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5 Key Factors When Preparing Your Workforce for Significant Layoffs 

The decision to undertake layoffs is never an easy one. It can create profound ripple effects, both within your organization and in the lives of the affected employees. As a leader, your responsibility is to minimize these adverse effects as much as possible and handle the process with utmost integrity and professionalism. This article explores…

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Insider Threat Tabletop Exercise: The Ultimate Guide for Strengthening Your Organization’s Security

Insider threats are a growing concern for organizations across the globe with many studies being conducted. One such study is the “2022 Insider Threat Report” by DTEX Systems Group, which states that there’s been a 72% increase in actual insider threat incidents. With the increasing reliance on technology, it’s more important than ever to be…

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Interview with Heyrick Bond-Gunning

There are many challenges that businesses face when they want to operate in a new environment. Unfamiliar surroundings can be complex and may present risks that an organization doesn’t have in its normal environment. In episode 46, we interview Heyrick Bond-Gunning the CEO of S-RM a Business Intelligence, Cyber Security & Risk Management firm. Heyrick…

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Disaster Preparedness – An Interview with Michael Morlan

Forty percent of businesses do not reopen after a disaster and another 25 percent fail within one year according to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Having a more resilient community requires preparedness and that means work! In this interview with Michael Morlan of Two Rivers Emergency Management, we discussed some of the major concerns…

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Crisis Preparedness Interview with Joe McEnness

Having perspective is always a good thing. In this interview, Joe McEnness, Executive Director – Office of Risk Management of the Catholic Church in Boston, discusses crisis preparedness. Having a plan is one thing, knowing how to implement that plan during a crisis is a totally different matter. Practicing the plan and ensuring your team…

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Cyber Security – An Interview with Dan Gortze of SecureWorks

In this episode, we interview Dan Gortze who is security expert and keynote speaker. We discuss the following: Cyber-security challenges Cyber threat actors Insider threats and the Common cyber-security gaps base on real events The importance of incident management simulation exercises Including critical vendors in cyber-attack preparedness planning Dan Gortze on LinkedIn    

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Crisis Communications – An Interview with Mike Lawrence

Being able to communicate during a crisis is essential for any organization. Understanding what to say and how to say it should be part of the crisis preparedness planning process. All stakeholders need to be addressed and your spokespersons should know what to say when the media request an interview. Have you ever considered being…

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Workplace Violence – An Interview with Jay Brennan

Violent situations can happen at a moment’s notice and are typically planned events. Dallas police just experienced an active shooter situation that took five police officers lives during a peaceful demonstration. How do you prepare yourself and your organization for violent attacks? Do you have a process for evaluating your organization’s ability to respond to…