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Good Grief: Candy Corn Maker Hacked in Time for Halloween

DRI Drive

Typically this is the time of year where we all get together to argue over whether candy corn is tasty or disgusting, but for this Halloween we also have to wonder if it’s cyber resilient. A ransomware group successfully hacked Chicago-based Ferrara Candy, the world’s largest manufacturer of the Halloween seasonal favorite (for some) candy […].

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Additional EM Resources

Recovery Diva

New resources for existing textbooks: Homeland Security and Emergency Management Textbook Companion Website. Elsevier, the publisher of several textbooks on emergency management has provided a free website with citations for additional readings on the topic contained in published book chapters.

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War starts at midnight 

Crisis Response Journal

October 2021: Chris Berry of CRJ Key Network Partner, Initsys, says that organisations should always be prepared for unexpected events and that there are ways to plan for incidents for which you cannot predict a time or location

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The Great Resignation: American Workers Suffering a Crisis of Meaning

The Rand Blog

Americans are quitting their jobs in record numbers, creating significant shortages of workers for businesses. To understand and address this issue, policymakers might need to pay attention to noneconomic factors in addition to economic ones.

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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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Survey: Global Risks Connected More Than Ever Due to COVID-19

DRI Drive

Over these volatile past two years, the pandemic has had a ripple effect, increasing other types of global risks to manage, according to a recent survey of thousands of risk managers worldwide. The 2021 edition of Aon’s Global Risk Management Survey took in responses from more than 2,300 risk professionals in 60 countries across 16 […]. The post Survey: Global Risks Connected More Than Ever Due to COVID-19 appeared first on DRI Drive.

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Oregon Emergency Management Moving out of National Guard

Disaster Zone

Destination—Directly under the Governor.

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Top IT Trends for 2022

BMC

After facing 2020, the year that upended life and business as we know it, 2021 was the year of pivoting and picking up the pieces of what the pandemic left behind. It wasn’t back to life as usual, however, as organizations and workers alike found that many pre-pandemic systems would never again be the same. […].

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Anthology of Ideas re Flash Floods

Recovery Diva

An ANTHOLOGY OF IDEAS AFTER HURR I CANE IDA ; 20 experts discuss our future with flash floods and what we can do about it. Thanks to Don Watson for the citation.

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Army Enlistment Waivers in the Age of Legal Marijuana

The Rand Blog

Army recruits with a history of marijuana use can ask for a waiver like those who have diabetes or insomnia. They are just as likely as others to complete their first term and make sergeant, and are less likely to leave the Army for health or performance reasons.

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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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Disaster Zone Podcast: Sweet Home Alabama

Disaster Zone

An interview with Alabama's emergency management director.

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Incident Response: A Guide to Planning, Steps and Roles

Unitrends

Sometimes, cyberthreats overcome even the best defenses. Sadly, organizations that rely on ad hoc processes to respond to such threats are left with a slow and ineffective post-incident investigation. With the average cost of a data breach hovering around $3.86 million, it is critical to prepare for the inevitable. This article sheds light on the incident response […].

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Cascading Natural Disasters

Recovery Diva

From HSNW: Extreme Rain Heads for California’s Burn Scars, Raising the Risk of Mudslides – This Is What Cascading Climate Disasters Look Like.

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Negotiating with TTP—A Different Perspective

The Rand Blog

America's withdrawal and the Taliban's swift return to power in Afghanistan could be a primary force in shaping the trajectory of the continuing armed struggle with Pakistan's Taliban. It may be time for Islamabad to consider whether to renew efforts aimed at reaching a political settlement.

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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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Job: Emergency Management Coordinator, Pierce County, Wash.

Disaster Zone

A limited-duration position, likely three years.

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Top IT Trends for 2022

BMC

After facing 2020, the year that upended life and business as we know it, 2021 was the year of pivoting and picking up the pieces of what the pandemic left behind. It wasn’t back to life as usual, however, as organizations and workers alike found that many pre-pandemic systems would never again be the same. […].

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BEWARE, Ransomware: How to Become a Hacker’s Worst Nightmare

LogisManager

eBook Download: BEWARE, Ransomware: How to Become a Hacker’s Worst Nightmare Download Your Copy. Ransomware is a terrifying concept. One moment, things at your business are running smoothly and the next, you’re locked out of all your systems at the mercy of cybercriminals who are demanding you fork over hundreds, thousands, if not millions of dollars to regain access.

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How Do the Holidays Affect Businesses?

Constellation

The holiday season brings excitement and changes in buying behavior. How the holidays affect small businesses varies by industry. The post How Do the Holidays Affect Businesses? appeared first on. (This is a content summary only. Click on the blog title to continue reading this post.).

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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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Facebook Changing Its Corporate Name

Disaster Zone

It all smacks a little bit of Blackwater to me.

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New NFPA fact sheet highlights key takeaways from Fire Safety in the US Since 1980, Through the Lens of the NFPA Fire & Life Safety Ecosystem

National Fire Protection Association

In June, NFPA Research and The Fire Protection Research Foundation, the research affiliate of NFPA, released Fire in the United States Since 1980, Through the Lens of the NFPA Fire & Life Safety Ecosystem that picks up where America Burning left off. But for some, a 63-page report can be tough to tackle. So, in the interest of education and engagement, a fact sheet with key insights was developed. [[ This is a content summary only.

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Live from the Summit: #AcronisCyberFitSummit Day Two Highlights

Acronis

Another amazing day the Acronis #CyberFit Summit in Miami is in the books! Whether you joined us in Miami, online, or are just getting caught up on what the world’s premier cyber protection event has to offer your MSP business – here’s a quick look back at some of the top moments and takeaways from our second day at the Acronis #CyberFit Miami 2021.

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PagerDuty Dutonians raise $26,000 in Step Challenge for Humanity Matters by AJ Dullard

PagerDuty

The COVID-19 pandemic has taught us some important lessons. The power of community, the importance of connection and the joy in giving back. September saw PagerDuty bring these lessons to life, with 242 Dutonians from across the globe competing & fundraising for Sydney based, non-profit organization Humanity Matters. . Located in the Western suburbs of Sydney, Humanity Matters works to address the invisibility and alienation of highly marginalized street-frequenting young people.

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Bomb Cyclone Hitting West Coast

Disaster Zone

California will get the brunt of the weather.

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A primer on how NFPA standards are developed and revised, and by whom

National Fire Protection Association

NFPA standards are developed through an open-consensus process in which anyone (except NFPA staff) can participate. We receive lots of questions about how this time-tested process works from individuals who are not familiar with it as well as from those that are involved in some aspect of it. In answer to these questions, here is a broad overview of how NFPA standards are developed and the. [[ This is a content summary only.

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New research shows MSPs save nearly $250K and five hours per cybersecurity incident response

Acronis

As part of the excitement surrounding the Acronis #CyberFit Summit in Miami (going on now virtually and in Miami), we’ve just released groundbreaking new research with media partner ChannelPro Network that dives into critical issues facing MSPs including cybersecurity attacks, vendor sprawl, remote work, and SaaS tool management.

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SIA New Member Profile: AxxonSoft US Inc.

Security Industry Association

New Security Industry Association (SIA) member AxxonSoft US Inc. is a leading developer of smart integrated security and video surveillance systems. The company is headquartered in Cork, Ireland, with a global branch network that accounts for 50 offices and its products sold through an extensive partner network in over 140 countries. SIA spoke with Alan Ataev, CEO of AxxonSoft, about the company, the security industry and working with SIA.

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Two Decades of Cybersecurity

Disaster Zone

Where have we been, where are we going next.

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Are You Up to Speed on Changes within the 2022 Edition of NFPA 13?

National Fire Protection Association

The recently released 2022 edition of NFPA 13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems contains a number of significant changes. While the 2019 edition of the standard underwent a dramatic reorganization, it was a relatively quiet cycle for technical revisions. The 2022 edition of the standard; however, makes up for that with many updates that will affect all the different users of the. [[ This is a content summary only.

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Acronis #CyberFit Summit Miami 2021: Everything MSPs can look forward to

Acronis

The Acronis #CyberFit Summit World Tour kicks off today online and in Miami, Florida gathering thousands of IT channel professionals to connect, learn, and grow their businesses together. Join us today to make sure you’re a part of these can’t-miss events and opportunities.

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ISC East Session Preview: The Complexities of Urban Drone Detection and Response Tactics for Identified Threats

Security Industry Association

ISC East 2021 is coming up Nov. 17-18 in New York City, and the Security Industry Association (SIA) and ISC East recently revealed full conference details for the SIA Education@ISC East program , including keynote presentations from top luminaries and 15+ sessions from over 40 industry expert speakers on the most current business trends, technologies and industry developments.

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How to Become a FEMA Emergency Management Institute Instructor

Disaster Zone

Should you be interested in such a thing.