Security & Business Resilience Topic

USGS Maps Identify Potential Earthquakes for 2017

March 9, 2017

New USGS maps identify potential ground-shaking hazards in 2017 from both human-induced and natural earthquakes in the central and eastern U.S.

America's Infrastructure Scores a D+

March 9, 2017

The American Society of Civil Engineers, which released its 2017 "Infrastructure report card", has given the nation's overall infrastructure a grade of D+.

Cyber Resilience is Crucial to Maintaining Brand Reputation

Steve Durbin

March 2, 2017

Massive data breaches and their ripple effects compel organizations of every kind to grapple with risk and security at a more fundamental level.

The Government of Canada to Modernize Weather-Forecasting Infrastructure

March 1, 2017

The Government of Canada will invest in world-class, state-of-the-art weather-prediction information technology and radar modernization.

Cyber Tops List of Threats to Business Continuity

February 27, 2017

Cyber attack is once again the top threat perceived by businesses, according to research by the Business Continuity Institute.

CEO Confidence Rises

February 21, 2017

While CEOs around the world feel they have plenty to worry about in the year ahead, their confidence in their own growth prospects and their outlook for the global economy are back on the rise.

The 5 New Year’s Resolutions CSOs Should Have Made

Loren Dealy Mahler

February 14, 2017

It’s February. We all know you aren’t going to the gym and eating a salad every day, so let’s stop pretending you’re keeping any of your other new year’s resolutions. But instead of beating yourself up, let’s talk about the resolutions you should have made – the ones that are actually going to stick and make your life easier. They might even impress your boss.

PG&E to Implement Earthquake Warning Technology

February 7, 2017

As California acts to implement an effective and sustainable statewide earthquake early warning (EEW) system, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is taking steps to integrate the technology into its emergency management and preparedness efforts.

A Good Backup Strategy: Your Best Defense Against Ransomware

Tom Fedro

February 2, 2017

Last year, cybercriminals attacked the California-based Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center, encrypting files crucial in running the hospital’s operating systems and demanding a ransom to restore them to working order.