MHA Consulting

JANUARY 12, 2023

Due to the rise in work-from-home, the last few years have seen a serious degradation in organizations’ emergency planning and response capability. In today’s post, we’ll look at why it’s important to have a solid emergency response plan and explain how to create one. Develop and write the emergency response plan.

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Disaster Recovery Journal

OCTOBER 23, 2020

I was teaching a business continuity class at our remote office in Detroit when a hysterical woman pulled me from the class to go to the breakroom television. By way of example, we recently held active shooter training for our emergency response team. It is not fiscally responsible or even practical.

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FEI

JUNE 23, 2021

All this leads to the question: How do you continue to respond to crises with a skeleton staff? Here are a few tips to keep in mind when developing your own business continuity plan: Have training documents prepared. The income loss may be due to the disaster closing the business facility or the rebuilding process afterward.

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CCEM Strategies

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Transportation services facilitate emergency response In addition to transporting key supplies , resources and personnel and getting from A to B in the event of a disaster , transportation services also facilitate emergency response and recovery actions by first responders. And CCEM can help.

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MHA Consulting

AUGUST 6, 2024

There are numerous risks a company can face that will require an Emergency Response Plan. Rather than creating a separate plan for every type of event that could occur, it is advisable to create a basic emergency response checklist that can be used regardless of the emergency.

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FEI

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

In March 2020, many emergency and incident response teams faced mandatory stay-at-home orders. In the past, when planning tabletop exercises and full-scale drills with emergency response teams, I would pose the following questions: Do you have an alternate site for the EOC if the current one becomes unusable?

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MHA Consulting

OCTOBER 12, 2023

In this environment, prudent business continuity professionals will want to make sure their organizations are reassessing their weather-related risks and preparing accordingly. Business continuity professionals should make it a priority to continually reassess the weather-related threats to their organizations and prepare accordingly.

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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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SRM

MARCH 25, 2020

Those with high-level business continuity plans in place will be putting elements of these into action. This is particularly relevant in those organisations where just one or two individuals currently carry the key responsibility for information security. Business Continuity Plan Checklist . Yet, here we are.

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Plan B Consulting

SEPTEMBER 11, 2016

There is a British stereotype view that Italians are disorganised but in terms of civil defence and emergency response, they are anything but! 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?

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Plan B Consulting

SEPTEMBER 11, 2016

There is a British stereotype view that Italians are disorganised but in terms of civil defence and emergency response, they are anything but! 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?

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Plan B Consulting

MARCH 21, 2016

This week Charlie talks about the links between business continuity and cyber security. Yesterday I went to an excellent seminar, organised by the Scottish Business Resilience Centre , called ‘Trading Security for Business’. Perhaps it is seen too ‘techy’ to have any synergies with business continuity.

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Plan B Consulting

MARCH 21, 2016

This week Charlie talks about the links between business continuity and cyber security. Yesterday I went to an excellent seminar, organised by the Scottish Business Resilience Centre , called ‘Trading Security for Business’. Perhaps it is seen too ‘techy’ to have any synergies with business continuity.

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Online Computers

MAY 22, 2023

From floods and fires to cyberattacks and supply chain disruptions, unexpected circumstances can wreak havoc on even the most robust businesses. Therefore, having an effective business continuity plan (BCP) is vital to operational resilience. Read more : Why you should focus on business continuity: Real-life examples 5.

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Diligent

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Disaster recovery and business continuity are two terms often used interchangeably – but doing so risks missing some of the key differences between the two strategies. To debunk the disaster recovery plan vs. business continuity plan debate, we look at: What each means. What is Business Continuity?

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everbridge

APRIL 29, 2022

Even the best emergency response plan, however, stands little chance of being successful if the members of the leadership team orchestrating the company’s response are ill equipped to manage a coordinated response. Emergency response planning is crucial, but even the most robust plan can’t cover all situations.

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Solutions Review

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

The editors at Solutions Review have compiled this list of the best business continuity certification training courses on Udemy to consider if you’re looking to grow your skills. What are the best business continuity certification training courses that any backup and disaster recovery administrator should consider earning?

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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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Plan B Consulting

AUGUST 23, 2020

This week I discuss why having a clear scope of the incidents that business continuity is designed to deal with is important within your organisation. One of the subjects we got talking about was the scope of incidents that business continuity is designed to deal with. Scope of incidents.

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Plan B Consulting

AUGUST 24, 2020

This week I discuss why having a clear scope of the incidents that business continuity is designed to deal with is important within your organisation. One of the subjects we got talking about was the scope of incidents that business continuity is designed to deal with. Scope of incidents.

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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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Plan B Consulting

JUNE 7, 2017

Following his recent bulletins about whether business continuity is in decline and why resilience is not the solution, this week Charlie looks at how BC managers can save the profession. So, for our business continuity managers there are lots of threats to plan for, mitigate and prepare the organisation’s response to.

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Plan B Consulting

JUNE 7, 2017

Following his recent bulletins about whether business continuity is in decline and why resilience is not the solution, this week Charlie looks at how BC managers can save the profession. So, for our business continuity managers there are lots of threats to plan for, mitigate and prepare the organisation’s response to.

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everbridge

MARCH 7, 2025

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) found that many regions experienced record-breaking climate-related disasters in 2023, demonstrating the need for integrated security and emergency response strategies. This includes: Conducting regular crisis simulation exercises to improve response times.

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BCP Builder

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

A well-crafted emergency response plan is essential for ensuring the safety of students, staff, and faculty, while also minimizing disruptions to university operations. Developing a robust emergency response plan involves thorough preparation, coordination, and ongoing training.

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Plan B Consulting

AUGUST 23, 2020

This week I discuss why having a clear scope of the incidents that business continuity is designed to deal with is important within your organisation. One of the subjects we got talking about was the scope of incidents that business continuity is designed to deal with. This was taken from the previous version of the GPG.

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Plan B Consulting

AUGUST 24, 2020

This week I discuss why having a clear scope of the incidents that business continuity is designed to deal with is important within your organisation. One of the subjects we got talking about was the scope of incidents that business continuity is designed to deal with. This was taken from the previous version of the GPG.

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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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Business Continuity Today

JANUARY 31, 2023

Emergency Management needs improvement to meet modern needs. With advancing technology, it can be harnessed and created specifically for emergency management and disaster response.

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Pure Storage

MARCH 21, 2022

Before a breach, it’s critical to already have an emergency response plan, including a team of key players and the tools they need to get you back online fast. . Creating an emergency response team (ERT) is a critical step I recommend organizations take before an event. Part 1: Your Emergency Data Breach Response Team.

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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. Prepare My Business for an Emergency. Another excellent DHS website. Your local police and fire departments.

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Disaster Recovery Journal

OCTOBER 23, 2020

I was teaching a business continuity class at our remote office in Detroit when a hysterical woman pulled me from the class to go to the breakroom television. By way of example, we recently held active shooter training for our emergency response team. It is not fiscally responsible or even practical.

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Solutions Review

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Book Title: Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery for InfoSec Managers. Gustin’s other works focus on the multi-faceted role of the facility manager and business owner in maintaining business continuity. Additionally, Phelps is the founder of Emergency Management & Safety Solutions Inc.

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Business Resilience Decoded

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Episode 129: How to Build a Business Continuity Management Program That Lasts This episode is brought to you by Fusion Risk Management, Building a More Resilient World Together. One way to help mitigate this uncertainty is to build a lasting business continuity program. Request a demo at [link] today!

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Business Resilience Decoded

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Episode 129: How to Build a Business Continuity Management Program That Lasts This episode is brought to you by Fusion Risk Management, Building a More Resilient World Together. One way to help mitigate this uncertainty is to build a lasting business continuity program. Request a demo at [link] today!

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Business Resilience Decoded

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Episode 129: How to Build a Business Continuity Management Program That Lasts This episode is brought to you by Fusion Risk Management, Building a More Resilient World Together. One way to help mitigate this uncertainty is to build a lasting business continuity program. Request a demo at [link] today!

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everbridge

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Every severe weather emergency response generates valuable data that is used in the continuous improvement process for risk management. Analyzing data, identifying gaps, and using lessons learned to discover areas that can be improved during the next emergency is where the value of technology lies.

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