MHA Consulting

JANUARY 18, 2024

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.

Outage 80

Outage Airlines Consulting Vulnerability 80

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

SRM

JULY 3, 2018

also brings an increased level of vulnerability. The latest report by Kapersky (2018) provides some statistics around the global cost of data breaches, revealing that the average business now spends 27 per cent of its IT budget on cyber defence. Or read more: The flaw in the plan: business continuity management.

Vulnerability 52

Vulnerability Cyber Resilience Disaster Recovery BCM 52

MHA Consulting

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Try a Dose of Risk Management Getting Back in the Air This year, I’m glad to say, I returned to my prepandemic level of business travel. Working remotely as a business continuity management consulting firm worked while it had to, but there’s nothing like visiting organizations in person. as well as throughout the U.S.

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BCM Business Continuity Disaster Recovery Outage 52

CCEM Strategies

JANUARY 10, 2024

s recent allocation of $18 million for Indigenous engagement is a critical opportunity for communities to increase preparedness through consultation and collaboration and meet new emergency management legislative requirements. Build on and reference existing risk assessments, plans, and other program elements.

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Management Capacity Strategic Risk Reduction 64

MHA Consulting

JANUARY 27, 2022

In fact, service providers are also vulnerable to vendor … The post What Service Providers Need to Know About Supply Chain Risk Management appeared first on MHA Consulting. Many service providers tune out talk about supply chain risk management since they think the issue only affects manufacturers and retailers.

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Risk Management Retail Management Manufacturing 75

BCP Builder

APRIL 20, 2020

The current situation has brought about changes to business and work life. This means that management will need to address what their new business model will be. Business Continuity and Risk Management will hopefully be given the respect it deserves. There will be little going back to as was. Two reasons for this.

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BCP Continuity Planning Business Continuity Pandemic 52

BCP Builder

APRIL 20, 2020

The current situation has brought about changes to business and work life. This means that management will need to address what their new business model will be. Business Continuity and Risk Management will hopefully be given the respect it deserves. Business Continuity will be taken more seriously.

BCP 52

BCP Continuity Planning Business Continuity Pandemic 52

Security Industry Association

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

This could compromise not only our physical security posture, though our systems, but entire organizational networks through gaps and vulnerabilities left on the physical security system side. This panel will examine elements of preparation and recovery, and it will provide consultants with a basis for further discussions with their clients.

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Cybersecurity Education Technology Security 98

Plan B Consulting

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

As it is BCI Education Month, this week Charlie discusses the need for embedding business continuity to create a more resilient future, using examples of scenarios that are happening right now across the world. Was this a failure of business continuity or procurement?

Resilience 52

Resilience Business Continuity Mitigation Impact Analysis 52

Plan B Consulting

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

As it is BCI Education Month, this week Charlie discusses the need for embedding business continuity to create a more resilient future, using examples of scenarios that are happening right now across the world. Was this a failure of business continuity or procurement?

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Resilience Business Continuity Mitigation Impact Analysis 52

Castellan

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

If you’re still using spreadsheets or word processing documents printed and stored in stacks of binders to manage your business continuity program and related plans, then you may be setting your program up for unforeseen obstacles that could negatively affect your program success. What is business continuity software?

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Business Continuity Continuity Planning Consulting Continuity Management Lifecycle 105

Erwood Group

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

The Future of Business Continuity The Future of Business Continuity: Innovations and Emerging Technologies In an era of rapid technological advancement, the landscape of business continuity is evolving, embracing innovations and emerging technologies to enhance resilience.

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Business Continuity Technology Disaster Recovery Crisis Management 52

IBM Business Resiliency

MAY 20, 2021

From suppliers and production flows to transactions and operations, look at the details of each interconnected relationship and segment of your supply chain to learn where your vulnerabilities and bottlenecks lie. COVID-19 highlighted this issue of supply chain vulnerability for leaders.

Risk Management 96

Risk Management Resilience Management Benchmark 96

Plan B Consulting

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

As it is BCI Education Month, this week Charlie discusses the need for embedding business continuity to create a more resilient future, using examples of scenarios that are happening right now across the world. Was this a failure of business continuity or procurement?

Resilience 40

Resilience Business Continuity Mitigation Impact Analysis 40

everbridge

JUNE 16, 2022

And, according to management consultancy McKinsey , between 2010 and 2017, the name of a Forbes-recognized top 100 company appeared in headlines together with the word “crisis” 80 percent more often than in the previous decade — and those are just the organizations that made the news.

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Crisis Management Management BCP Communications 69

SRM

JUNE 5, 2018

They do not proactively seek out vulnerabilities and exploit them to ascertain the extent of a weakness. Information security policy and testing is documented and has a formal structure, using automated tools, regularly scanning systems and web applications to identify any vulnerabilities in a proactive way.

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Cyber Resilience Disaster Recovery Vulnerability Security 52

Plan B Consulting

APRIL 13, 2021

Working from home: Is your business continuity problem solved? There seemed to be a moment sometime last year, when many issues associated with business continuity were solved, and the world became more resilient. The go-to issue associated with business continuity was always the building burning down.

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Backup Outsourcing Business Continuity Resilience 52

Fusion Risk Management

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

The Impacts of Globalisation on the Scope of Crises So, whilst it is evident that the ‘stick’ of regulations is very much needed and has been incredibly valuable over the past couple of years in revealing vulnerabilities and helping guide investment strategies, the challenge of complying with all regulators’ requirements remains.

Financial Services 52

Financial Services Resilience Crisis Management Vulnerability 52

Plan B Consulting

APRIL 13, 2021

Working from home: Is your business continuity problem solved? There seemed to be a moment sometime last year, when many issues associated with business continuity were solved, and the world became more resilient. The go-to issue associated with business continuity was always the building burning down.

Backup 52

Backup Outsourcing Business Continuity Resilience 52

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. These assessments and plans provide recommendations that form the foundation of their master plans and long-term vision.

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All-Hazards Education Technology Government 52

Plan B Consulting

APRIL 22, 2014

So what has Scottish independence got to do with business continuity? They are even discussing invoking their business continuity plan if the vote goes wrong! The first thing I think that you should do is understand your organisation’s vulnerability to Scottish Independence. But what about the rest of us?

Business Continuity 52

Business Continuity Continuity Planning Consulting Strategic 52

Plan B Consulting

APRIL 22, 2014

So what has Scottish independence got to do with business continuity? They are even discussing invoking their business continuity plan if the vote goes wrong! The first thing I think that you should do is understand your organisation’s vulnerability to Scottish Independence. But what about the rest of us?

Business Continuity 52

Business Continuity Continuity Planning Consulting Strategic 52

MHA Consulting

JUNE 15, 2023

Vulnerability management is the practice of identifying and mitigating the weaknesses in an organization’s people, processes, and technology. Then we work with the client on devising a plan to mitigate those weaknesses—and do all we can to get them to follow through on the plan (otherwise, what’s the point?).

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Vulnerability Management Mitigation Risk Management 86

Plan B Consulting

MARCH 28, 2020

If we are in the business of identifying lessons then we should know that once an incident occurs there will be panic buying and it feeds upon itself, panic buying causes more panic buying until there is nothing left to buy. appeared first on PlanB Consulting. The post Panic buying toilet roll – lesson identified or learned?

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Manufacturing Capacity Retail Transportation 52

Plan B Consulting

MARCH 28, 2020

If we are in the business of identifying lessons then we should know that once an incident occurs there will be panic buying and it feeds upon itself, panic buying causes more panic buying until there is nothing left to buy. appeared first on PlanB Consulting. The post Panic buying toilet roll – lesson identified or learned?

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Manufacturing Capacity Retail Transportation 52

SRM

MARCH 26, 2019

What’s more, if a data security strategy is precisely scoped and focused, the investment will pay dividends because of the additional layer of expertise brought by specialist consultants, which add value and can even help to reduce costs over time. Or visit our website. Follow us on Linkedin.

Security 52

Security Consulting Vulnerability Risk Management 52

Plan B Consulting

MARCH 27, 2021

What Operational Resilience really means, and how it compares with business continuity. The other event is that Castellan have launched their new single business continuity software package, and so I have been listening to a number of webinars which talk about the software and operational resilience.

Business Continuity 52

Business Continuity Resilience Banking Marketing 52

Plan B Consulting

MARCH 27, 2021

What Operational Resilience really means, and how it compares with business continuity. The other event is that Castellan have launched their new single business continuity software package, and so I have been listening to a number of webinars which talk about the software and operational resilience.

Business Continuity 52

Business Continuity Resilience Banking Marketing 52

MHA Consulting

JUNE 8, 2023

Read on for a list of a dozen business continuity practices that have fallen into disuse or are no longer recommended. Related on MHA Consulting: All About BIAs: A Guide to MHA Consulting’s Best BIA Resources The past twenty-five years have seen a lot of changes in the world especially as pertains to business.

BCM 87

BCM Business Continuity Disaster Recovery Internet 87

Erwood Group

MARCH 20, 2023

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. employees, consultants) Loss of property (e.g.

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Disaster Recovery All-Hazards Hazard Cybersecurity 52

SRM

AUGUST 25, 2020

Older routers are likely to host vulnerabilities that hackers can exploit, and access at router level can give hackers a doorway to sensitive information and network controls. A secure network is one of the most effective barriers against IoT hacking.

Logistics 52

Logistics Cybersecurity Security Vulnerability 52

MHA Consulting

OCTOBER 19, 2022

It’s enough to make an organization leader or business continuity professional feel unwell. It’s certainly on mine, not only in my role as a business continuity consultant but also as a business owner and CEO. Ongoing mitigation is necessary because if you don’t take action, you remain vulnerable.

Risk Management 52

Risk Management Management Mitigation Business Continuity 52

Security Industry Association

MAY 9, 2024

Our offerings include: Risk Assessments: We conduct thorough assessments to identify potential security risks and vulnerabilities, helping clients mitigate threats and enhance their overall security posture. Additionally, there is a notable shift towards cloud-based solutions for access control and video surveillance.

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Risk Management Management Command Center Emergency Response 59

MHA Consulting

MAY 18, 2023

But as their companies grow, business owners can and should start becoming more proactive about mitigating risk. Related on MHA Consulting: Single Points of Failure: Protecting Yourself from Hanging by a Thread Risk and the Entrepreneur In writing today’s blog, I’m going to switch between my consultant’s hat and my entrepreneur’s hat.

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Mitigation Risk Management Consulting BCM 92

Risk Management Monitor

AUGUST 4, 2022

According to maritime research and consulting firm Drewry, these issues resulted in freight rates increasing by more than 100% year over year, transportation time increasing by almost 50%, and logistics professionals facing greater difficulty guaranteeing the ability to meet their company’s needs.

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Logistics Transportation Capacity Pandemic 45