AST Oct/Nov Digital Magazine 8 | Page 36

Volume 8 stages of deployment, it offers some very strong recommendations for state agencies to consider. When looking to address the communications portion of the recommended plan – the one I deem most critical – leveraging a proven collaboration and information sharing platform to help formalize Oct/Nov 2016 Edition and centralize the information required to help with a response is of utmost importance. Then, taking that a step further and integrating capabilities to better secure and manage that information is essential for these platforms to run smoothly and efficiently… when it matters most. 36