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7 Steps to Establishing a Sound Business Continuity Strategy 

MHA Consulting

Many organizations struggle with establishing a sound business continuity strategy, a foundational aspect of a strong BC program. Related on MHA Consulting: BCM Basics: Modern IT/DR Strategies The Benefits of a Sound Business Continuity Strategy A solid BC strategy is a fundamental component of a functional BC program.

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Rehearsing Plan B: The Importance of Mastering Your Workarounds

MHA Consulting

It’s worth remembering that these workarounds are not separate from the recovery plan; they are the plan. In working with the departments to practice their manual workarounds, you are helping your organization get better at executing on its recovery plans.

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Unlocking the Truth: Navigating 20 Myths About Business Continuity

Erwood Group

Contrary to popular belief, business continuity extends far beyond IT recovery. In times of crisis, a comprehensive business continuity plan ensures that every facet of the organization is resilient. Myth 2: Business Continuity Plans Are Only for Large Enterprises.

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Safeguarding Your Computer Systems: How to Build an IT Disaster Recovery Team

MHA Consulting

This means that in the blog when I talk about negative consequences, I’m limited to saying, “Believe me, I’ve seen it over and over again: Companies that neglect business continuity planning frequently live to regret it.” Business Continuity Representative.

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Fine by Me: The Proposed $1 Million Fine of Colonial Pipeline  

BCM METRICS

The Department of Transportation recently announced a proposed $1 million fine of Colonial Pipeline for shortcomings in its recovery planning that increased the societal damage in the wake of the cyberattack on the company last year.

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The Top 8 Risk Mitigation Controls, in Order 

MHA Consulting

Very few companies, maybe 10 to 15 percent, actually use their recovery strategies and make sure they can truly achieve recovery of the business units, processes, and associated information technology. Recovery Team. The strength of a recovery plan relies in part on an accurate and on-target Business Impact Analysis.