FEMA Appoints First Female National Advisory Council Chair, Welcomes New National Advisory Council Members
WASHINGTON – Yesterday, FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell announced the appointment of 12 new members and two returning members to the agency’s National Advisory Council. This year, Carrie Speranza, director of Esri’s Emergency Management Solutions, is the new National Advisory Council Chair. Speranza previously served as vice chair alongside outgoing Chair Jeff Hansen, director of the Office […] View More
Collaborative Partner Organization Spotlight: Holiday Edition
As the leading nonprofit that helps organizations around the world prepare for and recover from disasters, DRI relies on a wide network of partner organizations who share that mission and promote greater resiliency. DRI encourages Certified Professionals to actively support these valuable partner organizations. Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA) New York: ISACA NYC’s […] View More
U.S. Climate Assessment: How Extreme Weather Will Impact You
The latest U.S. climate assessment has familiar warnings for areas of the country most affected by extreme weather, along with new information that can help prepare for increasing threats. The Fifth National Climate Assessment, a congressional report released every five years, has been released. First, the good news: “Across the country, efforts to adapt to […] View More
US Agencies Sound the Alert on Critical Infrastructure Resilience
With critical national infrastructure (CNI) under constant and evolving cyber threats, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is heading up a new initiative to harden systems ahead of a disruption. November is Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience Month, and CISA has launched its new “Shields Ready” campaign, developed with the Department of Homeland Security […] View More
Collaborative Partner News: Nov. 7, 2023
As the leading nonprofit that helps organizations around the world prepare for and recover from disasters, DRI relies on a wide network of partner organizations who share that mission and promote greater resiliency. DRI encourages Certified Professionals to actively support these valuable partner organizations. Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA) New York: ISACA NYC’s […] View More
Event Spotlight: DRI’s One-Day Conference at NYU
By Diego Robledo, CGA Graduate Vice President of ESG, Santander Corporate and Investment Banking The swift advancement of emerging technologies is paralleled by a proportional rise in their vulnerabilities. As the digital frontier advances, cyber resilience emerges as a beacon, shielding corporations and governments against multifaceted crises and escalating risk trends. Recognizing the pressing nature […] View More
Happy Halloween – Ready for the Zombies?
Preparing for a zombie apocalypse has been a go-to scenario for imaginative resilience professionals. In fact, that once included the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD)! In 2011, the DoD developed strategies to combat a zombie uprising, called the “Counter-Zombie Dominance Plan,” or CONPLAN 8888-11. While acknowledging the potential threat was fictional, it also specified the […] View More
Holiday Supply Chains: What to Watch Out for This Season
While the supply chain is markedly more stable than in recent COVID-impacted years, the lingering effects – along with new hazards brought by national and global events – still make for a challenging end to 2023. In “Economics of Holiday Sales,” a survey of retailers and brands, 88% of respondents expect holiday sales to drive […] View More
Cybersecurity Month: New Guidance for Tackling Phishing Attacks
As National Cybersecurity Awareness Month continues, a multi-department security team has partnered to issue new guidance for organizations of all sizes on stopping phishing attacks before they do irreparable harm. “Phishing Guidance: Stopping the Attack Cycle at Phase One” is a cybersecurity information sheet developed by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), NSA, the […] View More
Collaborative Partner News: Oct. 3, 2023
As the leading nonprofit that helps organizations around the world prepare for and recover from disasters, DRI relies on a wide network of partner organizations who share that mission and promote greater resiliency. DRI encourages Certified Professionals to actively support these valuable partner organizations. Here’s what’s coming up in your region: Information Systems Audit and […] View More