Crisis Response Journal
AUGUST 26, 2021
September 2021: In the third part of CRJ’s blog series discussing the ongoing Rohingya refugee crisis in Bangladesh, Dr Kazi Sakib outlines the co-ordinated response by humanitarian and government agencies
Disaster Safety
AUGUST 24, 2021
Download the PDF Guide. Choosing the right fire-resistant plants and materials can beautify your suburban home and also help reduce your wildfire risk. INSIDE THE HOME IGNITION ZONE. (0-5 FEET FROM YOUR HOME). Best Practice. For the best protection, keep this area clear of all combustible materials. Use noncombustible hardscapes, such as concrete pavers, flagstone paths, decorative gravel (rock mulch), and natural stones.
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everbridge
AUGUST 26, 2021
Everbridge recently hosted a Safety Experts Plan for Fall webinar, with an expert panel comprised of Dr. Rashid Chotani (Chief Medical Director/Senior Scientist, IEM), Steven J. Healy (President and CEO, Margolis Healy), Marisa R. Randazzo, Ph.D. (CEO and Founder, SIGMA Threat Management Associates) and James Podlucky (Industry Solutions Manager, Everbridge).
BryghtPath
AUGUST 26, 2021
Covid 19. Wildfires. Heatwaves. Floods. It’s no wonder that by 2025, 70% of CEOs are predicted to place organizational resilience as a top priority for their organization’s strategic objectives. With resiliency thrust into the limelight, many business continuity professionals may see their next step to sit back and wait for the budget money to rain … The post Making the Case for your Business Continuity Program appeared first on Bryghtpath.
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!
Crisis Response Journal
AUGUST 22, 2021
August 2021: This week, the CRJ will mark the anniversary of this event with a series of blogs looking at at gender-based violence, disaster risk reduction in the camps and the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic
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Citrix
AUGUST 24, 2021
On the surface, virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) and desktop as a service (DaaS) seem incredibly similar. Both allow users access to virtual desktops, saving IT from installing and updating operating systems on all the machines within an organization. Looking deeper … The post VDI vs. DaaS: What's the difference? first appeared on Citrix Blogs.
Unitrends
AUGUST 25, 2021
A ransomware attack takes place every 11 seconds. That means by the time you’re done reading this article, ransomware will have been deployed many times over, crippling mission-critical systems and causing unplanned downtime for its unsuspecting victims. Backups ensure IT professionals have a last line of defense to fall back on when they suffer a ransomware […].
Crisis Response Journal
AUGUST 25, 2021
August 2021: In the second part of this CRJ blog series, Hasibul Mannan explains the need for disaster risk reduction to focus on multiple hazards and outlines what measures are being – and could be – put in place to do so
National Fire Protection Association
AUGUST 24, 2021
I could have been a statistic. I should have been a statistic. Looking in the mirror through the eyes of a young electrician, I was invincible. Now reflecting through the eyes of a more experienced electrician, I know that I was not invincible – I was lucky. Maybe the decision to hold cardboard inside live switchgear to deflect metal shavings from hitting the bus, while my coworker drilled out. [[ This is a content summary only.
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.
Disaster Safety
AUGUST 23, 2021
Download the PDF Guide. Choosing the right fire-resistant plants and materials can beautify your property and also help reduce your wildfire risk. INSIDE THE BUILDING IGNITION ZONE. (0-5 FEET FROM BUILDING). Best Practice. For the best protection, keep this area clear of all combustible materials. Use noncombustible hardscapes such as concrete sidewalks, decorative gravel (rock mulch), and natural stones.
Citrix
AUGUST 25, 2021
After an exhilarating first half of the 2021 season, Formula 1 is back at the iconic Spa-Francorchamps circuit in Belgium. It has been one of the most exciting seasons in years, with Red Bull Racing Honda driver Max Verstappen battling … The post Red Bull Racing Honda and Citrix Workspace: Efficiency, agility, and security first appeared on Citrix Blogs.
Chisel AI
AUGUST 25, 2021
It’s safe to say that the insurance buying experience sometimes falls short of customer expectations, especially in commercial lines where manual processes often create friction and delays. How does this impact insurance sales professionals and what strategies can they employ to cope with or close the gaps between expectations and reality? I so appreciate that you’ve posed this question from the vantage point of the sales professional.
National Fire Protection Association
AUGUST 23, 2021
How many times have you escaped death? That may seem like a weird question but if you are involved with the installation, repair or maintenance of electrical equipment the answer is most likely not zero. Even if you are not actively involved with these activities many of you will also not have zero as the answer if you have used electrical equipment.
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.
Alert Media
AUGUST 26, 2021
The post Testing Your Emergency Notification System: What Businesses Can Learn From the National EAS Test appeared first on AlertMedia.
Calligo
AUGUST 23, 2021
Our Data Privacy Services team collates the most interesting practical ramifications from implementing the new SCCs with our GDPR services customers.
LAN Infotech
AUGUST 24, 2021
Microsoft Increasing Office 365 Prices In 2022. Microsoft recently announced that it would change the prices of several of its Microsoft 365 and Office 365 subscriptions. The increased fees will go into effect starting March 1, 2022. According to the Corporate Vice President for Microsoft 365, Jared Spataro, the price increase reflects the increased value the company has been providing to its users over the years.
National Fire Protection Association
AUGUST 26, 2021
NFPA 130 is the Standard for Fixed Guideway Transit and Passenger Rail Systems. It contains requirements for train stations, subway stations, the trains or subway cars themselves, and the tracks or paths these vehicles travel on. While NFPA 130 covers a wide array of topics this blog is going to concentrate on the unique means of egress requirements for fixed guideway transit and passenger rail. [[ This is a content summary only.
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
Alert Media
AUGUST 24, 2021
The post How to Improve Your Emergency Preparedness With a Risk Management Plan appeared first on AlertMedia.
Pure Storage
AUGUST 24, 2021
A key tenet at Pure Storage is that innovation to solve customer problems never stops. We regularly deliver new, compelling solutions to customer challenges as part of our Evergreen™ promise. Our engineering team has just delivered several significant and new capabilities with Pure Cloud Block Store ™ and FlashArray ™ to solve customer challenges, wherever their cloud may be or however they prefer to use different cloud technologies.
Citrix
AUGUST 25, 2021
You’ve probably heard of Microsoft Azure infrastructure as a service (IaaS), and you might even use it. However, you might not always think of Microsoft as an ISP. Many of their services are designed to “just work,” and it’s easy … The post The Citrix SD-WAN and Microsoft Azure Virtual WAN advantage first appeared on Citrix Blogs.
NexusTek
AUGUST 27, 2021
August 27, 2021. NexusTek Ranks on the 2021 CRN® Fast Growth 150 List. Managed IT services provider recognized among top IT channel providers for exceptional performance and growth. Denver, CO (August 27, 2021) – NexusTek, a national provider of managed IT services and full IT outsourcing solutions to businesses across the U.S., announced today that CRN ® , a brand of The Channel Company ® , has named NexusTek to its 2021 Fast Growth 150 list for the third consecutive year.
MHA Consulting
AUGUST 26, 2021
A picture is worth a thousand words, and an example might be worth a thousand pictures. In today’s post, we present a sample Threat and Risk Assessment. The original of … The post A Sample Threat and Risk Assessment: The Case of Acme Widget Corp. appeared first on MHA Consulting.
Pure Storage
AUGUST 26, 2021
How you secure and manage your data isn’t just about ransomware prevention. There’s another costly implication of data mismanagement: data compliance infractions and the resulting fines levied by data protection authorities. Amazon was recently issued a record-breaking $886 million fine. The alleged data compliance infraction highlights the ever-present complexity of compliance regulations.
Citrix
AUGUST 24, 2021
At Citrix, we spend a lot of time with customers learning what they’re looking for in a product, performance-wise. And we use the insights and feedback they provide to develop and implement improvements across our solutions to ensure they meet … The post Boost your performance with Citrix ADC first appeared on Citrix Blogs.
Plan B Consulting
AUGUST 27, 2021
In today’s bulletin, Charlie discusses the devastating events unfolding in Afghanistan and what we need to learn from this as business continuity professionals. I have been watching the events unfold in Afghanistan over the last couple of weeks with the Taliban taking over the country, the air evacuation taking place, and yesterday the two suicide bomber attacks that have killed over 90 people including 13 USA service people.
Online Computers
AUGUST 27, 2021
For many employees, returning to the office after more than a year of working from home can be a boon or a bane — or both. While many will appreciate a slight return to normalcy, others may prefer to work from home permanently. Some may want to be able to do both. To cater to differing staff preferences, many businesses are recalibrating their organization's work setups, with some postponing the resumption of office-based work and others allowing their teams to work remotely full time.
Pure Storage
AUGUST 24, 2021
Life can be full of surprises, including unexpected expenses which can throw off even the most thought-out budget. And with high interest rates on credit cards, the total amount you’ll pay for these surprise bills can add up to a hefty amount. It can be an uphill battle to get out of the debt cycle with resources going to paying off things that you bought two, three, or even more years ago.
Citrix
AUGUST 23, 2021
We continue to see Linux OS gain momentum in a number of industries. With this increase in usage comes a need to continue to amp up security across the OS. Citrix is always working to bring the latest security features … The post Introducing App Protection in Citrix Workspace app for Linux first appeared on Citrix Blogs.
Plan B Consulting
AUGUST 27, 2021
In today’s bulletin, Charlie discusses the devastating events unfolding in Afghanistan and what we need to learn from this as business continuity professionals. I have been watching the events unfold in Afghanistan over the last couple of weeks with the Taliban taking over the country, the air evacuation taking place, and yesterday the two suicide bomber attacks that have killed over 90 people including 13 USA servicepeople.
everbridge
AUGUST 27, 2021
Everbridge sat down with two leading experts to discuss how innovative technologies are improving worker safety and operational functionality, and how firms can keep up. With such demanding times for the business world, it’s easy for companies to become fixated on survival, rather than thriving. But businesses that use unprecedented circumstances as a time to innovate and invest in new technology as well as rescoping the use case of their existing technologies, will emerge stronger than ever.
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