CCEM Strategies

MAY 30, 2018

Ensuring business continuity during an emergency is simply good business. Business continuity planning (BCP) is a critical component of emergency preparedness. In other words, BCP is an integral component of a good business strategy and also makes good business sense. For everyone.

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Erwood Group

JULY 7, 2022

What is Business Continuity. So, what is business continuity anyway? It’s also a question that comes up all the time. So, what is business continuity? I like to keep things simple, so the above is the simplest of all the definitions out there. What is business continuity?

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CCEM Strategies

APRIL 17, 2017

Businesses are like a standing line of dominoes. People, facilities, and technology all interacting to produce the goods and services for your customers. However, an emergency will set off a chain reaction bringing pieces of your business to a halt and the dominoes scattered on the ground. But, planning can be overwhelming.

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MHA Consulting

JANUARY 26, 2023

In today’s post we’ll look at the top 10 free or almost free resources business continuity management professionals can utilize to help them raise their BCM skills and effectiveness to ninja level. All you have to do is take the initiative and go get it. Prepare My Business for an Emergency. Another excellent DHS website.

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CCEM Strategies

MAY 17, 2023

Business Continuity Planning (BCP) is a critical component of emergency preparedness. Every organization in the world that provides a product or service, and/or interacts with customers or community members must have a business continuity plan in place. What IS business continuity planning and what does it entail?

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Erwood Group

OCTOBER 13, 2022

We at the Erwood Group believe that the Free Basic Risk Assessment Tool will be a game changer for the small and mid-sized business market for removing the obstacles required to complete a risk assessment quickly and efficiently.

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MHA Consulting

JUNE 1, 2023

Related on MHA Consulting: Driving Blind: The Problem with Skipping the Threat and Risk Assessment The Need for Threat Intelligence Traditional business continuity methodology leans heavily on the threat and risk assessment or TRA, in which the organization identifies potential threats and ranks them in terms of likelihood and potential impact.

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MHA Consulting

AUGUST 3, 2023

In today’s post, we’ll lay out what these domains are, reveal which ones tend to get overlooked, and explain how knowing about the domains can help business continuity professionals reduce their organizations’ risks and bolster their resilience. Risk management is not one-size-fits all.

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everbridge

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Too many organizations view business continuity planning as a compliance exercise: “If we have a cyber breach plan on the shelf, we’re covered.” This is hazardous thinking. During the most challenging times, they must be the most vigilant of phishing, malware, and scams. Think beyond single scenario planning.

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Business Continuity Today

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Todd is in Georgia this week at the International Association of Emergency Managers’ 70th Anniversary Conference. When he landed in Georgia, Hurricane Nicole hit the coast of Florida, and the tail hit Savanna.

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Emergency Planning

JUNE 9, 2019

d) Intentional disasters, comprising all forms of terrorism and sabotage. (e) For example, business continuity management has a slightly different set of priorities which induces it to change the emphasis among triggering factors (Elliott et al. Business Continuity Management: A Crisis Management Approach (2nd edn).

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Zerto

JULY 12, 2023

Risk assessment is a key component of the risk management process that identifies and evaluates all potential risks faced by an organization. Within the context of business continuity , risk assessment focuses on operational risks that may result in business disruption. What Is in a Risk Identification Report?

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Zerto

APRIL 6, 2023

To determine your organization’s risk appetite (the amount of risk it is willing to accept to realize its objectives), you need consensus from leadership and all stakeholders. The aim of this framework isn’t to eliminate all risk but to ensure that the organization makes smart risk decisions that retain and increase enterprise value.

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MHA Consulting

AUGUST 24, 2023

As a reminder, risk management is the process of understanding the hazards facing an organization and taking steps to bring them to within a level determined to be acceptable by the senior leadership. Here are four tools the risk manager needs in his or her toolkit: A solid understanding of how the business works.

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Business Continuity Today

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Todd is in Georgia this week at the International Association of Emergency Managers’ 70th Anniversary Conference. When he landed in Georgia, Hurricane Nicole hit the coast of Florida, and the tail hit Savanna.

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everbridge

MAY 2, 2023

Four steps for organizations to proactively address chronic hazards Global climate change continues to have a profound impact on businesses worldwide, with chronic hazards such as flooding, wildfires, and extreme weather conditions posing a significant risk to industries.

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everbridge

APRIL 20, 2023

Acute hazards pose a significant threat to organizations, as they can disrupt business operations, endanger employees, and lead to substantial financial losses. This is particularly pertinent given the growing threat of climate change, which is likely to increase the frequency and severity of acute hazards.

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Plan B Consulting

APRIL 5, 2022

This week, Charlie discusses why scenario-specific plans are an important addition to business continuity plans. Firstly, rewriting the Business Continuity Institutes’, ‘ Good Practice Guidelines ’ (GPG). Over the last couple of months, I have been part of the team working on two different standards.

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CCEM Strategies

JUNE 5, 2023

Summer is not without its share of hazards due to the hot weather. 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.

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Plan B Consulting

APRIL 5, 2022

This week, Charlie discusses why scenario-specific plans are an important addition to business continuity plans. Firstly, rewriting the Business Continuity Institutes’, ‘ Good Practice Guidelines ’ (GPG). Over the last couple of months, I have been part of the team working on two different standards.

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everbridge

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

There has also been a rise in geophysical events including earthquakes and tsunamis which have killed more people than any of the other natural hazards under review in this report. While people always come first, it is as important to locate all of your organization’s assets. Where is your inventory?

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Alternative Resiliency Services Corp

JUNE 6, 2017

The biggest lesson organizations should learn from incidents like the British Air disruption is that they are all , at their root, caused by human error. Seismically inactive, no hazards, politically benign and calm weather. ​Finger-pointing is a natural consequence of breaches and system interruptions. Power failure?

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Emergency Planning

MARCH 7, 2019

Myth 17: Unburied dead bodies constitute a health hazard. Reality: Not even advanced decomposition causes a significant health hazard. Not all useful resources that existed in the area before the disaster will be destroyed. Myth 27: In order to manage a disaster well it is necessary to accept all forms of aid that are offered.

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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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CCEM Strategies

MARCH 27, 2018

Alerts will be issued for every type of emergency, including, but not limited to: Fires Natural disasters Biological contaminations Hazardous explosives Poor air quality Terrorist threats Civil emergencies Now that Alert Ready has been introduced, how will it affect your business?

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Stratogrid Advisory

APRIL 18, 2020

What is a Business Impact Analysis (BIA)? The Business Impact Analysis (BIA) is a cornerstone of the Business Continuity Management (BCM) Program. A simplified explanation - a BIA is a process that identifies your organization's critical functions, processes and the resources required to restore business operations.

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CCEM Strategies

JULY 5, 2023

Emergency management responsibilities are shared by local and provincial governments, First Nations, critical infrastructure, businesses and individual citizens. All these stakeholders are responsible to prepare for disasters and contribute to community resiliency. An additional step, and one often missed, is training and exercising.

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Plan B Consulting

MAY 25, 2018

This week, I apply the PESTLE framework to business continuity, in response to finding other risk management frameworks too restricting. Over the last few weeks I have been thinking a lot about risk management frameworks for business continuity. Business process being found to be causing major environmental damage c.

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Plan B Consulting

MAY 25, 2018

This week, I apply the PESTLE framework to business continuity, in response to finding other risk management frameworks too restricting. Over the last few weeks I have been thinking a lot about risk management frameworks for business continuity. Business process being found to be causing major environmental damage c.

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CCEM Strategies

MAY 10, 2023

Here are four (4) steps your community can take: Review and enhance emergency plans Develop readiness with training and practice Establish and strengthen partnerships Remain vigilant by monitoring hazards and risks Review and Enhance Your Emergency Plans Your community already has emergency plans. Where might challenges occur?

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CCEM Strategies

JULY 24, 2018

This is because, long before an incident occurs, CI operators work with governments to create and test emergency plans to ensure adequate response procedures and business continuity practices are in place, to deal with unforeseen disruptions. Without CI, societies can’t function—and this is never truer than during an emergency.

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everbridge

MARCH 6, 2023

According to research conducted by Verdantix , “more than half of organizations have less than $1 million to respond to catastrophic events, and 41% of participants stated that they had no budget at all for catastrophic events” (Navigating Climate Threats and Proactive Mechanisms to Achieve Business Climate Resilience, November 2022).

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everbridge

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Hurricanes are powerful storms that bring life-threatening hazards to people living in both coastal and inland communities. Though you may first think of wind when envisioning a hurricane, water hazards are historically the deadliest. Regardless of your route make sure that your destination provides protection from hurricane hazards.

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Plan B Consulting

APRIL 5, 2022

This week, Charlie discusses why scenario-specific plans are an important addition to business continuity plans. Firstly, rewriting the Business Continuity Institutes’, ‘ Good Practice Guidelines ’ (GPG). Over the last couple of months, I have been part of the team working on two different standards.

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CCEM Strategies

MARCH 17, 2023

Provincial and local authorities are aware of the owners and operators of CI in their regions and together, they work to create and test emergency plans that will ensure adequate response procedures and business continuity practices are in place, long before an incident occurs.

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CCEM Strategies

MAY 11, 2023

Flooding is one of the most common, pervasive, and costliest natural hazards in Canada , with a history of causing major disasters. Floods can cause a cascade of other issues such as contamination, flowing debris, hazardous debris, and ground instability. Communities (First Nations, Towns, Villages, Districts, Counties, etc.)

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MHA Consulting

APRIL 27, 2024

Herrera Unplugged is an occasional series in which MHA Consulting CEO Michael Herrera shares his candid views on current hot-button business continuity topics. You might think that a company spending a substantial sum for the advice of a business continuity consultant would do everything it could to make the collaboration a success.

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