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The Covid Pandemic revealed a “collective national incompetence in government”

Recovery Diva

The pandemic, the experts say, revealed “a collective national incompetence in government.” The United States, once the paragon of can-do pragmatism, of successful moon shots and biomedical breakthroughs, fell down on the job in confronting the crisis.

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Ransomware recovery for state and local governments: CEO Bret PIatt in GCN

OffsiteDataSync

City and county governments are some of cybercriminals’ favorite targets for ransomware. The lesson, of course, isn’t that governments should simply pay the ransom, however. The post Ransomware recovery for state and local governments: CEO Bret PIatt in GCN appeared first on OffsiteDataSync.

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How FICAM Revisions Enable New Security Solutions in the Government Sector

Security Industry Association

For government facilities and civilian organizations alike, establishing an effective physical access control system (PACS) is a top priority. government facilities, though, designing a PACS that complies with the latest updates to Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) 201-3 is of vital importance.

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Security Industry Association Creates New and Updated Government Relations Guides for SIA Members   

Security Industry Association

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has created a series of new and updated government relations and advocacy guides for SIA members: the new Guide to U.S. Each year, the federal government makes investments in critical capabilities to meet security requirements, which the security industry strives to provide. SILVER SPRING, Md. –

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The United Kingdom's National Risk Register - 2023 Edition

Emergency Planning

Print 0 46 false false false EN-GB X-NONE AR-SA At the time of writing this, the UK Government has just released the 2023 edition of the National Risk Register (NRR, HM Government 2023). This document was first published in 2008 and has been updated (somewhat irregularly) at roughly two-year intervals. HM Government 2022.

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Article by the Diva in South Korean Newspaper

Recovery Diva

Translated article from the South Korean newspaper The Segye Times , written by reporter Yeongjun Park from; published in Dec. ” “State government works with citizens,” he said, “and collaboration between public and private organizations, such as community emergency response teams, is critical.”

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Security Industry Association and International Biometrics + Identity Association Oppose Adding Extraneous Prohibitions on TSA Use of Facial Biometrics in Potential FAA Measure

Security Industry Association

Department of Homeland Security and component agencies like TSA have already adopted an extensive facial recognition technology governance policy that includes comprehensive oversight responsibilities, data privacy and civil liberties obligations, and testing and evaluation requirements.

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