Several Russian generals have been killed in Ukraine because their soldiers have been forced to rely on communications “in the clear,” on regular cellphones and handheld radios. But that does not necessarily translate into a permanent tactical advantage for the Ukrainians – Russia is also known for its hacking skills. If their secure communications are breached, Ukrainian forces also can be at risk. There is no more timely ex...

Last year's tornado season saw the deadliest December on record with more than 90 deaths and massive devastation across eight states. These tornados didn't spare anything in their path, with many businesses severely impacted. To understand if your business is prepared for the challenges a tornado, cyclone, or other significant storm brings, you can conduct tabletop exercises. Tabletop exercises can be very effective because they help identify...

Times are changing, and risks to organizations are becoming more dynamic. If the last few years have taught us anything, it’s this: Risk has become increasingly complex and the way organizations respond to and manage risk must change in response. A recent Forrester Consulting study commissioned by OnSolve found that organizations are underprepared, overconfident and lack the technology necessary to respond to and manage risk complexity....

As the U.S. declared a public health emergency on Feb. 3, 2020, COVID related cases surpassed 9,800 around the world quickly becoming a pandemic by March 11, 2020, which the World Health Organization declared (source: https://www.ajmc.com/view/a-timeline-of-covid19-developments-in-2020). Thus, the CARES Act was established on March 27, 2020, with a $150 billion Coronavirus Relief Fund. The CARES Act provided direct payments to Americans to cov...

Incident Response to Terrorist Bombings The Eugene Police Department, Eugene Springfield Fire, and Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) invite you to attend a FREE training opportunity. Continuing Education Units: 0.4 The course provides participants with an understanding of the terrorist threat information on recognition and capabilities of energetic materials (explosives and incendiaries) that could be used in a terroris...

Incident Response to Terrorist Bombings The Eugene Police Department, Eugene Springfield Fire, and Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) invite you to attend a FREE training opportunity. Continuing Education Units: 0.4 The course provides participants with an understanding of the terrorist threat information on recognition and capabilities of energetic materials (explosives and incendiaries) that could be used in a terroris...

Incident Response to Terrorist Bombings The Eugene Police Department, Eugene Springfield Fire, and Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) invite you to attend a FREE training opportunity. Continuing Education Units: 0.4 The course provides participants with an understanding of the terrorist threat information on recognition and capabilities of energetic materials (explosives and incendiaries) that could be used in a terroris...

A three-day workshop intensely focused on writing criteria for antiterrorism, continuity-of-operations (COOP) and resiliency, information security, physical security, operational security plans and operating procedures to meet government requirements. What should be included in each type of plan is discussed in detail. Students will learn how to translate company policy into the five functional areas of every good plan. They will also learn ho...

Incident Response to Terrorist Bombings The Eugene Police Department, Eugene Springfield Fire, and Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) invite you to attend a FREE training opportunity. Continuing Education Units: 0.4 The course provides participants with an understanding of the terrorist threat information on recognition and capabilities of energetic materials (explosives and incendiaries) that could be used in a terroris...

(VAR) Vulnerability Assessments and Risk Analysis Methodologies – A variety of five qualitative and quantitative methodologies are discussed in detail. Students will learn the differences between qualitative and quantitative risk analysis. They will use a variety of methodologies by evaluating single or multiple buildings and critical infrastructure nodes. Three full days of field evaluations assessing lighting, electric systems, drinkin...