UN Chief Urged to Create Civil Society Envoy. October 2023

 

UN Chief Urged to Create Civil Society Envoy   When the United Nations commemorated the 75th anniversary of the UN Charter back in 2020, Secretary-General Antonio Guterres paid a supreme compliment to Civil Society Organizations (CSOs). The CSOs, he pointed out, were a vital voice in the San Francisco Conference (where the UN was inaugurated). “You have been with us across the decades, in […]

FEMA Webinar on how to develop an incident after-action report - Oct 18 '23 2:00 PM ET

 

FEMA's Continuous Improvement Technical Assistance Program (CITAP) will host a webinar on how to develop after-action reports (AARs) for real-world incidents from 2:00-3:00 p.m. EDT on Oct. 18. This webinar will emphasize approaches for completing incident after-action reviews outlined in FEMA's National Continuous Improvement Guidance. AARs remain the most common continuous improvement product in emergency management. During this webinar, FEMA will equip participants with a systematic after-action approach for identifying and building on strengths and potential best practices and addressing areas for improvement. The webinar will also review resources focu sed on developing AARs that are available on the CITAP's website on the FEMA Preparedness Toolkit. To attend the webinar, Register Here.

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Space: Podcast. What Does ESG Mean for the Space Industry Here on Earth? October 2023

 Podcast

ICYMI: What Does ESG Mean for the Space Industry Here on Earth?
When the space industry talks about sustainability, the conversation usually centers around in-space topics like  space traffic management and space debris. But what about the……

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Cybersecurity: Cyber Incident Response Strategies for Emergency Communications. October 25, 2023 1PM ET

 

 

As a vital component of the nation’s critical infrastructure, communications systems are a target for cyber threat actors. Establishing a culture of cyber readiness helps organizations detect threats to emergency communications systems and enable coordinated, effective response and recovery efforts. However, the 2018 SAFECOM Nationwide Survey results indicated that while nearly half of public safety organizations experienced a cyber disruption that affected their ability to communicate, less than 15% of organizations conducted coordinated response and restoration activities and only 7% deployed incident response teams. To maintain the integrity and continuity of emergency communications systems, public safety organizations must take definitive actions to respond to a variety of cyber incidents and vulnerabilities. By implementing cyber incident response strategies and maintaining ongoing cyber monitoring and mitigation activities, as outlined in the National Emergency Communications Plan (NECP), public safety organizations can successfully minimize impacts from cyberattacks on communications systems. This webinar will provide participants with detailed strategies and best practices for identifying and responding to cyberattacks on emergency communications systems. Join this webinar to learn about: Common cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities to the emergency communications ecosystem Key gaps in cybersecurity readiness, as identified by the SNS Leveraging the NECP to implement cyber incident response and recovery best practices Response strategies for the first 48 hours after a cyberattack Resources that address cyber incidents for public safety organizations The 2018 SNS On average, public safety organizations incorporated fewer than 3 cyber readiness activities into their cyber planning Only 35% of public safety organizations employ threat/vulnerability detection software Only 12% of public safety organizations incorporate cyber mitigation, evaluation, implementation, and testing strategies If you have any questions, contact necp@cisa.dhs.gov   All are invited to participate. To join on October 25 at 1pm ET, use: Link (for visual): share.dhs.gov/necpwebinars Dial In (for audio): 800-857-6546 Participant Code: 3442408 Please consider joining a few minutes early to ensure connectivity. You must dial in for audio. For more information on the webinar, please visit: cisa.gov/necp or contact us with any questions.

Satellite 2024. March 18-21, 2024. Washington, D.C.

 

The eagerly awaited conference agenda is now available online. We invite you to explore a carefully curated program full of cutting-edge insights, inspiring speakers, and sessions covering diverse topics that reflect current and future trends and challenges facing the satellite industry. For the last 43 years, the SATELLITE conference has provided an opportunity for satellite and space industry professionals to share thought leadership on issues that impact them. This year, we’re proud to deliver an unprecedented increase in value by expanding our content offerings and not changing our prices. Check out a few sessions from each track below, and find the full program on our website, along with a growing list of confirmed speakers. Don't forget to register before the Early Bird discounted rates expire on December 15th! VIEW FULL AGENDA REGISTER NOW Executive Forum Are Satellites Making Progress in their Ultimate Mission to Close the Digital Divide? How Industry Can Proactively Shape a Trillion-Dollar Gig Economy in Space The Rapid Rise of LEO Satellite-Enabled "Massive" IoT Satellite Business Models for the Coming Direct-to-Cell Era CFO Forum: New Strategies to Secure Financing for Future Systems View all Executive Forum sessions Tech Forum CTO Roundtable: Re-Defining "Game-Changing" Space Technologies Fortifying the Skies: Space Defenders on the Frontlines of Cybersecurity What Will be the New Industry Standard for Satellite Propulsion After Hydrazine? Assuring Quality-of-Service at Sea: Maritime Satellite Connectivity View all Tech Forum sessions Government & Military Forum Crossing the 'Valley of Death' for Satellite Systems Providers: DIU, Victus Haze, Victus Nox, and More Remote Sensing for National Security Decluttering Space: The Future of Sustainable Space Policy Strategic AI Satellite Solutions to Revolutionize Defense Capabilities View all Government & Military Forum sessions Exhibit Hall Content Startup Space Entrepreneur Pitch Contest On Orbit's Future Space Economy LIVE: Building Deep Space Satellite Connectivity Networks When AI Goes Wrong in Space: Mitigating the Risks to Space Missions How Businesses are Leveraging Earth Observation Data for a Sustainable Future See all Exhibit Hall Content