A new system devised by researchers at MIT can monitor all electric devices within a building or factory, determining which ones are in use at any given time and whether any are showing signs of an imminent failure.
Researchers have developed a new model which shows that the probability of a catastrophic geomagnetic storm occurring is much lower than previously estimated; but the risk still needs to be taken seriously.
Plans to strengthen Europe's ability to deal with natural disasters through the creation of rescEU, a reserve at European level of civil protection capabilities, have taken a step forward after approval by the European Council.
As of March 24, 2019, public health officials have documented that the Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has surpassed 1,000 cases; the current total number of confirmed and probable cases is 1009, including 625 deaths and 318 survivors.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released a Global Influenza Strategy for 2019-2030 to assist in preparations for the next influenza pandemic, to reduce the impacts of seasonal influenza, and to control the spread of influenza from animals to humans.
More than half (59 percent) of respondents to a poll conducted by Infosecurity Europe 2019 believe that an attack on the UK’s critical national infrastructure is likely in 2019.
In an annual report from Macquaire University’s Risk Frontiers, Andrew Gissing and Michael Eburn look at how prepared Australia is for catastrophic and cascading disasters. The report, entitled, Planning and Capability Requirements for Catastrophic and Cascading Disasters, provides an update on research
It has been noted numerous times, in multiple studies, that building occupants often ignore or are slow to respond to standard fire alarm sounders: this is ‘bystander apathy’. This article looks at the issue and suggests some solutions.
Drone (Unmanned Air Systems: UAS) technology has evolved rapidly and the UK is now seeing the development of hostile improvised drone threats to critical infrastructure, events and public establishments; including prisons and major UK airports.
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Business continuity can be defined as 'the processes, procedures, decisions and activities to ensure that an organization can continue to function through an operational interruption'. Read more about the basics of business continuity here.
