Welcome to RIMScast. Your host is Justin Smulison, Business Content Manager at RIMS, the Risk and Insurance Management Society.   Cyber risks are impacting businesses more than ever during this global pandemic so it is important that the global risk management community stays informed. This is why Justin Smulison reached out to Tony Anscombe, the Chief Security Evangelist at ESET!   Tony has some great insights for the RIMScast audience regarding current cybersecurity news and trends that you won’t want to miss! He discusses the new types of cyberattacks he has been seeing against the backdrop of COVID-19, how malicious actors are adapting to the pandemic, and what you can do as a risk professional or CIO to keep things secure with remote workforces.   Key Takeaways: [:15] About today’s episode and guest. [:21] About some of RIMS’ current exciting features and events. [1:25] More about today’s discussion with Tony Anscombe. [1:49] Justin welcomes Tony to RIMScast! [1:55] Tony explains what a security evangelist does. [3:20] Tony gives some recommendations for risk professionals and CIOs on how they can keep things secure with remote workforces. [6:11] How are malicious actors adapting to the pandemic? [6:59] Tony speaks about the types of attacks he has been seeing during (or because of) the pandemic. [10:49] Tony highlights some of the new types of attacks he has been seeing against the backdrop of COVID-19. [12:02] Should governments take more care in considering when they make announcements regarding cyber threats for the general public/consumers? And how does Tony recommend they best go about it? [13:17] Tony speaks about some of the brand spoofing/phishing schemes he has seen recently. [14:36] Tony shares his reaction to the Twitter Bitcoin Scam that occurred in mid-July and shares what risk professionals can learn from it. [20:58] Tony’s recommendations for protecting your information on your phone. [21:57] Justin thanks Tony Anscombe for joining RIMScast and shares some of the fantastic links to check out in this episode’s show notes!   Mentioned in this Episode: RIMS Workers' Compensation Virtual Workshop — August 10th-12th, 2020 RIMS-CRMP Prep Virtual Workshop — Aug. 17th–19th, 2020 RIMScast — More Cybersecurity Interviews RIMS Advisory Services — Ask a Peer RIMS Risk Leaders Series Upcoming RIMS Webinars On-Demand Webinars RIMS Coronavirus Information Center RIMS Advocacy: Coronavirus Advocacy Information RM Magazine Risk Management Monitor RIMS-Certified Risk Management Professional (RIMS-CRMP) RIMS-CRMP Stories RIMS Transitional Membership — Available to RIMS professional or associate members upon their separation from their current place of employment. Transitional membership is renewable once, or a maximum of two years from the date of separation. Download any episode of RIMScast. 2020 Twitter Bitcoin Scam   Want to Learn More? Keep up with the podcast on RIMS.org and listen on iTunes. Have a question or suggestion? Email: Content@rims.org.   Join the Conversation! Follow @RIMSorg on Facebook and Twitter, and join the RIMS Group on LinkedIn.   Follow up with Our Guest: Tony Anscombe’s LinkedIn 

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Cyber Risk News & Trends with Tony Anscombe

Welcome to RIMScast. Your host is Justin Smulison, Business Content Manager at RIMS, the Risk and Insurance Management Society.   In today’s episode, Justin Smulison is welcoming back David Mocklow to conclude their conversation on captives and risk transfer methods!   David is the Head of Corporate Development at Gramercy Risk Management, a claims management group. Over his 25-year career, he has developed a unique set of skills and expertise in the global financial services market with an emphasis on the insurance market.   In this second part of their two-part series, David speaks about captives and risk transfer methods and how they can intersect with technology as well as their role in the gig economy. He shares his knowledge regarding the tools out in the market that the global RIMScast audience can use to alleviate their reliance on traditional insurance solutions, the role a captive can play in the economy of the future (including the expansion of the gig economy), and more!   Key Takeaways: [:00] About the RIMS Membership. [:51] About today’s episode! [1:00] About RIMS’ newest workshop: RIMS-CRMP Prep Virtual Workshop. [1:36] About the RIMS Coronavirus Information Center. [1:48] About today’s episode and guest, David Mocklow! [2:00] Justin welcomes back David Mocklow to RIMScast! [2:10] What are the tools out in the market that the global RIMScast audience can use to alleviate their reliance on traditional insurance solutions? [9:54] David speaks about the role a captive can play in the economy of the future, including the expansion of the gig economy. [15:21] Having spent years working in Bermuda, David shares what it was like to work and live in a place that is a vacation destination for the rest of the world. [17:44] Justin thanks David Mocklow for joining RIMScast once again and shares some of the important links to check out in today’s show notes!   Mentioned in this Episode: RIMS-CRMP Prep Virtual Workshop — Aug. 17th-19th, 2020 RIMScast Episode: “Captives and AlternativeTools to Manage Business Interruption” (with David Mocklow) RIMScast Episode: “Dreams of Bermuda, Webinars, and Captives with Jasmine DeSilva” (of the Bermuda Business Development Agency) Upcoming RIMS Webinars On-Demand Webinars RIMS Advisory Services — Ask a Peer RIMS Coronavirus Information Center RIMS Advocacy: Coronavirus Advocacy Information RM Magazine Risk Management Monitor RIMS-Certified Risk Management Professional (RIMS-CRMP) RIMS-CRMP Stories RIMS Membership — Discover why 10,000 of your peers from more than 60 countries are a part of the RIMS community! Download any episode of RIMScast.   Want to Learn More? Keep up with the podcast on RIMS.org and listen on iTunes. Have a question or suggestion? Email: Content@rims.org.   Join the Conversation! Follow @RIMSorg on Facebook and Twitter, and join the RIMS Group on LinkedIn.   Follow up with Our Guest: David Mocklow’s LinkedIn

Captives and Alternative Tools to Manage Business Interruption, Part 2

Welcome to RIMScast. Your host is Justin Smulison, Business Content Manager at RIMS, the Risk and Insurance Management Society.   In today’s episode, Justin Smulison is welcoming on special guest, David Mocklow, to discuss captives and risk transfer methods in the first of a two-part interview!   David is the Head of Corporate Development at Gramercy Risk Management, a claims management group. Over his 25-year career, he has developed a unique set of skills and expertise in the global financial services market with an emphasis on the insurance market.   In this first part, David discusses alternative tools for managing business interruption concerns as well as the importance of captives. He shares what he currently sees as the insurance carriers’ current response to business interruption and other losses, whether or not RIMS members should be relying on insurance from the government or the traditional providers for all of their BI protection, key lessons we can all learn from both the COVID-19 pandemic and the reaction of the insurance market place to losses, and more!   David has got a ton of great insight and anecdotes for RIMScast listeners today, so be sure to tune in!   Key Takeaways: [:00] About the RIMS Membership. [:51] About today’s episode! [1:00] About RIMS’ newest available webinar and where to access RIMS on-demand webinars. [1:31] About the RIMS Coronavirus Information Center. [1:44] About today’s episode and guest, David Mocklow! [2:00] Justin welcomes back to RIMScast! [2:17] David sets the stage by sharing about his background in insurance. [6:56] David shares what he currently sees as the insurance carriers’ current response to business interruption and other losses. [10:02] Should RIMS members or the global RIMScast audience rely on insurance from the government or the traditional providers for all of their BI protection? [12:34] What are some lessons that David thinks RIMS members need to learn from the COVID-19 pandemic and the reaction of the insurance marketplace to losses? [18:21] Justin thanks David Mocklow for joining RIMScast and shares some of the important links to check out in today’s show notes!   Mentioned in this Episode: RIMS July 16th Webinar — Sponsored by Resolver: Developing, Defining, and Quantifying Your Risk Appetite RIMScast Episode: “Dreams of Bermuda, Webinars, and Captives with Jasmine DeSilva” Upcoming RIMS Webinars On-Demand Webinars RIMS Advisory Services — Ask a Peer RIMS Coronavirus Information Center RIMS Advocacy: Coronavirus Advocacy Information RM Magazine Risk Management Monitor RIMS-Certified Risk Management Professional (RIMS-CRMP) RIMS-CRMP Stories RIMS Membership — Discover why 10,000 of your peers from more than 60 countries are a part of the RIMS community! Download any episode of RIMScast.   Want to Learn More? Keep up with the podcast on RIMS.org and listen on iTunes. Have a question or suggestion? Email: Content@rims.org.   Join the Conversation! Follow @RIMSorg on Facebook and Twitter, and join the RIMS Group on LinkedIn.   Follow up with Our Guest: David Mocklow’s LinkedIn

Captives and Alternative Tools to Manage Business Interruption

Welcome to RIMScast. Your host is Justin Smulison, Business Content Manager at RIMS, the Risk and Insurance Management Society.   Even amid the COVID-19 pandemic, cybercrime is a threat that risk professionals need to keep on their risk registers. In this episode, Luke Wilson is joining RIMScast for the second time to discuss the current environment of cyber threats among the coronavirus pandemic. A lot has changed since he and Justin last spoke in October of 2019 — so there is much to discuss!   As a refresher, Luke Wilson is the Vice President of Intelligence at 4iQ. With over 15 years of working within federal law enforcement, the Department of Defense, and the intelligence community, he brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise. Previous to his role at 4iQ, Luke served as the Vice President of Business at Elliptic and also worked in the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Cyber Division and Counterterrorism Division for over nine years.   In their discussion today, Luke Wilson outlines some of the best practices for companies, employees, and remote workers to practice good cyber hygiene; shares some of the major takeaways he has learned over the course of the pandemic; and explains how COVID-19 could be — and in some cases, is — opening the door to cyber-attacks.   Key Takeaways: [:00] About the RIMS Membership. [:50] About today’s episode! [:58] About RIMS newest available webinar and where to access RIMS on-demand webinars. [1:30] About the RIMS Coronavirus Information Center. [1:41] About today’s episode and guest, Luke Wilson. [2:05] Justin welcomes Luke Wilson back to RIMScast! [2:26] Luke explains how COVID-19 could eventually open the door to a cyber attack and how it has opened the door. [4:44] How to not be the target of a cyber attack. [5:29] Which industries and sectors have been the most vulnerable targets in the last six months? [8:48] Luke shares what he has learned over the course of this pandemic as well as some of his major takeaways. [10:08] Luke shares his thoughts regarding nation-state actors. [11:48] With a long career in cybersecurity, would Luke say that these are unprecedented times? [12:54] If there turns out to be a second wave of the coronavirus, what could companies, employees, and remote workers do to prepare and practice good cyber hygiene? [15:38] With there being so much uncertainty in the world right now, if there’s a second wave of COVID-19, what does Luke think some businesses and remote employees could do to prepare for such an event as part of their ‘cyber hygiene’? [19:54] Luke provides some parting thoughts for the global RIMScast audience. [21:39] Justin thanks Luke Wilson for joining RIMScast and highlights some of the important links to check out in today’s show notes.   Mentioned in this Episode: RIMS July 16th Webinar — Sponsored by Resolver: Developing, Defining, and Quantifying Your Risk Appetite Upcoming RIMS Webinars On-Demand Webinars RIMS Advisory Services — Ask a Peer RIMS Coronavirus Information Center RIMS Advocacy: Coronavirus Advocacy Information RM Magazine Risk Management Monitor RIMS-Certified Risk Management Professional (RIMS-CRMP) RIMS-CRMP Stories RIMS Membership — Discover why 10,000 of your peers from more than 60 countries are a part of the RIMS community! Download any episode of RIMScast. RIMScast Episode (Oct. 8th, 2019): “Luke Wilson on Virtual Currencies, Blockchain Technology, and the FinTech Industry”   Want to Learn More? Keep up with the podcast on RIMS.org and listen on iTunes. Have a question or suggestion? Email: Content@rims.org.   Join the Conversation! Follow @RIMSorg on Facebook and Twitter, and join the RIMS Group on LinkedIn.   Follow up with Our Guest: Luke Wilson 4iQ

Cybersecurity in a COVID-19 World with Luke Wilson

Welcome to RIMScast. Your host is Justin Smulison, Business Content Manager at RIMS, the Risk and Insurance Management Society.   Dr. Adrian Hyzler, the Chief Medical Officer at Healix International, is joining RIMScast once again in this episode to wrap up the two-part interview with Justin Smulison on the COVID-19 pandemic. Continuing their discussion from the previous podcast, Dr. Hyzler shares his conclusion regarding pandemic preparedness for the summer of 2020. He goes over some of the key steps organizations can take to safely reopen in the summer of 2020, what risk management professionals can do to ensure that employees are properly prepared for a return to the office or worksite (especially those that have a significant commute), and some of the various innovations in response to the virus that he has seen in other countries.   Key Takeaways: [:00] About the RIMS Membership. [:51] About today’s episode and guest, Dr. Adrian Hyzler. [1:01] About the currently available RIMS webinars! [1:26] About the RIMS Coronavirus Information Center. [1:40] More about today’s episode and guest. [1:57] Justin welcomes Dr. Adrian Hyzler back to RIMScast! [2:04] What can risk management professionals do to ensure that employees are properly prepared for a return to the office or worksite — especially those that have a significant commute? [4:06] Dr. Hyzler elaborates on how he thinks the tool they’ve developed for employees to rate risk regarding travel will evolve over the years as we learn more about this virus. [5:38] Dr. Hyzler highlights some of the travel companies or transportation agencies that have demonstrated an ability to innovate during COVID-19. [10:04] Justin and Dr. Hyzler discuss various innovations in other countries due to COVID-19. [12:20] Some countries can require their citizens to take the PCR test on their way back into the country. Is that an idea that the U.N. (or some global organization) could pass a resolution about and enforce? [15:05] Now entering the first summer in a COVID-19 world, what should people keep in mind? [18:18] Justin thanks Adrian Hyzler for joining RIMScast and highlights some of the important links to check out in today’s show notes.   Mentioned in this Episode: RIMS-Bermuda 2020 Webinar Series (June 3rd–July 1st) — Register Today RIMS Advocacy Webinar Series (June 11th–July 2nd) — Register Today Upcoming RIMS Webinars RIMS Advisory Services — Ask a Peer RIMS Coronavirus Information Center RIMS Advocacy: Coronavirus Advocacy Information RM Magazine Risk Management Monitor RIMS-Certified Risk Management Professional (RIMS-CRMP) RIMS-CRMP Stories RIMS Membership — Discover why 10,000 of your peers from more than 60 countries are a part of the RIMS community! Download any episode of RIMScast. RIMScast Episode (June 23rd, 2020): “An Update on COVID-19 with Dr. Adrian Hyzler” — Part One of this Interview RIMScast Episode: “Leadership, Neuroscience & Realistic Pessimism During COVID-19 with Dr. Gleb Tsipursky” RIMScast Episode (April 28th, 2020): “COVID-19 Update with Dr. Adrian Hyzler of Healix Global” CRISPR   Want to Learn More? Keep up with the podcast on RIMS.org and listen on iTunes. Have a question or suggestion? Email: Content@rims.org.   Join the Conversation! Follow @RIMSorg on Facebook and Twitter, and join the RIMS Group on LinkedIn.   Follow up with Our Guest: Dr. Adrian Hyzler

An Update on COVID-19 with Dr. Adrian Hyzler Part 2

Welcome to RIMScast. Your host is Justin Smulison, Business Content Manager at RIMS, the Risk and Insurance Management Society.   This week on the podcast, Dr. Adrian Hyzler, the Chief Medical Officer at Healix International, is back with RIMScast to provide a much-needed update on COVID-19. A lot has changed regarding the pandemic since the last time he and Justin spoke so there is much to discuss!   This episode will be the first of a two-part interview discussing pandemic preparedness tips as organizations begin reopening. Dr. Hyzler discusses how COVID-19 is impacting business reopenings as we enter the summer of 2020, how the mass protests are changing the trajectory of the pandemic, his predictions on how long he believes this will all last, and his tips for risk management professionals on what they can do to ensure that their organization’s employees are properly prepared for returning to their regular worksite.   When it comes to the health effects on business and employees of the general public, there is no better guest than Dr. Adrian Hyzler! He is a wealth of information and a good friend to RIMScast. Be sure to tune in and don’t forget to be on the lookout for Part 2 released next week!   Key Takeaways: [:00] About the RIMS Membership. [:51] About today’s episode and guest, Dr. Adrian Hyzler. [:59] About upcoming RIMS webinars! [1:30] About the RIMS Coronavirus Information Center. [1:41] More about today’s episode and guest. [2:13] Justin welcomes Dr. Adrian Hyzler back to RIMScast! [2:23] Dr. Hyzler explains how the mass protests are changing the trajectory of this pandemic. [6:46] Is the current scenario we’re going through with mass protests amid a pandemic setting a new precedent? Or have we gone through something like this before? [9:24] When will things get back to normal? Or will our new normal be living side-by-side with it for the next few years? [14:05] When it comes to business and risk management, what can risk management professionals do to ensure that employees are properly prepared for returning to their regular worksite? [18:00] Entering the first summer in a COVID-19 world, what should we keep in mind? [21:15] Justin thanks Adrian Hyzler for joining RIMScast and highlights some of the important links to check out in today’s show notes.   Mentioned in this Episode: RIMS-Bermuda 2020 Webinar Series (June 3rd–July 1st) — Register Today RIMS Advocacy Webinar Series (June 11th–July 2nd) — Register Today Upcoming RIMS Webinars RIMS Advisory Services — Ask a Peer RIMS Coronavirus Information Center RIMS Advocacy: Coronavirus Advocacy Information RM Magazine Risk Management Monitor RIMS-Certified Risk Management Professional (RIMS-CRMP) RIMS-CRMP Stories RIMS Membership — Discover why 10,000 of your peers from more than 60 countries are a part of the RIMS community! Download any episode of RIMScast. RIMScast Episode: “Leadership, Neuroscience & Realistic Pessimism During COVID-19 with Dr. Gleb Tsipursky” RIMScast Episode: “COVID-19 Update with Dr. Adrian Hyzler of Healix Global”   Want to Learn More? Keep up with the podcast on RIMS.org and listen on iTunes. Have a question or suggestion? Email: Content@rims.org.   Join the Conversation! Follow @RIMSorg on Facebook and Twitter, and join the RIMS Group on LinkedIn.   Follow up with Our Guest: Dr. Adrian Hyzler

An Update on COVID-19 with Dr. Adrian Hyzler

Welcome to RIMScast. Your host is Justin Smulison, Business Content Manager at RIMS, the Risk and Insurance Management Society.   This month, RIMS is celebrating Pride Month! Justin is joined by his guests, Kevin Thomas and Victoria Nolan who are both prominent members of the RIMS Diversity & Inclusion Council. Kevin is the Principal Risk Manager at Oracle and Victoria Nolan is the Strategic Business Associate at Clean Water Services.   In this episode together, they discuss the state of the LGTBQ+ community in the risk profession, some of the current issues and challenges they are facing, and some of the RIMS Diversity & Inclusion Council’s initiatives during Pride Month. Kevin and Victoria also highlight some of the micro-trends they are seeing in today’s landscape, some of the approaches organizations should consider with developing a more diverse talent pipeline, and how the pandemic is impacting business leaders and risk managers in reassessing their business operations.   Key Takeaways: [:00] About the RIMS Membership. [:51] About today’s episode and guests, Kevin Thomas and Victoria Nolan. [1:07] About upcoming RIMS webinars! [1:37] About the RIMS Coronavirus Information Center. [1:49] More about today’s episode and guests. [2:10] Justin welcomes Kevin and Victoria to RIMScast! [2:26] What are some things to think about in regards to D&I and risk management in the current landscape? [5:24] Kevin and Victoria highlight some of the key initiatives for Pride Month for the RIMS D&I Council as well as some of the current challenges they are facing due to the quarantine. [8:31] How critical is talent retention at a time like this? And how does it connect to the RIMS D&I Council’s efforts? [11:33] Is there a certain approach that organizations should take to develop a diverse talent pipeline? [13:45] Are people retiring earlier in the risk management field due to the coronavirus? [14:50] Has Kevin seen the same micro-trends that Victoria has in risk management? What other trends or challenges is he seeing? [17:40] Since there will be many more virtual job interviews in the long-term, do Victoria and Kevin feel that they will provide opportunities for rising risk professionals that are LGBTQ+? [22:32] When it comes to business strategy, does something like a pandemic provide an opportunity for business leaders and risk managers to reassess their operations and possibly purge some of their bad habits? [23:52] Kevin elaborates on an initiative they’re doing at Oracle to improve diversity and inclusion at Oracle. [25:18] Kevin and Victoria share what diversity of thought means to them. [32:10] Justin thanks Kevin and Victoria for joining RIMScast and highlights some of the important links to check out in today’s show notes.   Mentioned in this Episode: RIMS-Bermuda 2020 Webinar Series (June 3rd–July 1st) — Register Today RIMS Advocacy Webinar Series (June 11th–July 2nd) — Register Today RIMS Diversity & Inclusion Council RIMS Statement — June 5th, 2020 RIMS Risk Management Talent 2025 Report Upcoming RIMS Webinars RIMS Advisory Services — Ask a Peer RIMS Coronavirus Information Center RIMS Advocacy: Coronavirus Advocacy Information RM Magazine Risk Management Monitor RIMS-Certified Risk Management Professional (RIMS-CRMP) RIMS-CRMP Stories RIMS Membership — Discover why 10,000 of your peers from more than 60 countries are a part of the RIMS community! Download any episode of RIMScast. RIMScast Episode: “The Current State of the Risk Management Profession’s Talent Supply, Future Outlooks, and the Influence of Diversity and Inclusion Programs” RIMScast Episode: “Talking Diversity and ERM at the RIMS ERM Conference 2019” RIMScast Episode: “Women’s Advancement in the Risk Profession”   Want to Learn More? Keep up with the podcast on RIMS.org and listen on iTunes. Have a question or suggestion? Email: Content@rims.org.   Join the Conversation! Follow @RIMSorg on Facebook and Twitter, and join the RIMS Group on LinkedIn.   Follow up with Our Guests: Kevin Thomas’ LinkedIn Victoria Nolan’s LinkedIn

Pride Month with RIMS D&I Council Members, Kevin Thomas and Victoria Nolan

Welcome to RIMScast. Your host is Justin Smulison, Business Content Manager at RIMS, the Risk and Insurance Management Society.   Today’s RIMScast guest is Jay Gates, Senior Claims Advocate at Gallagher and a member of the RIMS External Affairs Committee. He also will be a presenter for RIMS’s Advocacy Webinar Series which kicks off on June 11th to explore the West Coast. His session, which will he will be co-leading with Lynne Haley Pilarski on June 18th, will focus on Midwest region legislation and the federal pandemic loss program.   In this episode, Jay will be discussing COVID-19-related litigation. He explains why it is so important for risk managers to know about COVID-19-related legislations, his own experience with COVID-19-related legislation, noteworthy aspects of the Pandemic Risk Insurance Act, more details about his RIMS webinar session, his top tips for risk and claims managers during these trying times, and more!   Key Takeaways: [:00] About the RIMS Membership. [:51] About today’s episode and guest, Jay Gates! [1:07] About upcoming RIMS webinars! [1:22] About the RIMS Coronavirus Information Center. [1:35] More about today’s guest and episode. [2:01] Justin welcomes Jay Gates to RIMScast! [2:10] Jay speaks about his role at Gallagher as well as his background in the industry. [3:07] Jay explains why it is so important for risk managers to know about COVID-19-related legislation. He also shares what his experience has been like with COVID-19-related legislation. [4:19] Why is retroactive business insurance coverage such a controversial issue? And are these ‘bills that are dead on arrival’ that Jay mentioned tied into this issue? [5:24] Jay highlights some of the details of the Pandemic Risk Insurance Act (PRIA) he feels are especially noteworthy. [6:15] Does Jay feel at all frustrated by the legislation process? [6:46] Has Jay ever worked on the hill? [7:12] In the RIMS Advocacy Webinar series Jay will be a part of, will they explore any of the federal legislative issues? Or will they just stick to state? [7:41] Jay’s June 18th webinar session in the RIMS Advocacy Webinar series will explore legislative happenings in the Midwest. Jay speaks about what makes that region of the U.S. unique when it comes to the pandemic. [8:50] How are certain types of elective surgeries being impacted right now? And how is it playing out in litigation? [9:53] What are some states/courts considering COVID-19 an ordinary disease of life? [10:27] How can the CARES Act benefit businesses and individuals? [11:18] Has Jay ever been to a RIMS Legislative Summit? [12:00] Jay provides his top tips for risk and claims managers. [13:25] Justin thanks Jay Gates for joining RIMScast and he shares where to find his own podcast, Know the Risk! [13:52] Justin highlights some of the important links to check out in today’s show notes.   Mentioned in this Episode: RIMS-Bermuda 2020 Webinar Series (June 3rd–July 1st) — Register Today RIMS Advocacy Webinar Series (June 11th–July 2nd) — Register Today Upcoming RIMS Webinars RIMS Advisory Services — Ask a Peer RIMS Coronavirus Information Center RIMS Advocacy: Coronavirus Advocacy Information RM Magazine Risk Management Monitor RIMS-Certified Risk Management Professional (RIMS-CRMP) RIMS-CRMP Stories RIMS Membership — Discover why 10,000 of your peers from more than 60 countries are a part of the RIMS community! Download any episode of RIMScast. RIMScast Episode: “RIMS Advocacy Update and Driver Safety During COVID-19” Know the Risk Podcast   Want to Learn More? Keep up with the podcast on RIMS.org and listen on iTunes. Have a question or suggestion? Email: Content@rims.org.   Join the Conversation! Follow @RIMSorg on Facebook and Twitter, and join the RIMS Group on LinkedIn.   Follow up with Our Guest: Jay Gates’s LinkedIn

RIMS Advocacy with Jay Gates

Welcome to RIMScast. Your host is Justin Smulison, Business Content Manager at RIMS, the Risk and Insurance Management Society.   COVID-19 is impacting the global supply chain and is undoubtedly on the minds of the global risk management community. And there is no better expert to talk about supply chain risk management than Thomas Cook.   Thomas Cook is the Managing Director of Blue Tiger International, a management, consulting, and training company. Recently, on May 13th, 2020, he led a webinar presentation that really struck a chord with the audience, titled, “Mitigating the Impact & Disruption to the Global Supply Chain: COVID-19,” which is linked below.   In today’s conversation, Justin and Tom are continuing the dialogue that Tom started in his webinar and discussing how the current pandemic has changed supply chain risk management. Tom shares his insights on the most important aspects that risk managers need to be looking at, challenges he is seeing in supply chain risk management, which industries he believes are at a greater risk of business disruption due to the coronavirus, and much more.   Key Takeaways: [:00] About the RIMS Membership. [:50] About today’s episode and guest, Tom Cook! [1:00] About upcoming RIMS webinars! [1:32] About the RIMS Coronavirus Information Center. [1:45] More about today’s guest and episode. [2:19] Justin welcomes Tom Cook to RIMScast! [2:26] How has the pandemic changed supply chain risk management for both the long-term and the short-term? [3:57] Tom highlights some of the most important aspects that risk managers now need to be looking at. He also highlights some areas, historically, that should be looked at, that need to be a top priority. [5:00] Does Tom feel that there are new practices or innovations that companies will be implementing, going forward, or as they enter their recovery phases? [6:09] Does Tom like blockchain as a measure to protect data? [6:42] Tom shares which industries he believes are at a greater risk of business disruption due to the coronavirus. He also addresses whether or not the summer months will have an impact on this disruption. [8:17] Tom gives his thoughts on where he feels product shipment delays should be on a company’s risk register. [9:58] Has anything in China’s official activities changed between Tom’s May 13th webinar and the current recording date of this podcast (May 22nd)? And is it impacting supply chains? [12:34] How would Tom advise risk managers to reassess certain geographic regions? [13:58] How does reputation factor into the entire pandemic situation? Are the rules or perceptions now different, against the backdrop of COVID-19? [16:16] Does Tom think that air freight will increase, given that many of the airlines are parking their aircraft now? [18:14] Tom highlights some of the other challenges he is seeing in supply chain risk management. [20:06] Tom speaks about the insurances that companies and risk managers should consider, relative to this pandemic. [22:36] Justin reminds listeners to check out Tom’s recent webinar and shares how to get directly in touch with him. [23:02] Justin thanks Thomas Cook for joining RIMScast and highlights some of the important links to check out in today’s show notes.   Mentioned in this Episode: RIMS Webinar — On-Demand: “Mitigating the Impact & Disruption to the Global Supply Chain: COVID-19,” presented by Tom Cook on May 13th, 2020 RIMS-Bermuda 2020 Webinar Series (June 3rd - July 1st) — Register Today RIMS Advocacy Webinar Series (June 11th - July 2nd) — Register Today Upcoming RIMS Webinars RIMS Advisory Services — Ask a Peer RIMS Coronavirus Information Center RIMS Advocacy: Coronavirus Advocacy Information RM Magazine May 2020 Article: “Supply Chain Under Strain” RM Magazine Risk Management Monitor RIMS-Certified Risk Management Professional (RIMS-CRMP) New Feature: RIMS-CRMP Stories RIMS Membership — Discover why 10,000 of your peers from more than 60 countries are a part of the RIMS community! Download any episode of RIMScast.   Want to Learn More? Keep up with the podcast on RIMS.org and listen on iTunes. Have a question or suggestion? Email: Content@rims.org.   Join the Conversation! Follow @RIMSorg on Facebook and Twitter, and join the RIMS Group on LinkedIn.   Follow up with Our Guest: Thomas Cook’s LinkedIn Blue Tiger International  

How COVID-19 Has Impacted the Global Supply Chain with Thomas Cook

Welcome to RIMScast. Your host is Justin Smulison, Business Content Manager at RIMS, the Risk and Insurance Management Society.   Joining RIMScast today is Robert Zhang, Risk Management and Compliance Director for IKEA China. He is joining Justin today to discuss his experience with COVID-19 in Xuhui District, Shanghai, China; how IKEA entered the recovery phase; and how his personal experience of this pandemic has changed his risk management philosophy.   Key Takeaways: [:00] About the RIMS Membership. [:50] About today’s episode and guest, Jasmine DeSilva. [:58] About upcoming RIMS webinars! [1:42] About the RIMS Coronavirus Information Center. [1:54] More about today’s guest, Robert Zhang. [2:12] Justin welcomes Robert to RIMScast! [2:53] Robert shares what his personal experience has been like in Shanghai, China. [4:15] What has Robert’s experience been like as a Risk Manager for IKEA? And how has his role and responsibilities changed in the last several months due to the coronavirus? [6:31] Robert speaks about the mindset he adopted when the coronavirus hit to support the company and employees. [7:44] Did Robert find himself working with people in his organization that he hadn’t typically worked with before the pandemic? [9:15] Are the measures they’re currently taking to protect their employees already a part of their continuity plan, or, are they things that Robert wished they had had the foresight for, prior to the pandemic? [11:22] Would Robert say that IKEA is now in a recovery phase? [12:35] How many employees does IKEA have in each of their locations? [13:15] Does Robert feel like what he’s experienced will be integrated into the ERM for IKEA in China and possibly globally? [16:13] Does Robert feel that his own personal risk philosophy has changed as a result of COVID-19? And if so, how? [20:49] Robert reflects on SARS and his career during the time. [22:05] Justin thanks Robert Zhang for joining RIMScast and highlights some of the important links to check out in today’s show notes.   Mentioned in this Episode: RIMS Webinar — May 28th: “Hidden Dangers of The Insider Threat | Sponsored by 1st Watch Global” RIMS Webinar — June 1st: “Sponsored by McKool Smith: Seeking Insurance Coverage for Coronavirus-related Losses” RIMS-Bermuda 2020 Webinar Series (June 3rd - July 1st) — Register Today Upcoming RIMS Webinars RIMS Advisory Services — Ask a Peer RIMS Coronavirus Information Center RIMS Advocacy: Coronavirus Advocacy Information RM Magazine Risk Management Monitor RIMS-Certified Risk Management Professional (RIMS-CRMP) New Feature: RIMS-CRMP Stories RIMS Membership — Discover why 10,000 of your peers from more than 60 countries are a part of the RIMS community! Download any episode of RIMScast. RIMScast Ep. 84: “Dreams of Bermuda, Webinars, and Captives with Jasmine DeSilva”   Want to Learn More? Keep up with the podcast on RIMS.org and listen on iTunes. Have a question or suggestion? Email: Content@rims.org.   Join the Conversation! Follow @RIMSorg on Facebook and Twitter, and join the RIMS Group on LinkedIn.   Follow up with Our Guest: Robert Zhang’s LinkedIn

ERM in Shanghai, China with Robert Zhang, IKEA China Risk Management & Compliance Director

Welcome to RIMScast. Your host is Justin Smulison, Business Content Manager at RIMS, the Risk and Insurance Management Society.   Joining Justin on RIMScast today is Jasmine DeSilva, the Risk & Insurance Solutions Business Development Manager for the Bermuda Business Development Agency (BDA)!   Jasmine will be hosting all five sessions of the upcoming RIMS-Bermuda 2020 Webinar series that is, of course, jointly presented by RIMS and the BDA. You can register for any — or all — of the five-hour-long sessions (one per week) every Wednesday at noon Eastern Standard Time starting on June 3rd through July 1st.   In today’s episode, Justin and Jasmine speak about her career, trends she has seen regarding the insurance and reinsurance markets (both generally and due to COVID-19), how Bermuda differentiates itself as a destination given the competition around the world in the areas of insurance and captive markets, as well as some of the potential upside potential for risktech and insurtech in Bermuda. They also discuss RIMS and Bermuda’s upcoming webinar series and how it will deliver unique value to both risk and insurance professionals.   Key Takeaways: [:00] About the upcoming Spencer-Sedgwick Virtual 5K Fun Run on May 21st, 2020. [:11] About the RIMS Membership. [1:01] About today’s episode and guest, Jasmine DeSilva. [1:18] About the RIMS Coronavirus Information Center. [1:30] About the newest RIMS webinar! [2:07] About RIMS-Bermuda 2020 Webinar Series. [2:25] More about today’s guest, Jasmine DeSilva. [2:52] Justin welcomes Jasmine to RIMScast! [3:05] Jasmine speaks about her professional background and her introduction to the insurance sector. [4:21] Jasmine describes how she is both personally and professionally impacted by COVID-19. [5:48] Jasmine highlights some of the trends she has seen regarding the insurance and captive markets in Bermuda. [6:47] Given that there is so much competition around the world in the areas of insurance and captive markets, what are some of the ways Bermuda can differentiate itself as a destination? [8:55] Justin and Jasmine discuss RIMS and Bermuda’s joint event and Jasmine shares why this is currently a strategic time for risk professionals to turn their attention to Bermuda. [11:04] Regardless of COVID-19, is there upside potential for risktech and insurtech in Bermuda? [12:36] Justin and Jasmine outline more details about the RIMS-Bermuda 2020 Webinar Series. [13:27] Where to learn more about the BDA. [13:43] Jasmine urges listeners to show up for the RIMS-Bermuda 2020 Webinar Series! [14:03] Justin thanks Jasmine for joining RIMScast and highlights some of the important links to check out in this episode’s show notes.   Mentioned in this Episode: RIMS-Bermuda 2020 Webinar Series — Register Today Bermuda Business Development Agency RIMS Advisory Services — Ask a Peer RIMS Coronavirus Information Center RIMS Advocacy: Coronavirus Advocacy Information RIMS Advocacy RIMS Webinar — May 26th: “RIMS International Council Presents: Risk Management in Response to COVID-19 from Three Institutional Perspectives” RIMS Webinar — May 28th: “Hidden Dangers of The Insider Threat | Sponsored by 1st Watch Global” Register for the Spencer-Sedgwick Virtual 5K Fun Run, May 21st, 2020 Upcoming RIMS Webinars RM Magazine Risk Management Monitor RIMS-Certified Risk Management Professional (RIMS-CRMP) New Feature: RIMS-CRMP Stories RIMS Membership — Discover why 10,000 of your peers from more than 60 countries are a part of the RIMS community! Download any episode of RIMScast.   Want to Learn More? Keep up with the podcast on RIMS.org and listen on iTunes. Have a question or suggestion? Email: Content@rims.org.   Join the Conversation! Follow @RIMSorg on Facebook and Twitter, and join the RIMS Group on LinkedIn.   Follow up with Our Guest: Jasmine DeSilva’s LinkedIn

Dreams of Bermuda, Webinars, and Captives

Welcome to RIMScast. Your host is Justin Smulison, Business Content Manager at RIMS, the Risk and Insurance Management Society.   This week on RIMScast, the celebratory mood continues with more 2020 RIMS award winners! Joining Justin Smulison today is Goodell Award winner, Audrey Rampinelli, and Heart of RIMS recipient, Larry Glasser.   First to speak on the podcast is Audrey Rampinelli, the founder and CEO of OnRamp Risk and former RIMS NY Chapter President. She received RIMS’s most prestigious honor, the Harry and Dorothy Goodell Award which was named in honor of RIMS’s first President. It pays tribute to an individual who has furthered the goals of the Society and the risk management discipline through outstanding service and achievement.   Larry Glasser joins the podcast after Audrey. Larry is an active member and leader of the RIMS Broward County Chapter in Florida and the Director, Risk Management at Amerijet Holdings, Inc. As the recipient of the Ron Judd “Heart of RIMS” Award, he is honored for his outstanding performance in furthering risk management at the chapter level.   In this episode, both guests briefly discuss their work and careers and share how they are leading their companies and respective RIMS groups through the COVID-19 pandemic.   Key Takeaways: [:01] About the RIMS Membership. [:51] About today’s episode and guests. [1:00] About the RIMS Coronavirus Information Center. [1:13] About the newest RIMS webinar! [1:49] More about today’s first guest, Audrey Rampinelli. [2:12] Justin welcomes Audrey back to RIMScast! [2:25] Audrey reflects on her 2020 win of the Goodell Award. [3:13] Audrey speaks about her time as President of the New York RIMS Chapter and how the first Young Risk Practitioners group was born from that. [5:35] Audrey explains how RIMS globally adopted YRP and it became the Rising Risk Professionals. [6:08] Audrey shares her perspective on risk and why she tends to look at more of the upside potentials and opportunities of risk. [7:35] Has Audrey always been this way? Or has being in risk management brought out these traits further? [9:07] How did Audrey get involved in the risk tech sector? [10:50] How fast is the technology changing in the risk tech sector? Are innovations from three years ago obsolete now? [11:51] Back in March, Audrey was involved with InsurTechNY which held a digital conference this year. She speaks about her experience there both attending it and moderating a session. [15:11] Does Audrey feel like this event sets a precedent going forward (considering COVID-19 may continue to be a risk, years to come)? [17:04] Justin congratulates Audrey on her award and thanks her for joining RIMScast. [18:00] Justin introduces RIMcast’s next guest, Larry Glasser, the most recent recipient of the Heart of RIMS Award. [18:26] Justin welcomes Larry to the podcast! [18:35] Justin congratulates Larry for his award and Larry reflects on the win and how he became such a prominent member of RIMS. [20:16] Larry speaks about his career journey. [20:49] As the Director of Risk Management at Amerijet International, how is COVID-19 impacting Larry’s work? [22:15] Larry shares how the transition to remote working has been for him and the other members of his team. [24:07] Is Larry regularly in touch with those who are still on-site at Amerijet International? [26:10] As a RIMS Broward County Chapter President, how has Larry continued to engage with members amid the pandemic? [32:54] Has Larry ever been in a situation similar to the current pandemic? How will they take what they’re learning now and implement it in future pandemic/natural disaster plans? [36:03] Larry leaves listeners with some parting thoughts. [38:24] Justin thanks Larry for joining the podcast! [38:25] Justin gives his congratulations and thanks to both guests once again and highlights some of the important links to check out in today’s show notes.   Mentioned in this Episode: Risk Management Magazine: Risk Manager of the Year 2020 Digital Edition RIMS Advisory Services — Ask a Peer RIMS Coronavirus Information Center RIMS Advocacy: Coronavirus Advocacy Information RIMS Advocacy RIMS Webinar — May 13th: “Mitigating the Impact & Disruption to the Global Supply Chain: COVID-19” RIMS Webinar — May 26th: “RIMS International Council Presents: Risk Management in Response to COVID-19 from Three Institutional Perspectives” Upcoming RIMS Events RM Magazine Risk Management Monitor RIMS-Certified Risk Management Professional (RIMS-CRMP) New Feature: RIMS-CRMP Stories RIMS Membership — Discover why 10,000 of your peers from more than 60 countries are a part of the RIMS community! Download any episode of RIMScast. RIMScast Episode: “RIMS 2020 Award Winners: Mark Humphreys and Katherine Dawal” Young Risk Practitioners (YRP) — RIMS New York Chapter RIMS Rising Risk Professional (RRP) InsurTechNY   Want to Learn More? Keep up with the podcast on RIMS.org and listen on iTunes. Have a question or suggestion? Email: Content@rims.org.   Join the Conversation! Follow @RIMSorg on Facebook and Twitter, and join the RIMS Group on LinkedIn.   Follow up with Our Guests: Audrey Rampinelli’s LinkedIn Larry Glasser’s LinkedIn  

RIMS 2020 Award Winners: Audrey Rampinelli and Larry Glasser

Welcome to RIMScast. Your host is Justin Smulison, Business Content Manager at RIMS, the Risk and Insurance Management Society.   This week on RIMScast, Justin Smulison is in a festive mood! Recently, RIMS announced its 2020 award winners for the Richard W. Bland Memorial Award and the Rising Star Award, and in this episode, Justin is interviewing both of them!  First up to speak with Justin is Richard W. Bland Memorial Award recipient (and return guest), Mark Humphreys! Mark is the Vice President of Litigation and Risk Management at Watt Companies in California, as well as the Chair of the RIMS External Affairs Committee. Mark was presented with this award due to his commitment in the area of legislation and regulation.   The second guest of the episode and the recipient of the Rising Star Award is Katherine Dawal, Manager of Risk and Insurance at K+S Potash Canada and Vice President of the RIMS Saskatchewan North Chapter. She received the honor of Rising Star for demonstrating exceptional initiative, volunteerism, professional development, achievement, and leadership potential.   In this episode, both guests briefly discuss their work and careers and share how they are leading their companies and RIMS groups amid the COVID-19 pandemic.   Key Takeaways: [:01] About the RIMS Membership. [:50] About today’s episode and guests. [1:00] About RIMS Coronavirus Information Center. [1:14] About the newest RIMS webinar! [1:42] More about today’s first guest, Mark Humphreys. [2:13] Justin welcomes Mark to RIMScast! [2:22] Justin congratulates Mark on winning the Richard W. Bland Memorial Award. [2:38] Mark speaks about the award and shares why it is significant to him. [4:27] Mark speaks about what has inspired his passion for advocacy. [7:47] Last time Mark and Justin spoke, they discussed drafting legislation for the Pandemic Risk Insurance Act (PRIA). Mark gives an update on some of the developments that have happened regarding it since then. [9:45] Do they often advocate on behalf of an idea as opposed to an actual piece of legislation? [11:37] Does Mark feel like most actions that he’s taking within his company and with the external affairs committee will have some sort of tie to pandemic response for the next three to five years? [12:57] Did Mark ever feel like a pandemic would happen? [13:45] Mark shares some of the other ways the pandemic is impacting his work and day-to-day operations in commercial real estate. [16:50] Mark leaves listeners with some parting thoughts regarding the award he won as well as advice for risk management professionals. [18:21] Justin introduces the next guest, Katherine Dawal! [18:51] Justin welcomes Katherine to the podcast. [18:59] Katherine shares the location she is speaking from and gives an update on what the current COVID-19 statistics are where she’s from. [19:55] Justin congratulates Katherine on winning the Rising Star award and Katherine speaks about how it feels to receive such an honor. [21:10] Katherine fills listeners in on what her role is at K+S Potash Canada. [22:50] Katherine explains how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted her work at K+S. [26:52] Katherine speaks about her role as a RIMS leader for the Saskatchewan Chapter and how the pandemic has impacted the work that she does there. [29:35] Since Katherine was so well-prepared for the pandemic, does she think that her work at K+S will resume a little bit faster than the rest of the world? [32:11] Justin gives his thanks to both guests for joining the episode, previews the next episode of RIMScast, and highlights some of the links to check out in today’s show notes!   Mentioned in this Episode: Risk Management Magazine: Risk Manager of the Year 2020 Digital Edition RIMS Coronavirus Information Center RIMS Advocacy: Coronavirus Advocacy Information RIMS Advocacy RIMS Webinar — May 7th: “Emerging Risk Issues with Point of Service Manufacture and Use of 3D Printed Medical Devices” RIMS Webinar — May 12th: “Executive Perspectives: Global Trends and Issues Impacting Risk Management” RIMS Webinar — May 13th: “Mitigating the Impact & Disruption to the Global Supply Chain: COVID-19” Upcoming RIMS Events RM Magazine Risk Management Monitor RIMS-Certified Risk Management Professional (RIMS-CRMP) New Feature: RIMS-CRMP Stories RIMS Membership — Discover why 10,000 of your peers from more than 60 countries are a part of the RIMS community! Download any episode of RIMScast.   Want to Learn More? Keep up with the podcast on RIMS.org and listen on iTunes. Have a question or suggestion? Email: Content@rims.org.   Join the Conversation! Follow @RIMSorg on Facebook and Twitter, and join the RIMS Group on LinkedIn.   Follow up with Our Guests: Mark Humphreys’ LinkedIn Katherine Dawal’s LinkedIn

RIMS 2020 Award Winners: Mark Humphreys and Katherine Dawal

Welcome to RIMScast. Your host is Justin Smulison, Business Content Manager at RIMS, the Risk and Insurance Management Society.   In today’s episode, Dr. Adrian Hyzler, the Chief Medical Officer at Healix International, returns to RIMScast to provide an update on COVID-19.   The last time Justin spoke with Dr. Hyzler was back in February. Since then, a lot has changed regarding the coronavirus and Dr. Hyzler is here to give an update on everything that you need to know as a risk management professional (and as a member of the general public)!   Justin and Dr. Hyzler also discuss how businesses have innovated and adapted since COVID-19, where we are right now in the COVID-19 timeline, tests and current research that looks promising, steps we can take to further protect ourselves at home, and how business leaders should be thinking about their long-term strategies when it comes to the coronavirus.   Key Takeaways: [:01] About the RIMS Membership. [:51] About today’s episode and special return guest, Dr. Adrian Hyzler. [1:00] About RIMS Coronavirus Information Center. [1:13] About the newest RIMS webinar! [1:47] More about today’s episode and guest. [2:13] Justin welcomes Dr. Adrian Hyzler back to RIMScast! [2:19] Dr. Hyzler speaks about his work and some of the current difficulties he’s seeing right now regarding the coronavirus. [3:55] Where are we right now in the COVID-19 timeline? [8:35] In his precious RIMScast episode, Dr. Hyzler mentioned the possibility of exhausting the PPE supply. What companies have innovated and pivoted over to PPE production? Have any of them been particularly effective? And are we seeing the impact of their efforts yet? [11:30] Are there steps we can take within our own homes to further protect ourselves? [15:26] Are there currently any tests or specific research that Dr. Hyzler is finding to be most effective or promising? [17:37] Is there any definitive knowledge about whether or not you can ‘catch’ the virus more than once? [19:50] Would it be okay for someone to make a blood donation after they recover from the coronavirus? [20:31] How should business leaders be thinking about the coronavirus when thinking about their long-term strategy? [25:00] Dr. Hyzler gives his parting thoughts for the greater risk management community (and general public)! [28:25] Justin thanks Dr. Hyzler for joining the podcast and highlights some of the links to check out in today’s show notes!   Mentioned in this Episode: RIMS Coronavirus Information Center RIMS Advocacy: Coronavirus Advocacy Information RIMS Advocacy RIMS Webinar — May 7th: “Emerging Risk Issues with Point of Service Manufacture and Use of 3D Printed Medical Devices” Upcoming RIMS Events RM Magazine Risk Management Monitor RIMS-Certified Risk Management Professional (RIMS-CRMP) New Feature: RIMS-CRMP Stories RIMS Membership — Discover why 10,000 of your peers from more than 60 countries are a part of the RIMS community! Download any episode of RIMScast. Dr. Hyzler on RIMScast: “What Risk Professionals Should Know About the Coronavirus with Richard Lewis and Dr. Adrian Hyzler”   Want to Learn More? Keep up with the podcast on RIMS.org and listen on iTunes. Have a question or suggestion? Email: Content@rims.org.   Join the Conversation! Follow @RIMSorg on Facebook and Twitter, and join the RIMS Group on LinkedIn.   Follow up with Our Guest: Dr. Adrian Hyzler

COVID-19 Update with Dr. Adrian Hyzler of Healix Global

Welcome to RIMScast. Your host is Justin Smulison, Business Content Manager at RIMS, the Risk and Insurance Management Society.   Today’s guest is Daniel Eliot, Director of Education and Strategic Initiatives at the National Cyber Security Alliance (NSCA). In this episode, he is providing invaluable cybersecurity tips for small businesses!   In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is important to stay vigilant with regard to cybersecurity. There’s always a chance of cyber risk for small businesses, in times like these, it is especially important to know what you can do as a small business owner to improve security. Daniel provides tips for changes small businesses can implement to improve their security, highlights some of the common cyber mistakes that small businesses make (and how to avoid them), and shares how businesses should be adapting digitally, online, and in-person to avoid cyber risk.   Key Takeaways: [:01] About the RIMS Membership. [:28] About today’s episode and special guest, Daniel Eliot. [:38] About RIMS Coronavirus Information Center. [:51] About the newest RIMS webinar hosted by Dr. Gleb Tsipursky. [1:37] More about today’s episode and guest. [1:59] Justin welcomes Daniel to RIMScast. [2:03] Daniel speaks about his background and his work on behalf of the NCSA. [3:07] Daniel shares what interests him about small businesses and why he focuses so much of his attention on the small-medium business community. [4:46] What are some common cyber mistakes that small businesses make? [6:53] How do Daniel and the NCSA plan to address some of these common cyber mistakes during National Small Business Week (held May 3-9)? [8:36] When discussing the COVID-19 pandemic, how do businesses need to adapt digitally, online, and in-person? [12:45] Has Daniel ever experienced a similar situation to COVID-19 that was brought on by a natural disaster? Daniel also outlines some more strategies for businesses navigating during this current uncertain time. [17:21] Daniel discusses cybercriminals and how they’ll take advantage of this time. [18:20] Justin thanks Daniel for joining the podcast and highlights some of the links to check out in today’s show notes!   Mentioned in this Episode: RIMS Coronavirus Information Center RIMS Advocacy RIMS Webinar — April 23rd: “Defeat Blindspots and Cognitive Biases During COVID-19 and Pandemics with Dr. Gleb Tsipursky” NOTICE: RIMS 2020 Annual Conference & Exhibition has been canceled. Please see the RIMS 2020 Cancellation FAQ for more information. Upcoming RIMS Events RM Magazine Risk Management Monitor RIMS-Certified Risk Management Professional (RIMS-CRMP) New Feature: RIMS-CRMP Stories RIMS Membership — Discover why 10,000 of your peers from more than 60 countries are a part of the RIMS community! RIMS Benchmark Survey: Contribute your data by April 30th and receive the 2020 Survey for free! You’ll learn how much companies are paying per line of coverage and more. Visit RIMS.org/Benchmark. Download any episode of RIMScast. National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA) NCSA Upcoming Events Small Business Administration Small Business Administration — National Small Business Week NSCA on RIMScast: “The State of Cybersecurity and 5G Technology with Jason Ruger, Ruby Zefo, and Chris Novak” “The World of Cybersecurity with Kelvin Coleman”   Want to Learn More? Keep up with the podcast on RIMS.org and listen on iTunes. Have a question or suggestion? Email: Content@rims.org.   Join the Conversation! Follow @RIMSorg on Facebook and Twitter, and join the RIMS Group on LinkedIn.   Follow up with Our Guest: Daniel Eliot’s NCSA Profile  

Cybersecurity Tips for Small Businesses with Daniel Eliot

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