Castellan

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

If you’re still using spreadsheets or word processing documents printed and stored in stacks of binders to manage your business continuity program and related plans, then you may be setting your program up for unforeseen obstacles that could negatively affect your program success. What is business continuity software?

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MHA Consulting

JUNE 15, 2023

Vulnerability management is the practice of identifying and mitigating the weaknesses in an organization’s people, processes, and technology. Then we work with the client on devising a plan to mitigate those weaknesses—and do all we can to get them to follow through on the plan (otherwise, what’s the point?).

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SRM

AUGUST 23, 2024

When was the last time you and your management team took a detailed look at your business continuity plan? In this regard, and indeed in other aspects such as cybersecurity and data protection, have you updated your business continuity plan to reflect the changes in your working model? Get in touch today.

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Emergency Planning

MARCH 23, 2022

The increasing vulnerability and dwindling redundancy of life-support systems will aggravate the effect of proliferating failure among critical infrastructure networks. All levels of government should develop business continuity plans to ensure that their essential services can continue to be delivered during crisis conditions.

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Online Computers

JANUARY 20, 2022

A business continuity plan (BCP) is a document that contains guidelines on how business operations can continue during unexpected disruptions. Related article: How to update your disaster recovery plan. Nonprofits, in particular, are as vulnerable to operational disruptions as for-profit businesses.

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BCP Builder

JANUARY 9, 2025

In todays fast-paced and unpredictable world, having a solid business continuity plan (BCP) is no longer optionalits a necessity. Whether you’re navigating natural disasters, cyberattacks, or unexpected disruptions, the ability to respond quickly and recover efficiently can determine the survival of your business.

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Bernstein Crisis Management

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

According to the Edelman survey, young adults are particularly vulnerable, with 53% endorsing hostile activism as a legitimate tool for change. Emergency preparedness and business continuity including scenario planning to anticipate potential disruptions and safeguard operations, employees, and reputations.

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Bernstein Crisis Management

MAY 19, 2023

Crisis management refers to an organization’s process- and strategy-based approach for identifying, preparing for, and responding to threats, unanticipated events, or any negative disruptions with the potential to harm people, property, or business processes.

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Solutions Review

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Solutions Review’s listing of the best business continuity software is an annual mashup of products that best represent current market conditions, according to the crowd. To make your search a little easier, we’ve profiled the best business continuity software providers all in one place.

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Online Computers

MARCH 10, 2023

A business continuity plan (BCP) is a vital document that outlines the procedures and strategies an organization must follow to be able to continue operating in the event of an emergency or a disaster. Assess your company's risks and vulnerabilities Identify the potential risks and threats that your business may face.

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everbridge

JANUARY 10, 2025

Operational resilience ensures: Business continuity even under adverse circumstances. People Cross-functional collaboration: Teams from IT, security, leadership, compliance, and operations must work together to identify potential vulnerabilities and develop strategies. Regulatory compliance , reducing the risk of penalties.

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NexusTek

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

READ TIME: 6 MIN September 2, 2020 (Updated May 15, 2023) Business Continuity vs Disaster Recovery: Whats the Difference? In fact, over the course of a 3-year period, 96% of businesses can expect to experience at least one IT systems outage 1. What Is a Disaster Recovery Plan? How Do They Work Together?

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NexusTek

MAY 15, 2023

READ TIME: 6 MIN May 15, 2023 Business Continuity vs Disaster Recovery: What’s the Difference? In fact, over the course of a 3-year period, 96% of businesses can expect to experience at least one IT systems outage 1. They ensure a firm can continue functioning without downtime, regardless of adverse circumstances or events.

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everbridge

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

During disasters, distracted, weakened, and vulnerable businesses and individuals are easy targets for cyber criminals. Additionally, the vulnerability of critical infrastructure like power grids, communication networks, and transportation systems during times of crisis makes them prime targets for state-sponsored cyberattacks.

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Plan B Consulting

SEPTEMBER 11, 2016

Back to the Olympics; is there anything we can learn from our Olympic success which can have an input into our management of business continuity? I think the first biggest thing we can learn is that continuous improvement and small incremental changes add up to medal winning performances.

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Plan B Consulting

SEPTEMBER 11, 2016

Back to the Olympics; is there anything we can learn from our Olympic success which can have an input into our management of business continuity? I think the first biggest thing we can learn is that continuous improvement and small incremental changes add up to medal winning performances.

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MHA Consulting

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Instead, they should be developed in coordination with the cybersecurity department to ensure that recovery measures do not inadvertently create vulnerabilities that can be exploited by hackers. The best way to do this is by making sure business continuity is integrated into a robust information security governance framework.

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MHA Consulting

JUNE 13, 2024

Any organization that invests time and effort into improving its resilience is to be commended, but unfortunately many companies prioritize the wrong things in their business continuity endeavors. Related on MHA Consulting: The Science and Art of Writing an IT/DR Recovery Plan What Are the Most Important Aspects of BC?

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NexusTek

JULY 7, 2021

Cyber resilience involves the understanding that a security threat will eventually penetrate network systems and a robust business will have proactively prepared processes and methods to minimize damage and ensure business continuity. Cybersecurity. Proactive monitoring Cybersecurity demands vigilance.

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everbridge

MARCH 7, 2025

Security threats are evolving rapidly, shaped by a combination of cyber vulnerabilities, supply chain risks, geopolitical instability, and natural disasters. According to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), nearly 43% of cyberattacks in 2023 targeted vulnerabilities within third-party supply chains.

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MHA Consulting

OCTOBER 12, 2023

And formerly tranquil areas are increasingly vulnerable to extreme weather events. In this environment, prudent business continuity professionals will want to make sure their organizations are reassessing their weather-related risks and preparing accordingly. This step is frequently overlooked but very important.

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Plan B Consulting

MARCH 27, 2021

What Operational Resilience really means, and how it compares with business continuity. The other event is that Castellan have launched their new single business continuity software package, and so I have been listening to a number of webinars which talk about the software and operational resilience. Scenario planning.

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SRM

JULY 3, 2018

also brings an increased level of vulnerability. The latest report by Kapersky (2018) provides some statistics around the global cost of data breaches, revealing that the average business now spends 27 per cent of its IT budget on cyber defence. Or read more: The flaw in the plan: business continuity management.

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Zerto

AUGUST 18, 2022

Business Continuity Plan vs. Disaster Recovery Plan. Savvy organizational leaders employ corporate strategies such as disaster recovery and business continuity to nimbly navigate through such emergencies and maintain functionality in the face of disasters. What is a Business Continuity Plan?

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Plan B Consulting

MARCH 27, 2021

What Operational Resilience really means, and how it compares with business continuity. The other event is that Castellan have launched their new single business continuity software package, and so I have been listening to a number of webinars which talk about the software and operational resilience.

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MHA Consulting

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

The business continuity management roadmap is a simple but powerful tool that can help organizations strengthen their BCM programs and enhance their resilience. Devising a BCM roadmap is not rocket science but it’s impossible if the people in charge are not familiar with the foundational concepts of modern business continuity (e.g.,

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Erwood Group

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

The Future of Business Continuity The Future of Business Continuity: Innovations and Emerging Technologies In an era of rapid technological advancement, the landscape of business continuity is evolving, embracing innovations and emerging technologies to enhance resilience.

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IT Governance BC

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

Although share prices showed signs of recovery within a couple of days, more than £1 billion was wiped off the stock market value of the firm, as investors worried that retailers may be less keen to buy into the automated warehouse technology having seen that there is a potential vulnerability.*. Business continuity management.

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MHA Consulting

JUNE 22, 2023

Business continuity professionals who want to make their organizations more resilient should make a conscious effort to become gap hunters. I agree—and in today’s blog I’m going to build on Michael’s post by laying out some of the common vulnerabilities I often see in working with clients of ours.

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SRM

MARCH 7, 2024

Invest in your business’s resilience with a comprehensive Business Continuity Planning (BCP) Test and Exercise. Our BCP Test and Exercise services are designed to help you identify vulnerabilities, assess your readiness, and enhance your ability to respond effectively to disruptions.

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Zerto

APRIL 25, 2023

When leaders clearly understand how these impacts arise during and after a disruption, they can begin the appropriate level of business continuity planning. BIA is an essential component of risk management and business continuity planning efforts. Let’s look at what it takes to go through the BIA process.

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BCP Builder

JUNE 16, 2020

How do virtual companies do business continuity planning and what should they be particularly concerned about? Feedback from BCP Builder Community on LinkedIn : Virtual Vulnerabilities Virtual companies can become quite complacent very quickly when it comes to resilience. Reliance on physical IT frameworks that can fail.

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BCP Builder

JUNE 16, 2020

How do virtual companies do business continuity planning and what should they be particularly concerned about? Feedback from BCP Builder Community on LinkedIn : Virtual Vulnerabilities. Feedback from BCP Builder Community on LinkedIn : Virtual Vulnerabilities. Reliance on physical IT frameworks that can fail.

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MHA Consulting

JUNE 8, 2023

Read on for a list of a dozen business continuity practices that have fallen into disuse or are no longer recommended. Related on MHA Consulting: All About BIAs: A Guide to MHA Consulting’s Best BIA Resources The past twenty-five years have seen a lot of changes in the world especially as pertains to business.

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Stratogrid Advisory

JANUARY 6, 2019

This article will address the importance of the Risk Assessment as a general business tool, as well as in the context of Business Continuity Planning. Unsurprisingly, a Risk Assessment is one of the most important components of Business Continuity Planning (BCP). What are the steps to assess risk?

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Stratogrid Advisory

JANUARY 6, 2019

This article will address the importance of the Risk Assessment as a general business tool, as well as in the context of Business Continuity Planning. Unsurprisingly, a Risk Assessment is one of the most important components of Business Continuity Planning (BCP). Business Continuity Management.

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MHA Consulting

JANUARY 18, 2024

Most organizations recognize the importance of having a sound business continuity recovery plan, but many plans are undermined by the presence of overlooked weaknesses. In today’s post, we’ll look at 10 mistakes that companies commonly make in developing and implementing their BC plans.

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