Plan B Consulting

JANUARY 15, 2018

This week Charlie shares his thoughts on ‘The Ultimate Business Continuity Success Guide’ by Marty Fox. I am always happy to review a new business continuity book, especially a physical version, for no other reason than to have another BC book to add to my bookshelf! This is in line with the Good Practice Guidelines 2013.

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Business Continuity Crisis Management Activation Consulting 52

Plan B Consulting

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

Reflecting on the theme for this year’s BCI Education Month, ‘Discover Business Continuity & Resilience’, Charlie looks at how newcomers to the profession can learn from the experience of others and gain the knowledge to succeed in their role. Business continuity is not a profession you can learn out of a book.

Business Continuity 40

Business Continuity Education Emergency Planning Publishing 40

Plan B Consulting

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

Reflecting on the theme for this year’s BCI Education Month, ‘Discover Business Continuity & Resilience’, Charlie looks at how newcomers to the profession can learn from the experience of others and gain the knowledge to succeed in their role. Business continuity is not a profession you can learn out of a book.

Business Continuity 40

Business Continuity Education Emergency Planning Publishing 40

Behavior Group

MARCH 22, 2013

by Joaquim Pereira on March 22, 2013 It is common in our daily life and in our nature adopt strategies that allow us to prevent or even mitigate the result of common situations inherent in our daily lives. In our house we adopt strategies for prevention, detection or response, for example through the installation of… Continue reading.

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Plan B Consulting

OCTOBER 21, 2013

This week I thought I would discuss what I think is a missing part of the business continuity life cycle. The new business continuity life cycle starts with ‘analysis’ or understanding the organisation, as we used to call it, and then goes on to ‘design’ (strategy).

Business Continuity 52

Business Continuity Fashion Communications Crisis Management 52

Plan B Consulting

OCTOBER 21, 2013

This week I thought I would discuss what I think is a missing part of the business continuity life cycle. The new business continuity life cycle starts with ‘analysis’ or understanding the organisation, as we used to call it, and then goes on to ‘design’ (strategy).

Business Continuity 52

Business Continuity Fashion Communications Crisis Management 52

KingsBridge BCP

DECEMBER 20, 2022

It’s time to do that Threat Risk Assessment and determine how you will keep your business running when the ground starts shaking. originally published in 2013]. KingsBridgeBCP offers businesses of all sizes BCP Software Solutions and industry know-how based on best practices. About KingsBridge.

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Insurance Insurance BCP Publishing 97

Plan B Consulting

APRIL 8, 2015

Charlie Maclean-Bristol lists ten areas where many business continuity plans can be improved in. On many of the business continuity plans that I see it is not clear what the scope of the plan is. I believe it should be clear what sort of incidents should cause the business continuity plan to be invoked.

Continuity Planning 52

Continuity Planning Business Continuity Strategic Activation 52

Plan B Consulting

APRIL 8, 2015

Charlie Maclean-Bristol lists ten areas where many business continuity plans can be improved in. On many of the business continuity plans that I see it is not clear what the scope of the plan is. I believe it should be clear what sort of incidents should cause the business continuity plan to be invoked.

Continuity Planning 52

Continuity Planning Business Continuity Strategic Activation 52

Plan B Consulting

MARCH 27, 2014

Charlie Maclean-Bristol lists ten areas where many business continuity plans can be improved. On many of the business continuity plans that I see it is not clear what the scope of the plan is. I believe it should be clear what sort of incidents should cause the business continuity plan to be invoked.

Continuity Planning 52

Continuity Planning Business Continuity Strategic Activation 52

Plan B Consulting

MARCH 27, 2014

Charlie Maclean-Bristol lists ten areas where many business continuity plans can be improved. On many of the business continuity plans that I see it is not clear what the scope of the plan is. I believe it should be clear what sort of incidents should cause the business continuity plan to be invoked.

Continuity Planning 52

Continuity Planning Business Continuity Strategic Activation 52

Business Continuity Today

MAY 4, 2021

However, solely using observations to gather data has its limitations (Kanat, Siloju, Raghu & Vinze, 2013). However, solely using observations to gather data has its limitations (Kanat, Siloju, Raghu & Vinze, 2013). These observations are certainly valuable in their own right (e.g.

Emergency Response 40

Emergency Response Emergency Response Management Evaluation 40

Business Continuity Today

MAY 4, 2021

However, solely using observations to gather data has its limitations (Kanat, Siloju, Raghu & Vinze, 2013). However, solely using observations to gather data has its limitations (Kanat, Siloju, Raghu & Vinze, 2013). These observations are certainly valuable in their own right (e.g.

Emergency Response 40

Emergency Response Emergency Response Management Evaluation 40

Business Continuity Today

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

From 2013 to the end of 2019, California experienced over 57,000 wildfires (averaging 8,000 per year) and the three large energy companies conducted 33 PSPS de-energizations.

Vulnerability 40

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Business Continuity Today

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

From 2013 to the end of 2019, California experienced over 57,000 wildfires (averaging 8,000 per year) and the three large energy companies conducted 33 PSPS de-energizations.

Vulnerability 40

Vulnerability Business Continuity 40

Emergency Planning

JUNE 9, 2019

The study of disasters is a 'lateral discipline' that, to varying degrees embraces at least 42 other disciplines and professions (Alexander 2013). For example, business continuity management has a slightly different set of priorities which induces it to change the emphasis among triggering factors (Elliott et al. Alexander, D.E.

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Security Industry Association

MAY 2, 2023

She spent over eight years in the biometrics field focused on quality assurance, information security and quality processes and has led a variety of projects, including the implementation and certification of ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System and ISO 27001:2013 Information Security Management System (ISMS) for NEC Advanced Recognition Systems.

Security 98

Security Marketing Government Transportation 98

Reciprocity

DECEMBER 21, 2022

ISO 27001 compliance can be confusing because the sheer volume of standards is overwhelming, but the right program can ensure business continuity. Your primary reference points will be ISO/IEC 27001:2013, ISO/IEC 27002:2013, and ISO/IEC 27000:2018. What is ISO 27001? Form a Project Team.

Audit 52

Audit Accreditation Gap Analysis All-Hazards 52

Plan B Consulting

APRIL 5, 2019

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.

All-Hazards 52

All-Hazards Activation Business Continuity Hazard 52

Plan B Consulting

APRIL 5, 2019

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.

All-Hazards 52

All-Hazards Activation Business Continuity Hazard 52

Plan B Consulting

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

I noticed on the Scottish news that a fatal accident inquiry was being conducted for a helicopter crash which took place in Shetland in 2013. Decisions made by the government during COVID-19 has had a major impact, they have affected the livelihood of millions of people and decisions made have led to people dying from the virus.

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Government Consulting Communications Business Continuity 52

Plan B Consulting

SEPTEMBER 11, 2016

This week I have been doing a lot of thinking about BIAs, so I thought I would write this week’s bulletin on a strategy I think is missing from the Business Continuity Institutes “Good Practice Guidelines” (GPG). At present according to the GPG there are seven strategies you can use to plan your recovery. These are: 1.

Resilience 52

Resilience Manufacturing Insurance Insurance 52

Plan B Consulting

SEPTEMBER 11, 2016

This week I have been doing a lot of thinking about BIAs, so I thought I would write this week’s bulletin on a strategy I think is missing from the Business Continuity Institutes “Good Practice Guidelines” (GPG). At present according to the GPG there are seven strategies you can use to plan your recovery. These are: 1.

Resilience 52

Resilience Manufacturing Insurance Insurance 52

Plan B Consulting

AUGUST 1, 2022

Camel Estuary, Cornwall on 5 May 2013. Details of the two reports written after the accident can be found here: Report on the investigation of the ejection of six people from the rigid inflatable boat Milly. Marine Accident Reports. The post Has Health & Safety Gone Mad? appeared first on PlanB Consulting.

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Plan B Consulting

JANUARY 15, 2013

If this was a busy commuter line into a major city and your staff mainly come in to work by train you may have to put your business continuity plans into place to deal with the lack of staff. The more resilient our business, even without a business continuity plan the more likely they are going to survive.

Insurance 52

Insurance Insurance Continuity Planning Business Continuity 52

Plan B Consulting

JANUARY 15, 2013

If this was a busy commuter line into a major city and your staff mainly come in to work by train you may have to put your business continuity plans into place to deal with the lack of staff. The more resilient our business, even without a business continuity plan the more likely they are going to survive.

Insurance 52

Insurance Insurance Continuity Planning Business Continuity 52

Plan B Consulting

SEPTEMBER 24, 2012

Although the cause has been different I think there are a number of similarities and lessons which could be learned which we as business continuity people should take into account planning for the next incident. Have you as business continuity people, thought about riots and attacks possibility on your premises and staff?

Business Continuity 52

Business Continuity Publishing Risk Management Government 52

Plan B Consulting

SEPTEMBER 24, 2012

Although the cause has been different I think there are a number of similarities and lessons which could be learned which we as business continuity people should take into account planning for the next incident. Have you as business continuity people, thought about riots and attacks possibility on your premises and staff?

Business Continuity 52

Business Continuity Publishing Risk Management Government 52

Plan B Consulting

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

I noticed on the Scottish news that a fatal accident inquiry was being conducted for a helicopter crash which took place in Shetland in 2013. Decisions made by the government during COVID-19 has had a major impact, they have affected the livelihood of millions of people and decisions made have led to people dying from the virus.

Government 52

Government Consulting Communications Management 52

Plan B Consulting

JUNE 12, 2013

As most of you know this is the new International standard for business continuity which was published in May 2012. In terms of pure business continuity content, the ISO is not as good as the BS25999, the previous British Standard for business continuity. A few thoughts… 1.

Accreditation 52

Accreditation BCM Business Continuity Consulting 52

Plan B Consulting

JUNE 12, 2013

As most of you know this is the new International standard for business continuity which was published in May 2012. In terms of pure business continuity content, the ISO is not as good as the BS25999, the previous British Standard for business continuity. A few thoughts… 1.

Accreditation 52

Accreditation BCM Business Continuity Consulting 52

Plan B Consulting

FEBRUARY 27, 2015

This week Charlie highlights to Business Continuity Managers the importance of Recovery Time Objectives (RTOs). Defining the RTOs of your activities, I believe is one of the most critical activities the Business Continuity Manager will carry out.

Activation 52

Activation Business Continuity Hospitality Management 52

Plan B Consulting

FEBRUARY 27, 2015

This week Charlie highlights to Business Continuity Managers the importance of Recovery Time Objectives (RTOs). Defining the RTOs of your activities, I believe is one of the most critical activities the Business Continuity Manager will carry out.

Activation 52

Activation Business Continuity Hospitality Management 52

Plan B Consulting

AUGUST 12, 2022

There have been attempts, such as in 2013 when Iranian hackers breached the Bowman Avenue Dam in New York and gained control of the floodgates, but this was a very minor dam and it was not possible to cause major damage or death.

Hospitality 40

Hospitality Healthcare Alternate Site Publishing 40

IT Governance BC

OCTOBER 17, 2019

A version of this blog was originally published on 18 February 2013. The post 7 mistakes that ISO 27001 auditors make appeared first on IT Governance Blog.

Audit 64

Audit Accreditation Consulting Government 64

Plan B Consulting

JULY 14, 2017

Whilst Charlie was on holiday last week, he read a recently published book about Adaptive Business Continuity. The poor BIA is getting a hard time at the moment, with a number of practitioners questioning its usefulness and there is some debate among business continuity practitioners about whether it can be dispensed with.

Business Continuity 52

Business Continuity Activation Authorization Strategic 52

Plan B Consulting

JULY 14, 2017

Whilst Charlie was on holiday last week, he read a recently published book about Adaptive Business Continuity. The poor BIA is getting a hard time at the moment, with a number of practitioners questioning its usefulness and there is some debate among business continuity practitioners about whether it can be dispensed with.

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