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EP21:Reaching the Next Generation of Planners | Burley & Navarro

The Failover Plan Podcast

This week on the podcast, we’re going to explore the impact that the next generation of professionals are having on the business continuity industry. Business Continuity. Joel has been working in business continuity management since the early 2000. Guest Bios: Grace Burley. Emergency Management.

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Black Swans and Swiss Cheese – A Boat Crash in Baltimore

Plan B Consulting

This is a classic business continuity and emergency response incident, and I thought I would examine it through the lens of a couple of risk management concepts: black swan events and Reason’s Swiss cheese theory. The cargo was destined for Sri Lanka, and so there may be a knock-on impact on their businesses and economy.

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Cyber Ransoms – Should I Pay?

Plan B Consulting

Beazley, the specialist insurer, found that the average ransomware demand in 2018 was more than $116,000, but this was skewed by some very large demands. This was the same for insurance companies if they were involved in payments as well. The ransom paid by the USA local government, Jackson Co., The median was $10,310.

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Isle of Coll Fire – A view from the frontline

Plan B Consulting

In Coll, a fund was set up to raise £2000 to help the couple with expenses that weren’t covered by insurance, and within two days the fund surpassed £13,000! Starting a fund is a good way of channelling help from those who want to do something but you need to let people know when no more donations are required.