Bernstein Crisis Management

MAY 22, 2025

The First Line of Defense: Customer Service as a Crisis Prevention Tool By Michelle Sinning, APR In an age where reputations can rise and fall in a single tweet, customer service isnt just about resolving problemsits about preventing a crisis. Too often, companies treat customer service as the final step in the customer journey: a reactive department that kicks in only when something goes wrong.

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PagerDuty

MAY 20, 2025

PagerDuty.orgs Latest Impact Cohort of Nine Organizations Improves Urgent Health Outcomes Globally For organizations providing vital mental health assistance, safety crisis services and delivering critical humanitarian support when disaster strikes, reliable digital infrastructure is essential. Whether connecting individuals to crisis counselors via text or coordinating face-to-face healthcare support, these digital services must operate seamlessly.

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Recovery Diva

MAY 13, 2025

New report from PewTrusts: How States Can Build Disaster-Ready Budgets Strategies for reducing fiscal risks in the face of rising costs “Policymakers at every level of government are grappling with the rising costs of storms, floods, wildfires, and other natural disasters and how best to aid affected communities. As disasters have grown in frequency and severity, so too has the strain on public finances and the urgency to update budgeting practices, especially in the states, to help public

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Disaster Zone Podcast

MAY 1, 2025

There are all sorts of projects, large and small. Ive advocated that all work is usually done in the form of a project. Really large projects require a huge investment in time and other resources to be successful. No one plans on failing, but there have been some very public failures in the past. In this podcast well examine some general themes for those failures and also solutions you can put to use for your own projects to hopefully ensure success.

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Pure Storage

MAY 8, 2025

6 Customer-proven Best Practices for Cyber-resilient Backup and Recovery by Pure Storage Blog Summary From the 3-2-1-1-0 framework to indelible data to faster threat detection, cyber resilience best practices can help organizations safeguard their operations and recover quickly and confidently when the worst happens. Cyber threats have evolved. What started as opportunistic ransomware has escalated into destructive wiperware and nation-state attacks.

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BryghtPath

MAY 4, 2025

Your resilience program isn’t working. You had the plans. You ran the trainings. You held the exercises. And when the real crisis hit it still fell apart. Sound familiar? Across dozens of resilience assessments, weve seen this story unfold in organizations of every size and industry. Its not a lack of effort. Its not a … The post Why Your Resilience Program Isnt Working And What to Do About It appeared first on Bryghtpath.

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National Center for Disaster Prepardness

MAY 30, 2025

Image: Whitehall Street Station Flooding LEAP Wallerstein Panel Series: AI + Extreme Weather Preparedness Based on panel presentations and discussions by Dr. Terri Adams-Fuller, Dr. Equisha Glenn, and Dr. Miguel-ngel Fernndez-Torres. Machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) offer new avenues to provide data and build decision support tools that can facilitate extreme weather preparedness and life-saving decision-making in the case of disasters.

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Recovery Diva

MAY 8, 2025

From Grist: Homeland Security News Wire: Coming This Summer: Record-Breaking Heat and Plenty of Hurricanes. Forecasters are predicting higher temperatures across the U.S. and up to 10 hurricanes. Cutting federal programs could leave people even more vulnerable.

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LogisManager

MAY 15, 2025

Risk-Based Approach to Supply Chain Risk Management Last Updated: May 15, 2025 From unexpected tariff changes to geopolitical shifts, organizations face growing uncertainty. Those that take a proactive, risk-based approach to supply chain management are better prepared to navigate these challenges without major overhauls or reactive scrambling. By anticipating risks and planning accordingly, companies can maintain stability and reduce the impact of unforeseen events.

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Speaker: Erroll Amacker

Automation is transforming finance but without strong financial oversight it can introduce more risk than reward. From missed discrepancies to strained vendor relationships, accounts payable automation needs a human touch to deliver lasting value. This session is your playbook to get automation right. We’ll explore how to balance speed with control, boost decision-making through human-machine collaboration, and unlock ROI with fewer errors, stronger fraud prevention, and smoother operations.

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Pure Storage

MAY 28, 2025

Why the Future of High-performance Computing Will Depend on Data Storage by Pure Storage Blog Summary Traditional storage has become a bottleneck, limiting the full potential of HPC environments. The future of HPC and scientific breakthroughs hinges on having a platform that is specifically engineered for these data-intensive workloads. High-performance computing (HPC) sits at the intersection of scientific discovery and technological innovationwhether it’s simulating climate models, analy

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PagerDuty

MAY 15, 2025

Observability platforms want to do it allfrom data collection to incident response. Their pitch is appealing: one platform to eliminate context switching and reduce overhead. But when critical systems failand they will fail, add-on incident management modules won’t save you. You need an end-to-end system built specifically for high-stakes incident management.

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Erwood Group

MAY 27, 2025

ERWOODS LAWS Erwoods Laws of Business Continuity and IT Disaster Recovery Executive Summary: Erwoods Laws of Business Continuity and IT Disaster Recovery Erwoods Laws of Business Continuity and IT Disaster Recovery , authored by Keith Erwood and inspired by Murphys Laws of Combat, delivers a sharp, pragmatic perspective on the realities of managing business crises.

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Security Industry Association

MAY 27, 2025

New measures signed into law last week in Washington and Oregon ensure security manufacturers will not be required to disclose sensitive technical information regarding their products, protecting the integrity of security and life safety systems and the lives of those who depend on them. On May 22, 2025, Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek signed into law SB 959 , which added an exemption omitted in the states right to repair measure applicable to consumer and household electronics enacted in 2024, as part o

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Recovery Diva

MAY 21, 2025

From CNN: FEMA makes late push to bolster hurricane preparedness, but effort may be too little, too late, officials say “In a series of internal memos issued this week and obtained by CNN, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, whose department oversees the disaster relief agency, approved requests by FEMA to reopen several training facilities and lengthen contract extensions for thousands of staffers who deploy during natural disasters.

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LogisManager

MAY 6, 2025

From Tariffs to Turmoil: Spot Supply Chain Risk Before It Spreads Last Updated: May 6, 2025 Everything is connected. A delay in one region can derail a production schedule on the other side of the world. A cyber incident at a vendor can escalate into a full-blown regulatory crisis. Supply chains are no longer just a logistics concern; they touch every part of the business.

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Pure Storage

MAY 19, 2025

T-SQL REST API Integration in SQL Server 2025: Streamlining T-SQL Snapshot Backups by Pure Storage Blog Summary This article takes you through the steps for using a T-SQL script to create application-consistent snapshots on FlashArray from within SQL Server, without needing any external tools or scripts. This article originally appeared on Anthony Nocentinos blog.

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SRM

MAY 28, 2025

Running a business is often about controlling the controllables. And while this can be particularly challenging when it comes to managing information security risk, its particularly important in this area. To recap: a Business Continuity Plan (BCP) is a strategy put in place to help a business recover from disruption, whether this takes the form of a cyberattack, natural disaster, or geopolitical conflict.

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Speaker: Sierre Lindgren

Fraud is a battle that every organization must face – it’s no longer a question of “if” but “when.” Every organization is a potential target for fraud, and the finance department is often the bullseye. From cleverly disguised emails to fraudulent payment requests, the tactics of cybercriminals are advancing rapidly. Drawing insights from real-world cases and industry expertise, we’ll explore the vulnerabilities in your processes and how to fortify them effectively.

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Plan B Consulting

MAY 27, 2025

In todays bulletin, Charlie discusses the webinars that were showcased by the BCI during BCAW and gives an insight into this years theme, Empowering Resilience with AI. This week, I was asked to write my bulletin on BCAW+R 2025 (Business Continuity & Resilience Awareness Week). With two days dedicated to cyber training and the other two spent preparing for and conducting a major exercise, I havent had much opportunity to watch many of the webinars.

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BryghtPath

MAY 8, 2025

Strong plans arent enough. Clear roles arent enough. Even aligned domains business continuity, crisis, DR, comms, cyber arent enough on their own. You can have all the right capabilities and still watch your response fall apart when it matters most. Thats because resilience doesnt succeed with good content. It succeeds with good systems. … The post The Enabling Functions That Make Resilience Actually Work appeared first on Bryghtpath.

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Recovery Diva

MAY 18, 2025

From HS Today: Multiple Attorney Generals Sue DHS to Protect Emergency Preparedness and Disaster Relief Funding “New York Attorney General Letitia James and 19 other attorneys general have filed a lawsuit challenging new U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) conditions that link emergency management and disaster relief funding to state immigration enforcement policies, as stated in a press release on May 13.

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LogisManager

MAY 15, 2025

Download: Separation of Duties (SoD) Checklist Why SoD Matters: Implementing Separation of Duties (SoD) is a critical practice for organizations seeking to strengthen their internal controls. It involves dividing responsibilities among multiple individuals to ensure that no single person has the ability to execute conflicting tasks. By doing so, organizations can significantly reduce risks related to fraud, errors, and non-compliance.

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Pure Storage

MAY 14, 2025

Your Cyber Resilience Wish List for 2025and How to Achieve It by Pure Storage Blog Summary Mounting cybersecurity threats are putting IT teams under increased pressure. Taking a holistic approach to cyber resilience can help your organization be ready and keep running smoothly in the event of an attack. Cybersecurity challenges are bigger than ever, and IT professionals are under pressure to ensure their organizations can handle and recover from an increasing number of threats.

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Solutions Review

MAY 13, 2025

Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) is poised for a significant shift driven by market consolidation and heightened buyer vigilance. The post-pandemic surge in digital transformation, fueled in large part by venture capital, is giving way to an era of financial prudence and strategic realignment. This shift is driven by companies intensifying their focus on the efficiency and effectiveness of their tech stacks, a trend highlighted by notable contractions in the average SaaS portfolio.

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FS-ISAC

MAY 1, 2025

The financial services sector has known for some time that cybersecurity leaders communication skills have impact far beyond the IT department. Cyber leaders ability to explain risks and technology in business terms influences day-to-day operations, long-term business stability, and ultimately, our customers trust. But business is evolving, cybercriminals are increasingly sophisticated, and risks like fraud are on an upswing.

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everbridge

MAY 19, 2025

When a crisis hits, the success of an organization often hinges on how effectively it communicates. Misinformation, delayed responses, and unclear messaging can amplify the impact of an already turbulent situation, damaging reputation, trust, and business continuity. This is why having a robust crisis communication plan is critical. It ensures that your organization can respond calmly, clearly, and effectively when faced with unexpected challenges.

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Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions

Join this brand new webinar with Tim Buteyn to learn how you can master the art of remote onboarding! By the end of this session, you'll understand how to: Craft a Tailored Onboarding Checklist 📝 Develop a comprehensive, customized checklist that ensures every new hire has a smooth transition into your company, no matter where they are in the world.

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Recovery Diva

MAY 14, 2025

From the GAO: Disaster Assistance: Updated FEMA Guidance Could Better Help Communities Apply for Individual Assistance New report released on May 14th.

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LogisManager

MAY 6, 2025

What Is a Risk Register, and How to Create One Last Updated: May 6, 2025 Managing risk without a clear system in place can be challenging. Confusion, missed opportunities and costly surprises are just some of the consequences that may follow. However, a risk register can turn things around. With a well-designed risk register in place, you get more than just a documentation tool.

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Pure Storage

MAY 27, 2025

SQL Server 2025: Enterprise AI without the Learning Curve by Pure Storage Blog Summary Microsoft SQL Server 2025 offers AI capabilities that are directly integrated into T-SQL, enabling organizations to leverage their existing investments in SQL Server infrastructure, skills, and processes. This blog initially appeared on Anthony Nocentinos blog. It has been republished with the writers credit and consent.

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