Ian aftermath, travel security, World Cup, Ring robot, wildfire wars

Welcome to this week's Benchmarker newsletter!

We've collected many of the week's most interesting reads for global security, crisis management and resilience leaders –?and industry jobs and events, too.

Send links, job postings and upcoming events to?[email protected].?

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Top of mind

Facing a dire storm forecast in Florida, officials delayed evacuation - A day of hesitation in Lee County came despite warnings that the Fort Myers and Cape Coral area could see mass flooding. Now authorities are encountering mass death. (New York Times)

Honestly? The link between climate change and hurricanes is complicated - While climate change is clearly fueling some disasters, such as heat waves and wildfires, it has a more complicated effect on hurricanes.?(The Atlantic)

Climate change infused Hurricane Ian with 10% more rain, scientists say - Analysis finds global warming intensified the storm’s rainfall, which?contributed to deadly?floods?across Florida. (Bloomberg)

OSAC Travel Safety & Security Forum: Live benchmarking results?(pdf) - A great benchmarking report comparing travel security efforts across US organizations. (OSAC)

'A quiet phenomenon': The rise of gun violence at school sports - Shootings at school athletic events are frequently overlooked, and the response has been largely low-budget and piecemeal. (ESPN)

Bulk orders of COVID-19 tests surge ahead of winter - Bulk orders for COVID-19 tests are on the rise as companies brace for a winter surge. (Yahoo)

Russia’s clueless new oligarchs - A new generation of business owners with no experience are snapping up Western companies’ assets at fire-sale prices. (Foreign Policy)

Russia's economy will 'die by winter' because of military mobilization - The Kremlin's now-exclusive focus on mobilization and war efforts will mean less business investment, while the loss of hundreds of thousands—at minimum—to the war's frontline will have "catastrophic consequences" for the economy, one Russian economist predicts. (Fortune)

U.S. embassy in Moscow urges American citizens to leave Russia 'immediately' - The embassy warned that Russian-U.S. dual nationals could be conscripted by the Kremlin for military service. (Politico)

Organizations slow to respond to ever-increasing risk - Enterprise risk management initiatives are being outpaced by the volume of risks, and organizations could face consequences as a result, according to a global survey. (Financial Management Magazine)

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Data point: When do organizations provide security briefings?

-?OSAC's travel security survey?notes that security teams are more commonly picking up the responsibility for travel security, but there is variance in how they share dangers with executives and employees.

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Quote of the week:

-?Angela Lewis, PhD?in her dissertation, "Thriving in a VUCA World: A Case Study Exploring Geopolitically- Focused Intelligence Teams in the Private Sector Through a Systems Theory Lens". Download?the entire 273-page document here.

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In other news:

Qatar conscripts civilians for World Cup security - Qatar has called up hundreds of civilians, including diplomats summoned back from overseas, for mandatory military service operating security checkpoints at World Cup stadiums, according to a source and documents seen by Reuters. (Reuters)

COVID-19 Travel & Return Policy for international fans attending World Cup - Key protocols for fans traveling to Qatar include Covid-19 testing prior to entry and a tracking app in order to enter indoor spaces.?(Qatar 2022)

As wildfires grow, militaries are torn between combat, climate change - Europe's militaries are caught between defending against Russia and fighting global warming-driven wildfires. Leaders say the problem will only worsen. (Washington Post)

Using NASA fire data to monitor war zones - Some satellites carry instruments with sensors that detect heat. The data they generate can be used to track wildfires as well as monitor war zones. (bellingcat)

Amazon's Ring announces plan to use a robot for security patrols alongside new home security devices - Amazon unveiled a refresh of its Ring lineup including new cameras, alarms and more. (TechCrunch)

Amazon urges call center staff to work from home, plans closings - Amazon?is encouraging customer service employees at some US call centers to work from home, signaling the company’s preference for remote work in certain roles that would help save money on real estate, according to people familiar with the matter. (Bloomberg)

Proving the value of security: How to avoid the 'break glass now' label - Keeping employees healthy and safe and property secure is crucial, especially in light of the current geopolitical landscape, ongoing issues stemming from the pandemic, and the tragic events in Highland Park, Uvalde, Buffalo, Tulsa, and many more cities. (Total Security Advisor)

Thriving in a VUCA world: A case study exploring geopolitically-focused intelligence teams in the private sector - Explore millions of resources from scholarly journals, books, newspapers, videos and more, on the ProQuest Platform. (ProQuest)

Rising Covid-19 cases in the UK may be a warning for the US - There are signs that the United Kingdom could be heading into a fall Covid-19 wave, and experts say the United States may not be far behind. (CNN)

Hollywood’s Covid protocols to remain in place as negotiations continue - Hollywood’s Covid-19 protocols, which were set to expire Friday, will remain in place while negotiations continue between the unions. (Deadline)

Beyond COVID-19, prepare for the flu - In this podcast, our experts look at the upcoming flu season and why it’s shaping up to be a doozy. (RANE)

CDC suspends country-specific Covid-19 travel advisories - The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will no longer maintain a country-by-country list of travel advisories related to Covid-19, the agency said Monday. (CNN)

Top 10 podcasts for intelligence, security and geopolitics - We've collated 10 of the best security podcasts from the worlds of intelligence, geopolitics and OSINT. Read on to find your next podcast. (Intelligence Fusion)

The crypto world is on edge after a string of hacks - More than $2 billion in digital currency has been stolen in hacks this year, shaking faith in the experimental field of decentralized finance known as DeFi. (New York Times)

KLM wants passengers banned by one airline to be banned by all airlines worldwide - KLM and subsidiary Transavia want an international system to share banned passenger lists. (View from the Wing)

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Industry jobs:

Global Risk Management & Asset Protection Leader?–?Uniform Advantage, Florida

Curriculum Manager?for the National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security –?University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Intelligence Analyst?–?Novartis, Basel, Switzerland

Disinformation Investigations Analyst?–?Google, Dublin, Ireland

Executive Protection Program Manager?–?ebay, San Jose, California

Director, Security?–?BSA Health System, Amarillo, Texas

GSOC Analyst?–?Palo Alto Networks, Santa Clara, California

Other jobs listed on?Factal's industry jobs page?include opportunities with the NFL, Rivian, Tesla and more.

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Upcoming events:

How to protect all staff in a world of hybrid working? - October 5?(online) - 6.8m workers from all sectors have safety concerns once a week, with hybrid workers reporting the highest rate of concern. This extends beyond the workplace to include commuting and working from home, so how can companies provide protection to everyone, everywhere?

BCI Continuity & Resilience Report 2022 – EMEA & Americas Launch - October 5?(online) - This insightful report looks at how Business Continuity & Resilience are perceived within organizations across different industry sectors. It also examines what challenges these disciplines are facing amid the rise of new working environments.

Global Security Briefing - October 13?(online) - Factal?and?Emergent Risk International?will discuss the latest supply chain threats, wars, climate change, pandemics and more in the Global Security Briefing. Want to multitask and catch an audio version of the GSB? It's now?available as a podcast.

Executive Protection Summit 2022 - October 18-19?(Mexico City) - The EP SUMMIT was born from the need to make the work of the protector or management of protection more efficient, safeguarding their physical and mental integrity, giving them the knowledge and practical tools developed by the most advanced protection teams in the world.

Intelligence International 2022 - October 23-26?(Melbourne, Australia) - The challenges of 2020 and 2021 have highlighted an increasing requirement for improved collaboration and cooperation between intelligence professionals, and within the expanding intelligence community. In times of volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity, the need to leverage partnerships and relationships has never been more prescient.

Ransomware: Are You Prepared? How Will You Respond? - October 26?(online) - As ransomware attacks become more sophisticated and more frequent, it’s not a matter of “if”, it’s when. Did you know your business has a 3 out of 4 chance of experiencing a ransomware attack in the next 12 mos? Nearly 85% of businesses are targeted for phishing. Join us for this webinar with practical tips to prepare and respond to ransomware attacks.

Best Practices in Special Event Security - October 27?(online) - From large public events like major sports tournaments and live entertainment, to semi-public events like shareholders meetings and conferences, security and risk professionals are often called on to support their organization’s or leadership’s participation in special events.

BCI World Hybrid - November 2-3?(London/virtual) - BCI World will feature a rich programme of keynotes, presentations, workshops and panel discussions along with an exhibition featuring top providers in the resilience industry.?Factal’s?booth is E6.

Natural Disasters Expo - November 9-10?(Anaheim, California) - Meet with?global heat experts, flood mitigation specialists, storm preparedness leaders, earthquake responders, government agencies, and disaster relief services in seminars and in the exhibit halls.

15th Annual Security 500 Conference - November 14?(Washington, D.C.) - The security department has traditionally been seen as a cost center in enterprise environments, but there are many strategies that business-minded security executives can employ to add and recover value in an organization.

ASIS Middle East 2022 - November 14-17?(Damman, Saudi Arabic) - ASIS Middle East is the only security forum and exhibition led by Aramco, SABIC & Saudi Electricity Company. Through its partnership with the region’s largest industry leaders and most critical asset operators (energy, utilities, downstream…), ASIS Middle East attracts the whole security value chain.

OSAC Annual Briefing - November 15-17?(Tysons, Virginia) - Free and available to all OSAC members with an active account on?OSAC.gov, the Annual Briefing provides a unique opportunity to connect with public and private sector experts to discuss emerging threats, review lessons learned from recent global events, and to share information on mitigating and managing future risk.?Factal?will be in attendance.

ISF Annual Dinner Celebrating OSAC - November 16?(Washington, D.C.) - An evening dedicated to celebrating the visionary work of the Overseas Security Advisory Council in furthering the global security network to keep U.S. companies, organizations and citizens working abroad safer and more secure.

6th Annual CSO 360 Congress - November 30 – December 2?(Istanbul) - Chief Security Officers, Regional Security Officers, Directors of Corporate Security, Investigations and Intelligence, specialists and luminaries will lead a programme that is designed to be silo-breaking. An immersive and converged security agenda focus reflects the current backdrop of global volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity.

Tipping Point: Keys to Developing and Implementing a Comprehensive Violence Prevention Program - December 1, 3pm ET - Learn to develop and implement comprehensive violence prevention programs for employees, contractors, and volunteers based on key components of the updated ASIS/ANSI Standard on Workplace Violence and Active Assailant – Prevention, Intervention and Response.

EP Forum - December 7?(Las Vegas) - Serving as an auxiliary event to the IPSB Close Protection Conference in Las Vegas, the Executive Protection Forum will host interactive and highly challenging conversations encompassing some of the best-known industry leaders.

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