Social vulnerability

Green 2.0 Launches Environmental Experts of Color Database to Address a Lack of Diversity in Congressional Expert Testimony

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Friday, September 15, 2023

Database, Policy, Human, Climate change, Multimedia, NGO, Congress, EPA, United States House Committee on Natural Resources, Diversity, Natural Resources, Social vulnerability, White, House, Environment, House Committee, Publishing

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On Thursday, September 14, 2023 Green 2.0 launched the Environmental Experts of Color Database featuring over 150 people of color who are experts on a wide array of environmental topics.

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WASHINGTON, Sept. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On Thursday, September 14, 2023 Green 2.0 launched the Environmental Experts of Color Database featuring over 150 people of color who are experts on a wide array of environmental topics.
The Database is intended to address a lack of diversity in Congressional expert testimony.
Green 2.0's Environmental Experts of Color Database extends the organization's mission to increase diversity at environmental foundations and nonprofits, giving voice to the underrepresented in spaces where policy decisions are made that affect their lives.
Green 2.0's Environmental Experts of Color Database has garnered widespread accolades and support from Congress and environmental groups.

Due Diligence PropTech Leader, RiskFootprint™, to Include FEMA NRI Hazards, Community Resilience Scores, and EPA Air Quality Index in its new SaaS Hazard Assessments

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Monday, April 17, 2023

According to Albert Slap, President: "RiskFootprint™ Version 14 is the first and only SaaS hazard and climate assessment to include all 18 NRI hazards, Community Resilience and EPA air pollution scores.

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According to Albert Slap, President: "RiskFootprint™ Version 14 is the first and only SaaS hazard and climate assessment to include all 18 NRI hazards, Community Resilience and EPA air pollution scores.
FEMA developed the National Risk Index to provide a relative measurement of community-level natural hazard risks in the US.
EPA's monitoring stations around the USA measure the pollutants in the local area daily and calculate the Air Quality Index (AQI).
The NRI Community Resilience Score is also an important "first-look", screening tool in evaluating overall resilience of the communities in which assets are located.

Indiana Health Centers Partner with Target Continuum to Expand Access to Affordable Healthcare Options Throughout the State

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Monday, November 7, 2022

INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The State of Indiana is in the midst of a health crisis and one company, Indiana Health Centers, is on a mission to reduce health disparities for marginalized patients within local communities.

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INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The State of Indiana is in the midst of a health crisis and one company, Indiana Health Centers, is on a mission to reduce health disparities for marginalized patients within local communities.
Indiana Health Centers, providing medical, dental and behavioral health care to medically underserved and uninsured populations has partnered with Target Continuum, a national leader in healthcare education and outreach headquartered in Indiana, to expand access to affordable healthcare options throughout the state.
"I am thrilled at the opportunity to collaborate with Target Continuum to further enhance digital and community awareness about Indiana Health Centers.
The organization was originally funded as a HRSA Migrant Health Center, and has grown into a statewide health center, serving various regions and vulnerable populations throughout Indiana.

How Vulnerable Is Your Sector? Find Out From The World's Best Hackers

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Tuesday, June 15, 2021

Computer security, Computer network security, Computing, Software testing, Vulnerability, Cyberwarfare, Synack, United States government secrecy, National Security Agency, Penetration test, CNBC, Social vulnerability

In its fourth year, this global report has become a critical benchmark for CISOs and security leaders across all sectors.

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In its fourth year, this global report has become a critical benchmark for CISOs and security leaders across all sectors.
"The Trust Report and the ARS are vital tools for understanding the gaps in any organization's security plan."
On average, pentesters needed only 18 hours to find a vulnerability in targeted applications, down from 21 hours in 2020.
A 4-time CNBC Disruptor 50 company, Synack was founded in 2013 by former NSA security experts Jay Kaplan, CEO, and Dr. Mark Kuhr, CTO.

How Vulnerable Is Your Sector? Find Out From The World's Best Hackers

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Tuesday, June 15, 2021

In its fourth year, this global report has become a critical benchmark for CISOs and security leaders across all sectors.

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In its fourth year, this global report has become a critical benchmark for CISOs and security leaders across all sectors.
"The Trust Report and the ARS are vital tools for understanding the gaps in any organization's security plan."
On average, pentesters needed only 18 hours to find a vulnerability in targeted applications, down from 21 hours in 2020.
A 4-time CNBC Disruptor 50 company, Synack was founded in 2013 by former NSA security experts Jay Kaplan, CEO, and Dr. Mark Kuhr, CTO.

Dominica's Vulnerable Risk Fund Will Ensure Island is Self-Reliant in the Event of Natural Disasters

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Wednesday, April 21, 2021

Articles, Countries, Architecture, Construction, Design, Resilience, Psychological resilience, DOMINICA, Sustainability, Social vulnerability

"[...]With the aim of building greater resilience in self-financing, rehabilitation and recovery, after disasters and external shocks that the Government of Dominica proposes to establish a Vulnerability Risk and Resilience Fund.

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"[...]With the aim of building greater resilience in self-financing, rehabilitation and recovery, after disasters and external shocks that the Government of Dominica proposes to establish a Vulnerability Risk and Resilience Fund.
For such a facility to be sustainable, it must be appropriately designed and managed.
The government fund requires a one-time non-refundable investment with all revenue channelled back into national development in housing, healthcare, education, tourism and more.
Dominica has become an ideal destination for American investors looking for an idyllic setting that prioritises sustainable development.\n'

WhiteSource Releases Priority Score To Accelerate Application Security at Scale

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Tuesday, April 13, 2021

Vulnerability, Computer security, Cyberwarfare, Data security, Software testing, Computer network security, Hacking, Application security, Application software, Social vulnerability

Based on users\' preconfiguration, a priority score between 0 and 100 is then attributed to entities within their system per library or vulnerability.

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Based on users\' preconfiguration, a priority score between 0 and 100 is then attributed to entities within their system per library or vulnerability.
Software development and application security teams are increasingly relying on vulnerability detection tools throughout the development process.
"When a specific application provides access to financial data, or Personally Identifiable Information its security is considered a higher priority to handle.
The WhiteSource Priority Scoring lets organizations put their DevSecOps on autopilot, and accelerate software product delivery at scale.

Tenable and HCL BigFix Leverage Risk-Based Insights to Speed Vulnerability Remediation Workflows with Strategic Partnership

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Tuesday, April 6, 2021

Vulnerability, BigFix Inc, Computer security, Software testing, Articles, Computer network security, Military science, Social vulnerability, Tenable, Inc., IBM BigFix

COLUMBIA, Md., April 06, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tenable, Inc. , the Cyber Exposure company, today announced a strategic partnership with HCL BigFix, a leading endpoint management platform, to bring risk-based insights to the vulnerability remediation lifecycle from assessment and prioritization to remediation.

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COLUMBIA, Md., April 06, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tenable, Inc. , the Cyber Exposure company, today announced a strategic partnership with HCL BigFix, a leading endpoint management platform, to bring risk-based insights to the vulnerability remediation lifecycle from assessment and prioritization to remediation.
The partnership launches with a new integration between Tenable.sc, for vulnerability management on-premises, and HCL BigFixs Insights for Vulnerability Remediation application, to swiftly identify and correlate vulnerabilities, prioritize them based on risk and act quickly to reduce remediation times.
Our strategic partnership with HCL BigFix is tackling this problem at its core by bringing our best-of-class solutions together to streamline vulnerability response workflows with risk-based insights.
For more information on the strategic partnership and integration, please visit the Tenable and HCL BigFix landing pages.

John Helton's new book "The Security Field Guide for Healthcare Facilities" imparts efficacious guidelines on emergency and hazard prevention and preparedness

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Tuesday, March 30, 2021

Vulnerability, Emergency management, Humanitarian aid, Occupational safety and health, Social vulnerability, Military science, Amazon, Publishing, Articles

This field guide will assist with pre-operating standard operating producers and incorporate hazard vulnerability assessments while supporting the development of emergency operation plans for healthcare occupancies."

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This field guide will assist with pre-operating standard operating producers and incorporate hazard vulnerability assessments while supporting the development of emergency operation plans for healthcare occupancies."
Published by Page Publishing, John Helton's opus presents a well-researched guide to preventing hazards and improving an officer's preparedness for emergencies.
"The Security Field Guide for Healthcare Facilities" aims to aid officers with the knowledge and sense needed to perform tasks concerning security operation details, safety, and danger prevention and response.
Readers who wish to experience this potent work can purchase "The Security Field Guide for Healthcare Facilities" at bookstores everywhere, or online at the Apple iTunes Store, Amazon, Google Play, or Barnes and Noble.

TAC Security ESOF Vulnerability Management Platform expands risk management coverage with integrations to People Security

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Wednesday, March 24, 2021

Vulnerability, Computer security, Computer network security, Risk, Cyberwarfare, Software testing, Hacking, Social vulnerability

ESOF combines traditional Vulnerability Assessment data with real time risk data from the widest array of sources to give security teams one place they can view and understand their risk posture.

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ESOF combines traditional Vulnerability Assessment data with real time risk data from the widest array of sources to give security teams one place they can view and understand their risk posture.
"Adding data from solutions like incidents and people risk builds upon our vision to make ESOF the Next Generation Risk Based Vulnerability Management platform that provides the best single source of visibility into risk posture across the enterprise," said Trishneet Arora, CEO at TAC Security.
Founded in 2013, TAC Security is a global pioneer in risk and vulnerability management that protects Global Fortune 500 Companies, leading enterprises, and governments through its AI-based vulnerability management platform ESOF (Enterprise Security on One Framework).
ESOF is a next generation risk and vulnerability management platform that helps security teams consolidate and make sense of the huge volumes of security data they must deal with every day.