
How Converging Climate Hazards in Asia Could Create $1.43 Billion in Losses for the Region
In Asia and the Pacific, natural and biological hazards are converging, creating cascading risks on populations and infrastructures, according to a new report from the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP). “Asia-Pacific Disaster Report 2021: Resilience in a Riskier World” looks at risks in the region under current, moderate, […] View More
DRI KL2021: Awards of Excellence Winners Announced at Virtual Event
Congratulations to all the resilience professionals who were announced as winners of the DRI Awards of Excellence at DRI KL2021! “DRI Malaysia organized our very first fully digital conference and Awards of Excellence from 23-24 August 2021,” said Joe Wan, DRI Malaysia Program Manager. “The event attracted about 100 multi-industry practitioners coming from 10 countries namely England, Hong Kong, […] View More
FEMA Launches Full National Risk Index for Emergency Assessment and Planning
After a preliminary rollout, FEMA has unveiled its fully operational tool to help organizations and communities analyze their biggest risks to help them better prepare. FEMA’s U.S. National Risk Index was initially introduced in Nov. 2020 on a limited basis. Now it has launched the full application for users. It’s an online mapping resource that […] View More
Employee Cybersecurity Risks: The Call is Coming From Inside the House!
As more employees return to the office from telework environments, it’s time for them to tighten up their cybersecurity habits, if the responses from a recent survey are any indication. A poll of 8,000 workers worldwide on cybersecurity practices found that 79% had engaged in at least one risky activity in the past year. Among […] View More
Olympics Vs. Extreme Weather: Tokyo’s Games May Be a Test Run
As summer heat and humidity increase with the intensity brought on by climate change, the current Tokyo games can act as a barometer for future Olympic cities on how to address extreme weather safety. Though the big story this year was how the Tokyo 2020 Olympics would handle the COVID-19 epidemic, the increasingly rising heat […] View MoreLearn How to Weatherproof Your Business Continuity Program With Our Next Webinar!
During a severe weather event, employee safety is the top concern, followed by minimizing operational disruptions. Join us for our next free DRI webinar on Aug. 18 at 2:00 p.m. ET, when business continuity experts from a variety of industries will share how they prepare ahead of severe weather incidents–from hurricanes to tornadoes to hail to […] View MoreAre You Including Accountants in Your Risk Management Planning?
Developing a comprehensive enterprise risk management strategy means incorporating every level of business in the planning process – but your organization’s accounting department may be an underutilized resource. The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) has published a new report that looks at the role of the accounting profession in effective risk management. In particular, […] View More
What Crisis Management Lessons Can We Learn From the Florida Condo Collapse?
As investigations continue into what caused the recent collapse of a condominium in Surfside, FL, resilience professionals can view the incident as a series of lessons for how to handle a sudden, shocking emergency. On June 24, a 13-story condominium building outside of Miami collapsed, resulting in at least 97 deaths and many more victims […] View More
Report: Supply Chain Disruptions Cost Companies $184 Million Each Year
Between COVID-19, the Suez Canal blockage, and other surprise disruptions, the past two years haven’t been easy on the global supply chain. A recent international survey estimates a hefty price for organizations as a result – one that goes beyond money. The Interos Annual Global Supply Chain Report surveyed 900 senior IT, IT security and […] View More
Were You Hit in the Kaseya Ransomware Attack? NSA Offers Next Steps
As many as 1,500 businesses may have been impacted by the recent cyberattack on software firm Kaseya VSA – possibly the largest ransomware attack in history. As a response, the U.S. government has outlined a series of resources and advice for those affected. On July 2, hackers compromised Kaseya, a Miami-based tech services company with […] View More