Sir John Eric Sidney Thompson was a distinguished archaeologist who specialized in the Mayan areas of Mexico and Central America. His work, long associated with the Carnegie Institution of Washington, illuminated the mysteries of Mayan civilization. Thompson's deep engagement with Mayan cultures and their history left an indelible mark on the field of Mesoamerican studies.
This readable single volume history centers regional perspectives, while reckoning with the narrative pull of more familiar colonial and national perspectives. Marshalling the latest literature from anthropology, archaeology, history and other disciplines, Eric Thompson highlights broad themes that cut across the region’s history.
Exploring the complexities of the human experience, this work delves into the persistent internal and external voices that remind us of our past mistakes and traumas. Through a poetic lens, it invites readers on a journey of reflection and healing, challenging them to consider what unfolds when they choose to stop listening to these voices and begin the process of recovery. The narrative serves as both a cathartic release and a profound inquiry into the nature of self-acceptance and growth.
Offering a rare glimpse into life aboard a Royal Navy nuclear submarine, this memoir reveals the experiences of officers tasked with upholding the doctrine of 'Mutually Assured Destruction' during the Cold War. It highlights the challenges, camaraderie, and psychological pressures faced by the crew as they navigated the complexities of nuclear deterrence. Through personal anecdotes and insights, the author sheds light on the critical role these men played in global security during a tense historical period.
Develop a comprehensive plan for building a HIPAA-compliant security operations center, designed to detect and respond to an increasing number of healthcare data breaches and events. Using risk analysis, assessment, and management data combined with knowledge of cybersecurity program maturity, this book gives you the tools you need to operationalize threat intelligence, vulnerability management, security monitoring, and incident response processes to effectively meet the challenges presented by healthcares current threats. Healthcare entities are bombarded with data. Threat intelligence feeds, news updates, and messages come rapidly and in many forms such as email, podcasts, and more. New vulnerabilities are found every day in applications, operating systems, and databases while older vulnerabilities remain exploitable. Add in the number of dashboards, alerts, and data points each information security tool provides and security teams find themselves swimming in oceans of data and unsure where to focus their energy. There is an urgent need to have a cohesive plan in place to cut through the noise and face these threats. Cybersecurity operations do not require expensive tools or large capital investments. There are ways to capture the necessary data. Teams protecting data and supporting HIPAA compliance can do this. All thats required is a plan--which author Eric Thompson provides in this book. You will: Know what threat intelligence is and how you can make it useful Understand how effective vulnerability management extends beyond the risk scores provided by vendors Develop continuous monitoring on a budget Ensure that incident response is appropriate Help healthcare organizations comply with HIPAA
Tailored for self-study, this resource caters to both travelers and homebodies eager to enhance their English vocabulary and conversation skills. It offers practical exercises and engaging content, making it suitable for learners at various levels. Whether on the go or in a comfortable setting, users can effectively build their language proficiency.
Create, maintain, and manage a continual cybersecurity incident response program using the practical steps presented in this book. Don't allow your cybersecurity incident responses (IR) to fall short of the mark due to lack of planning, preparation, leadership, and management support. Surviving an incident, or a breach, requires the best response possible. This book provides practical guidance for the containment, eradication, and recovery from cybersecurity events and incidents. The book takes the approach that incident response should be a continual program. Leaders must understand the organizational environment, the strengths and weaknesses of the program and team, and how to strategically respond. Successful behaviors and actions required for each phase of incident response are explored in the book. Straight from NIST 800-61, these actions include: Planning and practicing ; Detection ; Containment ; Eradication ; Post-incident actions. What you'll learn: Know the sub-categories of the NIST Cybersecurity Framework ; Understand the components of incident response ; Go beyond the incident response plan ; Turn the plan into a program that needs vision, leadership, and culture to make it successful ; Be effective in your role on the incident response team
Focusing exclusively on the language of business, this third installment in the English 365+ series is designed to equip readers with essential skills for thriving in the global economy. It emphasizes mastering business terminology and communication, making it a crucial resource for professionals aiming to enhance their career prospects and navigate international markets effectively.
Set in a brutal world, the story follows an outcast nun and a runaway slave as they navigate perilous challenges. Utilizing her intelligence and his combat skills, they forge a partnership that tests their resilience and resourcefulness. Their journey highlights themes of survival, friendship, and the fight against oppression, showcasing how two unlikely allies can confront adversity together.
Questions every parent has to be able to answer
One of the hazards of parenting is that our children might have questions that we don't have an answer to. That can be disastrous because our children expect us to know more than they do. Wrong answers can be worse than no answers because the child may have already decided what the right answer may be and is just checking to see if what they have already decided is correct. To come up with something less believable than what they have determined to be the truth tells the child they can't come to you for answers.
This collection features practical phrases commonly used by native speakers, designed to enhance language skills. Readers are encouraged to study the phrases, create their own sentences in the provided spaces, and utilize helpful tips found in treasure boxes throughout the book to improve their conversational abilities.