 (Nov. 19-21 in New York City) and ISC West 2024 (April 1-4 in Las Vegas) The Security Industry Association (SIA) and ISC Security Events are seeking proposals from subject matter experts for the SIA Education at ISC conference programs at ISC East 2024 and ISC West 2025 – two of the leading security industry conferences and expositions each year.

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In Maui Health Problems Persist

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From the WashPost: Months after Maui Fires, Health Problems Persist. A new report details respiratory ailments, mental health conditions and lack of access to medical care following the deadly fire in Lahaina in August.

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Unlocking Business Growth through Data Storage Maturity

Pure Storage

Unlocking Business Growth through Data Storage Maturity by Pure Storage Blog Imagine that you and your small family live in a town going through its first years of drought. Water is in such short supply that your municipal water rate goes up 20%. So you manage costs and conserve water by doing things like taking shorter showers and not watering the lawn.

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Navigating the Storm: Unpredictable Disasters

KingsBridge BCP

Essential Business Continuity Planning for Disasters Introduction Business Continuity Planning (BCP) for disasters, whether natural like hurricanes or man-made, is essential to businesses worldwide. These events, without planning, can disrupt operations, damage infrastructure, and impact revenue. Preparing for such contingencies is crucial, and this is where Business Continuity Planning (BCP) and Disaster Recovery (DR) come […] The post Navigating the Storm: Unpredictable Disasters appeare

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Seven Takeaways on How Teachers Are Reacting to Restrictions on Discussing Race and Gender

The Rand Blog

U.S. teachers say they are experiencing limitations on a variety of topics many people consider to be controversial or sensitive, above and beyond race and gender. So how are teachers in the United States reacting?

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What to Know About Colorado’s New Biometric Data Requirements

Security Industry Association

Colorado Adds New Requirements for Biometric Data to Its Privacy Law: Marginal Adjustments Compared to Illinois BIPA On May 31, 2024, Colorado Gov. Jared Polis signed into law HB-1130 , which broadens the scope and adds some new requirements for collecting and processing biometric data under the Colorado Privacy Act (CPA) passed in 2021. As originally introduced, the measure would “bolt on” misaligned provisions similar to the Illinois Biometric Information Protection Act (BIPA).