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Towards a Taxonomy of Disasters

Emergency Planning

The study of disasters is a 'lateral discipline' that, to varying degrees embraces at least 42 other disciplines and professions (Alexander 2013). d) Intentional disasters, comprising all forms of terrorism and sabotage. (e) Warming has already begun to have a substantial effect on the magnitude and frequency of meteorological hazards.

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ISO 27001 Certification Requirements & Standards

Reciprocity

ISO 27001 compliance can be confusing because the sheer volume of standards is overwhelming, but the right program can ensure business continuity. The 27001 standard provides requirements for businesses to implement and operate an Information Security Management System, or ISMS. Conduct a Risk Assessment.

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Risky Business: Is Looking at Likelihood a Waste of Time?

Plan B Consulting

For a while, business continuity has always had a slightly uneasy relationship with risk management. In the 2010 and 2013 GPGs we looked at threat assessments, whereas in the more recent 2018 GPG, we cover a threat and risk assessment. Nowadays, risk assessment is coming of age and it seems to be everywhere.

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Risky Business: Is Looking at Likelihood a Waste of Time?

Plan B Consulting

For a while, business continuity has always had a slightly uneasy relationship with risk management. In the 2010 and 2013 GPGs we looked at threat assessments, whereas in the more recent 2018 GPG, we cover a threat and risk assessment. Nowadays, risk assessment is coming of age and it seems to be everywhere.