A documented strategy for evaluating the effectiveness of procedures designed to restore an organization’s IT infrastructure and data after a disruptive event is essential. This typically involves simulated scenarios, ranging from minor... Read more »
Appellations signifying ruin, calamity, or misfortune are found across numerous cultures and languages. These monikers often draw from mythology, natural phenomena, and historical events associated with destruction or upheaval. For instance, the... Read more »
Minimizing the impacts of hazards, such as earthquakes, floods, or droughts, involves a systematic approach to lessening vulnerabilities and risks. This proactive process encompasses a range of strategies, from bolstering infrastructure resilience... Read more »
A compilation of essential supplies gathered in advance of an emergency helps ensure survival and well-being during and after disruptive events. Such compilations typically include items like non-perishable food, potable water, first-aid... Read more »
The tragic sinking of the MV Sewol on April 16, 2014, off the coast of Jindo Island, claimed the lives of 304 people, mostly high school students on a field trip. Overloading,... Read more »
A system designed to restore critical IT infrastructure and operations after a disruptive event, such as a natural disaster or cyberattack, ensures business continuity by providing a backup environment for data, applications,... Read more »
The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America’s compassionate outreach provides aid to communities affected by crises worldwide. This support encompasses immediate relief such as food, shelter, and medical assistance, as well as long-term... Read more »
A catastrophic event with atmospheric, geological, or hydrological origins that causes significant damage and/or loss of life is typically considered a natural hazard event when it impacts human populations. Examples include earthquakes,... Read more »
The January 2012 foundering of the Costa Concordia off the coast of Isola del Giglio, Italy, resulted in a significant maritime incident with the loss of 32 lives. This event involved a... Read more »
A documented strategy designed to restore data and systems after a cyberattack involving malicious software that encrypts files and demands payment for their release involves several key components. These components typically include... Read more »