Reposted from NEH

NEH's Climate Smart Humanities Organizations deadline is approaching September 18. Applicants to NEH for awards with expected issuance dates on or after October 1, 2024, should be aware of revisions to the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (2 CFR Part 200) effective from that date. All NEH awards issued on or after October 1, 2024, will be subject to the revised regulations.

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Reposted from Tim Richardson

“No pain, no gain!”

“Keep after it, only sissies need a break!”

“If we are going to win, we need to push through adversity.”

I can remember hearing the voice of my junior high football coach after running sprint drill after sprint drill or repeatedly running the dreaded “hill” over and over. There was little time for taking a break. Taking breaks was viewed as a sign of weakness. Back then, coaches seemed to only value players who were all in for every minute of practice. You were either all in or all out. On one level, I understand that philosophy, yet there is power in a pause for all of us. Whether you are a young athlete, a business professional, a homemaker, or the most decorated Olympic gymnast ever – we all need an occasional break. After withdrawing from the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, Simone Biles was quoted in the video “The Vault”/Pause is Power “I had no idea where I was in the air. You could literally see it in my eyes in the pictures. I was petrified. I felt broken, that’s why I decided to take a pause…One moment you’re on top of the world, the next moment you’re gasping for air.” Yes, even elite, gold-medal earning Olympians know the importance of taking a pause. Simone was describing her challenges with continuing to compete in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. There, she experienced what is called the Twisties – a phenomenon where an athlete suddenly loses a sense of where their body is in space. Most of us have never been through that sensation. But we all:

–       Have felt overwhelmed with responsibility

–       Doubted our ability to fully contribute to a project, personal task, or family situation

–       Lacked in the energy or creativity needed for a breakthrough

–       Felt a lack of direction or a need for a change in direction

These experiences can be just as paralyzing and result in feeling like we are gasping for air. For business professionals, amateur athletes, or elite Olympians, an occasional break or even a longer pause can often result in improving performance, extending your career, and maybe even catapulting your performance to new heights. Implementing a “Pause is Power” mentality could be the difference in achieving a gold medal performance or experiencing personal or professional burnout.

Just ask Simone.

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Reposted from Honeywell

You're invited: Reliable Video Management Solutions

Join us for an upcoming webinar on September 19th at 12:30pm EST featuring, Dave Herrington who will explore how Honeywell's MAXPRO video management solution is transforming security with cutting edge features. Discover how 4K resolution, AI-based video analytics and more are revolutionizing surveillance capabilities. Don't miss out on this transformative discussion that promises to examine the future of security monitoring and management. Here is what you will learn during the webinar: ·     How does 4K resolution and AI-based analytics impact security surveillance and management? ·     How does MAXPRO® VMS integrate with Honeywell’s Intelligent Command platform to provide unified, intuitive security management from a single interface? ·     What benefits and feature promote real-time remote monitoring? Host: Maureen Bruen, Consultant and Business Development Manager Speaker: Robert Goldsworthy, Senior Applications Engineer Speaker: Dave Herrington, Vertical Account Manager       DATE   September 19th 2024   TIME   12:30pm - 1:30pm EDT   LOCATION   Zoom Webinar   HOSTED BY   Honeywell Commercial Security

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Reposted from CISA/DHS

The Emergency Services Sector Management Team (ES SMT) would like to invite you to join our Working Group responsible for creating Interoperable Communications Best Practices and Guidelines. The purpose of this document is to outline the best practices related to interoperable communications in the emergency services sector; this includes preplanning for interoperability with major event and incidents, working with statewide interoperability coordinators and emergency communication coordinators, and highlighting the importance of prioritizing cross-collaboration within communications. The goals of the Working Group are to:

 

•            Identify best practices related to interoperability of communications equipment between sectors;

•            Identify the most effective methods of overcoming interoperability issues with communications equipment;

•            Identify the most appropriate resources and personnel to work with when planning for interoperable communications operations; and,

•            Utilize cross-sector subject matter experts within each sector, enhancing the resilience and preparedness of the emergency services sector for large-scale incidents. If you are interested in providing your expertise in this matter, please reach out to the ES SMT at EmergencyServicesSector@cisa.dhs.gov

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Reposted from CISA/DHS

Every day, you and your organizations are on the front lines of how connected we are, and you see the impact of emerging technologies at home, work, school and across our communities. With those new technologies, however, come new and growing risks from cyberattacks. Recent incidents across various sectors—nonprofits, private companies, health care, academia, and government—serve as stark reminders of the vulnerabilities we all face. To address these challenges, last September, CISA Director Jen Easterly launched the Secure Our World program. This year-round cybersecurity awareness initiative focuses on four simple steps we can all take every day to stay safe online:

 

• Strong passwords: Use passwords that are long, random, and unique to each account, and use a password manager to generate them and to save them.

• Multifactor authentication: Use MFA to protect our most important data, including email, financial accounts, and social media.

• Recognize and report phishing: Think before you click! Be cautious of unsolicited emails, texts, or calls asking you for personal information.

• Update software. Enable automatic updates on software so the latest security patches keep our devices continuously protected. These actions are crucial, but they require a collective effort to succeed. That's where you come in – your voice has the power to influence your members, customers, vendors, employees, and the public. By partnering with CISA on the Secure Our World program, you can help amplify its message, drive behavior change and reduce the online risks we all face. Will you join us? The attached Secure Our World Opportunities Guide provides several easy ways to partner with us. Some examples include:

•            Share CISA’s free Secure Our World resources with your employees and stakeholders.

•            Collaborate with us to co-brand or develop tailored content.

•            Raise awareness via social media by posting or reposting our materials.

•            Host an event and request a CISA speaker to engage your community.

•            Sign up for free cyber-hygiene services to reduce the risk of successful cyber-attacks.

Partnering in this critical effort will help reduce cyber risks across the Nation. By participating, you also gain access to Cybersecurity Awareness Month resources, ensuring that your organization is equipped to promote online safety throughout October 2024 and beyond. Your contribution is essential. Together, we can make a significant impact in protecting ourselves, our organizations and our critical infrastructure.

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Reposted from CISA

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) published a supplementary ‘how-to’ guide to assist stakeholders in executing the planning approach laid out in CISA’s Infrastructure Resilience Planning Framework (IRPF).  Dubbed the IRPF Playbook, this resource is intended for any critical infrastructure stakeholders involved in resilience planning. It uses a recipe-style list of inputs, processes, and fictional scenarios allowing users to better understand how best to implement the IRPF. The Playbook walks through the IRPF’s five steps and core IRPF and resilience concepts to help users contemplate their resilience objectives and develop an approach to incorporate elements of the IRPF into their planning activities. The IRPF Playbook highlights useful resources and provides a hypothetical illustration of how a community might incorporate infrastructure resilience into planning using the various steps of the IRPF.   The IRPF Playbook and the Framework are available on the Resilience Planning Program | CISA webpage. If you have questions or would like additional information on the IRPF Playbook or the IRPF itself, please email Resilience_Planning@cisa.dhs.gov.

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Reposted from EMR-ISAC

The National Integrated Heat Health Information System (NIHHIS) has released two new resources to support communities and local leaders with heat planning efforts on its web portal, Heat.gov:

• The Introduction to Heat Tabletop Planning and Coordination describes the steps and timeline necessary for communities to develop and run a heat tabletop exercise. Tabletop exercises allow communities to test their response to high-impact heat events through simulated exercises, so they can identify strengths and areas for further improvement.
• The Maturity Model for Heat Governance presents a framework that leaders and decision-makers can use to assess their capacity to successfully manage heat risk across 10 unique dimensions. When used over time, the maturity model can help communities track their continued progress toward building heat resilience.

These resources can assist emergency managers and coordinators to develop a better awareness of heat risks, coordinate heat planning with emergency planning, and implement heat emergency response plans. NIHHIS builds societal understanding of heat risks, develops science-based solutions, improves capacity, communication, and decision-making to reduce heat-related illness and death. Heat.gov is a collaboration of NIHHIS federal partners, which include the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response, Federal Emergency Management Agency, and several others.

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Reposted from EMR-ISAC

On Aug. 21, the Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ASD’s ACSC), CISA, FBI, NSA, and international partners are releasing Best Practices for Event Logging and Threat Detection. This guide will assist organizations in defining a baseline for event logging to mitigate malicious cyber threats. The increased prevalence of malicious actors employing living off the land (LOTL) techniques, such as living off the land binaries (LOLBins) and fileless malware, highlights the importance of implementing and maintaining an effective event logging program. CISA encourages public and private sector senior information technology (IT) decision makers, operational technology (OT) operators, network administrators, network operators, and critical infrastructure organizations to review the best practices in the guide and implement recommended actions.

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Reposted from EMR-ISAC

Earthquakes can happen anywhere with little to no warning. Knowing what to do before a big earthquake can determine how well you survive and recover. This year's International Shake Out Day is October 17 (10/17) at 10:17 a.m. (local time). At this time, millions of people across the world will be practicing earthquake safety by participating in earthquake drills at work, school, or home. Register today so that you or your organization will:

• Be counted in the largest-ever earthquake drill in the world!
• Be listed with other participants in your area, if desired.
• Set an example that motivates others to participate and prepare.
• Get updates with Shake Out news and preparedness tips.
• Have peace of mind that you, your family, your co-workers and millions of others will be better prepared to survive and recover quickly from the next big earthquake!

Get ready to DROP, COVER and HOLD ON. Emergency services agencies can help spread the word about earthquake safety by sharing FEMA’s Ready.gov Earthquake Safety information and the Great Shake Out! campaign information at Shakeout.org with the communities they serve. Individuals can receive updates and participate in the drill via text by texting SHAKEOUT to 43362.

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Reposted from EMR-ISAC

The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA’s) National Mitigation Planning Program is hosting a webinar in its “From Policy to Action” series, Putting Plans to Work through Plan Implementation on Thursday, Sept. 5 from 1 - 2:30 p.m. EDT. The webinar is targeted to anyone involved in hazard mitigation. The webinar covers the benefits of plan implementation and the tools to get there. Participants will learn how to streamline and amplify planning efforts in ways that support the whole community. The webinar will discuss how a state agency, a Tribal Nation, and a county are each implementing mitigation plans:

• The Ohio Emergency Management Agency shares how their portal is supporting plan and project information.
• Learn how the Oneida Nation took a proactive approach to risk reduction and coordinating with other partners.
• Hear how Dauphin County, Pennsylvania fostered a robust annual review process.

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