Bitcoin and Byte-Crime

By Editor|2019-03-26T12:27:50+00:00March 1st, 2017|

With stories of ransomware becoming increasingly common, companies are working to prepare themselves in the event that they find themselves as victims. To that matter, they’re increasingly including the acquisition of bitcoins as part of [...]

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Delayed Evacuation

By Editor|2019-03-26T12:26:47+00:00March 1st, 2017|

Following the Tennessee wildfires, many residents were left wondering why there was such much delay between the identification of the fires as a threat, and the announcement of an evacuation order. Said local Tim Gay, [...]

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All Preparedness is Local

By Editor|2019-03-26T12:25:48+00:00March 1st, 2017|

Governor of New York State Andrew M. Cuomo has announced the New York State Local Emergency Management Accreditation Program. This program, a first of its kind, is intended to apply to local emergency management agencies [...]

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The NIST of it

By Editor|2019-03-26T12:24:43+00:00March 1st, 2017|

Following up on their release of three years ago, the NIST has produced an updated set of guidelines for protecting against cyberattacks. Titled “Cybersecurity Event Recovery” and “Framework for Improving Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity v1.1”, these [...]

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Emergency Awareness

By Editor|2019-03-26T12:23:44+00:00March 1st, 2017|

When assembling emergency preparedness plans, there are items which are always considered and addressed. Things like emergency contacts, evacuation routes, and meeting locations are rarely omitted. However, the needs and considerations of those who require [...]

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Board of Neglectors

By Editor|2019-03-26T12:22:35+00:00March 1st, 2017|

Looking into the disconnect between the political issue of cybersecurity for companies and the actual manner in which companies are addressing the issue, the Harvard Business Review offers some insights into what isn’t being done, [...]

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