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Public-Private Partnerships Essential in Cybersecurity, Expert Says
Emergency managers know that public-private partnerships are critical. But according to one expert, those partnerships are just as essential for cybersecurity. Click HERE>>

Emergency Workers Share Insight in Va. Tech Shooting Response
The second anniversary of the shooting at Virginia Tech is approaching, and the state's emergency managers are trying to ensure they learn the lessons of that tragedy. Click HERE>>

Electrical 'Smart Grid' Not Yet Smart Enough to Block Hackers
Security experts are worried the government's plan to develop an electrical "smart grid" could leave the nation's power supply dangerously vulnerable. Click HERE>>

Coast Guard Softens TWIC Rules at Ports
The DHS has softened the rules of its new identification card for five of the nation's ports. What will the interim measures mean? Click HERE>>

Crisis Communications Inevitable for Most Organizations, Expert Says
Is crisis communications unavoidable, much like death and taxes? One industry expert says it is, and most organizations had better get ready. Click HERE>>

Cries of Protest, Censorship Greet News of Cybersecurity Bill
Last week, the Senate passed a cybersecurity bill that would give the president power to disconnect the Internet, and a number of groups are up in arms. Click HERE>>

CPM West.
Las Vegas: May 12 - 14. This training event will provide you with a complete risk management education, as well as opportunities to network with your peers. Over 60 sessions on key issues and strategies. Click HERE>>

Over a million sold! YOU can HELP the people in your organization prepare. The Survival Kit I supplies basic necessities for the first 72 critical hours after a disaster. It provides single person essentials in a compact, durable pack. BUY NOW!

The 2nd Disaster Recovery and BC Forum takes place in Atlanta, Apr 20/21st. Free registration, accommodation and meals for first 25 bookings. Also, Free workshops. 98% of attendees would recommend a colleague to attend this Forum. Click HERE>>

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AAE Systems, Inc. Commemorates 25th Anniversary
Sunnyvale, CA - AAE Systems, Inc. has reached a major milestone as it celebrates 25 years of delivering comprehensive satellite-based communications solutions to its international, multi-industry customer base. To commemorate its anniversary, it will release its lightweight mobile communications trailer (LMCT) system. The trailer showcases AAE's Eclipse satellite networking product line and the company's expertise as a systems integrator. Click HERE>>

Contingency Planners of Ohio 2009 Business Survival & Recovery Conference
Dublin, OH - October 26-27 - Contingency Planners of OHIO provides a vehicle for networking, plus opportunities for learning and career advancement for professionals and planners in both the public and private sectors who are dedicated to educational and shared experiences in contingency planning. Attendees will be able to experience excellent break-out sessions, general sessions, relevant topics, best practices and industry professionals as presenters. Click HERE>>

Resiliency Solutions Joins LightEdge Consulting Services
Des Moines, IA - LightEdge, a hosted services partner dedicated to communications and IT needs for small and medium-sized businesses, announces that the members of Resiliency Solutions, a renowned Business Continuity and Resiliency Planning consulting service have joined LCS (LightEdge Consulting Services). The combination of skills will allow the company to offer its business customers additional insight and "best practices" regarding risk mitigation, continuity planning, IT reliability, and redundancy. Click HERE>>

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