Recovery Diva

OCTOBER 13, 2021

This textbook provides a multitude of case studies each written by academics who are actively teaching and/or have developed curriculum in the fields of crisis, disaster, and/or emergency management with a specific focus on vulnerable populations that are the weakest links in the hazard-risk chain. Reviewer: Irmak Renda-Tanali, D.Sc.,

Crisis Management 186

Crisis Management Accreditation Vulnerability Disaster Preparedness 186

Scott R. Davis

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

The impersonator also has gained access to Uber's HackerOne account which is used by the Cyber Security Community (Ethical - The Good Guys) to report other security vulnerabilities in the platform. Over the next couple weeks watch your credit cards, and any other accounts that used that same password (should be none) for unusual activity.

Alert 246

Alert Security Communications Vulnerability 246

Security Industry Association

MARCH 19, 2024

Threat Detection and Mitigation When it comes to detecting threats, AI supports security efforts by analyzing patterns and identifying unusual activities that may lead to potential problems. When these activities are detected, users can take immediate action to block or contain potential threats.

Security 52

Security Cybersecurity Vulnerability Activation 52

Solutions Review

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Despite implementing vulnerability management, extended detection and response (XDR), threat monitoring, security information and event management (SIEM), and other technologies, they always seem to be one step behind the cybercriminal fraternity. This can lull storage admins, infrastructure managers, and CISOs into a false sense of security.

Cyber Resilience 105

Cyber Resilience Backup Resilience Vulnerability 105

Bernstein Crisis Management

MAY 19, 2023

Key activities in this stage include: Risk analysis: Conducting a comprehensive analysis of the organization’s operations to identify potential threats and assess their probability and potential impact.

Crisis Management 200

Crisis Management Management Evaluation Authorization 200

CCEM Strategies

AUGUST 9, 2023

This can create very hazardous conditions, especially for vulnerable populations. The majority of those who lost their lives were part of a vulnerable population - older adults with compromised health who lived alone. Identify and support vulnerable populations. Develop response plans.

Resilience 98

Resilience Response Plan Vulnerability Hazard 98

Zerto

JULY 6, 2023

The Need for Effective Ransomware Detection Ransomware attacks can strike businesses of all sizes and industries, wreaking havoc on their operations and leaving them vulnerable to extortion. Traditional security measures are no longer sufficient, since cybercriminals constantly evolve their tactics to bypass defences.

Resilience 105

Resilience Audit Cyber Resilience Vulnerability 105

Security Industry Association

JUNE 16, 2023

According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation , 2022 was the second-highest year (after 2021) for active shooter events of the last five years, and the year with the most casualties. Still, many workers and visitors experience daily anxiety that comes with feeling exposed, vulnerable or targeted. Workplace: 30.8% Outdoors: 8.1%

Security 98

Security Vulnerability Activation Authorization 98

Emergency Planning

AUGUST 3, 2023

b) In terms of its methodology, the NRR discusses vulnerability but does not accept the premise (Hewitt 1983) that it is the major component of risk. e) The risks are prioritised by giving most weight to those associated with hostile activity. Hence, the risk register largely discusses hazards and threats, not risks sensu stricto.

All-Hazards 204

All-Hazards Natural Hazard Hazard Government 204

Solutions Review

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Eliminating or resolving the threat is tempting but it often prevents the opportunity to analyze the threat actor’s actions, which can reveal a lot about their intent, target, and strategy, as well as the company’s own vulnerabilities. Scanning security measures will help identify any immediate gaps or vulnerabilities in your attack surface.

Vulnerability 98

Vulnerability Backup Disaster Recovery Capacity 98

Security Industry Association

MAY 25, 2023

Shot Alert CEO Neil Clark New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Shot Alert specializes in fully automated gunshot detection and active shooter response. Facility managers want to know they have done everything possible to protect every life to which they’ve been entrusted, and we believe no one should have to remain vulnerable.

Alert 75

Alert Activation Vulnerability Architecture 75

everbridge

APRIL 8, 2024

Everbridge can help organizations document these activities, making it easier to demonstrate compliance with SB 553’s record-keeping requirements. The Everbridge platform allows for two-way communication, enabling employees to provide input, report concerns, and participate actively in maintaining a safe workplace environment.

Emergency Response 98

Emergency Response Emergency Response All-Hazards Mitigation 98

MHA Consulting

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

There’s no better way to achieve an ambitious, difficult goal such as moving an organization from a state of vulnerability to one of resilience than by breaking that journey down into steps, putting those steps into a sensible order, and tackling the steps one-by-one on a phased timetable. We think they’re essential.

BCM 97

BCM Resilience Vulnerability Business Continuity 97

LogisManager

JANUARY 29, 2024

Upholding fiduciary duty, adopting an integrated methodology, actively managing gaps, fostering collaboration, and providing holistic protection to the business are paramount. At LogicManager, we promote a proactive, integrated, and collaborative approach to compliance management.

Management 105

Management Activation Vulnerability Mitigation 105

Security Industry Association

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Zero-day attacks : Zero-day attacks are attacks that exploit vulnerabilities in software that the vendor is not aware of. AI can be used to automate the discovery and exploitation of zero-day vulnerabilities. Software updates often include security patches that can fix vulnerabilities that could be exploited by attackers.

Cybersecurity 64

Cybersecurity Security Malware Vulnerability 64

everbridge

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Especially because “ K-12 schools and higher education institutions are the second most common location, after businesses, for active shooter incidents in the U.S. Gain valuable insights from nearly 800 security professionals on key initiatives and actionable recommendations inside the Everbridge 2023 Active Shooter Preparedness Report.

Security 52

Security Emergency Planning Education Activation 52

MHA Consulting

JUNE 22, 2023

Related on MHA Consulting: How to Get Strong: Unlocking the Power of Vulnerability Management The Practice of Vulnerability Management Last week, MHA CEO Michael Herrera wrote a blog about vulnerability management , the practice of identifying and mitigating the weaknesses in an organization’s people, processes, and technology.

Vulnerability 82

Vulnerability Outage Capacity BCM 82

MHA Consulting

AUGUST 3, 2023

As a practical activity, enterprise risk management (ERM) centers on eight distinct risk domains, some strategic and some operational. What’s needed are probing, informed questions by people who respect the experience of the front-line workers and are determined to get to a true picture of the vulnerabilities they alone can identify.

Risk Management 72

Risk Management Management Strategic Mitigation 72

Security Industry Association

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Security vulnerabilities : During a government shutdown, most agencies would have to reduce staffing levels, including those responsible for the administrative side of certain cybersecurity and physical security projects and oversight leading to potential vulnerabilities in processes and procedures as well as a lack of particular federal resources.

Government 111

Government Security Vulnerability Authorization 111

FS-ISAC

JUNE 30, 2022

More than six months since Log4j made the headlines, the threat of zero-day exploits, or previously unknown vulnerabilities, looms large over the heads of business leaders and cybersecurity teams. For one, not everyone has the resources to quickly address vulnerabilities. Unfortunately, zero-days are inevitable.

Vulnerability 52

Vulnerability Cybersecurity Financial Services Malware 52

National Fire Protection Association

JUNE 21, 2023

In 2018, Augusta, Georgia, became the first community to implement NFPA 3000®, Standard for an Active Shooter/Hostile Event Response (ASHER) Program, to address mass casualty event mitigation, planning, response, and recovery. Webber recommends conducting risk-based assessments to better understand and address existing vulnerabilities. “Do

Activation 96

Activation Mitigation Healthcare Publishing 96

Solutions Review

JUNE 16, 2023

As attackers have grown more skilled and sophisticated, they are now leveraging hard-to-detect tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) that capitalize on backup system vulnerabilities to either steal data or disrupt recovery operations. Take the CVE-2022-36537 vulnerability that was publicized in early 2023 for example.

Backup 98

Backup Security Malware Vulnerability 98

NexusTek

JANUARY 17, 2024

Capitalizing on human error and a host of other vulnerabilities, threat actors increasingly exploit weak links in supply chains to gain access to bigger targets up the chain. Risk Assessment: Conducting risk assessments will be instrumental in identifying potential vulnerabilities within your supply chain. But how to accomplish this?

Management 82

Management Malware Risk Management Cybersecurity 82

everbridge

MARCH 9, 2023

These sectors are typically identified by governments and international organizations and are recognized as critical because they are vulnerable to physical and cyber threats and attacks that could cause significant harm or disruption to society. This can be anything from passwords being leaked to legacy systems that have not been updated.

Vulnerability 105

Vulnerability Government Transportation Emergency Response 105

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. A risk-based approach to cybersecurity involves several key steps: Risk Identification: Document all potential threats and vulnerabilities.

Cybersecurity 59

Cybersecurity Risk Management Vulnerability Mitigation 59

Pure Storage

MARCH 29, 2024

Here are a few best practices to consider when implementing a strong data protection strategy: Implement an Active Threat and Vulnerability Management Program Before an attack , the adversaries are doing their homework: learning about your organization to understand the size and scope of their opportunity. But how do you achieve it?

Backup 88

Backup Cybersecurity Architecture Resilience 88

Security Industry Association

MARCH 28, 2024

The drone vulnerability and risk assessment (DVRA) is the foundational approach to truly understand your environment as it pertains to the air threat. Most companies that offer this product as a service are more than happy to establish a test environment to show activity. Let’s start with an assessment. So what is the next step?

Security 59

Security Emergency Response Emergency Response Response Plan 59

Erwood Group

JANUARY 9, 2023

Some people are mostly thinking about the possibility of ransomware and other forms of cybercriminal activity. Hospitals and other institutions are also being targeted for cybercriminal activity. The numbers show that cybercriminal activity is rising fast. Certain kinds of technology create certain vulnerabilities.

Disaster Recovery 52

Disaster Recovery Vulnerability Activation Technology 52

NexusTek

AUGUST 15, 2023

This can create cyber vulnerabilities due to issues like lack of encryption, substandard authentication processes, or failure to provide timely security updates. Lack of Firmware Updates: As with any technology, IoT devices may have unidentified security vulnerabilities that are only discovered after they are released to the market.

Manufacturing 81

Manufacturing Cybersecurity Vulnerability Internet 81

Zerto

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

There are two types of HA clustering configurations that are used to host an application: active-passive and active-active. The standby servers act as a ready-to-go copy of the application environment that can be a failover in case the primary (active) server becomes disconnected or is unable to service client requests.

High Availability 52

High Availability Disaster Recovery Failover Application 52

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. A risk-based approach to cybersecurity involves several key steps: Risk Identification: Document all potential threats and vulnerabilities.

Cybersecurity 52

Cybersecurity Risk Management Vulnerability Mitigation 52

Online Computers

OCTOBER 29, 2023

For cybercriminals, the Garden State is fertile ground for their nefarious activities. Remote work vulnerabilities The shift to remote work during the pandemic has led to a rise in remote work-related vulnerabilities. Unpatched software: Outdated software often contains security vulnerabilities that attackers can exploit.

Malware 52

Malware Security Cybersecurity Vulnerability 52

Pure Storage

AUGUST 3, 2023

Threat modeling is the process of identifying potential threats and vulnerabilities in a system and determining the likelihood and impact of each threat. Assets that are vulnerable to spoofing include usernames, passwords, and digital certificates. What Is Threat Modeling? This can be a serious threat to confidentiality and privacy.

Authentication 60

Authentication Vulnerability Authorization Audit 60

LogisManager

JANUARY 22, 2024

Adopting this mindset will allow for risk-based actions to improve security posture and better understand any vulnerabilities. Rather than waiting for something to go awry, your organization from the top down is actively assessing gaps in process, policy, or procedures and addressing items most likely to manifest in a critical way.

Government 105

Government Cybersecurity Risk Management Corporate Governance 105

Solutions Review

JUNE 16, 2023

In addition, many of these standards require organizations to verify that they are carrying out their fiduciary responsibilities concerning Common Vulnerabilities & Exposures (CVEs). Many of the tools used to scan for vulnerabilities and security misconfigurations do a poor job in identifying storage and backup risks.

Backup 52

Backup Audit Retail Vulnerability 52

Fusion Risk Management

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Crisis and Incident Response Geopolitical events often necessitate the activation of emergency response and crisis response plans. Activation of Business Continuity Plans Organizations should activate the business continuity plans that they have in place to minimize disruption to their operations.

Resilience 59

Resilience Authorization Communications Continuity Planning 59

Online Computers

OCTOBER 7, 2021

This can reveal the victims’ interests and activities, such as if they’re involved in activism or charity works, or if they actively participate in political message boards. If such permissions are granted, they can make your network more vulnerable to attack. Leave us a message to learn more.

Malware 52

Malware Vulnerability Internet Activation 52