MHA Consulting

OCTOBER 7, 2021

There are two main aspects to writing a business recovery plan: The science of knowing what to include and the art of writing the content. Today’s blog takes a look … The post The Science and Art of Writing a Recovery Plan appeared first on MHA Consulting.

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MHA Consulting

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Related on MHA Consulting: Critical Assistance: How a Consultant Can Strengthen Your Crisis Management Program According to Strong Language: The MHA Glossary of Essential Business Continuity Terminology , crisis management is “the process of trying to resolve a serious adverse event with minimal impact on an organization and its stakeholders.”

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MHA Consulting

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Related on MHA Consulting: The Write Stuff: How to Create and Maintain Business Continuity Documentation Five Ways BC Documentation Can Go Wrong An organization can reap myriad benefits by documenting its business continuity or IT disaster recovery (IT/DR) program in the form of written recovery plans.

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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

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Do they understand the key components of crisis management (team, plan, mock disasters, emergency notification system, etc.) Business and Disaster Recovery. Do they understand the key components of business recovery (plan development, recovery strategies, testing, maintenance, etc.)

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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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MHA Consulting

MARCH 2, 2023

Reducing risk is at the heart of everything we do as business continuity professionals. If the number is equal to or higher than the risk factor-tolerance number, you are well within tolerance range and your business recovery plan is on the mark. The post The Ultimate Guide to Residual Risk appeared first on MHA Consulting.

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MHA Consulting

AUGUST 5, 2024

In our consulting firm, we have a high degree of familiarity as the majority of us have worked together over 10 years. Hold short training and awareness sessions, short 30 minute mock disaster exercises, etc. The post Hidden Benefits of Keeping BCM Teams Intact appeared first on MHA Consulting.

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MHA Consulting

MAY 19, 2022

Many organizations lack a clear, recognized understanding of when the metaphorical switch will be flipped to start the recovery time objective (RTO) countdown timer. There are two options, either of … The post About Time: Deciding When to Start Your RTO Countdown appeared first on MHA Consulting.

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MHA Consulting

APRIL 28, 2022

If a disaster strikes one of your organization’s critical sites, you might need to temporarily shift its operations to a home away from home. To be ready for this eventuality, … The post A Home Away From Home: Crafting a Site Recovery Plan appeared first on MHA Consulting.

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MHA Consulting

AUGUST 6, 2024

Because of this, there is subjectivity where we mange improvement rather than absolute value: Earthquake damage that occurs to buildings Theft of business PCs Computer viruses Neither loss nor probability exists in isolation, but don’t panic, ORM recognizes the problem and can provide reasoning. appeared first on MHA Consulting.

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MHA Consulting

AUGUST 5, 2024

Natural Disasters Hurricane/heavy winds and rain Tornado Earthquake Flood Fire Civil Crises Labor strike Workplace violence Serious supplier disruption Terrorist target neighbor (judiciary, military, federal, or diplomatic buildings) Limited or no property access Location Threats Nearby major highway, railway, pipeline Hazardous neighbor Offices above (..)

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MHA Consulting

AUGUST 5, 2024

Detailed Containment Actions What to do to reduce further damage First things the recovery team does once onsite Recovery Actions Basic actions Critical functions Restoration priorities Foundation Documents Asset List Risk Assessment Critical Process Impact Matrix Critical Process Breakdown Matrix Employee Recall List Vendor List Manual Workaround (..)

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MHA Consulting

AUGUST 6, 2024

The post Risk impact appeared first on MHA Consulting. Each type of risk has an appropriate reaction and by identifying and controlling risks, impacts from identified risks will be less impactful on the company.

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MHA Consulting

AUGUST 5, 2024

Aside from these annual and quarterly maintenance checks, there should also be periodical tours of the facility in order to make sure everything is well kept and will be fully functional any time disaster may strike. The post Recovery Site Maintenance appeared first on MHA Consulting.

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MHA Consulting

AUGUST 5, 2024

All managers submit a signed report that their recovery plans are up to date. The post When and What to Test appeared first on MHA Consulting. Practice a data backup recall from the secured storage area to the hot site.

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MHA Consulting

AUGUST 6, 2024

The post ICS in the Corporate World appeared first on MHA Consulting. Customer Svc Retail Store Ops Info Technology Real Estate Facilities BCP Coordinator DR Coordinator Event Doc Team Supply Chain Purchasing H.R. Finance Risk Management Legal We hope this helps you in implementing ICS in your organization.

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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. These sections can be created logically such as Operations, Finance, or broken into business recovery areas. Business Continuity Plan Governance. Some Additional Information on Business Continuity.

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MHA Consulting

AUGUST 6, 2024

As a leading continuity-consulting firm to major private and public entities over the last thirteen (13) years, we have worked across many industries and seen varying levels of organizational preparedness in the event of an unplanned disruption due to natural, man-made or technological events. The time to better prepared is now.

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MHA Consulting

AUGUST 6, 2024

Because of this, there is subjectivity where we mange improvement rather than absolute value: Earthquake damage that occurs to buildings Theft of business PCs Computer viruses Neither loss nor probability exists in isolation, but don’t panic, ORM recognizes the problem and can provide reasoning. appeared first on MHA Consulting.

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MHA Consulting

AUGUST 6, 2024

The post Risk impact appeared first on MHA Consulting. Each type of risk has an appropriate reaction and by identifying and controlling risks, impacts from identified risks will be less impactful on the company.

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MHA Consulting

AUGUST 5, 2024

It will never go as perfectly scripted but when does a disaster fit our plans? The post Planning Your Next Mock Disaster Exercise appeared first on MHA Consulting. Have fun and enjoy the exercise.

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MHA Consulting

AUGUST 6, 2024

The post ICS in the Corporate World appeared first on MHA Consulting. Customer Svc Retail Store Ops Info Technology Real Estate Facilities BCP Coordinator DR Coordinator Event Doc Team Supply Chain Purchasing H.R. Finance Risk Management Legal We hope this helps you in implementing ICS in your organization.

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MHA Consulting

APRIL 7, 2022

In everyday life, stress is usually regarded in a negative light, but in business continuity management, stress testing your recovery plans can play a very positive role in improving an … The post The Benefits of Stressing Out: Why You Should Stress Test Your Recovery Plans appeared first on MHA Consulting.

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MHA Consulting

AUGUST 6, 2024

As a leading continuity-consulting firm to major private and public entities over the last thirteen (13) years, we have worked across many industries and seen varying levels of organizational preparedness in the event of an unplanned disruption due to natural, man-made or technological events. The time to better prepared is now.

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MHA Consulting

AUGUST 6, 2024

Recovery Planning – (separate from emergency containment) will begin at the EOC but quickly transfer to its own office. Assess impact and effect Notification Next steps The post Emergency Response Planning Tasks appeared first on MHA Consulting.

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MHA Consulting

AUGUST 5, 2024

appeared first on MHA Consulting. Prepare yourself and your organization to bring “organized chaos” to those seemingly out of your mind moments that can bring your company to its knees! The post ORGANIZED CHAOS: Establishing a semblance of order when it seems otherwise.

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MHA Consulting

AUGUST 5, 2024

The post Art of Essentialism in BCM – The Disciplined Pursuit of Less appeared first on MHA Consulting.

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MHA Consulting

AUGUST 6, 2024

Recovery Planning – (separate from emergency containment) will begin at the EOC but quickly transfer to its own office. Assess impact and effect Notification Next steps The post Emergency Response Planning Tasks appeared first on MHA Consulting.

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Stratogrid Advisory

JUNE 3, 2020

Section 2 - Business Continuity Management (BCM) Program Implementation. Section 4 - Business Impact Analysis. Section 5 - Business Continuity Strategy. Section 6 - Business Continuity Plan. Section 7 - IT Disaster Recovery Plan. 4 – Business Impact Analysis. 6 – Business Continuity Plan.

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Stratogrid Advisory

JUNE 3, 2020

An added benefit to a more resilient organization will be lower insurance rates These are just a few examples.

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