Risk Mitigation in Security What is Risk Mitigation?   Risk mitigation is the process of preparing a business for any potential attacks on the system. Also, it ensures that the effects of the attack are minimized on the system. It is an integral part of the entire risk management setup. The techniques adopted for the risk management system may vary from one organization to another. Still, the ultimate goal is to ensure that the data center/system data is safe from outside attacks, such as malware attacks, ransomware, bot attacks, and others. (Biro et al. (2017). An effective risk mitigation plan lists all the possible threats to the system and then suggests measures as per priority in that list. Advantages of Risk Mitigation   The entire risk mitigation process is beneficial to a company in a variety of ways. Since risk mitigation prepares a list of risks and divides them as per priority, the company can identify the high-risk sections and be developed accordingly. The resource allocation is also as per this list, as the company can prepare the resources as…

How to sharpen your lawnmower blades safely In gardening, one of the essential equipment you need to have is the lawnmower. It comes in handy when you are leveling your lawn and cuts grass with precision. For your lawnmower to serve you well, you need to have a proper maintenance plan for it. One way to maintain the equipment is sharpening its blades. Sharpening lawn mower blades ensure that it cuts appropriately, and operating it will be a simple affair. According to the Family Handyman (https://www.familyhandyman.com/automotive/lawn-mower-repair/lawn-mower-blade-sharpening/), a blunt edge will weaken the plants and lead to fungal infestations. It also results in rough cuts that will leave your lawn looking untidy. During sharpening, you need to focus on the safety aspect to prevent injuries as well as damage to the edges You should perform this maintenance at least twice a year. Below is a guide on how to sharpen your lawnmower blades safely to bring the best out of it. Make sure it is off Before you start sharpening the edges of the mower, make sure that it is off.…

Negative Equity: What to do when selling a home with negative equity Negative equity is a financial disaster and dealing with it, maybe a nightmare. Getting out of it entails countless dilemmas that often leave people drained. It becomes worse when one has a property to sell like a home. There are a few possibilities that one can consider. However, all of the options come with consequences, some of which may be worse than others. Therefore, it calls for professionalism and above all, caution. The complexities surrounding the sale of a home during negative equity are vast. There’s a choice to make and the consequences that one will incur. The bottom line is, selling a home is delicate unless one has the financial capability. You may decide to pay the difference between mortgage and property value to make the sale easy. You can also choose to continue with mortgage repayment and keep the property until its worth improves. Both of the methods require that you have enough cash. This article explores the issue of negative equity and the options for…

The role of federal versus state/local government agencies during a major disaster or event   Often there is a conflict between federal, state, and local jurisdiction as to who is responsible for responding during a crisis.   Describes the role of federal versus state/local government agencies during a major disaster or event Describe what federal agencies you might find in a localized state disaster response, and what their respective roles are Things to consider might be what triggers federal involvement versus a state-only reply. When a disaster occurs, the local government takes the following measures. It provides the initial emergency response through its service agencies. It activates the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and the Emergency Operations Plan (EOP). Thirdly, it coordinates the response with public and private organizations. Fourth, it notifies state emergency management of the scope of the situation and activates mutual aid. Fifth proclaims a local state of emergency and requests assistance from the state if the situation demands. If the State government agrees that there is a need to intervene in a crisis, it reviews and evaluates…

Lightweight Wood Trusses Most of the modern roof constructions adopt the use of lightweight roof trusses. The truss consists of small member sizes that reduce its weight, giving it its low weight properties. The use of small size of timber allows the truss to fails quickly in case of a fire outbreak, risking the life of occupants. This paper discusses the dangers of lightweight wood trusses and the initiatives of fire departments that reduce deaths related to the failure of the trusses. Dangers of Lightweight Wood Trusses The structural aspects of trusses make them dangerous for use in roof construction. Since the bottom chords provide majorly provides tension, failure of a single connection plate transfers the load from the point to another. In case the receiving joint is weak to accommodate the additional weight, it moves the load to another joint. The process continues throughout the truss making the whole truss to fail (“CDC – NIOSH,” n.d). Secondly, the jointing gusset plates usually consist of gauge eighteen stamped steel capable of penetrating to a maximum of three-eighths inches into the…

Iran and Nuclear Proliferation Nuclear weapons are hazardous and, therefore, calls for the need to have regulation in place to protect the countries without the capability to have them. It becomes a violation of international justice when some of the countries with nuclear capabilities continue to make them. In as much as this is known, some countries have the ability to manufacture nuclear weapons and threaten to use them. Eight sovereign states have freely reported the fruitful explosion of atomic weapons. Five are viewed as nuclear-weapon states (NWS) under the particulars of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT). Arranged by obtaining nuclear weapons, these are the United States, Russia (the successor state to the Soviet Union), the United Kingdom, France, and China. This is not fair to the weak countries, and hence at times, they are permitted to use and manufacture nuclear weapons to strengthen and defend themselves (Shellenberger, 2018). In as much as this is so, some of the small countries such as Iran tend to violate the nuclear Treaty by threatening to use and attack…

Osborne used “Hermeneutics and intended meaning” The introduction presents an opening to the ideas and main points discussed in the content sections of a literary work. The introduction points out the purposes and breadth of the book, with a detailed summary and explanations of the document. Through the introduction section, the reader can quickly learn what to expect from the rest of the document. Osborne uses bolded headings in the introduction to emphasize the main points and sections in the text. Bold headings guide readers through important aspects in the book as well as aiding in the understanding of the book content. Osborne used “Hermeneutics and intended meaning” as a bolded heading in the introduction to emphasis on the intended meaning of the biblical text as opposed to how modern men interpret it[1]. The heading guides the readers through what they can expect in the book on the biblical text interpretation and meanings. Using the bold title in this section also enables me as a reader to need to compare and differentiate between what biblical authors intended to mean versus…

The safe and effective installation of insulation near recessed luminaries Lighting The safe and effective installation of insulation near recessed luminaries requires clearance. Recessed luminaires are usually installed in the ceilings and also walls or floors. They are installed in areas of closed vicinity to insulation. Recessed luminaires that require clearance can cause insulation to reduce performance (Liew, 1989). Reduction of production can is avoided by using recessed luminaires, which do not require consent. Surface-mounted luminaires are mainly installed under the ceiling also on walls. They do not project through part of the ceiling or the lining of the wall. Surface-mounted luminaires include ballasts, transformers, and drivers. Before installing insulation near independent controlgear in the ceiling, separate control gear identified. Independent controlgear include ballast. The manufacturer’s specification of the controlgear followed. The installation of insulation near fan/heat/light units requires the manufacturer’s specification. Where the specs are not available, there should be a minimum clearance of 100mm to the heat. Walls The particular consideration taken during the installation of insulation on walls includes; building consent, inspection on the wall, choosing the product…

Relationship between Forest-landscape Structure, Spruce Bark Beetle Outbreak and Subsequent Likelihood of Burning The research aimed to establish the relationship between the outbreak of bark beetles and the subsequent likelihood of wildfire outbreak in the Alaskan boreal forest. The researcher presented a sufficient background for the study question. There are several incidences of fire outbreak and cases where the fire has been suppressed coupled with a claim that bark beetle breakout increases the chances and extent of wildfire. The researcher, therefore, wanted to evaluate how variation in the forest landscape structure shapes natural disturbance patterns and mediation of interactions between multiple disturbances. A massive outbreak of spruce bark beetle (Dendroctonus refipennis) occurred in the 1990s in the Boreal spruce forest on the Kenai Penisula. The landscape of forest affects the disturbance patterns and interactions between disturbances. The outbreak of spruce bark beetle has become more prevalent in recent decades. Understanding the role of forest landscape structure is essential as it will enable planners to change disturbance regimes as well as the nature and magnitude of their interactions. This will help…

DISASTER PREPAREDNESS FOR GERIATRICS Introduction Senior adults are usually more vulnerable to disasters and epidemics. Such disasters include natural disasters like hurricanes and earthquakes and manmade disasters like terrorism and fires. Epidemics like the current virus coronavirus also get the old generation first because of their age that comes along with either disability or pre-existing disorders. Public health departments are unable to provide care to the older generation during and after disasters due to various factors such as lack of resources and qualified staff to conduct such operations. Therefore, it is essential for public health departments always to be set aside resources and strategized interventions in preparation of any disasters to protect the older generation from pre and post-disaster vulnerabilities. Disaster preparedness in geriatrics As one grows older and older, the body’s immune system continues to be weak. The body becomes vulnerable to illnesses, disability, and cognitive decline. Pre-existing vulnerabilities may include diabetes and high/low blood pressure, heart diseases, kidney diseases, etc. At such a physical state, the elderly person is more helpless when natural or manmade disasters such as…