National Center for Disaster Prepardness

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

The aftermath of a major wildfire presents a grim landscape: communities devastated, homes reduced to ash, and recovery teams racing against time to assess the extent of the damage. In the U.S., a preliminary damage assessment supports a request for federal assistance through a Stafford Act Presidential Disaster Declaration. This often involves labor-intensive, on-the-ground fieldwork, requiring significant time and resources.

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DRI Drive

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

The first accredited emergency center worldwide to receive this DRI accreditation New York, NY February 5, 2025 Disaster Recovery Institute (DRI) International, the leading nonprofit in business continuity and resilience education and certification, is pleased to announce that The Abu Dhabi Crisis Management Center (ADCMC) has received the DRI accreditation of Resilient Enterprise […] The post DRI International Awards ‘Resilient Enterprise’ Designation to ADCMC appeared first

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Recovery Diva

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

From the GAO: High-Risk Series: Heightened Attention Could Save Billions More and Improve Government Efficiency and Effectiveness “Since GAO’s 2023 update to the High-Risk List, Congress and executive branch agencies have taken actions resulting in notable improvements across the 37 high-risk areas. These efforts over the last two years resulted in about $84 billion in financial benefits.

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Disaster Zone Podcast

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

I dont know if you have noticed, but things are changing fast. Change is happening at every level of our society, in government, business and culture. Nothing is immune from the extent of change that is occurring. In this podcast we explore the topic of forecasting the future in order to better prepare ourselves and our organizations. You will find this topic engaging and thought provoking.

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During a crisis, successful organizations are led by strong leaders who communicate continuously with all stakeholders and have plans that are flexible enough to allow changes to be made on the fly. What You'll Learn: Understanding the characteristics of actionable business continuity plans. Step-by-step guidance on building robust and adaptable BCPs.

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Security Industry Association

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Zeptive is a provider of state-of-the-art vape detection and air quality monitoring technology for schools, businesses and public spaces. The company is headquartered in Andover, Massachusetts, and its patented smart safety sensors are designed and built in the United States and sold globally to schools and businesses through its network of distributors, resellers and integrators.

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Zerto

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

With the help of UserEvidence, we recently surveyed more than 100 Zerto users to learn why they purchased their Zerto solution, whats their approach to cyber resilience, and what they are looking for in a cyber vault. Here are some of our key findings. Why our customers purchased Zerto Zerto combines ransomware resilience , disaster recovery , and multi-cloud mobility into one solution.

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DRI Drive

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

DRI International is proud to announce the winners of the 2025 DRI Awards of Excellencefor their achievements in the business continuity, disaster recovery, and crisis management fields. This years winners and finalists represent the best the resilience community has to offer. Its a great honor to spotlight their achievements, said Al Berman, DRI Treasurer and […] The post DRI International Announces Winners of the 2025 DRI Awards of Excellence appeared first on DRI Drive.

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PagerDuty

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Incident management is evolving, and so are we. Over the last year, we have significantly updated our Enterprise plan for Incident Management offering, reinforcing our commitment to providing comprehensive solutions that go beyond incident response to support operations broadly. Our mission remains clear: every team deserves access to the best incident management availablewithout compromise.

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KingsBridge BCP

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Business Continuity Management Plan: A Complete Guide for Resilience Introduction Unplanned disruptionswhether natural disasters, cyberattacks, or supply chain failurescan cripple a business. A well-structured business continuity management plan (BCMP) ensures your company can respond effectively and minimize downtime. In this guide, well cover: 1. What is a Business Continuity Management Plan?

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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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Security Industry Association

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

ISC West 2025 is coming up March 31 April 4 in Las Vegas, Nevada, and the Security Industry Association (SIA) and ISC West have revealed full conference details for the SIA Education at ISC West program , including keynote presentations from top luminaries and over 115 sessions from top industry expert speakers on the most current business trends, technologies and industry developments.

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NexusTek

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

February 25, 2025 AI Field Day 6: Kamiwaza and Superhuman Power for Enterprise AI Jay Cuthrell Chief Product Officer Hi, I’m Jay Cuthrell and I’m a delegate for Tech Field Day this week for AI Field Day 6 in Silicon Valley on January 29January 30, 2025. I’m sharing my live blogging notes here and will revisit with additional edits, so bookmark this blog post and subscribe to the NexusTek newsletter for future insights.

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Zerto

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Weve all been there: watching the dreaded spinning wheel during the climax of a video, stuck at an airport gate as flight delays ripple across the screens, or worse, during an emergency, facing system outages when we need them most. These moments are more than just annoyances; theyre reminders of how vulnerable even the most sophisticated of systems can be to downtime.

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Reciprocity

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Manual GRC processes drain resources and create compliance gaps through scattered data and inefficient reporting. AI transforms this landscape by automating routine tasks while strengthening security and control. Learn how to implement AI solutions that enhance rather than compromise your risk management program. Book a demo with ZenGRC to strengthen your compliance and risk management strategy.

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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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PagerDuty

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

You can no longer afford to ignore the silent profit killers lurking in your operations. From bloated IT budgets to unplanned downtime and inefficient incident management, these hidden costs can drain your revenue, eroding customer trust, and exposing your company to financial penalties. The solution? A radical shift toward lean and modern Network Operations Centers (NOCs), digital resilience, and a relentless pursuit of inefficiencies.

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Plan B Consulting

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

In todays bulletin, Charlie looks at the cyber attack that has affected Comhairle nan Eilean Siar and discusses the impacts of the attack. This week, I conducted an exercise with a client in the financial sector. At the end of the exercise, we discussed how long it would take the organisation to recover all its systems after the attack we had used in our scenario.

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Security Industry Association

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

The three companies will be honored for their impressive leadership, engagement in SIA programs and contributions to the security industry at The Advance, SIAs annual membership meeting. SILVER SPRING, Md. The Security Industry Association (SIA) is pleased to announce that Convergint, Wavelynx and Wesco will each receive a 2025 SIA Member of the Year Award.

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NexusTek

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

NexusTek Launches Secure AI Platform to Address Generative AI Challenges Greenwood Village, CO – February 4th, 2025 NexusTek, a leading provider of managed IT services, today announced the launch of the NexusTek Secure AI Platform , a comprehensive solution enabling businesses to harness the productivity benefits of generative AI while maintaining unmatched data security, oversight, and compliance.

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Pure Storage

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Meeting the Moment: Welcome to Our Revitalized Reseller Partner Program by Pure Storage Blog Summary Pure Storages ability to reach so many organizations worldwide is only possible through our partner ecosystem. This latest version of our program allows our reseller partners to jump on the breadth of net new and refresh opportunities in the market. Over the past decade, all-flash data centers have reshaped the storage industry.

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Reciprocity

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Third-party vendor risk begins at onboarding. Manual processes create security gaps through scattered documentation and missed compliance checks. ZenGRC transforms this process with automated workflows and centralized risk assessment, enabling secure vendor relationships from day one. Schedule a demo to see how ZenGRC can strengthen your vendor onboarding process.

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LogisManager

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Managing Organizational Change With a Risk-Based Approach Last Updated: February 5, 2025 In a business world of competitive pressures and shifting market demands, organizational change management (OCM) is critical. However, if you’re managing a new system, improving processes or driving large-scale initiatives, your success will largely depend on how you manage risks.

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PagerDuty

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

This post was authored by Mitra Goswami, Ralph Bird, Everaldo Aguiar, and Scott Sieper. Over the past two years, generative AI (GenAI) has come a long way, from the early excitement of ChatGPT to early explorations and more and more companies deploying GenAI-powered features into production. As the field continues to evolve, with breakthroughs announced almost daily, we at PagerDuty have been on-call thinking about all aspects of this transformation and how to safely leverage GenAI to further im

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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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Security Industry Association

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Inter-Con Security is a provider of high-quality, centralized services, using an embedded support model rather than a branch model to deliver scalable, customizable and comprehensive services to clients. The global company is headquartered in Pasadena, California, and operates in 13 countries across North America, Latin America and Africa.

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NexusTek

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

CIOs as Catalysts for Change: Leading Through Technology February 21, 2025 The Chief Information Officer (CIO) role has evolved beyond IT managementits now a driving force for business transformation. In todays digital-first world, CIOs dont just implement technology; they shape strategy, fuel innovation, and ensure that IT delivers measurable business value.

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Pure Storage

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Hyper-V: Cluster Shared Volumes, SQL Server, and FlashArray Snapshots by Pure Storage Blog Summary Its possible to use FlashArray snapshots to replicate SQL Server data from one Hyper-V VM to another. This article originally appeared on Andy Yuns blog. It has been republished with the authors credit and consent. Many people (arguably most) are currently evaluating hypervisor alternatives to VMware, and one obvious contender is obviously Microsoft Hyper-V.

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Reciprocity

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Telemedicine’s rapid growth demands smarter HIPAA compliance solutions. As cyber threats evolve and regulations tighten, healthcare organizations need agile, comprehensive protection for patient data. Ready to simplify your telemedicine compliance strategy? Learn more about ZenGRC’s comprehensive HIPAA capabilities and schedule a demo today to gain clarity and confidence in your compliance journey.

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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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KingsBridge BCP

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Conducting a Business Impact Analysis (BIA) Introduction One constant in todays business environment is that delays are inevitable. Whether it be cyberattacks, natural disasters, or supply chain failures, organizations must prepare to handle unexpected events. A Business Impact Analysis (BIA) is a crucial phase of Business Continuity Planning (BCP) because it helps organizations assess the potential […] The post Conducting a Business Impact Analysis (BIA) appeared first on KingsBridgeBCP.

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PagerDuty

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

IT outages are a growing concern for financial entities, threatening both operational resilience and regulatory compliance. These disruptions dont just create downtimethey also present unique opportunities for learning and transformation. By addressing common challenges and adopting forward-thinking strategies, organizations can turn outages into stepping stones for achieving operational excellence.

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Security Industry Association

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Holly Borgmann, vice president of government affairs at ADT, will be recognized for her leadership in furthering SIAs mission and commitment to the associations future. SILVER SPRING, Md. TheSecurity Industry Association(SIA) has named Holly Borgmann of ADT as the 2025 recipient of the SIA Chairs Award , an award presented annually and selected by SIAs Board of Directors chair recognizing SIA members diligent efforts in furthering the associations mission and commitment to its future.

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