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AI Developers: 7 Reasons You Should Care about Better Data Storage

Pure Storage

An effective AI process simplifies the work of developers and data scientists and minimizes all bottlenecks within the flow of data from sources to accurate outcomes. Do you find yourself wishing that data sets loaded and copied faster? That you didn’t have to think about where to put your code or Docker images? How about adding hassle-free persistent storage for your Kubernetes services?

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Managing Emergencies: The Challenges of the Future

Emergency Planning

Welcome to the 'riskscape' On one day in July 2021 fires devastated large areas of Sardinia, flooding occurred for the second time in two weeks in London and I received a message from research colleagues in Germany that read "the institute was quite destroyed and many colleagues have suffered tremendous damage to their houses." Hot, humid weather and developing storms made me wonder whether my house was about to suffer the effects of the kind of concentrated microcyclone storm which has come to

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The Rage Trend Continues

Bernstein Crisis Management

The Rage Trend Continues. Are your reputation management efforts taking heightened emotional states into account? There’s been a running theme in conversations with clients over the past couple of years — people out there are angry! “Hey, thanks for the keen observation, I hadn’t noticed!”, you may say with quite a bit of (well deserved) sarcasm.

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Why Putin's Nuclear Gambit Is a Huge Mistake

The Rand Blog

Russia is losing in Ukraine, and the rhetoric of Russian leaders has recently become ever more apocalyptic. The United States and its allies should be prepared in case Russia goes down the nuclear path, but fear should not drive the Western response to Russia's nuclear bluster.

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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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Is Using VPN a Good Way to Provide Cybersecurity?

Disaster Zone

Survey shows people use employers VPN at home.

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Interesting Background Report from the CRS

Recovery Diva

From the Congressional Research Service: Defining FEMA’s Approach to Equity and Emergency Management: Policy Considerations. (22 pages).

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Experts Warn of Electric Vehicle Fires After Hurricane Ian Damages Lithium-Ion Batteries

National Fire Protection Association

As millions of Americans recover from Hurricane Ian, which made landfall near Fort Myers, Florida, on September 28, officials are warning of a new hazard: electric vehicles (EVs) that were damaged in the storm and now pose a fire risk. “Our first responders are being put in harm’s way,” Florida State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis said in a video posted on social media earlier this month.

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When Will the Next Earthquake Hit Washington State?

Disaster Zone

It is an inexact science.

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What are Insider Threats? Definition, Types, Indicators, Examples and Prevention

Unitrends

Cybersecurity has become a major priority for small and midsize businesses (SMBs) and mid-market enterprises (MMEs) alike. With data being the lifeblood of modern businesses, exposure to nefarious threats can bring operations to a screeching halt. Data loss incidents can expose sensitive client and company data and cost millions in reparations. That’s why organizations must […].

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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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Why Not Space Mirrors?

The Rand Blog

Giant space mirrors can reflect solar radiation away from Earth, potentially helping to address the effects of climate change. But decisionmakers need more information about this technology to determine if it's a viable option.

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Security Industry Association Names Kasia Hanson as 2022 SIA Progress Award Honoree

Security Industry Association

Hanson will be recognized for her leadership, allyship and mentorship in advancing women while fostering diversity, inclusion, equity, innovation and leadership in the security industry at the 2022 SIA Honors Night. SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named Kasia Hanson, global director – video, safety and security – Network and Edge Group at Intel Corporation, as the 2022 recipient of the SIA Progress Award , an honor presented by SIA’s Women in Security Forum (WISF

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FEMA Training Course on Recovery

Recovery Diva

Course E0210: Recovery from Disaster: The Local Community Roles, will be available at FEMA’s Training Academy in December.

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Paying it forward: Inspiring the generation that inspired me

Acronis

I feel privileged to have a platform for my voice, but not everyone has that luxury — especially those with disabilities and fellow women and people of color. I hope that my writing and influence will inspire those who struggle to speak up and recognize they deserve better, and that there are tech companies out there that will appreciate your value both as an employee and as a person.

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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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Better Defense Planning Could Use Statistics to Try to See into the Future

The Rand Blog

Statistical forecasting models that are grounded in empirical data can provide a valuable supplement to more-traditional methods. These tools allow for a more-structured and robust exploration of the future, its implications, and our assumptions about it.

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SIA New Member Profile: HiveWatch

Security Industry Association

New Security Industry Association (SIA) member HiveWatch is a cloud-based security fusion platform that works with clients’ existing security systems to power their global security operations centers (GSOCs) through multisensor resolution. The company is headquartered in El Segundo, California, supports a hybrid remote workforce and has clients across the United States and globally.

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Disaster Zone Podcast: The Future of the CDC

Disaster Zone

They recognize that they need to change with the times.

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How to backup Microsoft Office 365?

Acronis

While online access is convenient, users must mitigate the risk of data loss and avoid losing access to their email. If left unprotected, M365 can pose data control issues, security vulnerabilities, and regulatory exposure.

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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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Beware the Explosive Vessels

The Rand Blog

The initial explosion that damaged the Kerch Strait Bridge may have come from an uncrewed surface vehicle (USV). If it was indeed caused by a USV, it could be a portent of future warfare. Military and homeland security authorities may need to anticipate the potential use of USVs by adversaries or terrorists.

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AI in Security and Psychology

Security Industry Association

Emerging Technology Tools Must Account for Human Factors. Jill Frack is senior project manager for Integrated Security Technologies. Artificial intelligence (AI) is now a part of our daily lives, and how we respond to such technological changes is based largely on psychology and personal experiences, both good and bad. As we examine the impact of AI, it is important to understand how an individual’s psychology can shape their views.

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How Keeping Track of Microsoft’s Product Plans Can Keep Your Network Secure

LAN Infotech

How Keeping Track of Microsoft’s Product Plans Can Keep Your Network Secure. Key Points in This Article: CIOs and IT administrators must ensure that their networks remain free and clear of outdated software applications, which can pose a tremendous security risk. Outdated applications can provide a backdoor for ransomware attacks, malware, and viruses.

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Join the Women in Technology panel session and discover how diversity drives better results

Acronis

We are excited to announce the Women in Technology panel session will be a mainstage event this year at the Acronis #CyberFit Summit 2022. This session is important for every manager working in the cybersecurity industry, so join your MSP colleagues as they discuss diversity, inclusion and equal opportunities, what it means for your business as a service provider and the tangible benefits you can achieve.

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The West and Russia the Day After

The Rand Blog

In the 1990s, after the breakup of the USSR, the West adapted to and helpfully influenced the birth of 15 new republics. If liberalizing change comes anew, the West may seek to help Russia heal itself for the long term.

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The March to Mobile: How Mobile, Cloud-Based Access Control Is Changing Security

Security Industry Association

Mike Maxsenti is director of key partnerships at Genea. “Mobile” might seem like a buzzword in the access control industry these days; however, use cases and demand are rapidly increasing. According to a 2021 survey from Campus Safety , 62% of respondents have purchased access control solutions with mobile credential options over the past two years.

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Electrical Safety Tips for Users of E-Bikes and E-Scooters

National Fire Protection Association

A version of this article will appear in the In Compliance section of the Winter 2022 issue of NFPA Journal. Recent discussions around electric micromobility devices, such as e-bikes and e-scooters, have left a lot of people rather charged up. Proposed changes by the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA), for example, would prohibit residents and guests from keeping e-bikes or e-scooters within NYCHA apartments or building common areas.

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Best practices to ensure you have the Citrix Linux VDA support you need

Citrix

With the recently released Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 2209 and Citrix Linux VDA 2209, we are excited to announce the Citrix Linux VDA now supports Red Hat Enterprise Linux/Rocky Linux 8.6 and Ubuntu 22.04 distributions. This is the first … The post Best practices to ensure you have the Citrix Linux VDA support you need first appeared on Citrix Blogs.

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Strategic Advantage, Sovereignty and Australia's Geopolitical Identity

The Rand Blog

In Australia, which has experienced few national existential crises, there appears to be little understanding of or consideration given to all the nuanced contours of winning. Australia may need to critically assess its strategic traditions to develop a broader conceptualization of how to secure the safety and well-being of the nation and position itself advantageously.

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Security Industry Association Welcomes Peter Boriskin as Chair of SIA Standards Committee

Security Industry Association

Boriskin, chief technology officer at ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions, will lead the guiding body of SIA’s standards programs. SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named Peter Boriskin, chief technology officer at ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions, as the new chair of SIA’s Standards Committee. In this role, Boriskin will lead and work with committee members to develop, promote and advocate industry standards in a coordinated effort with other standards and specification wr

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New White House Document

Recovery Diva

Countering Biological Threats, Enhancing Pandemic Preparedness, and Achieving Global Health Security.

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Why We Love Working at Pure Storage

Pure Storage

This is a special time for us at Pure Storage. In the same week the company turned 13 years old, we were named one of America’s 100 Most Loved Workplaces 2022 and a Great Place to Work in 2022. What’s behind these accolades? Our people. When I first joined Pure four years ago, I immediately knew I’d found a “hidden gem.” And if you ask anyone at Pure, they’ll tell you the same.

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Ransomware as a Service (RaaS)

Disaster Zone

Another significant wrinkle in the cybersecurity enterprise of hackers.