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The article discusses supply chain risk management and how businesses can improve resilience. It emphasizes learning from past disruptions, keeping risk management plans up-to-date, and using data and analytics to make better decisions.

Cybersecurity is a growing concern for businesses as they become increasingly digital. Hackers can exploit weak links in supply chains and internal employees can also be a threat. Companies can mitigate these risks by being proactive, using technology, and having a plan in place for incident response.

Apple iPods manufactured after September 12th, 2006, contained a worm that infected Windows PCs. The worm could turn the PC into a "zombie" vulnerable to hacker attacks. Apple advised Windows users to update antivirus software to remove the worm.

A new RAND study suggests that the US military should improve its image abroad as if it were a company building a brand. The study argues that military operations should be conducted with hearts and minds in mind and that the US should avoid being seen as solely a destructive force.

This article discusses challenges in crisis preparedness in the US six years after 9/11. Issues include communication gaps, lack of cooperation between federal and local governments, and a recently rewritten national plan kept secret from state officials.

A prominent cryptographer warns that a math error in widely used computer chips could compromise the security of online transactions. Public key cryptography protects sensitive information but could be broken if hackers exploit such an error. The article emphasizes the importance of chip design standards in maintaining trust in the global economy.

This article describes efforts by a US Marine General to improve conditions in Iraqi detention centers. The General believes education and rehabilitation are key to defeating extremism and creating a more secure Iraq.

This article discusses the risk of a nuclear attack in the US. While unlikely, the consequences could be devastating. Steve suggests advanced warning systems and evacuation plans to minimize casualties.