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Information protection solutions

Business911 provides a cost-effective, common-sense approach to information protection.  Our services include:

Information Technology Governance

Cyber Security

 

Business Process Controls

 

Organizational Resiliency

 

Defending Against COVID-19 Cyber Scams

03/06/2020 01:53 PM EST

Original release date: March 6, 2020

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) warns individuals to remain vigilant for scams related to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). Cyber actors may send emails with malicious attachments or links to fraudulent websites to trick victims into revealing sensitive information or donating to fraudulent charities or causes. Exercise caution in handling any email with a COVID-19-related subject line, attachment, or hyperlink, and be wary of social media pleas, texts, or calls related to COVID-19.

CISA encourages individuals to remain vigilant and take the following precautions.

Full article: https://www.us-cert.gov/ncas/current-activity/2020/03/06/defending-against-covid-19-cyber-scams

Executive Order on Securing the Information and Communications Technology and Services Supply Chain

By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) (IEEPA), the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.), and section 301 of title 3, United States Code

Full document: Executive Order

Emergency Communications No matter what the emergency......

Emergency Communications

No matter what the emergency, communications remain a vital component to keeping America safe, secure, and resilient.

https://www.dhs.gov/topic/emergency-communications

Cooperative Federalism and Low-Altitude Drone Operations

Authors:Jason Snead and John-Michael Seibler

 SUMMARY

Bipartisan measures have been introduced in the House and Senate proposing a cooperative-federalism approach to the regulation of Unmanned Aircraft Systems. Specifically, below 200 feet in altitude, state, local, and tribal authorities could reasonably regulate the time, manner, and place of drone operation. This authority would permit local governance of low-altitude drone activity in a manner similar to traffic management. President Donald Trump has also signed a presidential memorandum establishing pilot programs for commercial drone operations that would require the participation of state and local authorities. Congress should reject overblown concerns about a regulatory “patchwork” and adopt a cooperative-federalism approach that leverages the unique competencies of state, local, and federal officials to foster a competitive, safe, and innovative drone industry.

Full article: http://www.heritage.org/government-regulation/report/cooperative-federalism-and-low-altitude-drone-operations?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=thf-fb

 

Trump first president to protect electric grid from EMP, cyberattacks

by Paul Bedard | Dec 20, 2017, 12:03 PM 

President Trump became the first national leader to call for protecting the U.S electric and communications grid against an electromagnetic attack like one practiced in North Korea.

Deep in his new national security strategy released this week, he made good on a campaign promise to move quickly to make the fixes that proponents have long called for.

Full article: http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/trump-first-president-to-protect-electric-grid-from-emp-cyberattacks/article/2644025

Cybersecurity: Cybercrime and National Security Authoritative Reports and Resources

Summary
As online attacks grow in volume and sophistication, the United States is expanding its cybersecurity efforts. Cybercriminals
continue to develop new ways to ensnare victims, whereas nation-state hackers compromise companies, government agencies, and
businesses to create espionage networks and steal information. Threats come from both criminals and hostile countries, especially
China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea.
Much is written on this topic, and this CRS report directs the reader to authoritative sources that address many of the most
prominent issues. The annotated descriptions of these sources are listed in reverse chronological order, with an emphasis on
material published in the past several years. This report includes resources and studies from government agencies (federal, state,
local, and international), think tanks, academic institutions, news organizations, and other sources:

Full document: https://fas.org/sgp/crs/misc/R44408.pdf

Dispatchers facing delays answering 911 calls in Harris County

Weeks after Harvey, the Harris County Sheriff's Office says they are facing delays answering 911 calls. In some cases, it could take minutes to speak with an operator.

The sheriff's 911 operators were relocated to the Greater Harris County 911 Emergency Center after flooding at the sheriff's emergency dispatch center.

Full article: http://abc13.com/dispatchers-facing-delays-answering-911-calls-in-harris-co/2436636/

 

Study Finds FEMA Flood Maps Missed 75% Of Houston Flood Damage Claims Between 1999 And 2009

 

 

Marcus Yam/Getty Images Flooding along Interstate 10 in Houston as a result of Harvey

A recent study found that FEMA failed to capture 75 percent of flood damages within their flood maps between 1999 and 2009. The FEMA flood maps are the primary source for how the government and insurance companies evaluate flood risk and insurance premiums. There are collectively trillions of dollars worth of property that rely on these maps being accurate.

Full article: https://www-forbes-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.forbes.com/sites/trevornace/2017/09/18/fema-flood-maps-missed-claims-harvey-houston/amp/

 

 

Arkema Chemical Plant media briefing

 Great example of handling the media by the HCFMO.

Statement starts at: 1:05

Response to questions starts at" 6:15 

 

EarthEx

Black Sky video: http://eiscouncil.org/VideoEarthEX