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BCM Basics: The Strategic Side of Crisis Management  

MHA Consulting

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. Communication.

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The 7 critical elements of a business continuity plan

Online Computers

These include protocols for evacuation, communication, emergency contacts, and initial damage assessment. Crisis management plan This plan details the steps and responsibilities for managing a crisis situation. This means having backup and recovery plans, alternative work locations, and methods for restoring data and systems.

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3 Focus Areas for Improving Business Resilience

everbridge

PwC’s analysis is important for organizations who want to improve their critical event management plans so that when the next crisis arises, the right actions can be taken by the right people at the right time to help protect a company’s assets, people, and business operations while reducing business recovery time and costs.

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Write or Wrong: Five Common BCM Documentation Mistakes 

MHA Consulting

Having quality documentation is an important part of a sound business continuity management program, but it’s not the most important part. 4: Not figuring out and documenting the integration between the recovery plan and the organization’s other plans. The recovery plan does not live in a vacuum. Common Mistake No.

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Cyber Incident Management – Looking Through the Wrong End of the Telescope

Plan B Consulting

This week Charlie discusses why it is important for senior managers to be involved in cyber incident management. It also nicely ties in with my preparation and update of our ‘Managing and Preparing for Cyber Incidents’ course, which takes place on the 4th-5th March 2019, in London. Reputation and stakeholder management 2.

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Cyber Incident Management – Looking Through the Wrong End of the Telescope

Plan B Consulting

This week Charlie discusses why it is important for senior managers to be involved in cyber incident management. It also nicely ties in with my preparation and update of our ‘Managing and Preparing for Cyber Incidents’ course, which takes place on the 4th-5th March 2019, in London. Reputation and stakeholder management.

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Everything You Need to Know About Business Continuity Plans

Erwood Group

Chances are if you’re visiting this page, you are new to the concept of Business Continuity Plans (BCPs) and business continuity overall. You may have just been asked if you have business continuity plans by a current or potential customer. Business Impact Analysis Key Findings. Critical Recovery Timelines.