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FEMA Launches Full National Risk Index for Emergency Assessment and Planning

DRI Drive

After a preliminary rollout, FEMA has unveiled its fully operational tool to help organizations and communities analyze their biggest risks to help them better prepare. FEMA’s U.S. National Risk Index was initially introduced in Nov. 2020 on a limited basis. Now it has launched the full application for users. It’s an online mapping resource that […].

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Congratulations to the First Recipients of the SICC!

Security Industry Association

The Security Industry Association (SIA) is proud to recognize the first group of professionals to earn the Security Industry Cybersecurity Certification (SICC), a new industry credential developed by SIA with support from PSA Security Network and Security Specifiers and the first-ever certification focused specifically on cybersecurity and physical security convergence.

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The longest hour – Afghanistan’s refugee question takes centre stage 

Crisis Response Journal

Luavut Zahid, CRJ’s Pakistan correspondent, takes an in-depth look at the implications for those fleeing Afghanistan

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Hamilton Health Care System Sets Its Sights on Five-Star Patient Care

Pure Storage

America’s leading healthcare institutions share one common trait: they refuse to compromise on the patient experience. For Georgia-based Hamilton Health Care System (“Hamilton”), excellent patient experiences start with well-informed clinicians who have real-time access to the diagnostic tools and data they need to deliver care to each person who comes through its doors. .

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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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Lunch & Learn – September 13

Online Computers

September 13, 2021 at 12:30pm EST. Add to Calendar. A Master Class on IT Security: Roger Grimes Teaches Ransomware Mitigation. Cyber-criminals have become thoughtful about ransomware attacks; taking time to maximize your organization’s potential damage and their payoff. Protecting your network from their growing threat is more important than ever. And nobody knows this more than Roger A.

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Digital technology can make life simple again

Citrix

Surprisingly, the town of Coburg, Germany, is famous for a very long list of things. Among them is Veste Coburg, a vintage 1225 castle. It was at this site that Martin Luther translated the Bible into German in the 1550s. … The post Digital technology can make life simple again first appeared on Citrix Blogs.

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While Some Things Change, Others Remain the Same: Human Beings

FEI

FEI’s Crisis Management customers comprise of private companies, educational institutions, and government institutions. We help our customers prepare for, respond to, and recover from catastrophic or overwhelming events. In our 40-year history, FEI has responded to more than a hundred crisis events. Examples include 9/11, the crash of Egypt Air 990 into the Atlantic, terroristic events in France and Pakistan, and multiple natural disasters.

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Communicating When Disaster Strikes – Tips for Preparedness

KingsBridge BCP

One of the first things people do when disaster strikes is start communicating. Someone calls 911. Emergency response groups learn and relay important facts about the incident. And people speculate about what happened, why it happened, and what will happen now. As a business, it is vital to be ready to respond when disasters occur. In order to keep gossip to a minimum and maintain a positive reputation, clear communication about the incident must occur in a timely fashion.

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As Colleges Re-Open, Keep Campus Fire Safety at the Forefront

National Fire Protection Association

With the new school year approaching fast, college students are returning to campus, many for the first time in over a year, marking the start of new classes, new friends, and new living spaces. Through their Campus Fire Safety for Students campaign, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and The Center for Campus Fire Safety (CCFS) are working together to ensure living spaces are as. [[ This is a content summary only.

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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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Tips to Improve RTO and RPO

Unitrends

Disruptions are inevitable in business and preparation is key to maintaining continuity. Implementing a Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery (BCDR) plan is critical to ensure your business functions as usual when disasters do strike. To build a comprehensive BCDR strategy, determining your Recovery Time Objective (RTO) and Recovery Point Objective (RPO) is vital.

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Acronis Detection and Response: The last line of defense if cyberthreats get through

Acronis

At some point, a cyberattack will be able to bypass the roadblocks you have deployed. What then? Having a solution that automatically finds and disables those attacks is the only way an organization can keep up with the fast-changing threat landscape.

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FIDO2 and Citrix Workspace: Leave your passwords behind

Citrix

Passwords are as insecure as I was in high school. I know what you’re saying. “But SeanDo, how could you be insecure with that tuba wrapped around you, a bright – red polyester sport coat, and a Justin Bieber haircut, … The post FIDO2 and Citrix Workspace: Leave your passwords behind first appeared on Citrix Blogs.

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Is Disaster Recovery in the Cloud Better?

Talkingpoint

With many types of disaster recovery solutions available, is disaster recovery in the cloud a better option? We explain why it is. The post Is Disaster Recovery in the Cloud Better? appeared first on TierPoint.

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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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Ransomware + Cryptocurrency = Costly for Your Business

NexusTek

READ TIME: 5 MIN. August 18, 2021. Ransomware + Cryptocurrency = Costly for Your Business. Bitcoin. Ethereum. Dogecoin. You’ve probably heard of at least one of these cryptocurrencies that are now all the rage. The cryptocurrency craze has grown in the past few years, with prices jumping in 2017 and simply skyrocketing in 2020. Simultaneously, ransomware attacks increased: The number of cases reported to the FBI increased 66% last year.

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The State of Retail IT and Digital Transformation

Pure Storage

Without question, 2020 has been the biggest disrupter of the retail industry in modern times. Organizations are still reeling from the impact. The pandemic has forced years of planned retail digital transformation to take place in months, not years. While many retailers have attempted to make changes, only the most future-facing IT teams have succeeded.

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Citrix and ServiceNow integrations simplify IT, improve productivity 

Citrix

Secure, simple and consistent access to virtual apps and desktops is mission critical for many organizations across the globe to ensure employees and work teams have authorized access from anywhere on any device to the corporate apps, data, and intelligence … The post Citrix and ServiceNow integrations simplify IT, improve productivity first appeared on Citrix Blogs.

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How Valley View Hospital Learns From Disasters

Alert Media

The post How Valley View Hospital Learns From Disasters appeared first on AlertMedia.

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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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NexusTek Ranked on Channel Futures MSP 501 List of Best-in-Class Businesses

NexusTek

August 19, 2021. NexusTek Ranked on Channel Futures MSP 501 List of Best-in-Class Businesses. Managed IT services provider recognized for the fourth year for its growth in recurring revenue and innovation. Denver, CO (August 19, 2021) – NexusTek, a national provider of managed IT services and full IT outsourcing solutions to businesses across the U.S., announced today that for the fourth consecutive year, it has been named as one of the world’s premier managed service providers in the 2021 Chann

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Modern Enterprise Data Protection: A How-To Guide

Pure Storage

While the concept of enterprise data protection is nothing new, it certainly has taken center stage in recent months with the rise of headline-grabbing ransomware attacks. According to the FBI’s 2020 Internet Crime Report , the Internet Crime Complaint Center received 791,790 cybercrime complaints in 2020, with reported losses exceeding $4.2 billion.

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Citrix is ready with Day 1 support for Apple’s fall 2021 OS updates

Citrix

As we approach update season, one question that comes to mind is, “Am I ready for Apple’s series of OS updates coming this fall?” Citrix Endpoint Management will be ready, with Day 1 support for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS. Our … The post Citrix is ready with Day 1 support for Apple’s fall 2021 OS updates first appeared on Citrix Blogs.

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How Rakuten Creates Cohesive Safety Programs

Alert Media

The post How Rakuten Creates Cohesive Safety Programs appeared first on AlertMedia.

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A Guide to Fire Alarm Basics – Emergency Control Functions

National Fire Protection Association

A fire alarm system is a crucial part of the overall fire protection and life safety strategy of a building. A fire alarm system serves many functions and the differences between the functions can be a bit confusing, so I created a visual guide to fire alarm basics. The objective of this blog series is to discuss some of the major components and functions of a fire alarm system.

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Think Defense: Learning from the Defense Dept. About Operational Risk

BCM METRICS

Business continuity professionals can learn a lot from the U.S. Dept. of Defense’s approach to operational risk management. In today’s post, I’ll summarize the DOD’s five-step approach to ORM and explain how each step might be helpful to your organization. Learning from the Military I’ve always admired the U.S. military’s ability to take […].

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The Chrome OS and Citrix story

Citrix

Two words: zero ransomware. According to my recent guest, Richard Achee of the Chrome OS Technology Partners team at Google, there have been ZERO reports of ransomware on Chrome devices. That’s right!! (Insert classic spit take from your favorite comedy.)… The post The Chrome OS and Citrix story first appeared on Citrix Blogs.

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Tips for controlling cloud spending

Online Computers

While the cloud is a cost-saving tool, your business may end up spending a lot in it if you’re scaling up your business. After all, you'll be using the vast amounts of computing power and data storage space that cloud providers offer — more than any small- and medium-sized business can hope to install in its own premises. To illustrate, let’s say that a New Jersey courier has a locally hosted logistics app that can only track up to 1,000 packages at time.

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Latest NFPA Podcast Highlights Benefits of Using a New Online Tool That Helps Communities Assess their Safety Ecosystem and Address Gaps Before a Disaster Strikes

National Fire Protection Association

In early August, Meghan Housewright, the director of the NFPA Fire & Life Policy Institute announced the launch of the new Fire & Life Safety Ecosystem Assessment Tool that is helping users identify gaps in their community’s capacity to support safety and draw on the results to advocate for specific changes that will better protect citizens and property.

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A Guide to Buying an Energy-Efficient Home

Constellation

If you’re thinking of buying real estate, consider buying an energy-efficient home. You could reduce your monthly utility costs by as much as 30 percent. The post A Guide to Buying an. (This is a content summary only. Click on the blog title to continue reading this post.).

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Peeling back the layers on IT security

Citrix

What a great story I have for you this week! It follows the full story arc from a young lad helping his Mom carry around her paper medical records to establishing a security onion, using Citrix and AWS to protect … The post Peeling back the layers on IT security first appeared on Citrix Blogs.

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AI Wisdom Ep. 39: Executive Insights with Tina Osen, President, Hub International Canada

Chisel AI

On this episode of AI Wisdom – Talking Insurance Innovation , host Ron Glozman, CEO and Founder, Chisel AI speaks with Tina Osen , President, HUB International Canada, the largest insurance broker in Canada, about the changing insurance landscape and how brokers are adapting to new market dynamics to strengthen their trusted advisor status.

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NFPA Recognizes Work to Enhance Fire and Life Safety

National Fire Protection Association

Each year, NFPA presents awards that pay tribute to outstanding achievements in fire and life safety. Two of those awards are the Harry C. Bigglestone Award and the Research Foundation Medal, given out by the Fire Protection Research Foundation (Foundation), the research affiliate of NFPA. The Harry C. Bigglestone Award recognizes a paper that appeared in Fire Technology.