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Some Signs of Life at FEMA

Recovery Diva

From CNN: FEMA makes late push to bolster hurricane preparedness, but effort may be too little, too late, officials say “In a series of internal memos issued this week and obtained by CNN, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, whose department oversees the disaster relief agency, approved requests by FEMA to reopen several training facilities and lengthen contract extensions for thousands of staffers who deploy during natural disasters.

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Healthcare and Crisis Teams Harness PagerDuty to Stay Ready and Resilient by Nisha Kadaba

PagerDuty

PagerDuty.orgs Latest Impact Cohort of Nine Organizations Improves Urgent Health Outcomes Globally For organizations providing vital mental health assistance, safety crisis services and delivering critical humanitarian support when disaster strikes, reliable digital infrastructure is essential. Whether connecting individuals to crisis counselors via text or coordinating face-to-face healthcare support, these digital services must operate seamlessly.

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T-SQL REST API Integration in SQL Server 2025: Streamlining T-SQL Snapshot Backups

Pure Storage

T-SQL REST API Integration in SQL Server 2025: Streamlining T-SQL Snapshot Backups by Pure Storage Blog Summary This article takes you through the steps for using a T-SQL script to create application-consistent snapshots on FlashArray from within SQL Server, without needing any external tools or scripts. This article originally appeared on Anthony Nocentinos blog.

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How to create a crisis communication plan

everbridge

When a crisis hits, the success of an organization often hinges on how effectively it communicates. Misinformation, delayed responses, and unclear messaging can amplify the impact of an already turbulent situation, damaging reputation, trust, and business continuity. This is why having a robust crisis communication plan is critical. It ensures that your organization can respond calmly, clearly, and effectively when faced with unexpected challenges.

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Supply Chain Resilience Checklist

Strengthen your operations with the Supply Chain Resilience Checklist. This practical, easy-to-use tool helps your organization prepare for disruptions and ensure long-term continuity in an unpredictable world. Why Download: Identify and assess critical supply chain risks Ask the right questions to evaluate vendor preparedness Implement effective strategies to reduce vulnerabilities Improve communication, transparency, and coordination across your network What You’ll Learn: How to evaluate and m

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Review of Book on Resilience

Recovery Diva

Invited book review of Ten Years of Transformative Thinking. Review by J ohn Plodinik, independent scholar. Once again, Claire has asked me to review the latest in the Resilience Matters series this one subtitled Ten Years of Transformative Thinking. The ebook, again edited by Laurie Mazur, consists of 61 short essays (plus Mazurs Introduction, A Decade of Progress Toward a Fairer, Greener, and More Resilient Future), all of which have appeared as opinion pieces in various periodicals and in pr

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NetApp Is Livin’ La Vida Loca

Pure Storage

NetApp Is Livin’ La Vida Loca by Pure Storage Blog Summary While NetApp continues to sing the praises of legacy tech, Pure Storage has taken a fundamentally different approach with our DirectFlash Modules (DFMs), offering an engineered storage system designed for the modern data center. In enterprise storage, technical debt doesn’t just slow you downit defines your ceiling.

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7 Questions You Should Be Asking Your IT Provider Every Quarter (But Probably Aren’t)

LAN Infotech

If youre only talking to your IT provider when you renew your contract, youre doing it wrong. Technology isnt a set it and forget it part of your business. Its constantly evolving, and so are the threats that come with it. Thats why quarterly IT check-ins are nonnegotiable if you want your business to stay protected, productive and competitive. But heres the thing: Most business owners dont know what to ask.

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Another Hurdle for States Seeking Emergency Preparedness Funding

Recovery Diva

From HS Today: Multiple Attorney Generals Sue DHS to Protect Emergency Preparedness and Disaster Relief Funding “New York Attorney General Letitia James and 19 other attorneys general have filed a lawsuit challenging new U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) conditions that link emergency management and disaster relief funding to state immigration enforcement policies, as stated in a press release on May 13.

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What the Security Industry Needs to Know About AI, Emerging Tech and Privacy

Security Industry Association

In a constantly evolving cyber-physical security landscape, the security industry needs to hold and build on its commitment to promoting sound data privacy practices. The Security Industry Association (SIA) spoke with experts SIA Data Privacy Advisory Board Chair Bobby Prostko , deputy general counsel, IP and cybersecurity, and chief privacy officer at Allegion; advisory board members Sal DAgostino , CEO of IDMachines; Daniel Krantz , managing partner at the Secure Worker Access Consortium; and

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How to Avoid Pitfalls In Automation: Keep Humans In the Loop

Speaker: Erroll Amacker

Automation is transforming finance but without strong financial oversight it can introduce more risk than reward. From missed discrepancies to strained vendor relationships, accounts payable automation needs a human touch to deliver lasting value. This session is your playbook to get automation right. We’ll explore how to balance speed with control, boost decision-making through human-machine collaboration, and unlock ROI with fewer errors, stronger fraud prevention, and smoother operations.

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HR’s expanding role in crisis readiness: Why culture, communication, and coordination matter more than ever

everbridge

HR has always been about people. But its also about protecting them. Workplace threats are real. Violence, severe weather, or a cyber issue that cuts people off from critical systems theyre not edge cases anymore. HR teams are on the front lines, helping people stay informed, safe, and supported when something goes wrong. This isnt just about having the right policies.

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Your Vacation Auto-Reply Might Be A Hacker’s Favorite E-mail

LAN Infotech

You set it. You forget it. And just like that, while youre packing for vacation, your inbox starts automatically broadcasting: Hi there! Im out of the office until 2025-05-19. For urgent matters, please contact [coworkers name and e-mail]. Sounds harmless, right? Convenient, even. Exceptthats exactly what cybercriminals love to see. Your auto-reply the simple message meant to keep things organized and moving smoothly is also a gold mine of intel for bad actors looking for an easy way in.

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FEMA Risks Flying Blind This Hurricane Season

Recovery Diva

From Axios: Trump’s FEMA Risks Flying Blind This Hurricane Season. “The big picture: Trump whose budget proposes more than $646 million in cuts to FEMA has signed executive orders aimed at streamlining the federal disaster agency and shifting more responsibility to the states.

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How manufacturers can achieve operational technology (OT) compliance

Acronis

In industrial environments, the stability of the manufacturing environment is paramount. Compliance isnt just a matter of fulfilling government requirements. Running OT systems that are compliant with regulations is also a good way for manufacturers to ensure that their systems are resilient and can survive cyberthreats that are constantly evolving and proliferating.

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Mastering Remote Onboarding: Proven Strategies for Seamless New Hire Integration

Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions

Join this brand new webinar with Tim Buteyn to learn how you can master the art of remote onboarding! By the end of this session, you'll understand how to: Craft a Tailored Onboarding Checklist 📝 Develop a comprehensive, customized checklist that ensures every new hire has a smooth transition into your company, no matter where they are in the world.

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SIA New Member Profile: JMS Security

Security Industry Association

New Security Industry Association (SIA) member JMS Security is a leading security service provider in Canada that works to protect and safeguard its clients, their loved ones and their assets by eliminating perilous risks. The company is headquartered in Burnaby, British Columbia, and its services are scalable and available across western Canada. SIA spoke with Rabjot Aujla, construction site specialist and director at JMS Security, about the company, the security industry and working with SIA.

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The Hidden Costs Of Waiting: Why You Can’t Afford To Delay Your Windows 10 Upgrade

LAN Infotech

If youre still running Windows 10 on your business machines, lets cut to the chase: The clock is ticking. On October 14, 2025 , Microsoft is officially ending support for Windows 10. That means no more security patches, no more bug fixes and no more technical support. But heres what business owners really need to understand: The cost of waiting isnt just about someday needing to upgrade.

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Where AI and Resilience Meet: A Q&A With DRI’s Rachael Elliott (Part 1 – AI and BCM)

DRI Drive

Rachael Elliott is Director of Global Strategy and Innovation for DRI International. With nearly 20 years of experience leading commercial research in organizations, she has particular expertise in the technology side of resilience, and a keen interest in how artificial intelligence can help to transform the resilience of organizations. In the first of a two-part […] The post Where AI and Resilience Meet: A Q&A With DRIs Rachael Elliott (Part 1 – AI and BCM) appeared first on DRI

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Predicting Damages Before a Disaster

Disaster Zone Podcast

In this podcast we look at a new technology being developed and fielded to help people and organizations, public and private better understand climate risks of all types. From wildfires to floods, climate fueled natural disasters are becoming more and more prevalent. The podcast guest is Sarah Russell, Managing Director of Bellwether who speaks to the ways that advanced machine learning can help improve disaster response as these events continue to Bellwether has worked with the Defense Innova

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Emergency Preparedness: Active Shooter Tabletop Exercise

April is Workplace Violence Prevention Awareness Month. Enhance your organization’s emergency preparedness with our Active Shooter Tabletop Exercise. Download now to strategically plan, prepare, and test your response to active shooter situations. Key Features: Plan, prepare, and test your emergency response strategy. Simulate real-world scenarios to mitigate risks.

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Large No. of Leaders Urge DHS/FEMA to Reinstate BRIC Grant Program

Recovery Diva

From HSToday: 86 Leaders Urge DHS, FEMA to Reinstate BRIC Grant Program “A bipartisan group of 86 congressional leaders has sent a letter to the Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and FEMAs Acting Administrator David Richardson, urging the immediate reinstatement of the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) grant program.

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Out Of Office, Out Of Luck: What Happens When Your IT Breaks While Everyone’s On Vacation?

LAN Infotech

Its a quiet June morning. Half your team is on vacation. The other half is working from home or bouncing between coffee shops and hotel WiFi. And then it happens. Your system goes down. The printer stops working. No one can access shared files. A phishing e-mail just landed in someones inbox. You call your IT person and theyre out of office too. Now what?

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Where AI and Resilience Meet: A Q&A With DRI’s Rachael Elliott (Part 2 – AI and Supply Chain)

DRI Drive

Rachael Elliott is Director of Global Strategy and Innovation for DRI International. With nearly 20 years of experience leading commercial research in organizations, she has particular expertise in the technology side of resilience, and a keen interest in how artificial intelligence can help to transform the resilience of organizations. In the second of a two-part […] The post Where AI and Resilience Meet: A Q&A With DRIs Rachael Elliott (Part 2 – AI and Supply Chain) appeared fi

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Accelerating Enterprise Insights: Pure Storage and NVIDIA AI Data Platform Empowers Precision Reasoning at Scale

Pure Storage

Accelerating Enterprise Insights: Pure Storage and NVIDIA AI Data Platform Empowers Precision Reasoning at Scale by Pure Storage Blog Summary In todays fast-paced business world, milliseconds matter. The NVIDIA AI Data Platform, integrated with FlashBlade//EXA and Portworx, enables organizations to not just accelerate inference but also unlock precision reasoning at scale.

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How to Put Your Business Continuity Plans into Action

During a crisis, successful organizations are led by strong leaders who communicate continuously with all stakeholders and have plans that are flexible enough to allow changes to be made on the fly. What You'll Learn: Understanding the characteristics of actionable business continuity plans. Step-by-step guidance on building robust and adaptable BCPs.

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Building IT resilience in the era of digital transformation

everbridge

Technology runs through every part of a modern business. It powers remote work, automates operations, and helps deliver better experiences for customers. As digital transformation picks up speed, IT systems become more essential. But they also become more exposed to risk. Whether it’s a cyberattack, a service outage, or a failure in operations, these events aren’t rare.

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Initial Customer Communications After a Cyber Incident – A Comparison of M&S and Co-op’s Email to Customers

Plan B Consulting

In this weeks bulletin, Charlie discusses Marks and Spencers and Co-ops recent cyber incidents, and rates their communications to customers. I have been abroad for the last two weekends, first playing at the Majorca Beach Rugby Tournament, and then watching the Glasgow Warriors, with the NCSC conference in Manchester in between. As a result, there has not been much time for listening to or watching the news.

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Tornadoes in 3 States Receive no Federal Attention

Recovery Diva

From The New Republic: Tornadoes Just Wrecked Multiple States. Where Are Trump and FEMA? Local leaders are warning that the federal emergency response is nowhere to be found. ” More than two dozen people were killed by tornadoes across Missouri, Kentucky, and Virginia over the weekendbut come Monday, the White House and the executive agency responsible for the emergency response to natural disasters had not publicly addressed it.

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How Does RAG Make AI More Transparent, Trustworthy, and Reliable?

Pure Storage

How Does RAG Make AI More Transparent, Trustworthy, and Reliable? by Pure Storage Blog Summary Retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) can bring transparency and trust to AI systems, enabling auditable, explainable outcomes. Retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) enhances the transparency and reliability of AI decision-making by bridging the gap between generative AIs black box reputation and the need for auditable, explainable outcomes.

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Next-Level Fraud Prevention: Strategies for Today’s Threat Landscape

Speaker: Sierre Lindgren

Fraud is a battle that every organization must face – it’s no longer a question of “if” but “when.” Every organization is a potential target for fraud, and the finance department is often the bullseye. From cleverly disguised emails to fraudulent payment requests, the tactics of cybercriminals are advancing rapidly. Drawing insights from real-world cases and industry expertise, we’ll explore the vulnerabilities in your processes and how to fortify them effectively.

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Resilience, complexity, and leading IT in uncertain times

everbridge

1. What does IT resilience really mean today and how has your view of it evolved? For me, resilience is about keeping systems running and teams aligned when the unexpected happens. Thats the obvious part. But whats evolved is how we think about when the unexpected happens. Its not occasional anymore. Its constant whether its cyber threats, outages, vendor issues, or even internal change.

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“While Trump Overhalls FEMA,MS Tornado Survivors Await Assistance”

Recovery Diva

From ABC News: While Trump overhauls FEMA, Mississippi tornado survivors await assistance Mississippis request for federal disaster assistance is pending more than two months after 18 tornados ripped through the state, killing seven and damaging hundreds of homes I dont know what you got to do or what you got to have to be able to be declared for a federal disaster area because this is pretty bad, Lowery said.

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