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Vital Yet Vulnerable: Undersea Infrastructure Needs Better Protection

The Rand Blog

The seabed hosts a large number of subsea cables and pipelines that provide communications services and oil, gas, and electricity to our societies. But this critical undersea infrastructure is vulnerable, and much of it has no specific defence mechanisms. What steps can be taken to protect it?

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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.

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Cybersecurity Tips: Risk and Vulnerability Management

Security Industry Association

Managing cybersecurity risks and vulnerabilities is a critical activity for any robust security program. Risk management and vulnerability management are performed in tandem to help keep your network safer and more secure. What Is a Vulnerability? Managing Vulnerabilities in Your Environment.

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What We Can Learn from the Log4j Vulnerability

Pure Storage

In December, a critical zero-day vulnerability was reported in the widely used Log4j framework. Log4j is so ubiquitous, in fact, that Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Director Jen Easterly called this “the most serious vulnerability I have seen in my decades-long career.”. And that’s the key to the vulnerability.

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Navigating the Security Landscape: A Quick Guide to the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures Program for Young Professionals

Security Industry Association

One impactful group in this ongoing battle is the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures Program (CVE). Spearheaded by the MITRE Corporation, CVE is a crucial framework for identifying and managing vulnerabilities across various systems. Risk mitigation: Identifying vulnerabilities is the first step towards mitigating risks.

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Understanding Crisis Management for Businesses

Bernstein Crisis Management

This plan should include detailed response strategies, communication plans, and roles and responsibilities during a crisis. Effective Communication: Timely and effective communication is crucial during a crisis. Strong Leadership: Strong leadership is critical in guiding an organization through a crisis.

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Crisis Planning: A Foundation For Crisis Management Success

Bernstein Crisis Management

Crisis planning, an integral component of broader crisis management and communication efforts, empowers brands to better withstand these threats, coming out on the other side perhaps a bit bruised and battered, but largely intact and ready to return to business as usual. Together, they form a trifecta of preparedness, response, and recovery.