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Hot Work: More than Welding, Cutting, and Burning

National Fire Protection Association

This can include activities such as welding, cutting, brazing, soldering, grinding, and other similar processes that generate heat and sparks. There is oxygen present in all spaces where workers perform hot work — the air we breathe is made of 21 percent oxygen under normal conditions. What is hot work?

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The Everbridge Contribution to Research on Societal Resilience

everbridge

Research for the understanding and strengthening of societal resilience, presents fundamental challenges that cannot be resolved by independent and sector-specific treatment but rather needs more ambitious, coordinated and holistic approaches. Our forward-looking, mission-driven vision does not stop there.

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Strategic Risk Management

LogisManager

Conversely, tactical risks, also known as operational risks, are more immediate, arising from the day-to-day execution of activities within the existing strategic framework. While strategic risks focus on the organization’s future viability, tactical risks deal with the challenges encountered in the present.

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Managing Sanctions Risk from Russia’s War on Ukraine

Risk Management Monitor

Since Russia began attacking Ukraine on February 24, thousands of people have been killed and over a million people have had to flee their homes, presenting one of the largest refugee crises Europe has ever experienced. Consider any impact winding down activities in one area may have on other business areas. How do you respond?

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Strategic Risk Management

LogisManager

Conversely, tactical risks, also known as operational risks, are more immediate, arising from the day-to-day execution of activities within the existing strategic framework. While strategic risks focus on the organization’s future viability, tactical risks deal with the challenges encountered in the present.

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5 Questions to Ask Your CISO

Pure Storage

If the security team tells you there is no patch management program or the program is too slow or ineffective, there’s no time like the present to get one started—or get your existing one amped up. The planning should also include critical infrastructure such as Active Directory and DNS. How will we restore data? Or 10 hours?”

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Security Industry Association Announces 2022 Winners of the Industry Advocate Award

Security Industry Association

He has been actively involved with SIA in promoting the effective use of artificial intelligence-driven technology systems for building security, life safety and automation. The SIA Industry Advocate Award will be presented May 24 at a special award ceremony during SIA GovSummit. Hogan holds a B.A. from Boston College Law School.