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Preemptive Protection Measures for Safety-Critical Infrastructure
With so much of modern life dependent on systems that rely on software and computers, hackers can cause – and have caused – major problems by infiltrating those systems and disrupting how they operate.
The imperative is clear: Organizations that manage safety-critical infrastructure require a fundamentally new approach to cybersecurity.
Joseph Chukwube writes our Meet the Experts column this week.
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In the Know...
BCI Emergency & Crisis Communications Report 2022 is now available to download. This year, the report found:
Only a marginal rise in the usage of SaaS solutions by organizations, but there is still an expectation that businesses will invest in new technology to enhance their own range of in-house solutions this year. Organizations are now investing more in specialist emergency and crisis management tools to support remote business operations. The ‘golden hour’ target for organizations to respond to a crisis and execute their emergency communications plan is still in play for more than 80% of respondents. In fact, the ‘golden five minutes’ is now a valid option for just under a quarter. The number of organizations exercising their emergency communications plans at least once a year has fallen to 78.6% from 82.3% in 2021.
Learn more >>International Action: The current war in Ukraine increases the risks to cybersecurity worldwide
It’s important to regularly review your cyber hygiene and ensure your cybersecurity is up to date and fully prepared.
Read MoreThe End of an Emergency: Ottawa relinquishes the extra powers authorized by the activation of the Emergencies Act
Used to break up blockades at the border and protests at the capitol, the act also requires a tabling of a report before parliament within a year to examine the need for its activation.
Read MoreA Flood of Problems: Continued development in flood and fire zones sets the table for future disasters
Efforts need to be made to discourage people from settling in areas that are likely to be at high risk of climate-related natural disasters.
Read MoreRunning to Stand Still: Pressure on cybersecurity teams continues to grow, as cyberattacks keep becoming more frequent
Burnout of employees is representing an increasingly severe problem for already short-staffed departments.
Read MoreDeeper than Expected: A recent study indicates that the risk of flood damage in the US is more widespread than previously thought
The study showed more than a million square miles of land across the country as being at high probability of flooding.
Read MoreAnimal Instinct: Can animals be used as an advance warning for disaster
Scientists are investigating whether anecdotal behaviors might indicate repeatable behaviors.
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Congratulations to the Winners of the 2022 DRI Awards of Excellence!
DRI International, the world’s leading business continuity and disaster recovery training organization, is pleased to recognize the outstanding organizations and individuals listed below as the winners of the 2022 DRI Awards of Excellence for their achievements in the business continuity, disaster recovery, and crisis management fields.
“This year’s winners and finalists represent the best the resilience community has to offer — especially proven over some very challenging years — and it’s a great honor to spotlight their achievements,” said Chloe Demrovsky, DRI President and CEO.
The Awards of Excellence were presented during the DRI2022 Awards Gala on Feb. 15 in Las Vegas, NV, at the Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino.
View the list of winners and finalists here >>THE MARKETPLACE
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