Online Computers

MAY 30, 2023

So if you haven't already, it's time you prioritize data backup as a vital component of your business continuity strategy. How does data backup support business continuity? Regular backups also enable businesses to demonstrate compliance during audits, mitigating the risk of penalties and reputational damage.

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Online Computers

JANUARY 20, 2022

A business continuity plan (BCP) is a document that contains guidelines on how business operations can continue during unexpected disruptions. A BCP should provide clear guidance on how day-to-day operations will continue to prepare your employees, business partners, and/or consultants for any unforeseen eventuality.

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Bernstein Crisis Management

MAY 19, 2023

Crisis management refers to an organization’s process- and strategy-based approach for identifying, preparing for, and responding to threats, unanticipated events, or any negative disruptions with the potential to harm people, property, or business processes.

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Erwood Group

OCTOBER 27, 2020

How Business Continuity Provides Value to A Business. There are many ways in which Business Continuity can provide a business with tremendous value. The first and most obvious to many is that business continuity planning helps organizations obtain reduced premiums on insurance.

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LogisManager

MAY 27, 2021

What Does a Business Continuity Plan Typically Include? A business continuity plan (BCP) is your first line of defense against any challenge that threatens the core functionalities of your organization’s operations. How to Create a Business Continuity Plan. Complete Guide]. Introduction.

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Plan B Consulting

DECEMBER 13, 2020

In line with last week’s bulletin, ‘Is the response to COVID-19 a business continuity issue’ I have stopped thinking about our response to the existing pandemic and have moved my thoughts to the impact of COVID-19 on the future of business continuity. BC people love loss of a building.

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Plan B Consulting

DECEMBER 13, 2020

In line with last week’s bulletin, ‘Is the response to COVID-19 a business continuity issue’ I have stopped thinking about our response to the existing pandemic and have moved my thoughts to the impact of COVID-19 on the future of business continuity.

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Business Continuity Pandemic Activation Resilience 52

Plan B Consulting

OCTOBER 11, 2021

In today’s bulletin, Charlie discusses his thoughts on the industry that is business continuity and how he believes COVID has negatively impacted it. Nothing particular in the news piqued my interest this week, therefore, I decided to give my thoughts on ‘Is Business Continuity One of the Victims of COVID?’.

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Plan B Consulting

OCTOBER 11, 2021

In today’s bulletin, Charlie discusses his thoughts on the industry that is business continuity and how he believes COVID has negatively impacted it. Nothing particular in the news piqued my interest this week, therefore, I decided to give my thoughts on ‘Is Business Continuity One of the Victims of COVID?’.

Business Continuity 52

Business Continuity Continuity Professionals Pandemic Continuity Planning 52

Plan B Consulting

OCTOBER 11, 2021

In today’s bulletin, Charlie discusses his thoughts on the industry that is business continuity and how he believes COVID has negatively impacted it. Nothing particular in the news piqued my interest this week, therefore, I decided to give my thoughts on ‘Is Business Continuity One of the Victims of COVID?’.

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Business Continuity Continuity Professionals Pandemic Continuity Planning 40

MHA Consulting

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Risk transference is one of the four main strategies organizations can use to mitigate risk. There are four main strategies for mitigating risk : · Risk acceptance: Making a conscious decision to remain vulnerable to a potential harm, usually based on a cost-benefit analysis. Related on MHA Consulting: Global Turmoil Making You Ill?

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Insurance Insurance Outsourcing Mitigation 87

MHA Consulting

MARCH 14, 2024

Risk can never be eliminated but it can be mitigated. Related on MHA Consulting: The ABCs of ERM: The Rise of Enterprise Risk Management Introducing Enterprise Risk Management In addition to being a business continuity consultant, I’m a business owner. Risk can never be completely removed, but it can be mitigated.

Risk Management 52

Risk Management Management All-Hazards Mitigation 52

Plan B Consulting

MAY 31, 2019

Charlie looks at how business continuity techniques and methodologies have evolved and why we have moved on from some of the classics. One staff member would call several other staff members in their team in order to get the message out to all staff, such as, the BCP has been activated and staff should report to the recovery centre.

Business Continuity 52

Business Continuity Fashion BCP Activation 52

Plan B Consulting

MAY 31, 2019

Charlie looks at how business continuity techniques and methodologies have evolved and why we have moved on from some of the classics. One staff member would call several other staff members in their team in order to get the message out to all staff, such as, the BCP has been activated and staff should report to the recovery centre.

Business Continuity 52

Business Continuity Fashion BCP Activation 52

MHA Consulting

MARCH 2, 2023

Reducing risk is at the heart of everything we do as business continuity professionals. Residual Risk There are two main kinds of risk when it comes to organizational activities and business continuity: inherent risk and residual risk. Inherent risk is the danger intrinsic to any business activity or operation.

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Mitigation BCM Acceptable Risk Risk Management 75

Castellan

APRIL 1, 2022

At a high level, it may seem natural to use the terms business continuity management and enterprise risk management interchangeably. While there are some congruences between them, there are some unique distinctions that separate the two, and in many regards, they’re actually completely different business functions. LEARN MORE.

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BCM Risk Management Business Continuity Resilience 98

Zerto

OCTOBER 5, 2023

The Importance of Backup for Microsoft Azure Active Directory In today’s digital landscape, organizations rely heavily on cloud-based services to safeguard critical data and ensure business continuity. Mitigating security risks: Securing your organization’s digital identity is crucial in today’s threat landscape.

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Plan B Consulting

MARCH 21, 2016

This week Charlie talks about the links between business continuity and cyber security. Yesterday I went to an excellent seminar, organised by the Scottish Business Resilience Centre , called ‘Trading Security for Business’. Perhaps it is seen too ‘techy’ to have any synergies with business continuity.

Business Continuity 52

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Plan B Consulting

MARCH 21, 2016

This week Charlie talks about the links between business continuity and cyber security. Yesterday I went to an excellent seminar, organised by the Scottish Business Resilience Centre , called ‘Trading Security for Business’. Perhaps it is seen too ‘techy’ to have any synergies with business continuity.

Business Continuity 52

Business Continuity Retail Strategic Disaster Recovery 52

Erwood Group

MAY 17, 2024

The Pros and Cons of Outsourced vs In-House IT Disaster Recovery The Pros and Cons of Outsourced vs In-House IT Disaster Recovery In today’s fast-paced digital business age, IT disaster recovery is a critical component of any business continuity plan and proper business resilience planning.

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Disaster Recovery Journal

OCTOBER 23, 2020

I was teaching a business continuity class at our remote office in Detroit when a hysterical woman pulled me from the class to go to the breakroom television. I was explaining the installation of window breakers and door locks to improve their safety in the event of an active shooter. Then 9/11 occurred.

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MHA Consulting

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Knowing what roles should be represented on the business continuity management (BCM) team and what kind of people should fill them is an overlooked key to success in making organizations resilient. Business Continuity Manager: The individual with direct responsibility for the business continuity program.

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Plan B Consulting

MAY 8, 2015

This was an orientation visit to a plant in the UK before carrying out a full business continuity lifecycle development for a plant outside the UK. Once we had the full tour we started to think about ‘what business continuity for a cement plant could look like’.

Manufacturing 52

Manufacturing Business Continuity Outsourcing Consulting 52

Plan B Consulting

MAY 8, 2015

This was an orientation visit to a plant in the UK before carrying out a full business continuity lifecycle development for a plant outside the UK. Once we had the full tour we started to think about ‘what business continuity for a cement plant could look like’.

Manufacturing 52

Manufacturing Business Continuity Outsourcing Consulting 52

MHA Consulting

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

The business continuity management roadmap is a simple but powerful tool that can help organizations strengthen their BCM programs and enhance their resilience. Devising a BCM roadmap is not rocket science but it’s impossible if the people in charge are not familiar with the foundational concepts of modern business continuity (e.g.,

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Zerto

AUGUST 24, 2023

The third crucial step in risk assessment is risk control, which involves crafting effective strategies to mitigate the identified risks. There are four fundamental types of risk control: risk acceptance, risk mitigation, risk avoidance, and risk transfer. In our last post, we examined the risk analysis step of risk assessment.

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Risk Management Management Acceptable Risk Mitigation 88

Fusion Risk Management

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Crisis and Incident Response Geopolitical events often necessitate the activation of emergency response and crisis response plans. Activation of Business Continuity Plans Organizations should activate the business continuity plans that they have in place to minimize disruption to their operations.

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Zerto

APRIL 6, 2023

We will discuss risk management, the critical importance of business impact analysis (BIA) , and the essential steps involved in a thorough risk assessment. We will end the series with an overview of the risk prioritization and mitigation stages of the process.

Risk Management 94

Risk Management Management Disaster Recovery Impact Analysis 94

MHA Consulting

JUNE 1, 2023

But in our current period of an ever-expanding set of global threats, most organizations would benefit from developing a system for actively monitoring potential threats to their operations and assets. The reason for monitoring threats is to enable the organization to take educated actions to avoid them or mitigate their impact.

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All-Hazards Hazard Business Continuity Mitigation 86

Castellan

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Is the key to business continuity success understanding risk and how to manage it across your organization? That’s what we discussed in an episode of Castellan’s new podcast, Business, Interrupted , with Melanie Lucht, Associate Vice President and Chief Risk Officer at Carnegie Mellon University. DOWNLOAD NOW. Lessons Learned.

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Risk Management Pandemic Management Business Continuity 98

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.

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everbridge

APRIL 20, 2023

They must prioritize the integration of climate risk considerations into their business models, develop robust risk management strategies, and invest in technologies and solutions that can help them manage acute hazards. Adopting a strategic approach to addressing climate risk and resilience is critical for organizations.

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MHA Consulting

JULY 27, 2023

The same thing is true of organizations and business continuity professionals. Right now, the pace of change in the broader society is as fast as I’ve ever seen it, and that looks to continue for the foreseeable future. Over time, organisms that are capable of adapting to change thrive while those that don’t go extinct.

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LogisManager

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Chief Risk Officers, Risk Committees, and Board Members need to be able to visualize the results of metric collection activities over time. Risk Managers need to be able to quantify the number of identified risks and also highlight the status of risk mitigation efforts. In doing so, they can identify areas of strength and weakness.

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Strategic Corporate Governance Risk Management Mitigation 59

Fusion Risk Management

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

As more and more organizations explore how to rapidly deploy generative AI tools to help address challenges and meet strategic initiatives, Fusion ® is investing in purpose-built AI-powered capabilities to continue to transform how organizations manage and scale their business continuity, risk management , and operational resilience programs.

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LogisManager

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Chief Risk Officers, Risk Committees, and Board Members need to be able to visualize the results of metric collection activities over time. Risk Managers need to be able to quantify the number of identified risks and also highlight the status of risk mitigation efforts. In doing so, they can identify areas of strength and weakness.

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Strategic Corporate Governance Risk Management Mitigation 52

MHA Consulting

MARCH 30, 2023

Sometimes questions arise about the relationship between the business continuity management (BCM) team and the enterprise risk management (ERM) department. The best place to put the business continuity office is in the enterprise risk group. This is a clash both of goals and temperament.

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