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Business Continuity Management (BCM) Lifecycle Overview
In this second episode of the Whiteboard Wednesday video series, Rob Burton discusses the BCM Lifecycle.
The Insider Threat: Early Indicators To Workplace Violence During An Age of Uncertainty
Has your organization prepared for an insider threat workplace violence scenario? The most recent shootings at the Virginia Beach Municipal Public Works Building and the Earl Cabell Federal Building in Dallas are a stark, yet painful reminder that security...
VIDEO: Catching Up With Rob Burton – California Earthquakes and PreparedEx
Catching up with Rob Burton - California earthquakes, new PreparedEx content and more!
Bio-terrorism – An Interview with Lawrence F. Roberge Ph.D.
In episode 62 of the PreparedEx podcast series, we interviewed Lawrence Roberge. We discussed some of the current threats to the world in terms of bio-terror and what businesses should do to understand how they should be preparing for these threats. Lawrence on...
Is it an Issue or a Crisis?
In this first episode of the Whiteboard Wednesday video series, Rob Burton discusses the characteristics of an issue vs. a crisis.
4 Essential Cyber Security Tabletop Exercise Tips
When is the last time your organization conducted a cyber security tabletop exercise? Cyber security teams are busy monitoring and responding to attacks against your organization’s information technology infrastructure. Should you still be conducting tabletop...
5 Cyber Security Tips for Business Travelers
Are you a cyber target when you travel for business? Modern technology has allowed us to take our offices on the road when we travel. However, this is a point when our data can be most vulnerable. We are away from our secure, card access only office buildings,...
Pandemic Exercises – Build Resiliency Within Your Business
Ten years ago, Secretary Mike Leavitt of the Department of Health and Human Services said, “Some will say that the discussions of the Avian Flu was an overreaction. Some may say, ‘Did we cry wolf?’ The reality is that if the H5N1 virus does not trigger pandemic flu,...
Leading Close Protection Teams in a Male Dominated Sector – An Interview with L Thurman
“L” (as she likes to be referred to as) is a fierce competitive type that owns several security businesses in Southern California. In the 61st episode of the PreparedEx podcast series, we interviewed “L” about how she got started and what some of the challenges are in...
How Can You Mitigate Risk On Your Phone?
Guest contributor: eTravelSafety Do we understand how to avoid the risk of our devices being compromised? For most of us, our mobile phones are an extension of ourselves. Our daily routine, interests, personality and vital information are all stored on devices...