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.

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Business Continuity Emergency Response Emergency Response Response Plan 40

Pure Storage

JUNE 6, 2023

They must have a plan, ready for execution, in a “day after attack” situation. Challenges with Legacy Setups A major stumbling block for organisations’ response plans are the limitations in the setup of their current architecture. Modern data protection filled this gap in response to new security challenges.

Banking 97

Banking Resilience Financial Services Architecture 97

Plan B Consulting

APRIL 19, 2024

In last week’s bulletin, I wrote about ‘Business Continuity Planning in Schools’. Have you got the skills to produce communications and deal with the media and social media in-house or do you need to identify a PR company who can assist you? Have your plans been exercised?

Backup 52

Backup Communications Continuity Planning Media 52

SRM

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

That’s where business continuity planning comes in. Tabletop exercises are an important part of developing and testing any business continuity plan. It also makes it easier to pass vital business continuity planning information throughout the business without having to simulate a full-scale disaster.

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SRM

APRIL 2, 2019

We can have meticulous Incident Response plans in place but if we can’t communicate effectively with the press we leave the interpretation of facts in the hands of journalists and editors whose motivation is not to reassure but to create attention-grabbing headlines. The same applies to bloggers and social media reporters.

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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). We have, for a long time had scenario-specific plans at the operational level.

All-Hazards 52

All-Hazards Hazard Airlines Manufacturing 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. Media Relations and Corporate Communications.

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Emergency Response Emergency Response Backup Outsourcing 105

Risk Management Monitor

MARCH 4, 2022

For example, given the tragic events and breaking developments around the conflict, many may be glued to news or social media. Unfortunately malicious actors are known to take advantage of such situations by posting phishing links on social media with alleged news updates or email scams that purport to collect charity donations.

Management 56

Management Malware Cybersecurity Insurance 56

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

Business Resilience Decoded

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Does your curriculum provide training for employees to make them aware of your emergency response plans and continuity plans? Exercises and tests: Are program plans and procedures evaluated through periodic exercises and tests? Training and education: Does your program have a curriculum?

Resilience 36

Resilience Disaster Recovery Evaluation Sports 36

Business Resilience Decoded

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Does your curriculum provide training for employees to make them aware of your emergency response plans and continuity plans? Exercises and tests: Are program plans and procedures evaluated through periodic exercises and tests? Training and education: Does your program have a curriculum?

Resilience 36

Resilience Disaster Recovery Evaluation Sports 36

everbridge

MAY 2, 2023

As these risks continue to escalate, it is crucial for organizations to prioritize climate resilience measures to ensure business continuity and reduce exposure to risk. This includes tracking the impact of chronic hazards on operations, reviewing and updating risk assessments, and revising response plans as needed.

Hazard 52

Hazard All-Hazards Risk Management Resilience 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). We have, for a long time had scenario-specific plans at the operational level.

All-Hazards 52

All-Hazards Hazard Airlines Manufacturing 52

Business Resilience Decoded

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Brian and Vanessa make the following additional points: • Small business owners should not assume their managed IT service providers will protect them from ransomware attacks or give assistance if attacks occur. Obscurity does not equal security. Obscurity does not equal security. LinkedIn: [link] • Disaster Recovery Journal: [link]

Disaster Recovery 36

Disaster Recovery Sports Audit Insurance 36

Business Resilience Decoded

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Brian and Vanessa make the following additional points: • Small business owners should not assume their managed IT service providers will protect them from ransomware attacks or give assistance if attacks occur. Obscurity does not equal security. LinkedIn: [link] • Book Mathews as a speaker: [link] • Asfalis Advisors: [link].

Disaster Recovery 36

Disaster Recovery Sports Audit Insurance 36

Business Resilience Decoded

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Brian and Vanessa make the following additional points: • Small business owners should not assume their managed IT service providers will protect them from ransomware attacks or give assistance if attacks occur. Obscurity does not equal security. LinkedIn: [link] • Book Mathews as a speaker: [link] • Asfalis Advisors: [link].

Disaster Recovery 36

Disaster Recovery Sports Audit Insurance 36

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). We have, for a long time had scenario-specific plans at the operational level.

All-Hazards 40

All-Hazards Hazard Airlines Manufacturing 40

Business Resilience Decoded

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Does your curriculum provide training for employees to make them aware of your emergency response plans and continuity plans? Exercises and tests: Are program plans and procedures evaluated through periodic exercises and tests? Training and education: Does your program have a curriculum?

Resilience 28

Resilience Disaster Recovery Evaluation Sports 28

Erwood Group

JULY 7, 2022

What is Business Continuity. So, what is business continuity anyway? So, what is business continuity? Before I give you my answer, let me provide you with the definition from the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) 1600 (Which is their Business Continuity Standard). Business Impact Analysis.

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Business Continuity Impact Analysis Continuity Planning Communications 52

Plan B Consulting

DECEMBER 2, 2010

Why develop business continuity training when you have a training department who could help you develop the training and has the capability to develop e-learning. Audit – audits and assessments Internal Communications – embedding business continuity and communicating the business continuity message to all staff.

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Audit Media Business Continuity Response Plan 52

Plan B Consulting

DECEMBER 2, 2010

Why develop business continuity training when you have a training department who could help you develop the training and has the capability to develop e-learning. Audit – audits and assessments Internal Communications – embedding business continuity and communicating the business continuity message to all staff.

Audit 52

Audit Media Business Continuity Response Plan 52

Erwood Group

APRIL 24, 2023

A good Crisis Management Plan will also have clear instructions on how to communicate with employees, customers, and the media during a crisis. Finally, a CMP should include a plan for how the business will recover from the crisis.

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Plan B Consulting

SEPTEMBER 24, 2012

From this incident what can we, as business continuity people, learn? So if there is going to be a major change or upgrade to your IT systems, you should be informed of it in advance and have your incident response plans, room and people on standby just in case it goes wrong. Look at the media coverage.

Banking 52

Banking Media Hospitality Response Plan 52

Plan B Consulting

SEPTEMBER 24, 2012

From this incident what can we, as business continuity people, learn? So if there is going to be a major change or upgrade to your IT systems, you should be informed of it in advance and have your incident response plans, room and people on standby just in case it goes wrong. Look at the media coverage.

Banking 52

Banking Media Hospitality Response Plan 52

MHA Consulting

MARCH 16, 2023

The rise of the internet and social media has made crisis communications more challenging—and more critical—than ever. Companies need to be capable of communicating during crises they might face with the media and their internal and external stakeholders. This is more true than ever in the age of internet news and social media.

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Communications BCM Crisis Management Media 94

Plan B Consulting

JANUARY 11, 2019

If terrorists have used drones as weapons before and airport attacks generate a large amount of media coverage, it was obvious that a drone attack on an airport was inevitable. If drones are a threat and you don’t have the money to be able to afford an anti-drone system, then consider developing and exercise a response plan.

Airlines 40

Airlines All-Hazards Mitigation Hazard 40

Plan B Consulting

JANUARY 11, 2019

If terrorists have used drones as weapons before and airport attacks generate a large amount of media coverage, it was obvious that a drone attack on an airport was inevitable. If drones are a threat and you don’t have the money to be able to afford an anti-drone system, then consider developing and exercise a response plan.

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Airlines All-Hazards Mitigation Hazard 40

Security Industry Association

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Our professional services team provides consulting services to local government agencies, universities and colleges, hospitals and health care systems and private commercial industry clients on business continuity planning, emergency management and public safety technology, governance and operations.

All-Hazards 52

All-Hazards Education Technology Government 52

everbridge

APRIL 29, 2022

Much of the discussion on and organization’s state of readiness for critical events focuses on the capabilities and planning of the enterprise. Emergency response planning is crucial, but even the most robust plan can’t cover all situations. Improvisation. Creativity & Adaptability. Decisiveness. Communication.

Emergency Response 116

Emergency Response Emergency Response Response Plan Communications 116

Castellan

APRIL 6, 2022

When it comes to business continuity planning, a lot of organizations think about anticipated event types and make plans to adequately address them. But the strongest and most resilient organizations don’t focus on single event response. Social Media Influence and Real-Time Decision-Making. DOWNLOAD NOW.

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Resilience Management Government Response Plan 98

Solutions Review

MARCH 31, 2023

Jason Konzak, SVP, Professional Services at Flexential “Ransomware thieves are swarming the internet – and their success reflects the industry’s continued inability to implement appropriate preventative and recovery measures. Thankfully, modern cloud backup solutions have the benefit of being suitable for businesses of any size.

Backup 119

Backup Disaster Recovery Application Security 119

everbridge

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

from a range of sources including threat intelligence feeds, IT system intelligence, public safety information, weather status and forecast, social media information, and in the case of a physical threat, data from the location of the threat. They are investing in data collection from spatial and hyper-local data.

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Resilience Risk Reduction Management Command Center 142

Plan B Consulting

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

I thought that I would also share a few of the learning points from the main report “ SEPA’s Response and Recovery From a Major Cyber-Attack ”. In 2019, Norsk Hydro in response to their hack were very open and transparent with the media and stakeholders. The organisation has been very transparent in the lessons they have learnt.

Backup 52

Backup Cyber Resilience Communications Publishing 52

Plan B Consulting

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

I thought that I would also share a few of the learning points from the main report “ SEPA’s Response and Recovery From a Major Cyber-Attack ”. In 2019, Norsk Hydro in response to their hack were very open and transparent with the media and stakeholders. The organisation has been very transparent in the lessons they have learnt.

Backup 52

Backup Cyber Resilience Communications Publishing 52

Plan B Consulting

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

I thought that I would also share a few of the learning points from the main report “ SEPA’s Response and Recovery From a Major Cyber-Attack ”. In 2019, Norsk Hydro in response to their hack were very open and transparent with the media and stakeholders. The organisation has been very transparent in the lessons they have learnt.

Backup 52

Backup Cyber Resilience Communications Publishing 52

Plan B Consulting

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

I thought that I would also share a few of the learning points from the main report “ SEPA’s Response and Recovery From a Major Cyber-Attack ”. In 2019, Norsk Hydro in response to their hack were very open and transparent with the media and stakeholders. The organisation has been very transparent in the lessons they have learnt.

Backup 40

Backup Cyber Resilience Communications Publishing 40

Plan B Consulting

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Protesters will know their rights, if you infringe upon that right they will be very quick to take action against you, either in court or in the media. Staff need to be continually trained on these rules and as new staff are employed then they must also receive training. Review your security.

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