Risk Management

Lessons Learned from Past Blackouts

Francisco Morocz | November 15, 2021

Climate change has caused extreme weather events like hurricanes, wildfires, and powerful winter storms to increase in both intensity and frequency. Just this year, we saw this across the state of Texas, where record-low temperatures and two severe winter storms forced the grid operator to institute power shut-offs for millions of people to prevent the collapse of the entire grid. More recently, we’ve seen this in New Orleans, where communities were without power for weeks on end following the destruction of Hurricane Ida. As more regions across the country face extended power outages due to these events, we are confronted with…
Why Zero Trust is Key to a Great Cyber Security Program
The relentless threat of cyberattacks has created a significant challenge for cybersecurity professionals. Breaches result in damage to an organization’s...
READ MORE >
Operational Resilience Requirements: What You Need to Know Now
Organizations around the globe are under increasing pressure to meet a growing list of regulatory requirements and guidance. That’s especially...
READ MORE >
The Year of the Safety Leader
Severe weather, active shooter events, and civil unrest were just a few of the top threats to employee safety and...
READ MORE >
The Crucial Role of Dual Incident Response Playbooks in Healthcare Cybersecurity
As the chief information officer (CIO) of a large hospital system, it is my responsibility to lead the charge in...
READ MORE >