July, 2021

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Why does US policy ignore disaster prevention?

DisasterDoc

Wouldn’t it be great if the US had a policy for preventing the kinds of tragedies that just occurred in Florida? Wouldn’t it be great if “the whole community—from community. The post Why does US policy ignore disaster prevention? appeared first on DisasterDoc.

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Kaseya VSA Security Alert

Scott R. Davis

Updated 7/2/2021 - 17:51 ET. Shortly after 2PM on Friday July 2, 2021 administrators of the Kaseya VSA (Remote Monitoring and Management) Software as a Service began to experience issues where users were locked out and customer agents were receiving scripts to deploy ransomware. By 3PM Kaseya had shut down and placed all cloud servers in maintenance mode and has put out communication for all self-hosted VSA partners to shut down their servers.

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Pandemic effects on crisis responders and emergency planners 

Crisis Response Journal

The pandemic has affected all of us and uncertainty is mentally and emotionally uncomfortable. The last 18 months have been uncertain on a life and death coin toss for some.

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What Science Really Says About Facial Recognition Accuracy and Bias Concerns

Security Industry Association

Throughout the United States, a number of activists are demanding that lawmakers ban the use of facial recognition technology. Such an extreme position demands a well-grounded justification. In many cases, the sole reason given for banning the use of facial recognition is the claim that photo matching technology is inherently inaccurate with respect to photos of women and minorities.

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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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MSPs learn cyber protection best practices from sports tech leaders at #MSInspire

Acronis

Technology leaders from two of Acronis #CyberFit Sports Partners wowed attendees at Microsoft Inspire 2021 with a live panel discussion entitled, “Lessons for MSPs from Professional Sports Teams on Protecting Microsoft Environments”.

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Facebook Prophet and the Stock Market (Part 1)

Advancing Analytics

Using Facebook’s Prophet library to forecast the FTSE 100 index. By Dan Lantos. Photo by Maxim Hopman on Unsplash This article (part of a short series) aims to introduce the Prophet library, discuss it at a high level and run through a basic example of forecasting the FTSE 100 index. Future articles will discuss exactly how Prophet achieves its results, how to interpret the output and how to improve the model.

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Who Are Ransomware Attackers and What Are They After?

Pure Storage

Over July 4 weekend, perhaps the largest global ransomware incident occured. Behind the attack: REvil, a ransomware cyberhacking collective operating out of Russia. The attack hit at least 17 countries and impacted thousands of businesses. Their demand? $70 million in Bitcoin to de-encrypt all the companies’ data at once. . REvil is just one example of today’s sophisticated hackers.

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Call for evidence: A call to arms 

Crisis Response Journal

July 2021: Phil Trendall comments on the importance of the call for evidence on the National Resilience Strategy and explores the opportunities that could arise from the process

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The Key to Modern Access Control: How Biometric Solutions Can Offer Both Security and Convenience

Security Industry Association

Maria Pihlström, senior global marketing manager, Fingerprints. Meeting the security challenges of modern office environments is a complex and long-standing issue for many organizations. Businesses use a range of enterprise technologies to boost productivity, connect employees, and accommodate a more distributed and flexible workforce. However, with greater flexibility come increasing security demands – both in and outside the office.

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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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MSPs Gain a New Voice with the National Society of IT Service Providers

Acronis

Today was a pivotal day in the history of the service provider channel. The inaugural meeting of the National Society of IT Service Providers (NSITSP) was held to bring the MSP community together and begin the regulation discussion that will help shape the channel for years to come.

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Top 5 Pitfalls of Business Continuity Planning

On Solve

No business is immune to disruption. Organizations across industries are at risk for cyberattacks, natural disasters, workplace violence, supply chain interruptions, mechanical failures and countless other disturbances. Disruptions are often more than a mild inconvenience because they typically cost companies significant money and long-lasting damage to brand reputation.

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Webinar: Business Continuity Management & Disaster Recovery (BCM&DR) on a Limited Budget

Virtual Corporation

In this session, Michael Beth , Host and BCM Practice Lead for Virtual Corporations Professional Services, shares some ideas on how to manage, grow and mature a BCM&DR program with limited funding and staff.

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British Grand Prix: A Data-driven, Dramatic Win for the Mercedes F1 Team 

Pure Storage

While data is widely used in auto racing, its value was dramatically highlighted in real time during this past week’s British Grand Prix. Formula 1 is the world’s fastest motorsport, with cars reaching speeds of more than 200 mph and accelerating to 60 mph in under two seconds. No driver could be expected to keep track of everything happening during a race.

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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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When it all goes wrong, at least get the response right 

Crisis Response Journal

July 2021: There are so many ways a kidnapping can go wrong for the victim and the victim’s family, writes Stephen Grossman, so it is vitally important to involve people who have experience in this field

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The Year That Changed Security: How the Pandemic Shaped the Use of Technology in 2020 and Going Forward

Security Industry Association

Alan Stoddard, president, Cognyte Software North America. To say that the year 2020 was challenging is a huge understatement. In March of last year, the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted life around the world. Regular business operations and the economy came to a halt. Businesses such as those in retail, stadiums, casinos, hotels and restaurants were particularly hard hit.

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#BHUSA or bust: Hopes and expectations for Black Hat 2021

Acronis

Since 1997, Black Hat has been a staple in the world of cybersecurity conferences. Having been in cybersecurity for nearly a decade, I’ve been aware of Black Hat, but haven’t had the opportunity to attend. Sure, I’ve attended DEF CON and some local cybersecurity conferences, but never one with a corporate focus.

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Championing the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals Through DEI and ESG

BMC

BMC is among the many companies striving to be better global citizens and employers, respecting and preserving our planet and natural resources to create a fair and equitable world for our people and communities—and we recognize the need to speak up and back up our words with actions. According to PwC’s 2021 Consumer Intelligence Series […].

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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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Business Continuity Management vs. Virtual Corporation’s Business Continuity as a Service

Virtual Corporation

While most organizations understand the need for a business continuity management program, the costs of the program can begin to outweigh the need after a few years of engagement. To many executives, BCM is viewed as a vacuum, sucking in cash, and providing little to no return. Often, a decision is made to end the program, only for an incident to occur shortly after.

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7 Reasons Why Cybersecurity Fails

NexusTek

READ TIME: 5 MIN. July 28, 2021. 7 Reasons Why Cybersecurity Fails. Too often cybersecurity is viewed as an IT cost rather than a business requirement. But the problem with that is: Cybersecurity, and the impacts of a lackluster implementation, is everyone’s problem. The consequences of a successful cyberattack can include: An expensive data breach The average cost was $3.86 million in 2020.

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Protecting livestock in hurricanes 

Crisis Response Journal

Continuing her blog series, Lyzi Cota outlines the dangers for livestock during hurricane season, as well as the potential subsequent floods, and she provides steps for safeguarding animals

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SIA New Member Profile: Credo Cyber Consulting LLC

Security Industry Association

New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Credo Cyber Consulting LLC specializes in cyber and physical security consulting and training, helping organizations build comprehensive security programs rooted in their business objectives. The company is headquartered in the New York metropolitan area and works with regional, national and global accounts.

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9 #SysAdminDay gifts under $25 your IT team will love

Acronis

Happy #SysAdminDay! Today’s your opportunity to thank the sysadmin in your life with a small token of recognition and appreciation. But instead of another Starbucks gift card, why not check out these nine handpicked gifts perfect for the geeky, tech-savvy IT pro that keeps your business in business.

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The Main Types of Workplace Violence and 6 Steps to Mitigate Risks

Alert Media

The post The Main Types of Workplace Violence and 6 Steps to Mitigate Risks appeared first on AlertMedia.

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The Global 5G Rollout: Exploring the Network Edge 

Pure Storage

Sean Schneyer assisted in the creation of this post. Much of the discussion around 5G infrastructure focuses on the network edge. In an Analysys Mason survey of 30 global Tier 1 telecom operators, 87% considered edge computing as top strategic priority in the short term. And they’ve already begun implementation. . Why is there so much focus on the edge?

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NexusTek Releases New Cybersecurity Services Plans to Combat Rise in Cyberattacks

NexusTek

July 28, 2021. NexusTek Releases New Cybersecurity Services Plans to Combat Rise in Cyberattacks. Managed IT services provider devises various cybersecurity plans to protect businesses from increasing social engineering attacks. Denver, CO (July 28, 2021) – NexusTek, a national provider of managed IT services and full IT outsourcing solutions to businesses across the U.S., today announced it has released new managed cybersecurity plans to deliver the necessary protection businesses require for h

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Blinkered by Covid-19: How to mitigate risks for business travel  

Crisis Response Journal

Scott Sunderman reminds us that there is a shared responsibility when it comes to mitigating risk and that managing travel risk should be holistic, appropriate and offer clear guidance for travellers

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What Recurring Monthly Revenue Means for Integrators: As Use of the Cloud Expands, So Do Opportunities for RMR

Security Industry Association

Kim Loy, chief product officer, ACRE. The recurring monthly revenue concept in the security industry was once defined as integrators monitoring and managing monthly contracts with end users. With the increase of cloud-based technology, however, the RMR definition has expanded. Companies no longer just sell systems, they also provide services. With these advancements in cloud technologies, not only do integrators benefit, but their customers do, as well.

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Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud now integrates with Jamf Pro

Acronis

At Acronis, we strive to ensure that our service provider partners can make full use of our comprehensive cyber protection solutions alongside the tools that they already rely on. Today, we’re pleased to announce that Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud now integrates with Jamf Pro, a comprehensive enterprise management solution for the Apple ecosystem, enabling MSPs to strengthen their cyber protection services for clients’ macOS devices while simplifying internal processes.

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Active Shooter Preparedness: 5 Steps Every Business Can Take

Alert Media

The post Active Shooter Preparedness: 5 Steps Every Business Can Take appeared first on AlertMedia.

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You’ve Been Hit by Ransomware. Now What?

Pure Storage

These days, ransomware has become a full-fledged business. And with companies like Colonial Pipeline and JBS USA Holdings opting to pay up, it’s proving to be quite the profitable business, worth billions of dollars in some cases. But is paying the ransom the right thing to do when you’ve been attacked? Do you have a choice? The answer depends on who’s launching the attack, what they’re asking for, and how effective your data protection and recovery strategies are.

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