Plan B Consulting

JUNE 19, 2023

Charlie discusses the different emergency response and business continuity issues to consider after an incident, and how both teams can communicate efficiently. In manufacturing, even if there is no formal business continuity plan in place, there are often emergency response plans.

Emergency Response 52

Emergency Response Emergency Response Manufacturing Business Continuity 52

everbridge

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Use multi-modal communication strategies Develop a plan to stay in touch with affected individuals before, during, and after a winter storm. This includes utilizing various communication channels such as email, SMS, phone calls, and social media updates to keep everyone informed and safe.

Alert 59

Alert Outage Authorization Communications 59

FS-ISAC

JUNE 30, 2022

There are several steps financial institutions can take to improve response time and ensure readiness when a crisis strikes. Develop an effective incident response plan and handling strategies. Incident response plans at financial institutions vary in maturity , but can always be improved.

Response Plan 52

Response Plan All-Hazards Cybersecurity Mitigation 52

Bernstein Crisis Management

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Allow me to expand a bit… While most organizations we speak with have some level of emergency planning – basic natural disaster response plans, for example – far fewer are prepared to engage in the communications and operational maneuvering that accompanies a serious threat to reputation.

Crisis Management 124

Crisis Management Media Emergency Planning Communications 124

Pure Storage

MARCH 21, 2022

Before a breach, it’s critical to already have an emergency response plan, including a team of key players and the tools they need to get you back online fast. . Creating an emergency response team (ERT) is a critical step I recommend organizations take before an event. Media Relations and Corporate Communications.

Emergency Response 105

Emergency Response Emergency Response Backup Outsourcing 105

National Fire Protection Association

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Chemical Safety Board issued a call to chemical facilities to prepare for a harsh hurricane season based on an “above average” outlook on hurricane activity from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Recently, the U.S. NOAA’s predictions also estimate a range of 12 to 17 total named storms this season.

Disaster Preparedness 69

Disaster Preparedness Hazard Continuity Planning Crisis Management 69

Security Industry Association

MARCH 19, 2024

Nearly 60% of active shooter incidents at educational institutions since Columbine in 1999 have occurred in high schools, and about 21% have occurred in middle schools or junior high schools. At Virginia Tech in 2007, an active shooter managed to go undetected for two and a half hours after his first two shots were fired in a dormitory.

Security 59

Security Alert Activation Technology 59

Erwood Group

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Application: In the event of a cybersecurity breach, AI automates the identification, containment, and eradication of threats, reducing response time. Natural Language Processing (NLP) for Communication Analysis: How it Works: NLP processes and analyzes natural language data, including emails, social media, and news articles.

Business Continuity 52

Business Continuity Technology Disaster Recovery Crisis Management 52

Risk Management Monitor

MARCH 4, 2022

Cyberrisk has also drawn considerable concern and the threat landscape continues to evolve rapidly, though the details of increased cyberattack activity are not yet fully known and may be largely unfolding below the surface right now.

Management 56

Management Malware Cybersecurity Insurance 56

LAN Infotech

MAY 3, 2022

Here is a general outline on how to respond to cybersecurity events: Step 1: Retrieve the Incident Response Plan. Hopefully, your IT provider has helped you design an incident response plan–a guide on how to respond to a cybersecurity event. Step 3: Investigate the Event. Step 4: Conduct a Clean-Up of Your Network.

Cybersecurity 52

Cybersecurity Malware Response Plan Outsourcing 52

Castellan

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Toss in multiple simultaneous (and ongoing) disruptions, and teams find themselves bogged down with response plan focus, robbing them of time to build a holistic approach that spans from planning through response and into recovery. Let’s say your response plans require you to activate your IT team.

Crisis Management 52

Crisis Management Management Response Plan Resilience 52

MHA Consulting

JUNE 22, 2023

But one thing we find a lot is that organizations with elaborate BC programs—they’ve done lots of BIAs and have extensive plans and other documentation—are often not nearly as resilient as they think they are. The issue, more often than not, is that their operations and response plans are riddled with unidentified gaps.

Vulnerability 85

Vulnerability Outage Capacity BCM 85

everbridge

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Hurricanes pose immense risk to the safety of an organization’s people, the continuity of operations, and the connectivity of communications systems. During a hurricane, critical event managers must be able to communicate crucial safety information to the people for which they are responsible. GET IN TOUCH.

Hospitality 59

Hospitality Crisis Management Emergency Response Emergency Response 59

everbridge

AUGUST 11, 2021

More than 2,800 senior executives in organizations of all sizes across 29 industries and 73 countries weighed in on their 2020 crisis response plans in PricewaterhouseCooper’s (PwC) annual impact survey. This is a valuable insight into resiliency planning, business operations, and the future of the workplace.

Resilience 98

Resilience Automotive Communications Hospitality 98

Pure Storage

MAY 22, 2023

In a recent position paper, the Urban Fire Forum-Metro Chiefs emphasized that fire departments and other emergency services should “prepare for increasing data integration into everyday activities. Weather data for enriching incident and response data, enhancing decision-making, etc.

All-Hazards 98

All-Hazards Hazard Government Technology 98

Pure Storage

OCTOBER 4, 2023

In 2022, the UK government introduced the Electronic Communications (Security Measures) Regulations , which complement the TSA. Implement Incident Response Plans Being prepared for security incidents is crucial. Telcos should establish stringent procurement criteria that consider security standards and vendor reliability.

Telecommunications 52

Telecommunications Authorization Cybersecurity Government 52

LogisManager

AUGUST 24, 2023

As a result, Managers and CISOs will have a larger responsibility to communicate to the board their process for overseeing cyber risk. Regular risk assessments, internal controls, and monitoring mechanisms play a pivotal role in preventing fraudulent activities and misconduct.

Cybersecurity 52

Cybersecurity Risk Management Government Response Plan 52

everbridge

MARCH 9, 2023

The critical infrastructure sectors can vary slightly depending on the country or organization defining them, but generally, they include power grids, water treatment facilities, transportation networks, communication systems, financial institutions, and other critical facilities.

Vulnerability 105

Vulnerability Government Transportation Emergency Response 105

Security Industry Association

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Matthew Scharnett, customer success manager, Northland Controls With events like severe weather, active shooters and civil unrest impacting companies of all sizes, the ability to monitor a company’s specific environment for threats has proven to be of great value in today’s world.

Travel 52

Travel Alert Activation Response Plan 52

Security Industry Association

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Company Alpha’s advanced EDR immediately detects virus activity on a PC. Second stage: Command and Control Company Alpha An attempt to establish a communication line back to the attacker was prevented as the MDR shut down the PC. The EDR’s inability to detect this initial foothold allows the virus to flourish throughout the network.

Cybersecurity 64

Cybersecurity Communications Outsourcing Response Plan 64

everbridge

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

During severe weather emergencies, authorities, companies, and organizations will need to easily identify and communicate effectively with on-the-ground teams, any at-risk populations, first responders, transportation resources, and medical supplies. As you audit your emergency plans, you are likely to have identified areas for improvement.

Resilience 142

Resilience Risk Reduction Management Command Center 142

Security Industry Association

OCTOBER 6, 2021

Managing cybersecurity risks and vulnerabilities is a critical activity for any robust security program. Vulnerabilities differ from other types of threats in that they are not necessarily the product of malicious activity but are most typically caused by software flaws or system misconfigurations.

Vulnerability 98

Vulnerability Cybersecurity Management Outsourcing 98

Security Industry Association

AUGUST 25, 2023

Kara Quesada is a communications and marketing professional who focuses on education and technology solutions that enhance public safety and security. As drone activity in the nonmilitary space continues to rise, private and commercial organizations are considering their risk and how they will respond if a drone enters their airspace.

Security 94

Security Marketing Technology Activation 94

Pure Storage

JUNE 6, 2023

Once companies are required to be in compliance with DORA in early 2025, banks’ responsibilities for operational risks will expand to include protection, detection, containment, recovery, and repair capabilities against information and communication technologies (ICT) incidents. Promptly detect anomalous activities.

Banking 97

Banking Resilience Financial Services Architecture 97

Zerto

AUGUST 18, 2022

Instructions about how to use the plan end-to-end, from activation to de-activation phases. References to Crisis Management and Emergency Response plans. A schedule defining reviews, tests of the plan. Note that the DRP can be invoked without triggering the activation of the BCP.

BCP 79

BCP Disaster Recovery Impact Analysis Continuity Planning 79

Plan B Consulting

APRIL 11, 2022

However, I think there are some differences too, as staff would need to be communicated with and the tools normally used to do this might not be available during a cyber incident. Similar to what we would find in hazard and natural disaster response plans. Especially technical skills.

All-Hazards 52

All-Hazards Response Plan Malware Communications 52

Plan B Consulting

APRIL 11, 2022

However, I think there are some differences too, as staff would need to be communicated with and the tools normally used to do this might not be available during a cyber incident. Similar to what we would find in hazard and natural disaster response plans. Especially technical skills.

All-Hazards 52

All-Hazards Response Plan Malware Communications 52

PagerDuty

MAY 25, 2022

While this “executive swoop and poop” might be seen as annoying or overbearing for responders who have to stop what they’re doing to give status updates, the communication cannot be overlooked. Communication is a key part of the incident response process, especially with teams adopting hybrid/remote modes of work.

Communications 59

Communications Strategic Mitigation Marketing 59

CCEM Strategies

JUNE 13, 2023

Integrated Emergency Planning Integrated emergency planning entails proactive collaboration among various stakeholders, including community and government agencies, emergency responders, critical infrastructure operators, and event organizers.

Management 52

Management All-Hazards Emergency Response Emergency Response 52

CCEM Strategies

MARCH 17, 2023

The ten sectors of CI CI includes vital assets and systems such as food supply, electricity grids, transportation, communications, public safety systems and more. CI preparedness CI owners and operators play a crucial role in response activities and participate in government planning committees and pre-incident coordination.

Resilience 52

Resilience All-Hazards Hazard Transportation 52

Security Industry Association

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Monitor networks and devices : Use AI-powered IDS systems and other state of the art security tools to monitor networks and devices for suspicious activity.

Cybersecurity 64

Cybersecurity Security Malware Vulnerability 64

Castellan

APRIL 6, 2022

Critical infrastructure could be at a higher risk; however, all organizations should consider and plan for potential cyber events. At Castellan, we have long been encouraging our clients to shift thinking from what might happen if a cyber event happens to what the response plan is when one occurs. Will they be safe?

Resilience 98

Resilience Management Government Response Plan 98

FEI

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

In early 2019, FEI’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) involved a room that had been identified specifically for emergency or incident response teams to report to if a crisis occurred. When activated, the room was filled with people addressing an incident with urgency and purpose. The COVID-19 pandemic did not ascribe to this.

Emergency Response 52

Emergency Response Emergency Response Pandemic Alternate Site 52

everbridge

MAY 2, 2023

This includes tracking the impact of chronic hazards on operations, reviewing and updating risk assessments, and revising response plans as needed. It should also include plans for responding to and recovering from events, as well as a system for monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of risk management measures.

Hazard 52

Hazard All-Hazards Risk Management Resilience 52

Security Industry Association

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

New Security Industry Association (SIA) member IXP Corporation provides emergency communications consulting, technology and managed services for public safety, governments, campuses and private industry. These assessments and plans provide recommendations that form the foundation of their master plans and long-term vision.

All-Hazards 52

All-Hazards Education Technology Government 52

Plan B Consulting

APRIL 11, 2022

However, I think there are some differences too, as staff would need to be communicated with and the tools normally used to do this might not be available during a cyber incident. Similar to what we would find in hazard and natural disaster response plans. Especially technical skills.

All-Hazards 40

All-Hazards Response Plan Malware Communications 40

MHA Consulting

JANUARY 26, 2023

Contains links to toolkits for preparing for different hazards as well as pages on Emergency Response Plans, Crisis Communications Plans, Incident Management, IT/DR, and much more. Your local first responders are often willing to sit down and talk with businesses about preparedness and emergency response.

BCM 92

BCM All-Hazards Disaster Recovery Hazard 92