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FY2020 Homeland Security Grant Funding

Disaster Zone

Taking the money means dancing to the federal tune.

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What’s the Worst-case Scenario for a Ransomware Attack?

Pure Storage

Let’s be frank: the worst-case scenario for a ransomware attack is that your business won’t recover and has to close shop. And it’s happened—many, like Lincoln College, simply can’t afford the associated costs of an attack and have to fold. . Is this avoidable? As the Benjamin Franklin saying goes, “If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail.” With the right plan and technologies in place, it is avoidable.

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Disinformation Messaging Shifting to Food Shortages

Disaster Zone

Every crisis is a disinformation opportunity!

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Facebook Misinformation Is Bad Enough. The Metaverse Will Be Worse

The Rand Blog

Virtual reality environments such as the metaverse will enable psychological and emotional manipulation of users at a level unimaginable in today's media. We must not wait until these technologies are fully realized to consider appropriate guardrails for them. We can reap the benefits of the metaverse while minimizing its potential for great harm.

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SME Relationships: Proven Solutions for Seamless Collaboration and Success

Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions

💢 Do you find yourself stuck in never-ending review cycles? Are you wondering if your Subject Matter Expert actually got that last review request? Are you having trouble trying to decipher impractical or conflicting feedback? 💢 If any of these scenarios sounds familiar, you may benefit from a crash course on managing SME relationships!

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UCLA Mental Health Researchers Offer Insights on Overcoming Trauma

Disaster Zone

Learning from disasters.

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How the Russian Invasion of Ukraine May Impact the Arctic

The Rand Blog

The United States and its Arctic partners suspended cooperation with Russia at the Arctic Council in response to Moscow's invasion of Ukraine. The prospect of returning to the council's business as usual seems very far away.

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Security Industry Association Reveals Program for 2022 Securing New Ground Conference

Security Industry Association

Top C-suite, cybersecurity and business leaders will headline the security industry’s executive conference taking place Oct. 18-19 in New York City. SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced the 2022 schedule, speaker lineup and program for Securing New Ground (SNG), the security industry’s executive conference, taking place Oct. 18-19 at the Intercontinental Times Square in New York City.

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After Pelosi's Visit, Most of the Indo-Pacific Sides with Beijing

The Rand Blog

Almost the entire Indo-Pacific region backs China over Taiwan. But U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi's August trip to Taiwan made it clear that key U.S. allies strongly support Taiwan's cause, particularly in the face of a potential war over the island. This suggests that Beijing's assertive behavior is steadily alienating nations that otherwise may have minded their own business.

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Efficiency to the max

Citrix

Oracle Red Bull Racing is building a successful 2022 season on the heels of a 2021 Drivers Championship and second-place finish in the Team Constructors Championship. One would think the success of these two seasons are linked, but in fact … The post Efficiency to the max first appeared on Citrix Blogs. Related Stories Mais segurança, redução de custos e produtividade para os serviços públicos DaaS and VDI vs.

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Is Training the Right Solution?

Speaker: Tim Buteyn

Let's set the scene: you’ve identified a critical performance gap in your organization and need to close that gap. A colleague suggests training, but you suspect there’s something going on that training can’t address. How can you determine if training is the right solution before you commit your budget and resources to a new training program? In this webinar, you will learn how to determine if training is the right solution using the Behavior Engineering Model.

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State Gun Regulations Are a Messy Patchwork. The Supreme Court's Bruen Decision Won't Help

The Rand Blog

The Supreme Court's decision may not actually narrow the policy gap between states sharply divided over their approach to regulating guns. Rather, its result may not look very different than what we have today—a patchwork of laws that often reflect political and policy demands of individual states.

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Virtual Workshop on First Responder Resilience and Behavioral Health

Disaster Zone

The stresses of COVID-19 have impacted first responders.

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The 5 Golden Rules of When Business Continuity Software Goes Bad

Plan B Consulting

If you’re thinking about buying software for your business continuity roll out, this bulletin discusses what you have to be aware of and be ready to deal with before you make the plunge. I am a great fan of business continuity software, I love how your whole BCMS is in one place, you are able to see the status of your organisation at a glance and get reminders when things are due.

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An Active 2022 Hurricane Season Is Still Possible

Disaster Zone

It ain’t over ’til it’s over!

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Revitalizing Dry Content: A Lesson in Engagement

Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions

We’ve all been there. You’ve been given a pile of dry content and asked to create a compelling eLearning course. You’re determined to create something more engaging than the same old course that learners quickly click through, but how do you take this “boring” content and create something relevant and engaging? Many instructional designers will say, “Boring in means boring out.

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The 5 Golden Rules of When Business Continuity Software Goes Bad

Plan B Consulting

If you’re thinking about buying software for your business continuity roll out, this bulletin discusses what you have to be aware of and be ready to deal with before you make the plunge. I am a great fan of business continuity software, I love how your whole BCMS is in one place, you are able to see the status of your organisation at a glance and get reminders when things are due.

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Job: Regional Emergency Management Industry Specialist - West Coast

Disaster Zone

A great sales position.

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What Is a Smart Plug and How Does It Work?

Constellation

If you’re unfamiliar with what a smart plug is and what a smart plug should be used for, this article looks at how these easy-to-use and affordable gadgets can help turn your home into a smart home. You can enjoy the benefits of smart technology without spending a lot of time or effort on setting. The post What Is a Smart Plug and How Does It Work? appeared first on Constellation Residential and Small Business Blog.

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Heat and Drought Are Not Limited to the USA

Disaster Zone

China battles heat.

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Brain Fog HQ: Memory Enhancement Techniques for Professional Development

Speaker: Chester Santos – Author, International Keynote Speaker, Executive Coach, Corporate Trainer, Memory Expert, U.S. Memory Champion

In October, scientists discovered that 75% of patients who experienced brain fog had a lower quality of life at work than those who did not. At best, brain fog makes you slower and less efficient. At worst, your performance and cognitive functions are impaired, resulting in memory, management, and task completion problems. In this entertaining and interactive presentation, Chester Santos, "The International Man of Memory," will assist you in developing life-changing skills that will greatly enha

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Tune In: ‘Pure on the Road’ with Sam Marraccini

Pure Storage

It may be impossible to be everywhere at once, but Sam Marraccini , Director of Partner Solutions and Partner Evangelist at Pure Storage, definitely comes close. In his series “Pure on the Road,” join Sam at events around the country and hear from partners, customers, and Pure experts: What Is ‘Pure on the Road’? Tune in throughout the year and get highlights from: Behind the scenes at industry events: Can’t make it to the booth?

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The CDC Says It Must Do Better

Disaster Zone

Mistakes were made!

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The 5 Golden Rules of When Business Continuity Software Goes Bad

Plan B Consulting

If you’re thinking about buying software for your business continuity roll out, this bulletin discusses what you have to be aware of and be ready to deal with before you make the plunge. I am a great fan of business continuity software, I love how your whole BCMS is in one place, you are able to see the status of your organisation at a glance and get reminders when things are due.

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Executive Action Alone Won’t Save Us from Climate Change

National Center for Disaster Prepardness

By Lucia Bragg and Jeff Schlegelmilch. President Biden stopped short of declaring a national emergency for climate change in his most recent executive actions. But he may still do so in the future, and some of his advisors have indicated that he will do so , although it is unclear if this is still in play with the recent passage of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022.