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The Colonial Pipeline Attack Proves We Urgently Need Minimum IoT Cyber Security Thresholds for Our Nation’s Infrastructure
Les Williams
May 17, 2021
A recent ransomware attack on the Colonial Pipeline left much of the Eastern U.S. in fear of serious fuel shortages. This attack highlights inconsistencies and ...
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What to Look for in Healthcare 2021: A Struggling Hospital Industry and Security Concerns in the Age of Telehealth
Derrick Wong
April 8, 2021
Hospitals weathered massive financial hits in 2020 and it's likely that COVID-19 will impact the industry throughout 2021.
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3 Global Health Achievements to Celebrate as We Mark COVID-19’s One-Year Anniversary
Dante Disparte
March 11, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has taught us the world can accomplish a lot when countries work together.
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America is Woefully Unprepared for Climate Change
Andres Franzetti
March 10, 2021
To enact a meaningful climate plan, investing in climate-resilient infrastructure needs to be a top priority.
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RC Quick Takes – Will the February Freeze Spur Change in Texas?
Les Williams
March 4, 2021
While the debate over extreme weather causality rages on, the impact these harsh events have on U.S. infrastructure cannot be disputed.
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California Hardwired Energy Security Into Code, And The World Should Follow Suit
Dante Disparte
February 26, 2021
The state of California, recently anointed as the 5th largest economy in the world, is no stranger to complex risks. From the infernal ...
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Preparing for the next pandemic: Early lessons from COVID-19
Dante Disparte
February 16, 2021
Even though pandemic preparedness and biodefense have had ardent and clarion supporters, COVID-19 proved how ill-prepared we were to combat a 100-year pandemic.
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RC Quick Takes – Amazon’s Workers’ Compensation Issue: A Learning Opportunity for Employers
Derrick Wong
February 11, 2021
An abundance of injuries in Amazon warehouses may damage more than just the e-commerce behemoth’s reputation.
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Short Selling, GameStop and What Risk Management Has to Say About It All
Les Williams
February 1, 2021
The events unfolding in the wake of the GameStop drama involving “David” retail investors and “Goliath” institutional investors will be immortalized in investor lore for ...
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How Cyber Risk, Food Insecurity, Social Unrest and Economic Fear Will Color 2021 and Beyond
Andres Franzetti
January 15, 2021
With 2020 officially “in the books,” focus now shifts to what the year ahead has in store.
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If JP Morgan, Amazon and Berkshire Hathaway Can’t Reform Healthcare, Who Can?
Les Williams
January 14, 2021
Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway and JPMorgan Chase have announced their joint venture, Haven Health, would be shutting its doors.
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RC Quick Takes – Contingent Business Interruption Coverage in the Wake of Solar Winds
Les Williams
January 13, 2021
Businesses of all sizes should revisit their cyber insurance policies in the aftermath of this widespread attack.
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