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Guide to active shooter drills in the workplace

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The tragic rise in active shooter incidents in every US state serves as a stark reminder of the need for preparedness. As organizations strive to create safe environments, the importance of active shooter drills in the workplace cannot be overstated. Should your organization run active shooter drills?

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ALERT READY: TIPS TO PREPARE YOUR BUSINESS FOR THE NATIONAL PUBLIC ALERTING SYSTEM

CCEM Strategies

Now that the Canadian government has launched Alert Ready - Canada’s National Public Alerting System, it’s important to consider how this affects your business’ emergency plans , and how to modify them moving forward.

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Prepare for the Impact of Tropical Storm Nicole

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Employee and Community Awareness Governments and business should educate community members and employees on what types of risk are in the area, how to use emergency alerts systems, how to prepare for different kinds of emergencies, and where to access resources before, during, and after a critical event. download Hurricane checklist.

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Five Strategies to Protect Against Ransomware and Other Cyberattacks

Risk Management Monitor

Assess Antivirus and Endpoint Detection and Response Programs Traditionally, antivirus programs have helped detect malicious activity. By employing an endpoint detection and response (EDR) product, organizations create an efficient response to detecting malicious programs and activities based on network anomalies rather than signatures alone.

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How to prevent identity theft: Tips for a safer online presence

Online Computers

Be careful about sharing personal information online While sharing information is essential for many online activities, such as creating social media profiles or making online purchases, it's crucial to be mindful of what you disclose and to whom. Activate multifactor authentication for an extra security layer.

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6 reasons to integrate emergency management tools 

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If someone were to dial 9-1-1 from the organization’s network, an integrated E911 and mass notification system with incident communications enables response teams to be deployed while security teams, administrative personnel, and office managers are alerted of the emergency in real-time.

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Top 3 Emergency Notification Tips for Business Continuity Awareness Week 2019

On Solve

Every day, events like the following happen with no warning: Hurricanes, tornadoes, and other natural disasters Active shooter Urban wildfire Power outages Cybercrime Disease outbreaks Workplace violence. To ensure your crisis alerting is accurate and timely, here are three essential tips to follow: 1. Find the free download here.