Disaster Recovery Journal

JANUARY 14, 2020

With the launch of Event Pages,  organizations can instantly link their employees to critical information via a dedicated web page specific to an event. Instead of sending individual status updates to every affected employee, the company now manages one Event Page in our mobile or web application â?? How An Event Page Works.

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Diligent

JANUARY 25, 2021

The business continuity plan – sometimes known as a disaster recovery plan – is an essential document for all organizations, designed to ensure their operations can continue with minimal interruption in the event of an unexpected disruption. Many organizations already have such a plan. IT and other systems.

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LogisManager

MAY 27, 2021

What Does a Business Continuity Plan Typically Include? A business continuity plan (BCP) is your first line of defense against any challenge that threatens the core functionalities of your organization’s operations. How to Create a Business Continuity Plan. Complete Guide]. Introduction.

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Diligent

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Disaster recovery and business continuity are two terms often used interchangeably – but doing so risks missing some of the key differences between the two strategies. To debunk the disaster recovery plan vs. business continuity plan debate, we look at: What each means. What is Business Continuity? How they differ.

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SRM

MARCH 25, 2020

Those with high-level business continuity plans in place will be putting elements of these into action. For many, however, it is time to dust off what plans they have and update them to take account of the current threats. Business Continuity Plan Checklist . Business Continuity Plan (BCP).

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Castellan

JUNE 15, 2021

BC Management recently released its 2021 Business Continuity Management Event Impact Report in partnership with Witt O’Brien’s. Current and Future Focus for Business Continuity Events. And unfortunately, for those both prepared and those unprepared, many events in 2020 weren’t just one-and-done.

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CCEM Strategies

JUNE 5, 2023

From storms triggering electrical outages to droughts and heat domes that can contribute to wildfires (which in turn can cause poor air quality), all these hazards have the potential to cause detrimental impacts to your organization. So, it’s important your emergency and continuity management program addresses summer hazards.

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NexusTek

MAY 15, 2023

In fact, over the course of a 3-year period, 96% of businesses can expect to experience at least one IT systems outage 1. Unexpected downtime can be caused by a variety of issues, such as power outages, weather emergencies, cyberattacks, software and equipment failures, pandemics, civil unrest, and human error.

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MHA Consulting

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Related on MHA Consulting: Be a Hard Target: Train Your Employees in Security Awareness A Uniquely Vulnerable Time In the context of business continuity, the recovery period is a vulnerable one for any organization. Continuity plans and actions need to be reviewed to make sure they conform with infosec requirements.

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CCEM Strategies

APRIL 17, 2017

A Business Continuity Plan is designed to keep your lights on, the doors open, and your customers satisfied during an emergency. But, planning can be overwhelming. Map the simple hazards first, such as power outage or your website going down for greater than 24 hours. Practice your Plan with your staff.

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MHA Consulting

JANUARY 18, 2024

Related on MHA Consulting: Sounds Like a Plan: The Elements of a Modern Recovery Plan Everyone reading this blog will know that the business continuity (BC) recovery plan is something organizations create to help them quickly restore their essential operations in the event of an outage, minimizing the impact on the company.

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LogisManager

JULY 22, 2021

Topic: Creating a business continuity planning process that sets your business up for long-term success. It’s important for all organizations to have a Business Continuity Plan (BCP) in place, but in the banking industry, it’s critical. What should every strong Business Continuity Plan include? Introduction.

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Zerto

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

As such, organizational leaders must thoroughly understand these terms: their similarities and differences, and how to leverage them to safeguard their business operations from threats and disruptive events. guaranteed uptime and allow a maximum of two outage events per year, lasting not more than three hours each.

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CCEM Strategies

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Don’t forget to practice your evacuation route with drills to keep staff familiar with the course; these practice drills will prove valuable if, in the event of a real emergency, you need to evacuate in adverse weather or darkness. But remember not to rely only on these sources, as a power outage could occur at any time.

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Zerto

AUGUST 18, 2022

These events could be man-made (industrial sabotage, cyber-attacks, workplace violence) or natural disasters (pandemics, hurricanes, floods), etc. Business Continuity Plan vs. Disaster Recovery Plan. What is a Business Continuity Plan? The same goes for the DRP.

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On Solve

APRIL 30, 2019

Business Continuity Awareness Week 2019 is May 13 ? This global event is a time to consider business continuity and the value an effective continuity management program can have for your organization. An emergency notification system is a crucial tool in any business continuity plan. Download The Poster.

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Solutions Review

JULY 26, 2022

In this submission, SIOS Technology Solutions Architect Ian Allton outlines the four keys to disaster recovery implementation, as well as 7 steps to proper business continuity planning. Establishing a disaster recovery plan could be a stressful task for IT and database administrators. 1) Business Continuity Plan.

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LogisManager

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

How Often Should A BCP [Business Continuity Plan] Be Reviewed? The process of developing, finalizing, and communicating your initial business continuity plan (BCP) is no small feat. What are the results of an effective business continuity program? And When Should It Be Tested?]. a process, product, service, etc.)

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MHA Consulting

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Many organizations struggle with establishing a sound business continuity strategy, a foundational aspect of a strong BC program. Follow these seven steps to implement a BC strategy that can help you swiftly recover your business processes in the event of an outage. It’s best to make sure that people know generally what to do.

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MHA Consulting

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

We’ll also share some ideas on how you can ensure that your documentation is not simply window dressing but is a real aid that can improve your company’s ability to recover in the event of a disruption. 1: Trying to document a recovery plan that does not exist. Common Mistake No.

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Disaster Safety

DECEMBER 23, 2021

This information will be important after an event when determining if there is too much snow on the roof. Avoiding a power outage can save a day or two of business interruption. Select a heating system repair service before an unexpected outage or maintenance issue arises mid-season. Create a business continuity plan.

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Disaster Safety

DECEMBER 23, 2021

Before a winter weather event. If you have self-regulating heating cables on your roof, ensure they are turned on before the event. During a winter event. After a winter event. Activate your business continuity plan. In case of a power outage, use your generator. Monitor the weather.

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Erwood Group

JANUARY 28, 2024

In times of crisis, a comprehensive business continuity plan ensures that every facet of the organization is resilient. Myth 2: Business Continuity Plans Are Only for Large Enterprises. Size doesn’t dictate the need for business continuity. Myth 5: Business Continuity is Too Expensive for Small Businesses.

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IT Governance BC

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

BCM (business continuity management) is a form of risk management that deals with the threat of business activities or processes being interrupted. It involves defining and implementing policies and procedures to ensure an effective response in the event of a major disruption so that you can continue to provide an acceptable level of service.

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Erwood Group

MARCH 20, 2023

A disaster can take many forms, such as: A cyber attack A natural disaster like a flood or earthquake A power outage A disaster recovery plan is a critical component of a business continuity plan or BCP meaning it’s essential for ensuring the survival of a business in the event of a crisis.

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Solutions Review

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Approaching maintenance in this way allows your organization to be prepared for planned outages within your infrastructure, including patch installation, security updates, and service packs. Recovery Point Objectives (RPOs) and Recovery Time Objectives (RTOs) are two essential elements of a data recovery plan.

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MHA Consulting

AUGUST 31, 2023

In the context of business and organizations, “continuity” refers to the ability of a company or other type of organization to quickly restore its essential functions, operations, and services in the face of unexpected disruptions or outages. The Move to “Resilience” Another word worth mentioning in this discussion is “resilience.”

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Alternative Resiliency Services Corp

JANUARY 25, 2017

Think of a typical worst-case scenario: there’s a regional event, power is spotty, the ATM’s are down. Many organizations are adopting leading practices of providing employees with emergency supplies, encouraging (and in some cases subsidizing) personal preparedness and housing loved ones (and even pets) for recovery staff.

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Disaster Recovery Journal

AUGUST 5, 2020

Unexpected power outages and equipment failures were familiar events that crippled technology but not manual procedures. The common elements between the two businesses are a well-communicated business strategy, pro-active managers, and a lack of an established business continuity plan.

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KingsBridge BCP

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Here are 10 questions you should be asking yourself about your Business Continuity Plan (BCP) to ensure you’re prepared for COVID-19. Note that they are all just part of good business continuity planning for any business interruption. We still face outages and shortages. 10 questions to preparedness.

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Stratogrid Advisory

JUNE 3, 2020

Business Continuity Planning Guide for Smaller Organizations Last Updated on June 4, 2020 by Alex Jankovic Reading Time: 26 minutes We all live in an unpredictable world. We recognize that many business continuity planning terms and industry-leading methodologies can be foreign to your organization.

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Stratogrid Advisory

JUNE 3, 2020

Business Continuity Planning Guide for Smaller Organizations. Regardless of their nature, weather-related events that cause havoc in our communities, pandemics that can wipe us out, or cyber-related incidents that can potentially shut-down our technology, these events require us to be more resilient. ARTICLE SECTIONS.

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AWS Disaster Recovery

APRIL 27, 2021

Our business needs in this scenario required us to build high availability to prevent 30 minutes of continuous downtime (RTO) and prevent persistent user data loss (that is, a few minutes RPO). Decoupling integrations using event-driven design patterns. Standardize observability. Define application and infrastructure metrics.

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FS-ISAC

JUNE 30, 2022

On the other hand, enterprise risk management organizations have historically focused on identifying critical business processes and identifying business continuity plans for each process. Third-party risk programs can assess the cyber resiliency of each key supplier, but that is not enough.

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Fusion Risk Management

APRIL 5, 2023

Organizations are facing the layering of complex events, making it nearly impossible to predict what’s coming next. The Impact of Ineffective Resilience Capabilities is Severe Imagine a bank that experiences a catastrophic outage in its IT systems , preventing customers from accessing their accounts for several days.

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Erwood Group

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Application: In the event of a cybersecurity breach, AI automates the identification, containment, and eradication of threats, reducing response time. Simulation and Training: How it Works: AI-driven simulations create realistic scenarios for training and testing business continuity plans.

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MHA Consulting

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Unfortunately, a number of companies, especially the biggest ones, persist in taking a “too big to fail” approach to dealing with the possibility they might be hit with serious outages: We don’t have to bother with BCM. Negative Trends and Positive Developments 2022 was an eventful year in the news and in BC.

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