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Get Cyber Smart: How to Make Sure Recovery Plans Align with Information Security Needs  

MHA Consulting

Instead, they should be developed in coordination with the cybersecurity department to ensure that recovery measures do not inadvertently create vulnerabilities that can be exploited by hackers. The best way to do this is by making sure business continuity is integrated into a robust information security governance framework.

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The Human Factor: BCM Team Roles and Skill Requirements 

MHA Consulting

As the program matures, various other roles will be needed, possibly including the following: Building Maintenance or Facilities Manager: This individual can provide information on what mitigation steps are already in place for the facility, such as fire suppression and electrical service. Business and Disaster Recovery.

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Tips for Managing Third-Party Risk in Health Care

Reciprocity

Adopting a zero-trust approach to network and data access by third parties is the best way to mitigate such risks. The questionnaire should include questions about the vendor’s data security practices, business recovery plans, and disaster recovery plans. Assess Vendor Cyberdefense and Governance.

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

Plan B Consulting

Business recovery and continuity of operations If we carry out reputation and stakeholder management, we can limit the impact of the cyber incident. Lastly, existing business recovery and continuity of operation plans should also be used during a cyber breach. Reputation and stakeholder management 2.

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

Plan B Consulting

Business recovery and continuity of operations. When we carried out a cyber exercise for a Scottish Government Agency earlier in the week, one of their first people to notify was the Scottish Government, so different organisations should have a list of the people they need to notify and have them in priority order.

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Business Continuity Guide for Smaller Organizations

Stratogrid Advisory

Industry Governance Currently, there are a few organizations that govern the overall Business Continuity industry. In Canada, the public sector is governed by the Treasur y Board Securit y Mana g ement directive , which outlines BCM practices in federal government agencies and departments. Specific industries (e.g.

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Business Continuity Guide for Smaller Organizations

Stratogrid Advisory

Industry Governance. Currently, there are a few organizations that govern the overall Business Continuity industry. In Canada, the public sector is governed by the Treasur y Board Securit y Mana g ement directive , which outlines BCM practices in federal government agencies and departments. Governance structure.