Resource Desk

This free public service web site gives a visual tool for studying domestic and international terrorism and security incidents. Utilizing Google maps, users can zoom in to any area of the world and roll over icons that symbolize the type of activity that has occurred. From there, they can click the specific event to go directly to the news story of origin. From the publishers of TerroristWarning.com and TransitSecurityReport.com.

The CSIS brings information in three basic areas, assessment of international political risk, analysis of regional affairs, and international security and stability. CSIS counts with 190 researchers and keeps resident experts on the world's major geographical areas.

Established in 1985 by the US Department of State, OSAC’s main goal is to foster the exchange of security information between the US government and US private companies operating abroad. Its web site promotes the dissemination of unclassified information to the general public on security related incidents and threats overseas. Organizational registration is required to access files.

The Risk Links in this special report provide over three hundred and fifty links to risk management information, making it one of the most comprehensive sources on the internet. The website contains the latest risk news, online content, and risk management conference information.

A global survey published by Ernst & Young addresses a number of topics concerning fraud. Subjects include analyzing fraud risk in developed and emerging markets, understanding of these risks, and how to respond to such risks through internal controls and applications.

The IRMI contains a broad scope of resources related to minimizing the risks associated with doing business. Along with access to seminars and expert commentary, a newsletter is provided to those who wish to sign up for a free subscription. The site is updated frequently to keep on the leading edge of the industry.

This report published by the World Bank presents a global view of major natural disaster risk hotspots, which are areas at relatively high risk of loss from one or more natural hazards. It summarizes the results of an interdisciplinary analysis of the location and characteristics of hotspots for six natural hazards: earthquakes, volcanoes, landslides, floods, drought, and cyclones. Data on these hazards are combined with state-of-the-art data on the subnational distribution of population and economic output and past disaster losses to identify areas at relatively high risk from one or more hazards.

The site is home to a research institute that focuses on issues concerning competitive intelligence, international risk management and conflicts. It is focused on European and American issues, but numerous globally-focused publications and archived material are contained on the site.

Security Management Online is the online version of the monthly magazine Security Management. In addition to the articles of the magazine, this site features a market place, library, forums, events, newsletter subscription, etc.

Hosted by the MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics, the Supply Chain Response to Disruption is a research project initiated by Professor Yossi Sheffi to study the effect of random disruptions such as global terrorism on supply chains. This site features downloadable articles of the latest studies on security and risk management.

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) supplies a website pertaining to produce regulations and policies, food safety procedures, food recalls, and food defense and emergency response information. Accompanying this information is fact sheets, job information, and news and events updates.

This is a sub-website of Office of Personal Management official website. It provides Emergency Preparedness Guide for managers, employers, employees, and families. It also provides a lot of resources regarding solutions in emergency events.

This is the official website of IAEM, an non-profit educational organization aiming at promoting the goals of saving lives and protecting property during emergencies and disasters. The website provides related news, and detailed information regarding the events held by IAEM. It also introduces the program and certificate by the organization. In addition, it provides email discussion group to promote the professional communication on related topics. The website can be viewed through multi-languages.

Prepared by the World Health Organization, this site presents information on public health reactions on the following incidents: natural occurrence, accidental release or deliberate use of biological and chemical agents or radionuclear material that affect health.

Ready Business is a site from the US Department of Homeland Security. This site outlines measures business owners and managers can take to begin getting ready for getting back to business quickly, after an emergency like a terrorist attack or a tornado, a fire or a flood.

This is the official website of The Community Food Security Coalition, a non-profit North American organization dedicated to building secured food system. It provides information regarding various events and programs of the organization focusing on food security, as well as news and featured articles on related topics.

Focusing on the U.S. food supply, ERS provides analyses of the economic issues on its safety. These analyses incorporate the effectiveness and equity of alternative programs and policies intended to shield consumers from unsafe food. Also included are analyses of the costs and benefits of different regulations and food safety technologies.

The role of EFSA is to assess and communicate risks associated with the food chain. EFSA aims to provide communications on food safety issues to the public based on risk assessments and scientific expertise. Home page links to news, opinion, events, and key topics related to food safety.

The official website of FAO provides wide range of information regarding the food security issues in developing countries. In its "Highlights Archive", and "Information Resources", readers can use countries and regions as criteria and find large amount of articles and information on food security topics. The website can be viewed through English, French, Spanish, and Chinese.

This website provides access to Food Security information and resources produced by the EC-FAO Food Security Information for Action Programme. The purpose of the program is to educate using food security information from different sectors and sources to create more effective anti-hunger policies and programs. Each program country is highlighted and publications are organized by topic.

FoodSafety.gov is a gateway website that provides links to selected government food-safety related information. This site is part of the National Food Safety Information Network. It is maintained by FDA's Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition.

GMFS is funded by the European Space Agency and provides early warning, agricultural mapping and crop yield assessment services in support of food security monitoring activities in Africa. Publications are published throughout the project and are available on the site and the "Catalogue" section contains interactive maps for GMFS areas.

The mission of the International Food Policy Research Institute is to provide policy solutions that cut malnutrition and hunger. Research is organized into different sections and an interactive map provides easy access to country specific information on food policy.