January, 2017

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An avoidable Alpine tragedy? 

Crisis Response Journal

On the morning of Wednesday, January 19, 2017, the Abruzzo region of Central Italy was hit by four magnitude five earthquakes in quick succession, writes Martin Boyle, Editor of CRJ’s SAR blog.

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The Case for Cash (Part 2): You Can't Bet a Critical Business on Bitcoin

Alternative Resiliency Services Corp

I n Part 1 , we discuss how Cash is under pressure from technology and policy standpoints. There are many legitimate reasons to go cashless. There are also many unique features of Cash that set it apart from digital payments. Cash can also be a critical enabler of Business Continuity and Resiliency. Here's why! Cash as an Risk Mitigation and Business Resiliency Enabler How does cash enable Business Resiliency?

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Cybersecurity Tips for the Break Room and Boardroom

Behavior Group

By Security Magazine on 5 January 2017 c-suite security metrics, cyber security education, cybersecurity awareness, cybersecurity leadership, security training, cybersecurity Every day we are updated about the latest cybersecurity breaches – whether it’s Yahoo, Dropbox or LinkedIn, how many records have been stolen, or how much companies have paid in result from ransomware or financial… Continue reading.

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Incident Support Teams

Plan B Consulting

Last week I delivered Incident Support Team Training for an organisation in London and I would share some thoughts on the training! I believe that having one or two people designated as the Incident Support Team (IST) is an essential part of your Incident Management Team (IMT), whether it is a strategic, tactical or operational team. The support team can perform a number of key tasks which allow the other members of the team to concentrate on responding to the incident within their areas of resp

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SME Relationships: Proven Solutions for Seamless Collaboration and Success

Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions

💢 Do you find yourself stuck in never-ending review cycles? Are you wondering if your Subject Matter Expert actually got that last review request? Are you having trouble trying to decipher impractical or conflicting feedback? 💢 If any of these scenarios sounds familiar, you may benefit from a crash course on managing SME relationships!

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The Vancouver #SaltCrisis 2017

CCEM Strategies

It’s #Saltmageddon out there! The extended winter weather in the Lower Mainland has created significant ice and a #SaltCrisis in the city of Vancouver. With abnormal snowfall and unexpected weather on the coast (and across Canada), the salt stocks are low and the suppliers are taxed. This is not the first time chaos has emerged due to a shortage. In November 2006, a “boil water advisory” in Vancouver led to a shortage of water bottles within the region.

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BCPcast Episode 6 - Box-tickers

The Business Continuity Podcast

In the 6th and final episode of series one of the BCPcast, we take a closer look at one of the areas that, to the uninitiated, often represents the more off-putting and complex aspects of continuity: compliance. We examine how good BC and DR practices are connected to (and represented by) regulatory compliance, and consider the merits of different approaches and attitudes towards certification.

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Incident Support Teams

Plan B Consulting

Last week I delivered Incident Support Team Training for an organisation in London and I would share some thoughts on the training! I believe that having one or two people designated as the Incident Support Team (IST) is an essential part of your Incident Management Team (IMT), whether it is a strategic, tactical or operational team. The support team can perform a number of key tasks which allow the other members of the team to concentrate on responding to the incident within their areas of resp

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Network Security Requires More than Technology

Behavior Group

By Biz Tech Magazine on 28 December 2016 security, threat prevention, network management The latest technology keeps pace with malicious attacks, but empowering employees remains the first line of defense. Whether you’re working within a small practice or a large hospital system with 10,000 users, you need to worry about cybersecurity. The “bad guys” —… Continue reading.

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‘Do Less’ should be your 2017 business continuity New Year’s resolution!

Plan B Consulting

From all of us at PlanB Consulting we would like to wish you a very Happy New Year! The New Year is a time when we make a whole load of resolutions, such as to get fit, lose weight, read more and drink less, only to find that by February or even the end of January we are back to our old ways. Yes, some may change their lives and do something different, but for the majority of us, this is not going to happen, leaving us even more depressed because we’ve tried and failed!

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Is Training the Right Solution?

Speaker: Tim Buteyn

Let's set the scene: you’ve identified a critical performance gap in your organization and need to close that gap. A colleague suggests training, but you suspect there’s something going on that training can’t address. How can you determine if training is the right solution before you commit your budget and resources to a new training program? In this webinar, you will learn how to determine if training is the right solution using the Behavior Engineering Model.

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The Role of the Business Continuity Manager

Plan B Consulting

This week I look at the role of the BCM within our organisations. As I have been carrying out several exercises over the last few weeks, I thought I would have a look at the role of the business continuity manager during an incident. The business continuity manager should have a number of skills: 1. The best knowledge of how business continuity should be managed within their organisation, as well as an understanding of the recovery strategies and the state of preparedness. 2.

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‘Do Less’ should be your 2017 business continuity New Year’s resolution!

Plan B Consulting

From all of us at PlanB Consulting we would like to wish you a very Happy New Year! The New Year is a time when we make a whole load of resolutions, such as to get fit, lose weight, read more and drink less, only to find that by February or even the end of January we are back to our old ways. Yes, some may change their lives and do something different, but for the majority of us, this is not going to happen, leaving us even more depressed because we’ve tried and failed!

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The Role of the Business Continuity Manager

Plan B Consulting

This week I look at the role of the BCM within our organisations. As I have been carrying out several exercises over the last few weeks, I thought I would have a look at the role of the business continuity manager during an incident. The business continuity manager should have a number of skills: 1. The best knowledge of how business continuity should be managed within their organisation, as well as an understanding of the recovery strategies and the state of preparedness. 2.

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4 Components of an Effective IoT Security Strategy

Behavior Group

By BizTech on 19 December 2016 IoT Security, information security, threat prevention Recent breaches have shown the vulnerability of the Internet of Things, but IT departments can defend against hackers with a multifaceted approach to security. While driving a Jeep Cherokee through downtown St. Louis in July 2015, Andy Greenberg felt a sudden blast of air… Continue reading.

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Revitalizing Dry Content: A Lesson in Engagement

Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions

We’ve all been there. You’ve been given a pile of dry content and asked to create a compelling eLearning course. You’re determined to create something more engaging than the same old course that learners quickly click through, but how do you take this “boring” content and create something relevant and engaging? Many instructional designers will say, “Boring in means boring out.

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Global BC Interview with CCEM Director Christine Trefanenko

CCEM Strategies

This morning we visited the Global BC studios where CCEM Director Christine Trefanenko sat down with anchor Sonia Sunger to discuss how businesses can prepare for emergencies such as the extended series of arctic weather currently being encountered in the Lower Mainland. Christine talked with Sonia about how essential personal preparedness and business continuity planning is in supporting cities in their response to major crises.

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Mitigating internal risk: Three steps to educate employees

Behavior Group

By Help Net Security on 20 December 2016 cyber risk, risk management, security awareness IT security is usually focused on how to prevent outsiders with malicious intent from causing harm to your IT systems and data. While this is a valid concern, people within organizations who simply do not understand the consequences of their everyday… Continue reading.

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The Right Way for Healthcare Facilities to Do Mass Notification

Alert Media

The post The Right Way for Healthcare Facilities to Do Mass Notification appeared first on AlertMedia.

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The Massive Effort to Keep People Safe During Inauguration

Alert Media

The post The Massive Effort to Keep People Safe During Inauguration appeared first on AlertMedia.

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Brain Fog HQ: Memory Enhancement Techniques for Professional Development

Speaker: Chester Santos – Author, International Keynote Speaker, Executive Coach, Corporate Trainer, Memory Expert, U.S. Memory Champion

In October, scientists discovered that 75% of patients who experienced brain fog had a lower quality of life at work than those who did not. At best, brain fog makes you slower and less efficient. At worst, your performance and cognitive functions are impaired, resulting in memory, management, and task completion problems. In this entertaining and interactive presentation, Chester Santos, "The International Man of Memory," will assist you in developing life-changing skills that will greatly enha

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When Prevention Isn’t Enough: Security Best Practices for During and After a Breach

Behavior Group

By Biz Tech Magazine on 23 December 2016 Security Best Practices Even if they have strong defenses in place, IT leaders must know how to respond quickly and effectively to attacks. Cybersecurity threats pose challenges to organizations of all sizes, across every industry. Cyberattackers, phishing attempts, network eavesdropping, malware and many other threats jeopardize… Continue reading.

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Is Big Data becoming an important and possibly expensive form of currency ?

Behavior Group

By Cloud Tweaks on 19 December 2016 Big Data, Cloud Computing When we think about currency in the world, we often go the pieces of paper money we all keep in our wallets or the numbers on the screen when we look at our bank accounts online. While this is the case for most people,… Continue reading. The post Is Big Data becoming an important and possibly expensive form of currency ?

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How Well Do You Understand Today’s Threats to Data Center Security?

Behavior Group

By Biz Tech Magazine on 16 December 2016 Data Center Security, cloud, firewalls, threat prevention Yesterday’s security approaches won’t necessarily work today. The original model for data center security was based on the assumption that threats were external. The security architecture to defend these facilities focused on establishing a network perimeter between the data center… Continue reading.

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Employee Engagement Starts with Communication

Alert Media

The post Employee Engagement Starts with Communication appeared first on AlertMedia.

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A 4-Phased Approach to Improving Data Center Security

Behavior Group

By Biz Tech Magazine on 1 January 2017 Data Center Security Security threats are increasing, but this high-level roadmap can help organizations better defend the data center. Enterprises employ a wide variety of data center architectures. Some opt to run a private, single-organization facility with dedicated physical servers for each application. Others choose a public… Continue reading.

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Trump Press Conference – What can we learn?

Plan B Consulting

After watching the news coverage of Donald Trump’s recent press conference, Charlie looks at the President-elect’s communication style in relation to business continuity. On Wednesday night’s news (11th January 2016) there was wall-to-wall coverage of the Trump press conference. The President-elect was asked questions about an intelligence dossier containing lurid sex claims and allegations of compromising ties to Russia.

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Trump Press Conference – What can we learn?

Plan B Consulting

After watching the news coverage of Donald Trump’s recent press conference, Charlie looks at the President-elect’s communication style in relation to business continuity. On Wednesday night’s news (11th January 2016) there was wall-to-wall coverage of the Trump press conference. The President-elect was asked questions about an intelligence dossier containing lurid sex claims and allegations of compromising ties to Russia.

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