Erwood Group

APRIL 24, 2023

This startling statistic underscores the importance of having a well-prepared crisis management plan in place. In this article, we’ll explore what a crisis management plan is, the benefits of implementing one, and the steps to create an effective plan.

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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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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.

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LogisManager

AUGUST 24, 2023

Stay On Top Of The Latest From The SEC 2023 Overview In keeping up with the evolving regulatory landscape from the SEC , we’re here to discuss the latest set of rules regarding Cybersecurity Risk Management, Strategy, Governance, and Incident Disclosure by Public Companies.

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Pure Storage

OCTOBER 4, 2023

These requirements can be summarized into the following key areas: Risk management and mitigation: Telcos must identify and assess risks to their networks and services. Once they identify risks, telcos are expected to implement measures to mitigate these risks effectively.

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Fusion Risk Management

JUNE 15, 2023

It is important to recognize, however, that DORA is not simply a “check-the-box” compliance activity. Involving every stakeholder from the very beginning is one actionable way to mitigate these issues. These assessments will help you develop response plans and better prepare your organization.

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On Solve

DECEMBER 21, 2021

As our OnSolve leadership team reflects on 2020 and 2021, we note a trend in our conversations with Business Continuity (BC), Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Physical Security (PS), Travel Risk Management (TRM) and Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM) leaders. Strategically, plan for new types of risks. Dynamic Risk.

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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. We will also want to look at any signs of exfiltration.

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Online Computers

JUNE 5, 2023

Managed IT services providers (MSPs) play a pivotal role in enabling businesses to adapt and thrive in the face of unexpected catastrophes such as data breaches, hardware failures, and natural disasters. These activities keep your systems up to date and fine-tuned, helping prevent unexpected failures and ensure smooth business operations.

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everbridge

MAY 2, 2023

As with any risk management strategy, it is important for businesses to also monitor and review their approach to chronic hazards on an ongoing basis. This includes tracking the impact of chronic hazards on operations, reviewing and updating risk assessments, and revising response plans as needed.

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MHA Consulting

JANUARY 26, 2023

In today’s post we’ll look at the top 10 free or almost free resources business continuity management professionals can utilize to help them raise their BCM skills and effectiveness to ninja level. A great place to get an overview of the whole BC field, from Program Administration to Exercises to Risk Management and Mitigation.

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NexusTek

JULY 28, 2021

5 4% of small businesses believe they’re too small for a cyberattack , and subsequently , don’t have a plan in place for reacting to cyber threats. Only 22% of small businesses encrypt their databases, and less than 1 5 % rate their ability to mitigate cyber risks and threats as highly effective. Companies can lose $5.8

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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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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. Incident Manager. Information Technology (IT).

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everbridge

MARCH 9, 2023

CIP involves a wide range of activities, such as Risk assessment Vulnerability analysis Threat detection Emergency response planning Cybersecurity measures What elements of the power grid are considered CIP? On the digital side, cyber-attacks are becoming more prevalent for disrupting normal operations.

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CCEM Strategies

MARCH 17, 2023

CI preparedness CI owners and operators play a crucial role in response activities and participate in government planning committees and pre-incident coordination. They also follow a framework to plan and prepare for emergencies, as prescribed by legislative and regulatory requirements.

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Online Computers

JUNE 21, 2023

Employees may unknowingly fall victim to phishing scams, malware downloads, or other harmful activities by clicking on suspicious links shared on social media. Ideally, you should also have a solid incident response plan in place that enables quick mitigation in case of a social media security incident.

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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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Castellan

JANUARY 10, 2022

This is part 2 of a two-part series exploring the resilience movement, how it can positively impact modern business, and the roles executives and key stakeholders play in ensuring operational resilience while managing efficiencies and adapting to changing environments with an expanding threat landscape.

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everbridge

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

During a hurricane, critical event managers must be able to communicate crucial safety information to the people for which they are responsible. In addition to hurricane preparedness, critical event managers should ready their business in the case of any severe weather event. Emergency Management During a Hurricane.

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LAN Infotech

JUNE 6, 2023

The dark web is a hidden part of the internet that is not indexed or accessible through traditional search engines and is used for illegal activities where cyber criminals buy and sell stolen data, passwords, and other sensitive information. One of the most effective new IT tools for enhancing cyber security is dark web scanning.

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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.

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Reciprocity

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Deciphering the various numbers can be confusing at first, but each standard is numbered and deals with a specific facet of managing your company’s information security risk management efforts. The 27001 standard provides requirements for businesses to implement and operate an Information Security Management System, or ISMS.

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Castellan

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

While it’s a great time to celebrate all of the hard work business continuity, disaster response, and incident management teams do year round, it’s also a wonderful opportunity to raise awareness throughout your organization about the valuable role these programs play in ensuring operational resilience, which is a big win for everyone.

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CCEM Strategies

JULY 24, 2018

CI Preparedness CI owners and operators sit on government planning committees, participate in pre-incident coordination, and have a crucial role in response activities. Further, legislative and regulatory requirements prescribe a framework within which CI must plan and prepare for emergencies.

Resilience 52

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Security Industry Association

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Company Alpha’s advanced EDR immediately detects virus activity on a PC. The IT manager knows that this is a serious issue and contacts his supervisor, the vice president of IT. Gathering the team Company Alpha Team members are called to gather, and the cybersecurity incident response plan (“CSIRP”) is set in motion.

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everbridge

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

As leaders begin making plans for the future, it is imperative to not only focus on hitting targets such as reduced emissions, curtailed deforestation, and investment in renewables, but also proactively mitigate disasters on the path toward a greener world. So, how can public and private sectors cultivate climate change resilience?

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Security Industry Association

MAY 9, 2024

New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Advanced Data Risk Management (ADRM) provides data-driven risk management solutions to protect organizations’ critical assets. The company’s unwavering focus on security solutions resonated with clients seeking reliable risk management strategies in an increasingly complex world.

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Zerto

AUGUST 18, 2022

.” The BCP is a master document that details your organization’s entire prevention, mitigation, response, and recovery protocols for all kinds of threats and disasters. Instructions about how to use the plan end-to-end, from activation to de-activation phases. What Is A Disaster Recovery Plan?

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Erwood Group

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Let’s explore the transformative role of innovations and emerging technologies in shaping the future of business continuity, along with crisis management and disaster recovery to enhance organizational resilience.

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Reciprocity

MARCH 24, 2022

So what can your organization do to minimize the possibility of fraud and mitigate its potential harm? Internal fraudsters might engage in fraudulent activity for years by taking advantage of their “trusted insider” status. Strong internal controls. Fraud is often difficult to detect. Financial Statement Fraud.

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Solutions Review

MARCH 31, 2023

To ensure protection against these threats, mandatory strategies now include offsite or air-gapped copies, which can be a headache to manage, or become obsolete over time. Efficient data backup drives innovation “Companies most adept at managing their multi-cloud storage are 5.3x

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Erwood Group

JULY 7, 2022

Let’s start by looking at the Professional Practices for Business Continuity Management created and maintained by the Disaster Recovery Institute International (DRII). Incident Response. Plan Development and Implementation. Business Continuity Plan Exercises, Assessment, and Maintenance. Risk Assessment.

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Plan B Consulting

AUGUST 23, 2021

This week, Charlie goes into depth about different contingency plans, how to know which plan suits which incident, and how to create a framework that works for you! I have spoken about the requirement for writing generic response plans in a previous bulletin.

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Plan B Consulting

AUGUST 23, 2021

This week, Charlie goes into depth about different business continuity plans, how to know which plan suits which incident, and how to create a framework that works for you! I have spoken about the requirement for writing generic response plans in a previous bulletin.

Disaster Recovery 52

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PagerDuty

MAY 25, 2022

Business incident response is a non-technical response framework for mitigating business impact from severe technical incidents. For this blog post, we’ll focus on how to manage communications to improve both customer and team experience. They can’t actively do anything about it, but they still need to be aware.

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AWS Disaster Recovery

APRIL 6, 2021

AWS Direct Connect and managed VPN services provide links between the AWS network and on-premises networks (Figure 2). These services cache static and dynamic content and API responses in PoPs. Availability requires evaluating your goals and conducting a risk assessment according to probability, impact, and mitigation cost (Figure 3).

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