Vol. 526 - Active Shooter Preparedness - Risk and Resilience Hub

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Meet the Expert

Have you seen our Active Shooter Preparedness digital edition? It features best practices and tips from industry experts. Does your organization have an effective exercise? Find articles on how this threat has evolved and what any continuity planner MUST ADDRESS.

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In the Know...

Common Sense Guide to Mitigating Insider Threats

This fifth edition published by the Carnegie Mellon University's CERT Division is based on more than 1,000 insider threat cases. The guide describes 20 practices that organizations should implement across the enterprise to prevent and detect insider threats, as well as case studies of organizations that failed to do so.

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The View From Above

When planning for cybersecurity, it is crucial for business continuity planners to understand the mindset of those sitting in the C-Suite.

Both Sides Now

A new survey examines the gender pay gap in business continuity professionals.

A Helping Hand

A recent article looks at ways to help first responders fight against mental health issues.

Not So Social

How hackers are hiding cyberattacks in social media and phishing schemes through friendly emails.

A Whirlwind of Preparation

In time for hurricane season, here are select videos and lessons from 2016 to help prepare for the worst.

Over Exposure

A new danger for first responders, Carfentanil, is becoming more widespread, and this article provides tips for those who may be exposed.

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Industry Pulse

Salary Benchmarking Report

The Business Continuity Institute has provided further evidence that attaining certification credentials greatly enhances your career prospects. The BCI’s latest Salary Benchmarking Report revealed that those who are certified BCI members, on average, get paid considerably more than their non-certified colleagues.

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IAEM Think Tank: "Large Event Crisis Planning - A Private Sector Perspective".

Tuesday, July 18, 2017, 2:00-3:30 p.m. EDT
Crisis planning for large events is now on the mind of many emergency managers due to the recent awful attacks overseas. This concern is especially high for private sector companies that host thousands of people at events or on their sites. Our upcoming IAEM Think Tank will provide a behind-the-scenes look at large event crisis planning from a private sector perspective and explain how to engage with government responders to develop a seamless response plan. Speakers will include: Andrea Davis, director of global crisis management and business continuity at Disney. Other speakers will be announced as they are confirmed.

DRI Survey: Women in BCM

You’re invited to take DRI’s Women in BCM survey, a research project conducted by the Women in Business Continuity Management Committee. The results of the survey will be reported in an upcoming white paper that will be available as a free download.

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