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Profile of FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell

Recovery Diva

From CNN.com: How Deanne Criswell blazed a trail from fighting fires to running FEMA. An excerpt: “She joined FEMA during the Obama administration, helping to oversee the agency’s response to natural disasters across the country. In 2019, she became the first woman to lead New York City’s Emergency Management Department, where — less than a year into the job — she helped navigate the city through the darkest days of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Resilience is an illusion

Emergency Planning

After much pondering of the question, I have come to the conclusion that resilience is an illusion. This is not to denigrate the work of resilience managers, as there is obviously much to be done to reduce the risk and impact of adverse events. However, the concept of resilience is, I think, suspect. Many researchers who have adopted the concept when trying to interpret disaster risk reduction have followed the work of Crawford Stanley "Buzz" Holling, as expressed in his 1973 paper (Holling 1973

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Creating an organizational multi-Region failover strategy

AWS Disaster Recovery

AWS Regions provide fault isolation boundaries that prevent correlated failure and contain the impact from AWS service impairments to a single Region when they occur. You can use these fault boundaries to build multi-Region applications that consist of independent, fault-isolated replicas in each Region that limit shared fate scenarios. This allows you to build multi-Region applications and leverage a spectrum of approaches from backup and restore to pilot light to active/active to implement you

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Securing critical infrastructure: White House issues call to action  

everbridge

From compliance to resilience: Navigating the new landscape of critical infrastructure protection with Everbridge By Eric Boger , Everbridge Vice President Risk Intelligence The recent National Security Memorandum (NSM) on Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience issued by the White House on April 30, 2024, outlines a strategic approach to safeguarding critical infrastructure against emerging threats and enhancing resilience.

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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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When AI Gets It Wrong, Will It Be Held Accountable?

The Rand Blog

RAND researchers fielded their survey to provide the first nationally representative look at what people will actually do when faced with an unfair AI outcome.

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7 Pure Partner Leaders Celebrated by CRN

Pure Storage

7 Pure Partner Leaders Celebrated by CRN by Pure Storage Blog I am thrilled to spotlight our Pure Storage partner leaders who have been recognized by CRN as Women of the Channel 2024. Each has made a significant impact at Pure and in the broader technology and channel communities. I am very proud to work with them as they drive innovation to empower our partner community.

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IntelligentSIA: The Top 10 Benefits, Events and Opportunities for SIA Members in May 2024

Security Industry Association

Hey SIA members! Here are the top things you need to know about our latest activities and resources, upcoming events and opportunities and more. Welcome, New Members! The Security Industry Association (SIA) would like to welcome its newest members: 3SI + Wren , Academy Security Group , Ace Hardware , Actineon , Active Risk Survival , Algotive , Bassett Sales , ButterflyMX , CloudCard , eConnect , FDI , ICIP , LandSkyAI , M&R Electronic Systems , Prairie Capital , Precise People , Predictive

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Enhancing inclusive emergency communication: Addressing access and functional needs communities amid disasters

everbridge

By Brian Toolan , Vice President, Public Safety, Everbridge In times of crisis, effective communication is critical to ensuring the safety and well-being of all individuals in our communities. However, traditional communication methods may not adequately reach or cater to the needs of those with access and functional challenges. It’s imperative that emergency communication strategies are inclusive and considerate of the diverse needs of every member of society.

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Running an MSP business and scaling it for sustainability

Acronis

Mastering the basics is fundamental to sustainable growth. The primary pillars for running a competitive MSP include building a holistic MSP business plan, hiring in-demand talent, optimizing your business and adhering to both legal and cyber insurance requirements.

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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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More Canadian Smoke Coming to the U.S.

Recovery Diva

From TheConversation: Wildfire smoke is back – fires burning across Canada are already triggering US air quality alerts in the Midwest and Plains “The North American Seasonal Fire Assessment and Outlook for May through July highlights drought conditions in western Canada and Central America and higher than normal fire risk in both regions. It also notes the challenge of forecasting fire risk for later in the year as the El Niño climate pattern transitions to La Niña in late summer.

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The Threat of AI-powered Ransomware Attacks

Pure Storage

The Threat of AI-powered Ransomware Attacks by Pure Storage Blog Alongside its many benefits, AI has also empowered malicious actors to launch increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks, with ransomware emerging as a particularly potent threat. A recent report by the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) warned that malicious attackers are already taking advantage of AI to evolve ransomware attacks, posing significant risks to individuals, businesses, and even critical infrastructure.

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Transforming Healthcare in Rural India with Telemedicine by Nisha Kadaba

PagerDuty

PagerDuty Provides Key Support to Scale Intelehealth’s Impact India’s healthcare landscape has seen remarkable advancements, with a growing emphasis on enhancing delivery and outcomes. While much attention has historically been on urban healthcare, the majority of India’s population resides in rural and rural-urban areas. Ensuring equitable access to quality healthcare in these regions is paramount.

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Remote Work and Energy Efficiency

Constellation

Is remote work sustainable? Can remote work and energy efficiency contribute to your bottom line and a cleaner environment? The post Remote Work and Energy Efficiency appeared first on Constellation Residential and Small Business Blog.

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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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Security Industry Association Announces First-Ever Security Industry Community Service Day

Security Industry Association

#SecurityGivesBack on June 7, 2024, with a new day focused on community service projects. SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced the first-ever Security Industry Community Service Day , an initiative created by the SIA Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Advisory Board to rally the entire security industry to give back and make the world a better place.

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Emerging Threats to Financial Markets

The Rand Blog

The greatest danger to the U.S. financial system is the constant assault on reality—the deepfake videos and manipulated AI—that could weaken the system over time. It will be slow, but it will be steady and hard to stop—more like financial climate change.

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Docker vs. Podman

Pure Storage

Docker vs. Podman by Pure Storage Blog Containerization has significantly changed the software development workflow. This technology empowers developers to package applications with all their dependencies into lightweight, portable units called containers. These containers can then be seamlessly deployed across various environments, ensuring consistent and reliable application execution.

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Ultimate Guide to Drive Health Management

Acronis

Explore the essential tips and techniques for drive health management in our full guide. Protect your valuable data with confidence and keep your drive healthy!

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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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Introducing Microsoft Teams Notification Channel: Communicate With Employees Wherever They’re Working

Alert Media

The post Introducing Microsoft Teams Notification Channel: Communicate With Employees Wherever They’re Working appeared first on AlertMedia.

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Security Industry Association Announces 2024 SIA Excellence in Government Service Award Winners

Security Industry Association

Daryle Hernandez and Arun Vemury of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security will be recognized at the 2024 SIA GovSummit. SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) has selected two government security leaders – Daryle Hernandez and Arun Vemury – to each receive a 2024 SIA Excellence in Government Service Award. This award, presented at SIA GovSummit , the nation’s premier conference connecting government, security and technology, honors public servants who have demonstrated e

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What to Expect at Solutions Review’s Spotlight with Scale Computing on May 16

Solutions Review

Solutions Review’s Solution Spotlight with Scale Computing is entitled: “Seamless Transition: Scale Computing’s Guide to VMware Migration.” What is a Solutions Spotlight? Solutions Review’s Solution Spotlights are exclusive webinar events for industry professionals across enterprise technology. Since its first virtual event in June 2020, Solutions Review has expanded its multimedia capabilities in response to the overwhelming demand for these kinds of events.

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How CISOs Can Reduce Third-party Attack Vectors

Pure Storage

How CISOs Can Reduce Third-party Attack Vectors by Pure Storage Blog Cybercrime is regularly in the news, but in recent years, many reports of hacks and breaches include references to third-party software or the “digital supply chain.” The last year has seen such attacks hit Bank of America , Home Depot, T-Mobile , Okta , and Citrix. According to the Identity Theft Resource Center’s 2023 data breach report , incidents directed through supply chain vectors reached an all-time high in 2023, affect

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2024 cybersecurity trends: Key steps, strategies and guidance

Acronis

Explore the most critical cybersecurity trends of 2024 with our comprehensive guide. Delve into the latest in cyberthreats, proactive strategies and technological advancements shaping the future of cybersecurity. Perfect for IT professionals looking to stay ahead in digital defense.

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A Deming Cycle Approach to Business Continuity Strategy

Alert Media

Build your business continuity strategy with a Design-Test-Reflect-Iterate approach to ensure adaptability and effectiveness against various hazards.

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Security Industry Association Launches New Community for Veterans in Security

Security Industry Association

With leadership from chair Jeff Huggins of ASSA ABLOY Door Security Solutions, the new community will provide resources, programs and events for veterans in the industry and actively serving military planning transitions to the civilian workforce. SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) has launched the SIA Veterans in Security Forum , an all-new community focused on the issues and concerns of veterans and active military members who are in, or are interested in joining, the

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Storage and Data Protection News for the Week of May 10; Updates from Cohesity, NuLink, Zerto & More

Solutions Review

Solutions Review Executive Editor Tim King curated this list of notable storage and data protection news for the week of May 10, 2024. Keeping tabs on all the most relevant storage and data protection news can be a time-consuming task. As a result, our editorial team aims to provide a summary of the top headlines from the last week, in this space. Solutions Review editors will curate vendor product news, mergers and acquisitions, venture capital funding, talent acquisition, and other noteworthy

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Terraform vs. Docker: What’s the Difference? 

Pure Storage

Terraform vs. Docker: What’s the Difference? by Pure Storage Blog Building and managing infrastructure is a complex but essential task for modern applications. Thankfully, innovative tools like Terraform and Docker, each with its own strengths, are available to simplify these processes. Terraform and Docker have become indispensable for DevOps, offering unique solutions to streamline processes, optimize resources, and enhance scalability.

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Zerto Access Management: Role-Based Access Controls with Keycloak

Zerto

Implementing Identity and Access Management (IAM) within data protection applications is critical in today’s interconnected digital landscape. IAM serves as the first line of defense, ensuring that only authorized individuals or systems can access sensitive data and resources. By effectively managing user identities, roles, and permissions, IAM enhances security measures, mitigates insider threats, and safeguards against unauthorized access or data breaches.

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Acronis named Champion in Info-Tech Emotional Footprint Awards 2024

Acronis

The Info-Tech Emotional Footprint Diamond April 2024 for both Backup and Availability and Endpoint Protection named Acronis Cyber Protect a Champion, which cements Acronis’ excellence in both the report’s Value Index and Net Emotional Footprint.

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SIA New Member Profile: Advanced Data Risk Management (ADRM)

Security Industry Association

New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Advanced Data Risk Management (ADRM) provides data-driven risk management solutions to protect organizations’ critical assets. The company is headquartered in Woburn, Massachusetts, strategically located to serve clients across the northeastern United States, has a significant presence in key regions including North Carolina and Texas and serves clients worldwide through its network of employees, partners and affiliates.

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The Rise of GraphQL

Advancing Analytics

With a world wide industry market cap of $7.1 trillion and substantial investments totalling $22.3 billion, let’s delve into the basics around GraphQL and why you should be including it in your infrastructure. Introduction: 2012 was a transformative year with the release of the transformers paper that underpins much of the recent hype behind ‘LLM’. There was another technology created in the depths of Facebook—GraphQL.

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