This message was sent to ##Email## September 10, 2020   |   Home  |   About  |   Membership  |   Education & Training  |   Resources  |     Moving from the unknown to the known — an imperative for effective third-party cyber risk management IT Pro Portal In today’s highly connected business ecosystem just about every business outsources some aspect of their operations. But it’s becoming increasingly difficult for organizations to ensure that third-party providers remain a source of strength for their business and don’t become a weak link for cybercriminals to exploit. As a result, managing third-party vendor cyber risk is fast becoming the defining cybersecurity challenge of our time. As organizations continue to increase the number and variety of suppliers they work with in the pursuit of competitive advantage, they have simultaneously exposed their enterprise network to the vulnerabilities of those partners.  READ MORE Risk management: Balancing firefighting and family during a pandemic Monterey Herald Upon the outbreak of COVID-19 across the United States, Andy Bozzo, fire captain for the Contra Costa Fire Protection District, sat down with his family in their Carmel Woods home and, together, they made the difficult decision that Dad, as a front-line responder, couldn’t come home.  READ MORE    SPONSORED CONTENT Promoted by Insurance Program Managers Group The most effective way to protect public safety employees How to use predictive data to reduce workers’ compensation claims Don’t fear your workers’ compensation audit — here’s what you need to know Minimizing claims costs by tackling core issues affecting workforce health The tools public entities need to mitigate risk and manage claims   America's 'first real-world smart city' centralises management of all IoT devices Smart Energy In the US state of Georgia, the city of Peachtree Corners, the 'country’s first real-world smart city environment, has partnered with technology firm IPgallery to deploy an IoT management system.  READ MORE EPA webinars will kickoff public engagement and outreach on risk management under TSCA The National Law Review The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced on September 8, 2020, a “broad public engagement and outreach effort” to discuss how EPA will approach the rulemaking process to address unreasonable risks found in final Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) chemical risk evaluations.  READ MORE    SPONSORED CONTENT Promoted by L3Harris Why training drivers can improve your bottom line Government Fleet Solutions to Reduce Motor Vehicle Crash Costs How to mitigate risk by leveraging virtual training technologies Build a Driving Simulator Solution for Public Safety, Transit or Public Works Request Free Driving Simulator Buyer’s Guide and pricing info   COVID-19 liability: Practical guidance on risk management for horse shows and competitions The National Law Review As COVID-19 continues to alter our daily lives, many of us have found comfort in barn time spent with our four-legged friends. With so many spring and summer events cancelled, we are eager to get back in the saddle and into the show ring. However, the legal implications facing horse show boards and competition venues are complex and ever-evolving.  READ MORE College quarantine breakdowns leave some at risk The New York Times Across the United States, colleges that have reopened for in-person instruction are struggling to contain the rapid-fire spread of coronavirus among tens of thousands of students by imposing tough social-distancing rules and piloting an array of new technologies, like virus tracking apps.  READ MORE Pandemic response reveals information management shortcomings in the public sector IT Pro Portal As public sector organizations adapt to the new normal, inadequacies in information management have come to the fore. More than one third (35 percent) of respondents to a new survey, conducted by SynApps Solutions, feel they ‘lack the right tools to find information efficiently’. James Paton, CEO of SynApps Solutions, shines a light on the information management capabilities shortcomings revealed by the survey and suggests starting points for change.  READ MORE PRIMA Risk Watch Connect with PRIMA Recent Issues | Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Advertise | Web Version  Dennis Hall, Director of Publishing, MultiView, 469-420-2656,  | Download media kit Lexi Silverberg, Content Editor, 469-420-2609  | Contribute news Public Risk Management Association 700 S. Washington St., Suite 218 | Alexandria, VA, 22314 | 703-528-7701 | Contact Us  Learn how to add us to your safe sender list so our emails get to your inbox. 7701 Las Colinas Ridge, Ste. 800, Irving, TX 75063