MHA Consulting

MARCH 16, 2023

The rise of the internet and social media has made crisis communications more challenging—and more critical—than ever. In today’s post, we’ll list and link to some of MHA’s best-ever resources on the art of communicating during a crisis. We’ve written a lot about crisis communications over the years. Keep it simple.

Communications 94

Communications BCM Crisis Management Media 94

FEI

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

In March 2020, many emergency and incident response teams faced mandatory stay-at-home orders. In the past, when planning tabletop exercises and full-scale drills with emergency response teams, I would pose the following questions: Do you have an alternate site for the EOC if the current one becomes unusable?

Emergency Response 52

Emergency Response Emergency Response Pandemic Alternate Site 52

KingsBridge BCP

AUGUST 19, 2021

One of the first things people do when disaster strikes is start communicating. Emergency response groups learn and relay important facts about the incident. As a business, it is vital to be ready to respond when disasters occur. Don’t forget to have Management approve the communications before they are sent out!

Communications 91

Communications Media Fashion BCP 91

SRM

MARCH 25, 2020

Those with high-level business continuity plans in place will be putting elements of these into action. This is particularly relevant in those organisations where just one or two individuals currently carry the key responsibility for information security. Business Continuity Plan Checklist . Yet, here we are.

Continuity Planning 52

Continuity Planning Business Continuity BCP BCM 52

Diligent

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Disaster recovery and business continuity are two terms often used interchangeably – but doing so risks missing some of the key differences between the two strategies. To debunk the disaster recovery plan vs. business continuity plan debate, we look at: What each means. What is Business Continuity?

Disaster Recovery 59

Disaster Recovery Continuity Planning Business Continuity BCP 59

Stratogrid Advisory

JUNE 3, 2020

Business Continuity Planning Guide for Smaller Organizations Last Updated on June 4, 2020 by Alex Jankovic Reading Time: 26 minutes We all live in an unpredictable world. We recognize that many business continuity planning terms and industry-leading methodologies can be foreign to your organization.

Business Continuity 52

Business Continuity BCM Impact Analysis BCP 52

Stratogrid Advisory

JUNE 3, 2020

Business Continuity Planning Guide for Smaller Organizations. Regardless of their nature, weather-related events that cause havoc in our communities, pandemics that can wipe us out, or cyber-related incidents that can potentially shut-down our technology, these events require us to be more resilient. Reading Time: 26 minutes.

Business Continuity 52

Business Continuity BCM Impact Analysis BCP 52

everbridge

APRIL 29, 2022

Even the best emergency response plan, however, stands little chance of being successful if the members of the leadership team orchestrating the company’s response are ill equipped to manage a coordinated response. Emergency response planning is crucial, but even the most robust plan can’t cover all situations.

Emergency Response 116

Emergency Response Emergency Response Response Plan Communications 116

Plan B Consulting

JUNE 7, 2017

Following his recent bulletins about whether business continuity is in decline and why resilience is not the solution, this week Charlie looks at how BC managers can save the profession. So, for our business continuity managers there are lots of threats to plan for, mitigate and prepare the organisation’s response to.

Business Continuity 40

Business Continuity Emergency Response Emergency Response Response Plan 40

Plan B Consulting

JUNE 7, 2017

Following his recent bulletins about whether business continuity is in decline and why resilience is not the solution, this week Charlie looks at how BC managers can save the profession. So, for our business continuity managers there are lots of threats to plan for, mitigate and prepare the organisation’s response to.

Business Continuity 40

Business Continuity Emergency Response Emergency Response Response Plan 40

Plan B Consulting

MARCH 21, 2016

This week Charlie talks about the links between business continuity and cyber security. Yesterday I went to an excellent seminar, organised by the Scottish Business Resilience Centre , called ‘Trading Security for Business’. Perhaps it is seen too ‘techy’ to have any synergies with business continuity.

Business Continuity 52

Business Continuity Retail Strategic Disaster Recovery 52

Plan B Consulting

MARCH 21, 2016

This week Charlie talks about the links between business continuity and cyber security. Yesterday I went to an excellent seminar, organised by the Scottish Business Resilience Centre , called ‘Trading Security for Business’. Perhaps it is seen too ‘techy’ to have any synergies with business continuity.

Business Continuity 52

Business Continuity Retail Strategic Disaster Recovery 52

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. Part 1: Your Emergency Data Breach Response Team.

Emergency Response 105

Emergency Response Emergency Response Backup Outsourcing 105

Fusion Risk Management

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Crisis and Incident Response Geopolitical events often necessitate the activation of emergency response and crisis response plans. Activation of Business Continuity Plans Organizations should activate the business continuity plans that they have in place to minimize disruption to their operations.

Resilience 59

Resilience Authorization Communications Continuity Planning 59

FEI

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

As one of many emergency response teams providing support throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, we have just passed the six-month marker since we first activated to support our company and our stakeholders. 11 terrorist attacks, an emergency response typically has a very short timeframe, ranging from a few hours to several days.

Emergency Response 52

Emergency Response Emergency Response Disaster Recovery Pandemic 52

FEI

JULY 9, 2020

As an operations specialist with FEI’s crisis management team, I assist our customers by integrating our crisis support services into their business continuity planning. We also establish conference call lines to maintain an open line of communication. Business continuity. COVID-19 is the perfect example.

Crisis Management 52

Crisis Management Emergency Response Emergency Response Business Continuity 52

Bernstein Crisis Management

JULY 5, 2023

Crisis management strategies are the plans and procedures that a business puts in place to respond to and recover from a crisis. They can include everything from emergency response procedures to communication plans, recovery actions and evaluation procedures. Have your strategies been communicated effectively?

Crisis Management 100

Crisis Management Management Evaluation Communications 100

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. Prepare My Business for an Emergency. Another excellent DHS website. Your local police and fire departments.

BCM 92

BCM All-Hazards Disaster Recovery Hazard 92

Zerto

AUGUST 18, 2022

Business Continuity Plan vs. Disaster Recovery Plan. Savvy organizational leaders employ corporate strategies such as disaster recovery and business continuity to nimbly navigate through such emergencies and maintain functionality in the face of disasters. What is a Business Continuity Plan?

BCP 74

BCP Disaster Recovery Impact Analysis Continuity Planning 74

Solutions Review

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Book Title: Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery for InfoSec Managers. Rittinghouse is a management consultant for large enterprises as well as a member of the Federal Communication Commission’s Homeland Security Network Reliability and Interoperability Council Focus Group on Cybersecurity. .” GO TO BOOK.

Disaster Recovery 98

Disaster Recovery Management Crisis Management Business Continuity 98

Plan B Consulting

APRIL 5, 2022

This week, Charlie discusses why scenario-specific plans are an important addition to business continuity plans. Firstly, rewriting the Business Continuity Institutes’, ‘ Good Practice Guidelines ’ (GPG). Over the last couple of months, I have been part of the team working on two different standards.

All-Hazards 52

All-Hazards Hazard Airlines Manufacturing 52

Castellan

AUGUST 2, 2022

Half of the respondents to the Business Continuity Institute (BCI) 2022 Extreme Weather and Climate Report say their organization has experienced delays or disruptions acquiring key products because of the impact of climate-related events on the supply chain. Get the Business Continuity Accountability Guide. DOWNLOAD NOW.

Response Plan 52

Response Plan Resilience Business Continuity Communications 52

Plan B Consulting

APRIL 5, 2022

This week, Charlie discusses why scenario-specific plans are an important addition to business continuity plans. Firstly, rewriting the Business Continuity Institutes’, ‘ Good Practice Guidelines ’ (GPG). Over the last couple of months, I have been part of the team working on two different standards.

All-Hazards 52

All-Hazards Hazard Airlines Manufacturing 52

everbridge

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

During severe weather emergencies, authorities, companies, and organizations will need to easily identify and communicate effectively with on-the-ground teams, any at-risk populations, first responders, transportation resources, and medical supplies. ACT – Take quick and decisive action to mitigate or eliminate the impact of a threat.

Resilience 142

Resilience Risk Reduction Management Command Center 142

Plan B Consulting

APRIL 5, 2022

This week, Charlie discusses why scenario-specific plans are an important addition to business continuity plans. Firstly, rewriting the Business Continuity Institutes’, ‘ Good Practice Guidelines ’ (GPG). Over the last couple of months, I have been part of the team working on two different standards.

All-Hazards 40

All-Hazards Hazard Airlines Manufacturing 40

Castellan

JULY 5, 2022

Instead, they also have emerging responsibilities directly related to business continuity and disaster response. Kastle agreed, focusing on the importance of awareness and the ability to respond with effective communication. Today, CISOs can no longer be exclusively technology-focused.

Cyber Resilience 98

Cyber Resilience Resilience Emergency Response Emergency Response 98

MHA Consulting

MAY 11, 2023

In business continuity, testing of all types can lay claim to a rare distinction: it is simultaneously one of the most important parts of any program, and one of the most neglected. They can benefit organizations by helping keep the recovery team personnel sharp and making business continuity part of the organization’s culture.

Disaster Recovery 87

Disaster Recovery Business Continuity Consulting BCM 87

Business Resilience Decoded

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Are procedures in place and are they communicated so that information can move across your organization? Does your curriculum provide training for employees to make them aware of your emergency response plans and continuity plans? Do you have clear lines of authority and succession defined?

Resilience 36

Resilience Disaster Recovery Evaluation Sports 36

Business Resilience Decoded

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Are procedures in place and are they communicated so that information can move across your organization? Does your curriculum provide training for employees to make them aware of your emergency response plans and continuity plans? Do you have clear lines of authority and succession defined?

Resilience 36

Resilience Disaster Recovery Evaluation Sports 36

MHA Consulting

MAY 11, 2023

In business continuity, testing of all types can lay claim to a rare distinction: it is simultaneously one of the most important parts of any program, and one of the most neglected. They can benefit organizations by helping keep the recovery team personnel sharp and making business continuity part of the organization’s culture.

Disaster Recovery 78

Disaster Recovery Business Continuity Consulting BCM 78

Fusion Risk Management

APRIL 28, 2022

Business Continuity and IT Disaster Recovery Plans. Companies should be able to identify their critical business critical business functions and critical assets (typically identified by conducting a business impact assessment). Crisis Programs and Hurricane-specific Response Programs. Preparedness is Key.

Disaster Recovery 52

Disaster Recovery Communications Logistics Backup 52

Pure Storage

MARCH 7, 2022

Have a communications plan and emergency crisis response team with marching orders at the ready. Test your emergency response plans. I mentioned above the importance of a well-rounded crisis response plan and team. Focus on business continuity. Be prepared if an intrusion occurs.

Response Plan 111

Response Plan Cybersecurity Backup High Availability 111

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. The company is headquartered in Princeton, New Jersey, with a nationwide base of clients.

All-Hazards 52

All-Hazards Education Technology Government 52

CCEM Strategies

MARCH 17, 2023

The ten sectors of CI CI includes vital assets and systems such as food supply, electricity grids, transportation, communications, public safety systems and more. These updates include impacts to the CI’s ability to continue business and ensure essential services remain available.

Resilience 52

Resilience All-Hazards Hazard Transportation 52

Business Resilience Decoded

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Are procedures in place and are they communicated so that information can move across your organization? Does your curriculum provide training for employees to make them aware of your emergency response plans and continuity plans? Do you have clear lines of authority and succession defined?

Resilience 28

Resilience Disaster Recovery Evaluation Sports 28

Plan B Consulting

JULY 6, 2015

I find myself struggling somewhat to know what to say on the attack and relate it meaningfully to business continuity due to the number of victims and the horror of the event. In the fatality I mentioned earlier, a senior member of the management team flew out to the country where the fatality happened to manage the incident locally.

Travel 52

Travel Authorization Emergency Response Emergency Response 52

Plan B Consulting

JULY 6, 2015

I find myself struggling somewhat to know what to say on the attack and relate it meaningfully to business continuity due to the number of victims and the horror of the event. In the fatality I mentioned earlier, a senior member of the management team flew out to the country where the fatality happened to manage the incident locally.

Travel 52

Travel Authorization Emergency Response Emergency Response 52