Podcasts & Blogs

Featuring emerging issues impacting the public risk management community, listen and read these resources to remain cognizant of best practices in the profession!
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Cyber Insurance Facts for Public Entities

Some of the greatest risks for public entities involve the data that is stored, especially with regards to personally identifiable information, health records, the length of time records have to be maintained and reliance on third party vendors. 

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Are Worker Tracking Solutions Becoming Too Invasive?

Today, software like ActiveTrak, Hivedesk, and Time Doctor are the biggest players in this growing marketplace. However, with features like keystroke logging, browser monitoring, screen recording, and monitoring solutions, one can’t help but ask: are worker tracking solutions too invasive?

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Environmental, Social and Governance in Risk Management

Chris Mandel defines ESG (environmental, social and governance) in risk management and how it’s grown from sustainable development to now including initiatives that drive corporations and societal behaviors.

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Are You Prepared to Gamble Your Public Entity Risk Pool’s Future?

Cyberattacks are but one of the many risks facing public entity risk pools, and a learning moment for those that have been trying to define a path to digital maturity and build a solid foundation for the future.

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Settle or Try?: Factors to Help You Decide When Facing a Public Entity Lawsuit

Richard Spiers shares how the media manages to capture the greatest attention, including in cases surrounding police shootings.

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Lessons in Preemption From the Biggest Company Breaches of the 21st Century

Now that more companies are relying on digital platforms, cybersecurity teams are not just an asset—they’re a necessity.

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Prioritizing and Managing Emerging Risks

In this podcast, Chris Mandel explains the nature of emerging risks and its components.

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Factors That Can Provoke Media Scrutiny of Public Safety Agencies (Part 2)

Stay alert! Consider all the aspects surrounding an event and try to anticipate what could generate negative publicity, potentially hurting your agency’s reputation or even influencing an expensive lawsuit.

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Brian Hebert’s 2021 Annual Conference Reflection

Brian Hebert, one of the 2021 Annual Conference student scholars, shares his conference experience.

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