MHA Consulting

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

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.

Security 86

Security Outage Vulnerability Cybersecurity 86

MHA Consulting

JANUARY 18, 2024

However, while it’s true that having a remote-capable workforce increases resilience in some ways, remote work has vulnerabilities of its own. These vulnerabilities should be identified and addressed in the BC plan. “Remote is our plan,” they’ll say. People’s homes can flood and regions can lose power.

Outage 80

Outage Airlines Consulting Vulnerability 80

MHA Consulting

OCTOBER 12, 2023

And formerly tranquil areas are increasingly vulnerable to extreme weather events. In this environment, prudent business continuity professionals will want to make sure their organizations are reassessing their weather-related risks and preparing accordingly.

Emergency Response 98

Emergency Response Emergency Response Transportation Continuity Professionals 98

Reciprocity

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

In the healthcare industry, attackers often leverage third-party vulnerabilities to access sensitive information, while defenders try to keep these bad actors out. ” Depending on the nature of their business, third parties may have access to PII, PHI, and other valuable data. In healthcare, outdated software is a severe problem.

Healthcare 52

Healthcare Management Risk Management Vulnerability 52

MHA Consulting

MARCH 2, 2023

A strategy involving a conscious decision to remain vulnerable to a potential harm, usually based on a cost-benefit analysis. The most vulnerable areas tend to be electrical power, data backups, and network connectivity. A related but higher level concept is that of risk mitigation strategies. Risk avoidance. Risk limitation.

Mitigation 75

Mitigation BCM Acceptable Risk Risk Management 75

MHA Consulting

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Getting Better at IT Disaster Recovery In the modern IT landscape, the misconception that cloud-based environments eliminate the need for companies to do their own IT disaster recovery planning can be costly.

Disaster Recovery 106

Disaster Recovery Outage BCM Application 106

MHA Consulting

JUNE 8, 2023

Nowadays, with globalization, the rise in extreme weather, heightened international tensions, and the vulnerabilities of the shipping industry that were revealed by the pandemic, the old approach has become insupportable. Almost no one saw them as a significant source of potential disruption.

BCM 87

BCM Business Continuity Disaster Recovery Internet 87