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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Erwood Group

JANUARY 10, 2024

Technology Integration for Driving Business Resilience Unveiling the Crucial Nexus of Tech Integration and Business Continuity for Unparalleled Business Resilience In the ever-evolving landscape of contemporary business, the seamless convergence of technology and business continuity stands as a linchpin for ensuring unparalleled business resilience.

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Business Continuity Resilience Disaster Recovery Strategic 59

Plan B Consulting

MAY 30, 2022

In this bulletin, Charlie discusses business continuity in Saudi, where he has been conducting exercises and workshops. This week, I have been in Riyadh delivering a series of workshops, exercises, and business continuity reviews. The bottom line is that Saudi is a hotbed of good business continuity practice.

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Business Continuity Banking Tourism Audit 40

On Solve

APRIL 30, 2019

Business Continuity Awareness Week 2019 is May 13 ? This global event is a time to consider business continuity and the value an effective continuity management program can have for your organization. An emergency notification system is a crucial tool in any business continuity plan.

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Business Continuity Alert Continuity Planning Communications 98

Plan B Consulting

FEBRUARY 2, 2018

Charlie shares his notion of ‘Third Generation Business Continuity’ and the reasons why you shouldn’t employ a BC contractor to develop your business continuity. The main point I would like ‘Third Generation Business Continuity’ to address is the problem of complexity in business continuity.

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Business Continuity Audit Gap Analysis Travel 52

Plan B Consulting

FEBRUARY 2, 2018

Charlie shares his notion of ‘Third Generation Business Continuity’ and the reasons why you shouldn’t employ a BC contractor to develop your business continuity. The main point I would like ‘Third Generation Business Continuity’ to address is the problem of complexity in business continuity.

Business Continuity 52

Business Continuity Audit Gap Analysis Travel 52

Online Computers

MAY 22, 2022

Business continuity planning is essential for all New Jersey businesses, no matter what size or industry. In the event of an unexpected disaster or emergency, it is vital that your business has a plan in place to ensure that operations can continue as normal. Contact us today to learn more.

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Continuity Planning Business Continuity Hospitality Healthcare 52

Bernstein Crisis Management

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Effective planning ensures that there is a seamless integration between crisis management, crisis communications, and business continuity efforts. This should include both internal and external threats, ranging from cyber-attacks to natural disasters to reputational risks.

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Crisis Management Management Communications Audit 154

On Solve

AUGUST 17, 2021

An effective business continuity strategy can prevent incidents from becoming crises. Here are five ways manufacturing companies can get the most out of a business continuity program with the help of a critical communications product.

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Manufacturing Business Continuity Communications Alert 52

Plan B Consulting

JUNE 21, 2020

This week I discuss the role of the Business Continuity Manager in dealing with the recovery phrase of coronavirus. So I thought this week I would share some thoughts on the Business Continuity Manager’s role in the recovery phase and point out a number of threats we should be preparing for, including part time schooling.

Business Continuity 52

Business Continuity Government Audit Activation 52

Zerto

APRIL 25, 2024

Business continuity. Unforeseen events such as cyberattacks, ransomware, or natural disasters can disrupt operations, emphasizing the need for reliable backups to ensure business continuity. Restore point for disaster recovery. Compliance and data governance.

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Backup Data Integrity Business Continuity Disaster Recovery 88

Plan B Consulting

JUNE 21, 2020

This week I discuss the role of the Business Continuity Manager in dealing with the recovery phrase of coronavirus. So I thought this week I would share some thoughts on the Business Continuity Manager’s role in the recovery phase and point out a number of threats we should be preparing for, including part time schooling.

Business Continuity 52

Business Continuity Government Audit Activation 52

Plan B Consulting

JUNE 7, 2017

Following his recent bulletin on why he thinks the business continuity profession is in decline, Charlie looks at why he does not think resilience is the solution. A couple of weeks ago, I wrote a bulletin on why I think the business continuity profession is in decline.

Business Continuity 52

Business Continuity Resilience Audit Crisis Management 52

Plan B Consulting

JUNE 7, 2017

Following his recent bulletin on why he thinks the business continuity profession is in decline, Charlie looks at why he does not think resilience is the solution. A couple of weeks ago, I wrote a bulletin on why I think the business continuity profession is in decline.

Business Continuity 52

Business Continuity Resilience Audit Crisis Management 52

Plan B Consulting

FEBRUARY 4, 2014

A couple of weeks ago I was in Sweden with a technology company taking part in a Stage 2 audit for ISO22301 certification. More importantly I learnt a great deal from the audit and the journey we took to ISO22301. It is far too easy to let business continuity slip. This reminded me of my time in the forces.

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Audit Business Continuity Consulting Technology 52

Plan B Consulting

FEBRUARY 4, 2014

A couple of weeks ago I was in Sweden with a technology company taking part in a Stage 2 audit for ISO22301 certification. More importantly I learnt a great deal from the audit and the journey we took to ISO22301. It is far too easy to let business continuity slip. This reminded me of my time in the forces.

Audit 52

Audit Business Continuity Consulting Technology 52

Plan B Consulting

APRIL 11, 2022

Lessons learnt from the recent massive shift to remote work mean organisations now need to rethink business continuity from a ‘work from anywhere’ perspective. Organisations need to ensure that the frameworks they put in place can be continuously adapted and reshaped in line with the evolving digital workplace.

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Business Continuity Application Continuity Planning Mitigation 40

Plan B Consulting

SEPTEMBER 11, 2016

Back to the Olympics; is there anything we can learn from our Olympic success which can have an input into our management of business continuity? I think the first biggest thing we can learn is that continuous improvement and small incremental changes add up to medal winning performances.

Business Continuity 52

Business Continuity Sports Continual Improvement Continuity Planning 52

Plan B Consulting

SEPTEMBER 11, 2016

Back to the Olympics; is there anything we can learn from our Olympic success which can have an input into our management of business continuity? I think the first biggest thing we can learn is that continuous improvement and small incremental changes add up to medal winning performances.

Business Continuity 52

Business Continuity Sports Continual Improvement Continuity Planning 52

Plan B Consulting

JANUARY 9, 2017

So, this year instead of giving you a ten point list of the things you should be doing to improve your business continuity, I am going to give you a list of five things which I don’t want you to do. The post ‘Do Less’ should be your 2017 business continuity New Year’s resolution! Here is my list: Prune your BIAs.

Business Continuity 52

Business Continuity Audit Consulting Management 52

Plan B Consulting

JANUARY 9, 2017

So, this year instead of giving you a ten point list of the things you should be doing to improve your business continuity, I am going to give you a list of five things which I don’t want you to do. The post ‘Do Less’ should be your 2017 business continuity New Year’s resolution! Here is my list: Prune your BIAs.

Business Continuity 52

Business Continuity Audit Consulting Management 52

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. A failure or data loss in Azure AD can severely impact business operations and productivity.

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Disaster Recovery Audit Backup Mitigation 52

Business Resilience Decoded

JUNE 8, 2023

Episode 152: Behind the Scenes of a Human Resources Case Study for a Retail Organization Vernetta Purcell-Morrow , the director of human resources for the Mecklenburg County Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Board is back to share her experience hiring Asfalis Advisors to conduct an human resources audit.

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Retail Audit Disaster Recovery Sports 36

Alternative Resiliency Services Corp

DECEMBER 10, 2019

Last-minute Compliance items and Audit remediations. Trying to get everything done in the wake of the team parties, business area parties, enterprise parties… and employee personal lives. ​Your Business Continuity, Risk Management and related programs can get side-tracked during the holiday rush.

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Audit Outage Evaluation Business Continuity 130

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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Crisis Management Management Evaluation Authorization 200

SRM

APRIL 24, 2024

Thankfully, there are several key steps you can take to implement a cybersecure culture in your organisation, and it starts with knowing where your business stands. A cybersecurity audit helps you avoid burying your head in the sand, giving you a clear picture of how your security fares, and what steps need to be taken.

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Cybersecurity Accreditation Risk Management Audit 52

LogisManager

DECEMBER 5, 2023

The Internal Auditor’s Guide The Audit guide is a valuable resource for your risk and audit teams to work together to make sure you are meeting the obligations of the board. This model serves as a guide for organizations, aiding in navigating risk complexities and managing potential ripple effects across operations.

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Risk Management Audit Impact Analysis Evaluation 103

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. If using an ISO audit software tool to achieve ISO certification is on your compliance roadmap, here’s a quick primer to get you up to speed and jumpstart your ISO compliance efforts.

Audit 52

Audit Accreditation Gap Analysis All-Hazards 52

Plan B Consulting

APRIL 17, 2023

This week’s bulletin has been provided by Gavin Watt (AMBCI) who gives some insight into the current need for business continuity in our organisations and how business continuity can be operationalised. The results can help an organisation fill gaps noted through the exercise and improve the incident team’s response.

Resilience 52

Resilience Business Continuity Risk Management Audit 52

Pure Storage

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Some of the highlights include: Singapore The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has long been proactive when it comes to operational resilience, first introducing business continuity guidelines in 2003 and continuing to expand and refine its approach.

Financial Services 59

Financial Services Resilience Audit Authorization 59

LogisManager

APRIL 20, 2022

References allows you to instantly see which areas of your business are impacted and who to get in contact with to enact your business continuity plans. Avoid Negligence Knowing the impact of a business decision helps keep your organization protected from negligence. IT Audit LEARN MORE Categories: Solution Packages.

Audit 52

Audit Alert Evaluation Strategic 52

Fusion Risk Management

JANUARY 27, 2022

Due diligence – If items are missing or unable to be released until the post-contract signing, this is the time to call them out and contractually commit them (often, things like business continuity plans or evidence of penetration testing).

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Management Audit Risk Management Authorization 52

MHA Consulting

JANUARY 12, 2024

This post is part of BCM Basics, a series of occasional, entry-level blogs on some of the key concepts in business continuity management. Business Continuity as a Service (BCaaS) is based on the SaaS concept, but it differs from it in several key respects, as we’ll explore in today’s post. Introducing BCaaS What is BCaas?

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BCM Business Continuity Disaster Recovery Continuity Planning 84

Solutions Review

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Backup’s Role in Business Continuity. Depending on where you look, there are many components to business continuity and how data loss can affect it. In total, the impact of these compliance failures, based on some estimates, can cost businesses nearly $1.5

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Evaluation Backup Disaster Recovery Malware 97

Castellan

OCTOBER 8, 2021

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month , and it’s a great time to take a closer look at the cyber resilience components of your business continuity and resilience plans to ensure your organization is on the right path to not just prevent potential cyber events, but to be prepared to respond to the new inevitable—when an incident happens.

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Cybersecurity Cyber Resilience Resilience Business Continuity 98

IT Governance BC

OCTOBER 17, 2019

A good auditor will use the checklist as a summary at the beginning or end of their audit, with a more detailed assessment in their report, or they’ll use a non-binary system that doesn’t restrict them to stating that a requirement either has or hasn’t been met. They allow cost-cutting to starve the audit. Good auditing practices.

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Audit Accreditation Consulting Government 64

Solutions Review

JUNE 9, 2023

Enabling Business Continuity: Data protection is closely tied to business continuity. In the event of data loss or system failures, organizations with robust data protection measures can quickly recover and restore critical data, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.

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Mitigation Business Continuity Vulnerability Disaster Recovery 59