The Rand Blog

APRIL 27, 2023

pandemic response plans of the past were no match for a protracted nationwide health emergency. COVID-19 showed that the U.S. What lessons were learned that could help the United States effectively protect its population and other vital national interests going forward?

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Pure Storage

MARCH 7, 2022

Reporting is a key part of any incident response plan, but paying it forward with early reports may help other organizations, too. Test your emergency response plans. I mentioned above the importance of a well-rounded crisis response plan and team. When in doubt, report security events.

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Response Plan Cybersecurity Backup High Availability 111

Bernstein Crisis Management

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Crisis Response and Readiness Much as a firefighter stands ready to combat unexpected fires, a well-devised crisis response plan preps businesses for unpredictable hurdles. With the right response strategy , you’ll be prepared to tackle challenges the smart way.

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BCM Crisis Management Response Plan Strategic 100

Pure Storage

JANUARY 5, 2024

A Former Hacker Explains How to Fight Ransomware by Pure Storage Blog Cybercriminals are becoming increasingly bold these days, evolving their tactics and attacks as fast as we can evolve our defenses. Swift mitigation and response plans during an attack. Now you can. Catching anomalies earlier can stop or slow the spread.

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Insurance Insurance Cybersecurity Mitigation 98

Pure Storage

JANUARY 5, 2024

A Former Hacker Explains How to Fight Ransomware by Pure Storage Blog Cybercriminals are becoming increasingly bold these days, evolving their tactics and attacks as fast as we can evolve our defenses. Swift mitigation and response plans during an attack. Now you can. Catching anomalies earlier can stop or slow the spread.

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Insurance Insurance Cybersecurity Mitigation 93

Pure Storage

JANUARY 5, 2024

A Former Hacker Explains How to Fight Ransomware by Pure Storage Blog Cybercriminals are becoming increasingly bold these days, evolving their tactics and attacks as fast as we can evolve our defenses. Swift mitigation and response plans during an attack. Now you can. Catching anomalies earlier can stop or slow the spread.

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Insurance Insurance Cybersecurity Mitigation 80

NexusTek

JANUARY 17, 2024

Incident Response Planning: Your security program should be built around the assumption that a breach will occur, making incident response planning and testing a non-negotiable element of any supply chain security risk management strategy.

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Management Malware Risk Management Cybersecurity 91

MHA Consulting

JANUARY 26, 2023

What’s changed is that the internet has made everything easier to find, the net has facilitated the development of blogs like this one, BCM professionals have become highly collegial about sharing information, and the field as a whole has matured in terms of professional gatherings, associations, standards, and practice.

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NexusTek

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Create an Incident Response Plan. Develop a comprehensive incident response plan for your business, so you know exactly how to respond should you fall victim to cyberattack. Routine scanning of your company’s network edge helps to identify any points of vulnerability that need attention. Why Is This Important?

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Cybersecurity Vulnerability Response Plan Malware 96

Pure Storage

OCTOBER 4, 2023

How Telcos Can Ready Their IT Infrastructures for Telco (Services) Act Compliance by Pure Storage Blog The telecommunications landscape is continually evolving, and with this evolution comes the need for updated regulations and security measures. Implement Incident Response Plans Being prepared for security incidents is crucial.

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Pure Storage

JUNE 6, 2023

How Banks Benefit from the New Digital Operational Resilience Act by Pure Storage Blog We’ve all seen how ransomware can bring businesses, local governments, and other organizations to their knees. They must have a plan, ready for execution, in a “day after attack” situation.

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Banking Resilience Financial Services Architecture 97

MHA Consulting

MARCH 16, 2023

Related on MHA Consulting: All About BIAs: A Guide to MHA Consulting’s Best BIA Resources From the Frying Pan into the Fire Last week MHA Consulting CEO Michael Herrera wrote a blog where he listed, linked to, and described some of the best blog posts and other resources we’ve produced on BIAs. Free download with registration.

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Communications BCM Crisis Management Media 94

National Fire Protection Association

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Utilizing any of the NFPA codes and standards that address hurricane hazards can help to create a framework for developing emergency management and business continuity plans. Overall, the interaction between hurricanes and chemical plants underscores the importance of comprehensive disaster preparedness and response plans.

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NexusTek

JULY 28, 2021

You don’t have an incident response plan. Incident response preparedness can save up to $2 million on data breaches, according to IBM, and yet 39% of small and medium-sized businesses do not have an incident response plan. View Standard Cybersecurity Plan.

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Cybersecurity Response Plan Vulnerability Alert 81

Assurance IT

JUNE 18, 2021

One blog is not enough to break down each part. So stay tuned for Assurance IT’s other blogs about business continuity. Only 20% of the businesses have a formal business continuity plan and this is not enough. Keep reading this blog to find out why your enterprise needs a BC plan and what you need in yours.

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LAN Infotech

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Even businesses and organizations with a cyber incident response plan on paper will find that an actual attack often unfolds quite differently than it does in scenario planning sessions. Microsoft’s blog has a complete list of products slated for retirement, End of Service, End of Support, or Extended Support in 2023.

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everbridge

MAY 9, 2024

In this blog, we’ll explore two concepts, the importance of tailored emergency communication for access and functional needs communities and the need to transform and visualize data into actionable insights.

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Communications Alert Transportation Disaster Recovery 105

IT Governance BC

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

The bank had to act quickly, and its incident response plan informed the organisation’s decision. Yes, it was cautious (perhaps overly so), but the good news is that plans are adaptable. This means the Bank of Valletta can use the information gathered in this attack to review its response measures.

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Banking Response Plan Government Security 116

KingsBridge BCP

AUGUST 14, 2022

Just remember it is possible to use a solid base plan and supporting documents to recover from any type of incident. You do not need separate response plans for different scenarios. To learn more, check out our No Building, No People, No Systems, No Suppliers blog post. Want to learn more about flexible BCP?

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On Solve

MARCH 15, 2022

That means business continuity leaders like you must be able to communicate and execute crisis response plans quickly and effectively. When all or some of your organization’s critical operations are down, keeping things running smoothly and recovering quickly is everything.

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MHA Consulting

JUNE 22, 2023

Related on MHA Consulting: How to Get Strong: Unlocking the Power of Vulnerability Management The Practice of Vulnerability Management Last week, MHA CEO Michael Herrera wrote a blog about vulnerability management , the practice of identifying and mitigating the weaknesses in an organization’s people, processes, and technology.

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Vulnerability Outage Capacity BCM 85

Pure Storage

MAY 22, 2023

How Data Fuels Modern Fire Safety Operations—and Keeps Communities Safe by Pure Storage Blog There are nearly 30,000 fire departments in the United States, according to recent data from the National Fire Protection Association. Weather data for enriching incident and response data, enhancing decision-making, etc.

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All-Hazards Hazard Government Technology 98

NexusTek

JULY 7, 2021

The three-step process of risk identification, analysis, and evaluation provides a foundation for the development of business continuity and disaster recovery plans to maintain operations during an internal or even external crisis.

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Cyber Resilience Resilience Security BCP 69

Security Industry Association

OCTOBER 6, 2021

Have an incident response plan : Knowing an attack is happening is only useful if your team knows what to do about it. Check out the CAB page and this blog highlighting SIA’s educational content related to breaches and cybersecurity. Looking for more resources on cybersecurity?

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Vulnerability Cybersecurity Management Outsourcing 98

Pure Storage

JULY 18, 2023

Cyber Recovery vs. Disaster Recovery by Pure Storage Blog Data infrastructures aren’t just built for storage, performance, and scale—they’re designed for resilience. This means having the right technology and response plans in place to minimize data loss and downtime from any type of event—cyberattack, natural disaster, or otherwise.

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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. Information Technology (IT).

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SRM

APRIL 2, 2019

We can have meticulous Incident Response plans in place but if we can’t communicate effectively with the press we leave the interpretation of facts in the hands of journalists and editors whose motivation is not to reassure but to create attention-grabbing headlines. Or visit our website. Follow us on Linkedin.

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Management Response Plan Media Continuity Planning 52

Castellan

JANUARY 10, 2022

If you haven’t done so already, check out part one of this blog series , where we discuss what that looks like and how continuity and resilience professionals can work closely with their boards and executives to keep the momentum going forward post-pandemic. This is where having a strong ERM is important.

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Resilience Risk Management Management Response Plan 98

Security Industry Association

OCTOBER 5, 2023

In this blog from SIA Cybersecurity Advisory Board member Pauline Norstrom – founder and CEO of Anekanta Consulting – learn about mitigating artificial intelligence-driven cybersecurity threats to physical security products.

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Cybersecurity Security Malware Vulnerability 64

NexusTek

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Incident response plan: This demonstrates that a third party is prepared for an organized and effective response should a cyber event occur. Password requirements: Password complexity and changing requirements strengthen a network against password-related attacks like brute force, password spraying, and credentials theft.

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Cybersecurity Evaluation Vulnerability Risk Management 91

Fusion Risk Management

MARCH 8, 2022

This blog will cover some of the impacts and how organizations can prepare to better respond to them. Evaluate your business continuity response plans to include scenario modeling to understand how shifts in the economy, such as skyrocketing prices of oil, can have an impact on your operations.

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Automotive Transportation Banking Logistics 98

everbridge

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Whether you are responsible for your organization’s operations and safety or public safety, being well-prepared for winter weather is crucial. In this blog, we will provide valuable insights for both private and public sectors and a comprehensive checklist to navigate through the challenges posed by severe winter weather.

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Plan B Consulting

MARCH 17, 2016

This week Charlie looks at the relationship between business continuity and emergency response. I have noted within LinkedIn forums, on Pulse, Continuity magazine and on various blog sites and portals that there is a gathering debate on whether business continuity is fit for purpose.

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Plan B Consulting

MARCH 17, 2016

This week Charlie looks at the relationship between business continuity and emergency response. I have noted within LinkedIn forums, on Pulse, Continuity magazine and on various blog sites and portals that there is a gathering debate on whether business continuity is fit for purpose.

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Emergency Response Emergency Response Business Continuity Response Plan 52

Plan B Consulting

APRIL 11, 2022

The old adage is that people are our greatest asset, and if this is true then we should ensure that within our cyber response plans and playbooks there are procedures for looking after people. Similar to what we would find in hazard and natural disaster response plans.

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All-Hazards Response Plan Malware Communications 52

Plan B Consulting

AUGUST 1, 2022

After witnessing a near miss incident during a fishing competition, Charlie reiterates the importance of health and safety checks, risk assessments, and great response plans.

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Response Plan Mitigation Consulting Communications 40

Plan B Consulting

MARCH 10, 2021

There is an additional area of self-assessment which looks at their understanding of the organisation’s capability, which I have defined as “understanding the different types of incidents the organisation might face and the response plans and procedures for dealing with them”.

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