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The 7 critical elements of a business continuity plan

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From floods and fires to cyberattacks and supply chain disruptions, unexpected circumstances can wreak havoc on even the most robust businesses. Therefore, having an effective business continuity plan (BCP) is vital to operational resilience. Read more : Why you should focus on business continuity: Real-life examples 5.

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Weathering the Storm: Tips for Coping with a Disrupted Climate

MHA Consulting

Today’s post looks at how companies can ensure they will be resilient in the face of any type of extreme weather event, including fires, floods, and everything in between. And formerly tranquil areas are increasingly vulnerable to extreme weather events. Recently, the old patterns have been upended.

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Write or Wrong: Five Common BCM Documentation Mistakes 

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Having quality documentation is an important part of a sound business continuity management program, but it’s not the most important part. 1: Trying to document a recovery plan that does not exist. The steps for recovering from a cyber event should be spelled out very clearly. Common Mistake No.

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Get Cyber Smart: How to Make Sure Recovery Plans Align with Information Security Needs  

MHA Consulting

Instead, they should be developed in coordination with the cybersecurity department to ensure that recovery measures do not inadvertently create vulnerabilities that can be exploited by hackers. The best way to do this is by making sure business continuity is integrated into a robust information security governance framework.

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The Human Factor: BCM Team Roles and Skill Requirements 

MHA Consulting

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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Planning to Fail: 10 Common Mistakes Companies Make with Their BC Plans

MHA Consulting

Most organizations recognize the importance of having a sound business continuity recovery plan, but many plans are undermined by the presence of overlooked weaknesses. In today’s post, we’ll look at 10 mistakes that companies commonly make in developing and implementing their BC plans. The document by itself is not sufficient.

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Why is so hard to engage an IT Organization???

Stratogrid Advisory

Why is so "darn" hard to engage IT Organization in Business Continuity efforts??? Last Updated on June 15, 2020 by Alex Jankovic Reading Time: 5 minutes In our previous articles , we outlined the reasons why the Business Continuity Management (BCM) Program is essential to your organization. It’s happening everywhere!

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