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Profile of FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell

Recovery Diva

From CNN.com: How Deanne Criswell blazed a trail from fighting fires to running FEMA. An excerpt: “She joined FEMA during the Obama administration, helping to oversee the agency’s response to natural disasters across the country. In 2019, she became the first woman to lead New York City’s Emergency Management Department, where — less than a year into the job — she helped navigate the city through the darkest days of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Resilience is an illusion

Emergency Planning

After much pondering of the question, I have come to the conclusion that resilience is an illusion. This is not to denigrate the work of resilience managers, as there is obviously much to be done to reduce the risk and impact of adverse events. However, the concept of resilience is, I think, suspect. Many researchers who have adopted the concept when trying to interpret disaster risk reduction have followed the work of Crawford Stanley "Buzz" Holling, as expressed in his 1973 paper (Holling 1973

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Security Industry Association Announces 2024 SIA Excellence in Government Service Award Winners

Security Industry Association

Daryle Hernandez and Arun Vemury of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security will be recognized at the 2024 SIA GovSummit. SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) has selected two government security leaders – Daryle Hernandez and Arun Vemury – to each receive a 2024 SIA Excellence in Government Service Award. This award, presented at SIA GovSummit , the nation’s premier conference connecting government, security and technology, honors public servants who have demonstrated e

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Enhancing inclusive emergency communication: Addressing access and functional needs communities amid disasters

everbridge

By Brian Toolan , Vice President, Public Safety, Everbridge In times of crisis, effective communication is critical to ensuring the safety and well-being of all individuals in our communities. However, traditional communication methods may not adequately reach or cater to the needs of those with access and functional challenges. It’s imperative that emergency communication strategies are inclusive and considerate of the diverse needs of every member of society.

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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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When AI Gets It Wrong, Will It Be Held Accountable?

The Rand Blog

RAND researchers fielded their survey to provide the first nationally representative look at what people will actually do when faced with an unfair AI outcome.

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Transforming Healthcare in Rural India with Telemedicine by Nisha Kadaba

PagerDuty

PagerDuty Provides Key Support to Scale Intelehealth’s Impact India’s healthcare landscape has seen remarkable advancements, with a growing emphasis on enhancing delivery and outcomes. While much attention has historically been on urban healthcare, the majority of India’s population resides in rural and rural-urban areas. Ensuring equitable access to quality healthcare in these regions is paramount.

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7 Pure Partner Leaders Celebrated by CRN

Pure Storage

7 Pure Partner Leaders Celebrated by CRN by Pure Storage Blog I am thrilled to spotlight our Pure Storage partner leaders who have been recognized by CRN as Women of the Channel 2024. Each has made a significant impact at Pure and in the broader technology and channel communities. I am very proud to work with them as they drive innovation to empower our partner community.

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5 New State “Right to Repair” Laws and What They Mean for the Security Industry

Security Industry Association

Over the last few years, the “Right to Repair” movement has consistently gained momentum in states across the country with over 40 states having at least introduced right to repair legislation. While the Security Industry Association (SIA) acknowledges the importance of providing consumers with effective ways to extend the life cycle of consumer electronics and reducing electronic waste, we strongly advocate for the protection and exclusion of security and life safety systems.

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The Zerto Cyber Resilience Vault & RSA Conference 2024 Wrap-Up

Zerto

We just wrapped RSA Conference (RSAC) 2024, and we are thrilled by your enthusiasm for the Zerto Cyber Resilience Vault. The conference was abuzz with questions about artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity, and the vault provided some welcome answers. As expected, AI was in the spotlight at RSAC again this year, but unlike RSAC 2023, discussions progressed well beyond securing it.

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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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Changes in Gulf of Mexico

Recovery Diva

A special edition of Issues is titled On the Front Lines of Change: Reporting from the Gulf of Mexico. Several articles dealing with findings from research on past Gulf Coast disasters.

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PagerDuty Secures Veterans Affairs ATO, Sets Sights on FedRAMP® Authorization by Laura Chu

PagerDuty

We are thrilled to announce that as of March 22, 2024, PagerDuty has been approved for Veterans Affairs ATO (Authority to Operate) and has advanced to “In PMO Review” status on the FedRAMP Marketplace. This marks a significant milestone as we continue on the path to obtaining the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) Low Authorization later this year.

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How to Deploy a Docker Image with Ansible

Pure Storage

How to Deploy a Docker Image with Ansible by Pure Storage Blog Docker and Ansible are two powerful tools for automating software development and deployment. Docker is a popular containerization platform that allows developers to package applications into lightweight, portable containers. Ansible is an open source automation tool that simplifies IT orchestration and helps you manage your infrastructure and applications in a configuration-driven way.

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IntelligentSIA: The Top 10 Benefits, Events and Opportunities for SIA Members in May 2024

Security Industry Association

Hey SIA members! Here are the top things you need to know about our latest activities and resources, upcoming events and opportunities and more. Welcome, New Members! The Security Industry Association (SIA) would like to welcome its newest members: 3SI + Wren , Academy Security Group , Ace Hardware , Actineon , Active Risk Survival , Algotive , Bassett Sales , ButterflyMX , CloudCard , eConnect , FDI , ICIP , LandSkyAI , M&R Electronic Systems , Prairie Capital , Precise People , Predictive

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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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Acronis named Champion in Info-Tech Emotional Footprint Awards 2024

Acronis

The Info-Tech Emotional Footprint Diamond April 2024 for both Backup and Availability and Endpoint Protection named Acronis Cyber Protect a Champion, which cements Acronis’ excellence in both the report’s Value Index and Net Emotional Footprint.

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In Maui Health Problems Persist

Recovery Diva

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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Remote Work and Energy Efficiency

Constellation

Is remote work sustainable? Can remote work and energy efficiency contribute to your bottom line and a cleaner environment? The post Remote Work and Energy Efficiency appeared first on Constellation Residential and Small Business Blog.

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Docker vs. Podman

Pure Storage

Docker vs. Podman by Pure Storage Blog Containerization has significantly changed the software development workflow. This technology empowers developers to package applications with all their dependencies into lightweight, portable units called containers. These containers can then be seamlessly deployed across various environments, ensuring consistent and reliable application execution.

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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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5 Takeaways From the 2024 Expo Seguridad México Event

Security Industry Association

Jason de Souza is managing director, Latin America and the Caribbean at Genetec and chair of SIA’s International Relations Committee. Last month (April 16-18, 2024), over 17,000 security industry professionals gathered in Mexico City, Mexico, for Expo Seguridad México – the largest event for the security industry in Latin America. The Security Industry Association (SIA) is proud to be the premier sponsor of this fast-growing security expo and enjoyed connecting with members and industry le

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Running an MSP business and scaling it for sustainability

Acronis

Mastering the basics is fundamental to sustainable growth. The primary pillars for running a competitive MSP include building a holistic MSP business plan, hiring in-demand talent, optimizing your business and adhering to both legal and cyber insurance requirements.

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Emerging Threats to Financial Markets

The Rand Blog

The greatest danger to the U.S. financial system is the constant assault on reality—the deepfake videos and manipulated AI—that could weaken the system over time. It will be slow, but it will be steady and hard to stop—more like financial climate change.

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Introducing Microsoft Teams Notification Channel: Communicate With Employees Wherever They’re Working

Alert Media

The post Introducing Microsoft Teams Notification Channel: Communicate With Employees Wherever They’re Working appeared first on AlertMedia.

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How CISOs Can Reduce Third-party Attack Vectors

Pure Storage

How CISOs Can Reduce Third-party Attack Vectors by Pure Storage Blog Cybercrime is regularly in the news, but in recent years, many reports of hacks and breaches include references to third-party software or the “digital supply chain.” The last year has seen such attacks hit Bank of America , Home Depot, T-Mobile , Okta , and Citrix. According to the Identity Theft Resource Center’s 2023 data breach report , incidents directed through supply chain vectors reached an all-time high in 2023, affect

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Security Industry Association Announces First-Ever Security Industry Community Service Day

Security Industry Association

#SecurityGivesBack on June 7, 2024, with a new day focused on community service projects. SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced the first-ever Security Industry Community Service Day , an initiative created by the SIA Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Advisory Board to rally the entire security industry to give back and make the world a better place.

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Ultimate Guide to Drive Health Management

Acronis

Explore the essential tips and techniques for drive health management in our full guide. Protect your valuable data with confidence and keep your drive healthy!

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An Affordable Diarrhea Treatment Could Save Thousands of Children's Lives

The Rand Blog

Diarrhea kills by dehydration. The discovery that salts plus glucose and water can keep patients alive has been hailed as one of the greatest medical advances of the past century. Yet health care providers from south Asia to sub-Saharan Africa don't prescribe them enough.

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A Deming Cycle Approach to Business Continuity Strategy

Alert Media

Build your business continuity strategy with a Design-Test-Reflect-Iterate approach to ensure adaptability and effectiveness against various hazards.

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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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SIA New Member Profile: Tedee

Security Industry Association

New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Tedee is a European manufacturer of high-tech smart door locks. The company is headquartered in Warsaw, Poland, and operates locally in various markets, including in Spain, Portugal, France, the Netherlands, Mexico, Colombia and Australia, with team members spanning across Europe and partners dispersed globally.

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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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2024 cybersecurity trends: Key steps, strategies and guidance

Acronis

Explore the most critical cybersecurity trends of 2024 with our comprehensive guide. Delve into the latest in cyberthreats, proactive strategies and technological advancements shaping the future of cybersecurity. Perfect for IT professionals looking to stay ahead in digital defense.