Turning to Tech: The disaster relief effort in Turkey and Syria is being aided thought adoption of a variety of communication approaches

By Editor|2023-03-02T19:45:32+00:00February 28th, 2023|

With the damage caused by the double earthquake in Turkey, both residents and first responders have been aggressive in turning to different technologies to help those still trapped in the debris and to assist in [...]

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One Disaster to Another: Cybercriminals often look to areas under disruption to target for attack

By Editor|2023-03-02T19:46:10+00:00February 28th, 2023|

Whether flood, fire, or storm, businesses in affected areas often find themselves targets of a second disaster, as cybercriminals look to take advantage of what may be a temporary reduction in effectiveness in cybersecurity. With [...]

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Where to Look: An AI tool can help categorize damage after a disaster, and guide first responders to survivors

By Editor|2023-03-02T19:46:49+00:00February 28th, 2023|

While questions remain about the effectiveness of AI in many fields, it does seem like it’s beginning to have a notable impact in some aspects of disaster recovery. In Turkey, in support of disaster recovery [...]

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Ready to Respond: Organizations need to have a strategy in place for informing stakeholders after a cyberattack

By Editor|2023-03-02T19:44:08+00:00February 28th, 2023|

With major retailers and institutions being targeted for cyberattacks daily (most recently, Canadian bookseller Indigo Books and Music was forced to rebuild its website due to a breach, which impacted employee information and took the site [...]

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Good Neighbors: Maintaining relationships with friends and family can help mental health during times of crisis

By Editor|2023-03-02T19:43:18+00:00February 28th, 2023|

A recent study published in the International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction by Cornell researchers found a direct correlation between a person’s social network and their ability to respond to health consequences of an environmental [...]

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