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10 Disaster Recovery Plan Mistakes to Avoid for Your Business

Erwood Group

That’s a sobering statistic that underscores the importance of having a solid disaster recovery plan in place. However, even with the best intentions, many organizations make common mistakes that can leave them vulnerable to downtime, data loss, and costly recovery efforts.

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All Outages Like British Air are ALWAYS Human Error!

Alternative Resiliency Services Corp

Humans conflate Availability with Contingency Many outages are caused or exacerbated because ‘fail-proof’ systems failed. Seismically inactive, no hazards, politically benign and calm weather. Why didn’t they activate their Disaster Recovery Plan? Machines do not have hubris.

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Top 10 Resources to Help You Become a BCM Ninja 

MHA Consulting

Back then, finding information on how to do anything in BC and IT disaster recovery (IT/DR) was impossible. Anything and everything is out there regarding how you can protect your organization and its stakeholders from disruptions and recover quickly when outages occur. Prepare My Business for an Emergency.

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Threat Intelligence: A Key Capability for Our Turbulent Times

MHA Consulting

Threats related to environmental hazards that might occur in the vicinity of the organization’s facilities: train derailments, plant explosions, chemical spills. The threat of utility or network outages. Geological Survey Earthquake Hazards Program, and Department of Homeland Security. By creating a funnel.

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Is your business ready for any disaster? Review this 5-point disaster preparedness checklist

Online Computers

By following this five-point disaster preparedness checklist, you can guarantee that your business is ready for any disruptions or catastrophes. The first step in preparing for a disaster is to assess all the potential risks and hazards to your business, and then prioritize them based on their likelihood of occurring.

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Polar Vortex

Disaster Recovery

Although experts have forecasted improvements in the weather over the weekend, hazardous conditions still persist with cold waves, heavy snowfall and record breaking sub zero temperatures, especially in the north east. Sustained power outages were experienced in many areas. The public were strongly advised against venturing outdoors.

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Business Continuity Guide for Smaller Organizations

Stratogrid Advisory

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