MHA Consulting

JANUARY 26, 2023

Back then, finding information on how to do anything in BC and IT disaster recovery (IT/DR) was impossible. All you have to do is take the initiative and go get it. Top 10 BCM Resources All that being said, here are my top 10 resources to help you become a ninja-level BCM practitioner: 1. Another excellent DHS website.

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National Center for Disaster Prepardness

AUGUST 22, 2024

However, the devastation wrought by Hurricane Katrina made it clear that the field had prioritized terrorist events to the detriment of other disasters. Lessons learned after Katrina led the field to refocus again on an all-hazards and a more whole-community-oriented planning approach.

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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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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. Why didn’t they activate their Disaster Recovery Plan? Power failure? Component shutdown?

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MHA Consulting

JUNE 1, 2023

Threat intelligence empowers organizations to proactively identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with threats of all types, thus helping them protect their assets, reputation, and business continuity. Threats related to natural disasters such as hurricanes, earthquakes, floods, wildfires, heat waves, and pandemics.

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MHA Consulting

AUGUST 3, 2023

Risk management is not one-size-fits all. Environmental and Infrastructure Hazards : Involves assessing risks associated with natural disasters, physical infrastructure failures, and environmental impacts, ensuring resilience against potential hazards.

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Erwood Group

JULY 12, 2022

NOTE: DRII takes this definition from the Business Continuity Institute BCI and Disaster Recovery Journal DRJ. For small businesses, it is common to have just one all-encompassing plan. This is also a method similar to that in emergency management as All-Hazard planning.

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Stratogrid Advisory

APRIL 18, 2020

The Disaster Recovery Institute International (DRII) defines it as an activity to " Identify and prioritize the entity’s functions and processes to ascertain which ones will have the greatest impact should they not be available.". Aligning the IT Disaster Recovery Plan to the BIA findings. BIA engagement outputs.

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National Center for Disaster Prepardness

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

This manual process requires assessors to physically visit each site, which can be time-consuming, dangerous, labor-intensive, and subject to human error, particularly in areas with severe destruction or hazardous conditions.

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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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Disaster Recovery

JULY 22, 2019

Defining these cyber hazards can be tricky. All online entities are vulnerable to these hazards. The post DDoS Attacks appeared first on Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity Blog. Nevertheless, the impact they can have on your business operations can be devastating. DDoS Attacks.

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Business Resilience Decoded

APRIL 13, 2023

Episode 144: Evaluating the Safety, Hazards, and Risks in Your Organization’s Physical Environments When was the last time you evaluated the threats to your physical environment? The local climate and weather patterns, access to strong internet and cell phone service, and political risks are all impacted by your geography.

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CCEM Strategies

JUNE 13, 2018

All of these stakeholders are responsible to prepare for disasters and contribute to community resiliency - no exceptions. The first step is to know potential hazards and impacts and the actions to make safe. Additional Emergency Preparedness Resource - Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Plan

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Disaster Recovery

JULY 12, 2019

Fill all vehicles to more than half their fuel capacity during the hurricane season. Maintain an inventory of all items at home – devices, appliances, precious items, apparel etc. Make sure that evacuation kits contain all the essential items. Waterproof preservation of all important documents. for safety hazards.

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Disaster Recovery

JULY 15, 2019

Health hazards are particularly common during wildfire outbreaks, especially in the case of older people and those with heart or respiratory issues. Train all family members in “Stop, drop and roll” techniques. Install smoke detectors on all floors and sleeping areas. Preparing for a Wildfire.

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Online Computers

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

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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Plan B Consulting

JULY 26, 2019

I am sure we have all had this conversation with employers and clients, ‘just cut the crap, don’t bother with the BIA and just give me the plan’ I thought for this bulletin I would explore some ideas about plans. The writing of hazard or installation plans could also be a key regularity requirement in the licence to operate.

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Plan B Consulting

JULY 26, 2019

I am sure we have all had this conversation with employers and clients, ‘just cut the crap, don’t bother with the BIA and just give me the plan’ I thought for this bulletin I would explore some ideas about plans. The writing of hazard or installation plans could also be a key regularity requirement in the licence to operate.

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Fusion Risk Management

AUGUST 7, 2023

And while every organization’s needs are different, there are some key areas that all need to keep top of mind while evaluating their hurricane preparedness plans. Facilitating Hazardous Risk Assessments As climate change impacts continue to worsen, organizations will want to be more critical of where they open new stores or locations.

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Business Resilience Decoded

AUGUST 26, 2021

Episode 75: This week’s podcast is all about sin. The sins are mistakes organizations commonly make in preparing for and conducting exercises to demonstrate their readiness to respond to a disaster. He is a former firefighter who designs, delivers, and evaluates readiness exercises to improve resilience to all hazards.

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Business Resilience Decoded

AUGUST 26, 2021

Episode 75: This week’s podcast is all about sin. The sins are mistakes organizations commonly make in preparing for and conducting exercises to demonstrate their readiness to respond to a disaster. He is a former firefighter who designs, delivers, and evaluates readiness exercises to improve resilience to all hazards.

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Disaster Recovery

AUGUST 6, 2019

Temperatures are rising, humidity levels are dropping sharply and there are prolonged drought spells, all thanks to global warming. A wildfire in such a place could do more harm than if it occurred in a drier region as residents in Issaquah aren’t used to dealing with these hazards. Conclusion.

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Fusion Risk Management

JANUARY 24, 2023

After all, Operational Resilience is not limited to the financial services industry. These advanced technologies are even more effective when complemented by larger volumes of real-world data provided by third-party risk/hazard monitoring services.

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MHA Consulting

AUGUST 6, 2024

Emergency response team (ERT) members should receive training on all aspects of the job they’ll be expected to perform in an emergency. It is the known place where all interested parties can report on the status of a recovery. Training is critical to ensure team members’ safety and effectiveness in an emergency.

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Risk Management Monitor

JUNE 9, 2023

Over 400 fires have caused roughly 10 million acres of burn damage so far, and have blanketed a wide swath of North America in smoke, creating orange skies and toxic levels of air pollution for communities all the way from Canada to the Southeastern United States. There are fires in nearly all of Canada’s provinces.

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Business Resilience Decoded

AUGUST 26, 2021

Episode 75: This week’s podcast is all about sin. The sins are mistakes organizations commonly make in preparing for and conducting exercises to demonstrate their readiness to respond to a disaster. He is a former firefighter who designs, delivers, and evaluates readiness exercises to improve resilience to all hazards.

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National Center for Disaster Prepardness

MAY 20, 2020

At least 30 million American families live in units with serious safety hazards, such as gas leaks, structural damage, mold, pests, and lead paint, which have been linked to serious health concerns like asthma, developmental issues, and injuries, especially among children.

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BCP Builder

APRIL 20, 2020

Rather than just Main-Site to DR-Site switchover testing, the Disaster Recovery Plan will also need to include regular work from home testing. All aspects of Business Continuity, including planning, training, stress testing and exercising of Business Continuity Plans will be seen as a priority.

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BCP Builder

APRIL 20, 2020

Rather than just Main-Site to DR-Site switchover testing, the Disaster Recovery Plan will also need to include regular work from home testing. All aspects of Business Continuity, including planning, training, stress testing and exercising of Business Continuity Plans will be seen as a priority. Relocation Sites.

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MHA Consulting

AUGUST 6, 2024

Emergency response team (ERT) members should receive training on all aspects of the job they’ll be expected to perform in an emergency. It is the known place where all interested parties can report on the status of a recovery. Training is critical to ensure team members’ safety and effectiveness in an emergency.

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Risk Management Monitor

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

They may be contaminated by agricultural or industrial chemicals, or hazardous agents. It is important to photograph and document all damage and notify your insurance agent as soon as possible. Similarly, avoid wading in floodwaters. Then you can proceed to make temporary repairs to protect the building and its contents.

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Erwood Group

JULY 7, 2022

It’s also a question that comes up all the time. According to the NFPA 1600 , Business Continuity is An ongoing process to ensure that the necessary steps are taken to identify the impact of potential losses and maintain viable recovery strategies, recovery plans, and continuity of services. What is Business Continuity.

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Swan Island Network

OCTOBER 30, 2020

It’s a challenging time for all of us. Our prediction is that many more companies will adopt 24×7 all-hazards threat monitoring as a “must have” corporate security function, and devote more dollars to contingency planning and capability. This article was first published on the Disaster Recovery Journal website.

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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. BCP requires collaboration across the entire organization and the participation of all business units and departments.

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Stratogrid Advisory

JUNE 3, 2020

We all live in an unpredictable world. Section 7 - IT Disaster Recovery Plan. 7 – IT Disaster Recovery Plan. 7 – IT Disaster Recovery Plan. 7 – IT Disaster Recovery Plan. 7 – IT Disaster Recovery Plan. Last Updated on June 4, 2020 by Alex Jankovic.

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Pure Storage

MARCH 27, 2025

Cyber Resilience, (aka, business continuity or disaster recovery)) has taken a profound turn in the last 5-10 years. Previously, it was focused on natural and operational disasters like hurricanes, tornadoes, or hazardous spills on highways. Take advantage of the enemy’s unpreparedness. Simple to operate?

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