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10 Disaster Recovery Plan Mistakes to Avoid for Your Business

Erwood Group

That’s a sobering statistic that underscores the importance of having a solid disaster recovery plan in place. However, even with the best intentions, many organizations make common mistakes that can leave them vulnerable to downtime, data loss, and costly recovery efforts.

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Top 10 Resources to Help You Become a BCM Ninja 

MHA Consulting

Back then, finding information on how to do anything in BC and IT disaster recovery (IT/DR) was impossible. All you have to do is take the initiative and go get it. Top 10 BCM Resources All that being said, here are my top 10 resources to help you become a ninja-level BCM practitioner: 1. Another excellent DHS website.

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These 8 Risk Domains Are the Meat and Potatoes of Risk Management 

MHA Consulting

Risk management is not one-size-fits all. Environmental and Infrastructure Hazards : Involves assessing risks associated with natural disasters, physical infrastructure failures, and environmental impacts, ensuring resilience against potential hazards.

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DDoS Attacks

Disaster Recovery

Defining these cyber hazards can be tricky. All online entities are vulnerable to these hazards. The post DDoS Attacks appeared first on Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity Blog. Nevertheless, the impact they can have on your business operations can be devastating. DDoS Attacks.

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Is your business ready for any disaster? Review this 5-point disaster preparedness checklist

Online Computers

By following this five-point disaster preparedness checklist, you can guarantee that your business is ready for any disruptions or catastrophes. The first step in preparing for a disaster is to assess all the potential risks and hazards to your business, and then prioritize them based on their likelihood of occurring.

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Preparing for the Wildfire Season

Disaster Recovery

Health hazards are particularly common during wildfire outbreaks, especially in the case of older people and those with heart or respiratory issues. Train all family members in “Stop, drop and roll” techniques. Install smoke detectors on all floors and sleeping areas. Preparing for a Wildfire.

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Staying Prepared for an Approaching Storm

Disaster Recovery

Fill all vehicles to more than half their fuel capacity during the hurricane season. Maintain an inventory of all items at home – devices, appliances, precious items, apparel etc. Make sure that evacuation kits contain all the essential items. Waterproof preservation of all important documents. for safety hazards.