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5 Ways Smart Cities Use Data—and 4 Ways to Keep That Data Secure

Pure Storage

We think of cities as being powered by people, transportation, energy, and buildings—the things we can see with our own eyes as we move around a bustling metropolis. Data program must-have: Methods for assuring data accuracy, compliance and privacy, and a strong security infrastructure. ” Data-drill Disaster Planning.

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Critical infrastructure is under attack

everbridge

power grid is of critical importance to our national security and economic security, but in an increasingly connected world where physical and cyber attacks are becoming more frequent, executives must be aware of the potential risks posed by malicious actors targeting their power grids. What is critical infrastructure protection?

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ENSURING CANADA’S CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE SYSTEM IS READY AND RESILIENT

CCEM Strategies

Ensuring Canada’s Critical Infrastructure system is ready and resilient Can you imagine what would happen if an incident such as a natural disaster compromised our transportation, food or even energy Critical Infrastructure (CI) systems? In November 2021, British Columbians didn’t have to.

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The Ukraine Invasion: What Are the Impacts on Supply Chain Dynamics?

Fusion Risk Management

Logistics Route and Capacity Constraints : Supply chain transportation and freight is already being impacted across the globe. Apart from humanitarian flights, the EU has closed much of its airspace to Russian planes in response to Russia’s invasion.

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Ransomware + Cryptocurrency = Costly for Your Business

NexusTek

Criminals need not worry about transporting large amounts of stolen money or converting the cash into more easily transferable goods when cryptocurrency is to be had. Here are a few ways to protect your business against ransomware threat actors: Enable a multilayered cybersecurity plan. Establish a business continuity plan.

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Your North Star in a Compound Crisis

Fusion Risk Management

IT (Information Technology) Security professionals and risk departments had to contend with the security risks that this new remote working model held. There have been many issues related to transport; from borders being closed; to staffing shortages; to ships like the Evergreen running around that prompted shortages of supplies.

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What The Pipeline Oil Ransomware Attack TAUGHT Us

Assurance IT

Even if the oil is worth a lot of money, the hackers don’t have a way to transport it. Enterprises are used to putting security cameras in their office building to catch the bad guys. This is why each enterprise needs resources and proper security protection. . Implement A Recovery Plan.