COVID-19 (2019nCoV) – A Busy Week
There has been a lot going with the novel coronavirus in the past few days. Here are some of the highlights, We finally have a name. The World Health Organization (WHO) has been very sensitive to the stigma that a…
A Big Jump in 31 Hours – 17,000 More Cases
A couple of hours ago I heard a reporter who was saying that China was reporting no cases today...and I thought...how could that be? Turns out it was just taking them longer to count them...a 17K jump in the case…
The Coronavirus with Regina Phelps on Preparing for the Unexpected
I had the great fun of being on Alex Fullick's show again, Preparing for the Unexpected The Coronavirus with Regina Phelps February 13, 2020 Thursday at 6 AM Pacific Time on VoiceAmerica Variety Channel The current Coronavirus has many organizations…
2019nCoV – Our next Pandemic?
2019nCoV continues to spread from China and now many disease experts are increasingly thinking that it is likely to become a pandemic that circumnavigates the globe. The prospect is daunting. The good news is that although the disease is spreading,…
2019nCoV Situational Awareness: How is that working for you?
Situational Awareness is the ability to identify, process and comprehend the critical elements of information regarding an incident. In other words, it’s knowing what is going on around you. Situational awareness requires two distinct activities: Collect and validate the information:…
The new McAfee Labs 2019 Threats Predictions Report is just out
The new McAfee Labs 2019 Threats Predictions Report is just out….it is a well-written document and a great way to lose a bit more sleep! The threat actors across the globe continue to grow in power, knowledge and sophistication. The…
October 17: Loma Prieta Earthquake 29th Anniversary
Today, October 17, is the 29th anniversary of the Loma Prieta earthquake, a 6.9 quake that killed 63 persons and injured 3,757. It was the first televised earthquake thanks to the World Series Game between the San Francisco Giants and…
The Golden Hour – How Will You Spend Yours?
Come and hear me speak at DRJ in Phoenix on September 26 @ 8:00 AM on the importance of the Golden Hour! When faced with a fast moving and potentially catastrophic incident, what will make the difference in your ability…
Reimagine Your Crisis Management Program
Come and hear me speak at DRJ in Phoenix on Monday, September 24 when I talk about how to reimagine your crisis management program. Many companies fail to have a great Crisis Management Team because they lack four simple things.…
Are you ready for your breach? If not, get prepared by conducting a cyber breach exercise
Come and hear me present this workshop on how to design a cyber exercise @ DRJ in Phoenix on September 25, 3:00 - 5:30 PM. Are you ready for your breach? Your chances of having one soon are excellent. It…