Plan B Consulting

APRIL 15, 2024

In today’s bulletin, Charlie looks at the importance of business continuity plans in schools and discusses some of the events that schools should be planning for. Schools face a wide variety of threats which don’t all fit neatly into the box of business continuity.

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MHA Consulting

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Many organizations struggle with establishing a sound business continuity strategy, a foundational aspect of a strong BC program. Follow these seven steps to implement a BC strategy that can help you swiftly recover your business processes in the event of an outage. Business Continuity Manager.

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MHA Consulting

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Many companies spend millions of dollars implementing risk mitigation controls but are kept from getting their money’s worth by a disconnected, piecemeal approach. Successful risk mitigation requires that a central authority supervise controls following a coherent strategy. Related on MHA Consulting: Global Turmoil Making You Ill?

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MHA Consulting

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

MHA Consulting, a proven leader in Business Continuity Planning and Disaster Recovery Planning, is thrilled to announce the continuation of its longstanding partnership with a prominent not-for-profit healthcare system operating medical centers, critical access hospitals, and medical clinics in Washington, Oregon, and Alaska.

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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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Erwood Group

JANUARY 28, 2024

Debunking the Myths of Business Continuity Unlocking the Truth: Navigating 20 Myths About Business Continuity Introduction: In the dynamic landscape of modern business, the importance of business continuity cannot be overstated. Myth 2: Business Continuity Plans Are Only for Large Enterprises.

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MHA Consulting

MARCH 14, 2024

Risk can never be eliminated but it can be mitigated. In today’s post, we’ll take a look at how organizations can get started using Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) to reduce their exposure and improve their resilience. Risk can never be completely removed, but it can be mitigated.

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MHA Consulting

AUGUST 3, 2023

As a practical activity, enterprise risk management (ERM) centers on eight distinct risk domains, some strategic and some operational. With respect to this process, the total landscape of risk that is assessed and mitigated can be divided into eight risk domains. Risk management is not one-size-fits all.

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Plan B Consulting

JANUARY 8, 2024

I always think it is the brave person who makes predictions of what will happen, but in this bulletin, I will identify what I think are the ten trends we as business continuity people should be aware of and watch out for. So far, there has not been a great impact on business continuity processes and delivery.

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BCM METRICS

MARCH 2, 2022

Our current environment of rising global uncertainty is spurring organizations’ interest in business continuity and operational risk management. As a result, the position of operational risk consultant appears likely to become one of the “cool jobs” of the future.

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BCP Builder

JUNE 1, 2020

When does the Crisis Management team let go and the Business Continuity team take over? I think these two teams need to work together from the outset, but there is a point where the “lead” is handed over from Crisis Management to Business Continuity. Business Continuity is an enabling discipline.

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BCP Builder

JUNE 1, 2020

When does the Crisis Management team let go and the Business Continuity team take over? I think these two teams need to work together from the outset, but there is a point where the “lead” is handed over from Crisis Management to Business Continuity. Business Continuity is an enabling discipline.

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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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MHA Consulting

AUGUST 24, 2023

For those with a suitable temperament and skill set, a career in risk management can be rewarding due to the field’s broad scope, consequential nature, and rising prominence. In this week’s post, we’ll look at what a risk manager does and the skills it takes to excel in this role. It’s a permanent ongoing activity.

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MHA Consulting

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

An emerging hot topic in business continuity and risk management is the software known as a risk management information system (RMIS). An RMIS can help an organization identify, assess, monitor, and mitigate risks, but often they merely seduce and distract companies that are not in a position to make proper use of them.

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Zerto

APRIL 6, 2023

Risk management describes how a business identifies, analyzes, and responds to threats and risk factors that impact its profitability, viability, and strategic goals. Risk management attempts to control future threats by planning preemptively and deploying effective risk-control measures.

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MHA Consulting

MAY 19, 2021

Today, we provide a tool to help in … The post Checking It Twice: The Corporate Risk Mitigation Checklist appeared first on MHA Consulting. In recent posts, we’ve been talking about how important it is for organizations to reassess their risks as the economy opens up.

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NexusTek

MAY 15, 2023

READ TIME: 6 MIN May 15, 2023 Business Continuity vs Disaster Recovery: What’s the Difference? In fact, over the course of a 3-year period, 96% of businesses can expect to experience at least one IT systems outage 1. They ensure a firm can continue functioning without downtime, regardless of adverse circumstances or events.

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MHA Consulting

OCTOBER 19, 2022

In such times, the best thing an organization can do is get serious about risk management. Related on BCMMETRICS: The ABCs of ERM: The Rise of Enterprise Risk Management An Unstable Global Environment Not since the height of the Cold War has the global environment felt as shaky as it does now.

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Castellan

JUNE 15, 2021

BC Management recently released its 2021 Business Continuity Management Event Impact Report in partnership with Witt O’Brien’s. Current and Future Focus for Business Continuity Events. Small Teams, Big Responsibilities.

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Erwood Group

JULY 8, 2020

The Importance of Business Continuity is an extensive Whitepaper first written in 2009 by our CEO & Principle Managing Consultant – Keith Erwood. The Importance of Business Continuity is a great resource. Importance of Business Continuity open. Get Whitepaper.

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MHA Consulting

MAY 18, 2023

But as their companies grow, business owners can and should start becoming more proactive about mitigating risk. As a business continuity consultant, I dislike risk and spend half my time trying to get my clients to reduce their risks. Business owners should identify their technology gaps and vulnerabilities.

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Assurance IT

JUNE 18, 2021

Business continuity is a term that often gets thrown around but it has more than 10 parts to it. So stay tuned for Assurance IT’s other blogs about business continuity. Only 20% of the businesses have a formal business continuity plan and this is not enough. What You Need in It.

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Online Computers

JANUARY 20, 2022

A business continuity plan (BCP) is a document that contains guidelines on how business operations can continue during unexpected disruptions. A BCP should provide clear guidance on how day-to-day operations will continue to prepare your employees, business partners, and/or consultants for any unforeseen eventuality.

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MHA Consulting

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

This post is part of BCM Basics, a series of occasional, entry-level blogs on some of the key concepts in business continuity management. Most companies have a pretty good handle on the tactical side of crisis management. However, relatively few are mindful of the strategic side of crisis management.

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Security Industry Association

MAY 9, 2024

New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Advanced Data Risk Management (ADRM) provides data-driven risk management solutions to protect organizations’ critical assets. The company’s unwavering focus on security solutions resonated with clients seeking reliable risk management strategies in an increasingly complex world.

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Plan B Consulting

OCTOBER 11, 2021

In today’s bulletin, Charlie discusses his thoughts on the industry that is business continuity and how he believes COVID has negatively impacted it. Nothing particular in the news piqued my interest this week, therefore, I decided to give my thoughts on ‘Is Business Continuity One of the Victims of COVID?’.

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Plan B Consulting

OCTOBER 11, 2021

In today’s bulletin, Charlie discusses his thoughts on the industry that is business continuity and how he believes COVID has negatively impacted it. Nothing particular in the news piqued my interest this week, therefore, I decided to give my thoughts on ‘Is Business Continuity One of the Victims of COVID?’.

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MHA Consulting

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

The recently announced partnership between MHA Consulting and Kroll is a tremendous win for both firms and their clients. It’s also an exciting milestone for me personally as someone who, twenty-five years ago, started an independent business continuity consultancy with no guarantee of what the future held.

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LogisManager

MAY 27, 2021

What Does a Business Continuity Plan Typically Include? A business continuity plan (BCP) is your first line of defense against any challenge that threatens the core functionalities of your organization’s operations. How to Create a Business Continuity Plan. Complete Guide]. Introduction.

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Plan B Consulting

DECEMBER 13, 2020

In line with last week’s bulletin, ‘Is the response to COVID-19 a business continuity issue’ I have stopped thinking about our response to the existing pandemic and have moved my thoughts to the impact of COVID-19 on the future of business continuity.

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MHA Consulting

MARCH 2, 2023

Reducing risk is at the heart of everything we do as business continuity professionals. Residual Risk There are two main kinds of risk when it comes to organizational activities and business continuity: inherent risk and residual risk. Inherent risk is the danger intrinsic to any business activity or operation.

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Erwood Group

MAY 17, 2024

The Pros and Cons of Outsourced vs In-House IT Disaster Recovery The Pros and Cons of Outsourced vs In-House IT Disaster Recovery In today’s fast-paced digital business age, IT disaster recovery is a critical component of any business continuity plan and proper business resilience planning.

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MHA Consulting

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Risk transference is one of the four main strategies organizations can use to mitigate risk. Related on MHA Consulting: Global Turmoil Making You Ill? Try a Dose of Risk Management Wise organizations determine how much risk they will accept then make conscious efforts to bring their risk down below that threshold.

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MHA Consulting

APRIL 27, 2023

During COVID, business tended to focus on only two of the five risk types; however, organizations that want to prosper over the long term need to be cognizant of and plan for all five kinds of risk. The wise organization develops strategies and plans to mitigate and prepare for all five types of risk. Compliance.

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Plan B Consulting

DECEMBER 13, 2020

In line with last week’s bulletin, ‘Is the response to COVID-19 a business continuity issue’ I have stopped thinking about our response to the existing pandemic and have moved my thoughts to the impact of COVID-19 on the future of business continuity.

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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.

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