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Why Do Cybercriminals Target Businesses During Natural Disasters?
According to one cyber threat intelligence director, there is almost always an uptick in cyber-attack attempts after a major disaster event.
Natural catastrophes create chaos and uncertainty. People are not focusing on basic cybersecurity best practices or refreshing their network’s security controls but are instead spending their energy on recovering from the event. Zac Amos explains 5 ways organizations can defend themselves from cyber-attacks following a natural disaster.
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Celebrating the 700th Episode of “Preparing for the Unexpected”
On Thursday, November 19th, at 11am ET, industry podcast host Alex Fullick reaches a milestone. SpeaknSpark innovator James Green is turning the tables on this legendary host. So, he’s going to do something special! He’s making Alex the guest and they will be doing the episode live. Tune in as James asks Alex about why he started the show, his most memorable moments and more.
Join Alex and James Thursday on YouTube!Situation in Gaza: Conditions in Gaza point to it becoming a humanitarian disaster
Israel’s response to Hamas’ attack has further tightened restrictions on an area already struggling to provide residents with the basics.
Read MoreNo Relief: Groups providing aid to both Israel and Gaza have been targeted by hackers
Humanitarian organizations are having their websites disrupted, reducing their ability to receive funding for aid.
Read MoreFuture Proofing: Cities need to consider how they can build resilience against the growing risks of natural disasters
With flooding, earthquakes, and wildfires, urban planning and architectural decisions can reduce many of the risks.
Read MoreWhat You’re Not Expecting: When assembling your disaster recovery plan, don’t forget to consider all the angles
Members of the Forbes Technology Council discuss key items that organizations frequently overlook.
Read MoreMapping Things Out: A new tool allows people in the United States to look up how at risk their neighborhoods are to wildfire, flooding, and pollution
The tool is intended to help secure funding under the bipartisan infrastructure bill and the Inflation Reduction Act.
Read MoreUnder Paperwork: Disaster relief programs too often are unclear in what they cover, and how to apply
Many of these programs were not designed with the increasingly massive scale of modern natural disasters in mind.
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90 Seconds to Shelter, this is not an Exercise!
Episode 105 of The Resilient Journey features Dotan Sagi who spoke from Tel Aviv. Dotan is an Israeli based CEO. How did Dotan keep track of his team across #Israel last week? How does his company continue to operate? What are his views about good decision making during a crisis?
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The Cyber-Resilient CEO How confident CEOs are taking charge of cybersecurity
Enterprise executives are thinking about cyber resilience, according to an October 2023 report, The Cyber-Resilient CEO, from professional services firm Accenture.
Accenture studied the cybersecurity practices of 1,000 CEOs of large organizations to better understand what it means to be a cyber-resilient leader today. The research shows CEOs are fully aware of cybersecurity, with 96% agreeing it is a key enabler for organization growth and stability. Yet, 74% are concerned about their organization’s ability to avert or minimize damage to the business from a cyberattack. It is a disconnect that highlights that a majority of CEOs lack confidence that their organizations are truly cyber resilient, and their uncertainty is reflected in how they prioritize their cybersecurity investments.
Backed by a broad cybersecurity experience, Accenture has identified three issues that continue to challenge CEOs today:
1. Limited understanding of cybersecurity and its relationship to the business
2. Compartmentalizing cybersecurity risks as compliance issues
3. Leaders’ inability to keep pace with the business impact of fast-evolving risks.
DRI2024 Registration and Award Nominations Now Open
Registration is officially open for DRI2024, the premier event for resilience and business continuity professionals – coming to New Orleans, LA, Mar. 3-6!
Register now to take advantage of the special early discounted rate of $1,495 and secure your spot at this must-attend event, which offers in-depth educational sessions along with unique networking opportunities.
Use the code EB24 when selecting the Full Conference pass to receive the discount.
Nominations are also open for the 2024 Awards of Excellence – including the brand-new Women in BCM Inspiration Award! It’s a great opportunity to spotlight the best and brightest in the field, including yourself!
Don’t wait — the deadline is Nov. 1.
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