The Rand Blog

JANUARY 27, 2022

government is actively reviewing its efforts to counter biological attacks and the Department of Defense is taking steps that could allow it to perform day-to-day operations during a pandemic, but it might not be preparing adequately for a future large-scale operation during a more-transmissible and lethal pandemic.

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Emergency Planning

MAY 6, 2024

National elections in the United Kingdom are likely to bring a change in the political complexion of the government. Non-seasonal influenza retains the potential to cause a pandemic on the level of that of 1918-1920. Influenza pandemics occur with a recurrence interval of about 40 years. Terminology.

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Emergency Planning

OCTOBER 23, 2020

Since the start of the crisis, I have constantly affirmed that the key to understanding the effects of this pandemic is the UK Government's failure to give adequate weight to emergency planning and management (Alexander 2020a, 2020b). There were major exercises on pandemics in 2005, 2007 and 2016. The Guardian , 5 May 2020.

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CCEM Strategies

OCTOBER 3, 2023

s Emergency Management Legislation Has Arrived Marking a historic moment of modernization for emergency and disaster management governance in B.C. Since then, the Province has been continually responding to large-scale disasters, including the COVID-19 pandemic, and the 2021 and 2023 floods and wildfires. and across Canada, the B.C.

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National Fire Protection Association

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

While the warmer months of the year signal a time when we can indulge in vacations, beach days, and outdoor activities, the summer and fall are also when hurricanes, thunderstorms, wildfires, and other potential natural disasters make their impressive mark across many areas of the United States, often disrupting the rhythm of our daily lives.

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PagerDuty

OCTOBER 25, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has taught us some important lessons. The PagerDuty APJ (Asia Pacific Japan) Team initially partnered with Humanity Matters for a company volunteer activation with PagerDuty.org in February 2021. And as a regularly active team, EMEA was highly motivated to put our best foot forward every day!”

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Security Industry Association

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Here are the top 12 things you need to know about our latest activities and offerings, upcoming events and opportunities and more. SIA, in partnership with research firm Omdia, has released an exclusive research report analyzing the security technology market in the federal, state and local government vertical. Hey SIA members!

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Fusion Risk Management

OCTOBER 12, 2023

These events – whether civil or political unrest, trade disputes, economic sanctions, pandemics, or natural disasters – can have far-reaching implications on an organization’s employees, business operations, vendors and supply chain, and customers.

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BMC

MARCH 31, 2022

Every April, we celebrate Earth Day, and this year, BMC is taking it a step further with a whole month of activities for our inaugural Climate Action Month. During the pandemic, PPE began showing up in our oceans and threatening our wildlife. And we’re not alone. How much money? How about $120 trillion? We’re so glad you asked!

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Zerto

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Business continuity planning helps to identify risks via risk assessment and BIA activities. These are usually addressed through business strategy and governance as they usually impact all aspects of an organization, including its business and operating model. Business Strategy for Longer-term Resilience. Zerto offers simplicity,?enterprise

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National Fire Protection Association

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

While the warmer months of the year signal a time when we can indulge in vacations, beach days, and outdoor activities, the summer and fall are also when hurricanes, thunderstorms, wildfires, and other potential natural disasters make their impressive mark across many areas of the United States, often disrupting the rhythm of our daily lives.

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BMC

MARCH 31, 2022

Every April, we celebrate Earth Day, and this year, BMC is taking it a step further with a whole month of activities for our inaugural Climate Action Month. During the pandemic, PPE began showing up in our oceans and threatening our wildlife. And we’re not alone. How much money? How about $120 trillion? We’re so glad you asked!

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Advancing Analytics

JUNE 20, 2023

According to the United Nations, the COVID-19 pandemic has only exacerbated the global refugee crisis, with many refugees facing increased health risks and limited access to healthcare. In order to make a meaningful difference in the lives of refugees, we need to work together with organisations and governments.

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Castellan

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Within the full report you’ll find data points highlighting what disruptions today’s resilience programs address, the executives who care most about resilience and are often involved in strategic governance, and what investment strategies are planned for 2022. Get the Evolving Resiliency Strategies Report. DOWNLOAD NOW.

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MHA Consulting

JUNE 1, 2023

But in our current period of an ever-expanding set of global threats, most organizations would benefit from developing a system for actively monitoring potential threats to their operations and assets. Threats related to natural disasters such as hurricanes, earthquakes, floods, wildfires, heat waves, and pandemics.

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Fusion Risk Management

DECEMBER 21, 2022

We’ve been living in a compound crisis since the start of the pandemic – we have been experiencing global political instability, war, an increase in cyber and ransomware attacks, labor shortages, shortages of critical commodities, etc.

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LogisManager

MARCH 19, 2024

According to an INTERPOL report , between January and April 2020, there was a significant increase in malicious cyber activities attributed to the pandemic shift to WFH. This alignment ensures that security measures enhance, rather than hinder, productivity.

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everbridge

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

The importance of early warning The events of recent years, including severe weather, social upheavals, and a global pandemic, have highlighted the critical role played by public safety solutions. A robust public warning system not only ensures the protection of citizens but also demonstrates a government’s commitment to their welfare.

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Swan Island Network

MARCH 28, 2020

The Covid-19 pandemic has caused many to speculate when the infection will peak. Early predictions of a pandemic were ignored, but things will recover, and you need to be ready. Likely you were caught short on the pandemic. While there is little to no activity, it’s a great time to get organized for the recovery cycle.

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Security Industry Association

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Security convergence, focused on identity and access governance, links all of these separate departments and operations, so communications and processes actively and collectively address risk preemptively. Building a Holistic Security and Safety Culture. What is preventing convergence from moving forward?

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Security Industry Association

MAY 2, 2024

Regulatory changes : We expect ongoing changes in cybersecurity regulations and compliance standards, with governments worldwide enacting stricter data protection laws. We aspire to become active participants in a wider range of events, workshops,and seminars hosted by SIA throughout the year.

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Recovery Diva

JUNE 30, 2022

The book also recaps the legacy of race in the Americas and its impact on both media coverage and government response during and after Katrina. Katrina more than any recent storm laid bare the implicit and explicit racism of individual citizens and government policies in the United States. Former U.S.

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LogisManager

MARCH 19, 2024

According to an INTERPOL report , between January and April 2020, there was a significant increase in malicious cyber activities attributed to the pandemic shift to WFH. This alignment ensures that security measures enhance, rather than hinder, productivity.

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everbridge

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

To fulfill duty of care standards, corporations, educational institutions, hospitals, and government agencies should evaluate and test the health of communication networks and information systems before a severe weather event occurs. Emergency Management During a Hurricane. DOWNLOAD SEVERE WEATHER BEST PRACTICES.

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Emergency Planning

MARCH 7, 2019

Whereas it is not possible to stop earthquakes, it is possible to construct anti-seismic buildings and to organize human activities in such a way as to minimize the risk of death. Activism is much more common than fatalism (this is the so-called "therapeutic community"). Myth 35: We are well organised to face a pandemic or CBRN attack.

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LogisManager

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

The pandemic has disrupted operating models of businesses across the globe. On top of these unknowns, there were also the uncertainties of the pandemic to account for. When the pandemic forced employees to begin working remotely, it became a challenge to track people down when performing their user access reviews.

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Plan B Consulting

JULY 19, 2021

So far, during this pandemic, the main issue for most organisations has been the closure of whole sectors and having a reduced amount of customers to serve. It’s hitting the industries that cannot work from home and essential workers who have managed to keep their production going throughout the pandemic.

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Plan B Consulting

JULY 19, 2021

So far, during this pandemic, the main issue for most organisations has been the closure of whole sectors and having a reduced amount of customers to serve. It’s hitting the industries that cannot work from home and essential workers who have managed to keep their production going throughout the pandemic.

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National Center for Disaster Prepardness

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

This pandemic, so pervasive it seems dreamed up in Hollywood, can lead to a feeling of helplessness as we sit at home doing our best to practice social distancing. Traditional disaster relief organizations are less prepared for the long-term social effects of pandemics compared to natural disasters like hurricanes or floods.

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Plan B Consulting

OCTOBER 11, 2021

It was very clear from the point of view of someone living in the UK that the pandemic was a very high-risk situation. As you can imagine I see a lot of plans, however when it came to pandemic plans they were only a page or two! They wanted all activities back NOW and at 100%.

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Plan B Consulting

OCTOBER 11, 2021

It was very clear from the point of view of someone living in the UK that the pandemic was a very high-risk situation. As you can imagine I see a lot of plans, however when it came to pandemic plans they were only a page or two! They wanted all activities back NOW and at 100%.

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On Solve

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

People across the world have faced a large number of simultaneous challenges, from a pandemic to multiple major storms and other critical events. One important outcome of the pandemic is an expansion of the use of digital services and data sharing that has changed how we live, work and shop. Six-year-olds attended virtual school.

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Plan B Consulting

MARCH 28, 2020

It is also obvious that the government was unprepared and has been making up its plans and responses as it goes along. Most of the plans and documents they are using are ones left over from the last pandemic. Awareness A pandemic was one of the more likely and highest impact risks in the UK government’s risk assessment.

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Plan B Consulting

MARCH 28, 2020

It is also obvious that the government was unprepared and has been making up its plans and responses as it goes along. Most of the plans and documents they are using are ones left over from the last pandemic. Awareness A pandemic was one of the more likely and highest impact risks in the UK government’s risk assessment.

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LogisManager

MAY 9, 2023

Following the Great Recession, regulators began requiring enhanced disclosure about risk and corporate governance. This role is important in corporate governance and complements the role of the Chief Risk Officer. ” You can outsource the activity to the vendor but not the risk. However, it should never replace it.

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FS-ISAC

JUNE 30, 2022

Security practitioners are racing to meet these standards, which typically require financial firms to notify a government agency within 36 and 72 hours of incident detection. For example, a public-private exercise in 2007 simulated a pandemic where approximately 40% of the workforce had to go remote.

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Security Industry Association

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Here are the top things you need to know about our latest activities and resources, upcoming events and opportunities and more. SNG registration is free for government security leaders and just $99 for security practitioners, including security managers, chief security officers and security directors. Hey SIA members!

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