Security & Business Resilience

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Space applications related to telecommunications and global navigation can play a vital role in supporting disaster risk reduction, response and recovery efforts, a senior United Nations official has said.

Between hurricanes, earthquakes and tornados, most regions in the U.S. are susceptible to some form or another of natural disaster.

Twenty-six states and Washington, D.C. scored a six or lower on 10 key indicators of public health preparedness.

The world’s information security practitioners have given global cybersecurity readiness a “C-” average with an overall score of 70 percent.

Which country suffers the most from extreme weather events?

Global retailers can expect a 12 percent growth in online fraudulent activity in the upcoming holiday season, compared with the same period last year—and lower ticket prices on fraudster-targeted gifts and products.

Even brick and mortar companies are increasingly leveraging the internet and cloud services to expand their business. As traditional business models have changed to incorporate these resources, the security risks presented have evolved as well. In today’s world of digital business, the security risks faced by the majority of companies have largely shifted into the cyber realm. 

When Americans go to the polls to choose a new president on Nov. 8, they will be choosing the candidate they believe has the best approach to dealing with terrorism.

Last November, the British government announced a £1.9 billion increase in cybersecurity spending.

Average growth for travel and expense (T&E) budgets in China in 2016 was 4.86%, consistent with 4.8% growth in 2015, and also with the 4.42% that had been anticipated in a 2015 survey.