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The Top 8 Risk Mitigation Controls, in Order 

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Risk mitigation controls are the measures we take to reduce the risks our organizations face in carrying out their operations. Related on MHA Consulting: The Ultimate Guide to Residual Risk Risk Mitigation Controls Explained Business continuity is all about reducing risk. You can see why risk mitigation controls are important.

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Lessons from a Botched BIA: Learning from One Company’s Mistakes

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In one recent engagement, MHA was tasked with picking up the pieces after a Business Impact Analysis (BIA) conducted by another consulting firm suffered a crack-up. The consultant who had conducted it (over the course of 18 months) had no prior experience working with a manufacturing company.

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Risk Management Process- Part 1: Overview

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We will discuss risk management, the critical importance of business impact analysis (BIA) , and the essential steps involved in a thorough risk assessment. We will end the series with an overview of the risk prioritization and mitigation stages of the process. The BIA, if already completed, determines impact.

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How a Risk Maturity Model Can Increase Your Company’s Resilience

MHA Consulting

In today’s post, we’ll look at how such a model can help an organization understand its risks, mitigate the risks that threaten its core services, and integrate business continuity with enterprise risk management, thus boosting resilience overall. Related on MHA Consulting: Who’s the Boss?

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How a Risk Maturity Model Can Increase Your Company’s Resilience

MHA Consulting

In today’s post, we’ll look at how such a model can help an organization understand its risks, mitigate the risks that threaten its core services, and integrate business continuity with enterprise risk management, thus boosting resilience overall. Related on MHA Consulting: Who’s the Boss?

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BCM Basics: the Difference Between Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery

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Related on MHA Consulting: Mark My Words: Commonly Confused Business Continuity Terms Two Fundamental Terms One of the most common BC-related internet searches is by people trying to learn the difference between business continuity and IT disaster recovery.

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7 Steps to Establishing a Sound Business Continuity Strategy 

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Related on MHA Consulting: BCM Basics: Modern IT/DR Strategies The Benefits of a Sound Business Continuity Strategy A solid BC strategy is a fundamental component of a functional BC program. Step 2: Engage a Competent BC Consultant This step is not strictly necessary but is strongly encouraged.