Crisis Response Journal
JUNE 15, 2017
Fiona Petty, who works in the field of preventing the radicalisation of vulnerable people, reflects on some of the lessons from the Manchester Arena suicide bomb attack By Fiona Petty
Alternative Resiliency Services Corp
JUNE 6, 2017
Finger-pointing is a natural consequence of breaches and system interruptions. Power failure? Component shutdown? Programming glitch? 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. Hardware and software are not infallible, but ‘wetware’ is the ultimate cause of every – every – disruption.
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Behavior Group
JUNE 21, 2017
Top 10 CISO Benefits, CISO, Information Security Officer In their perpetual battle against external cyber threats, understanding and addressing evolving regulations and gathering resources to meet escalating security demands, Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) are a busy, if not overburdened, bunch these days. And while focusing on their pressing jobs demands their full-time attention during… Continue reading.
Plan B Consulting
JUNE 12, 2017
This week Charlie looks at the response to the recent terror attacks and discusses the importance of exercising plans for these kind of events. Again, like the terrorist attack in Manchester, the response by individuals to the London Bridge terror attack last Saturday made me proud to be British. The off-duty policeman rugby tackling one of the terrorists, the British Transport Police officer armed with just a baton fighting one of the knifemen and the people who threw bottles, chairs and tables
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Crisis Response Journal
JUNE 14, 2017
Lina Kolesnikova reflects on the ongoing situation in the Philippine city of Marawi, where thousands of residents have fled after fighting between the country's armed forces and rebels.
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Behavior Group
JUNE 19, 2017
Cyberattacks on Physical Security Systems, cybersecurity When it comes to potential cyberattacks, the Boy Scouts’ motto says it all: “Be prepared.” In other words, make sure you’re always in a state of readiness. This is especially true when you’re talking about installing multi-component security solutions. It’s no longer enough to harden an organization’s network infrastructure.… Continue reading.
Behavior Group
JUNE 16, 2017
Emergency Preparedness, business continuity, disaster recovery In order to ensure the safety and security of an organization’s personnel, a Chief Security Officer (CSO) must be able to identify, assess and develop appropriate responses to a wide range of potential and actual threats as they evolve in real time. This presents a Herculean challenge since security,… Continue reading.
Plan B Consulting
JUNE 12, 2017
This week Charlie looks at the response to the recent terror attacks and discusses the importance of exercising plans for these kind of events. Again, like the terrorist attack in Manchester, the response by individuals to the London Bridge terror attack last Saturday made me proud to be British. The off-duty policeman rugby tackling one of the terrorists, the British Transport Police officer armed with just a baton fighting one of the knifemen and the people who threw bottles, chairs and tables
Behavior Group
JUNE 12, 2017
cybersecurity program, security awareness Patch Tuesday is approaching and there is a chance it might be a boring one. Hopefully, I didn’t jinx things by saying that, but I think most of what we’ll see is a bit of volume on the third-party side. Before we get into the forecast, though, let’s talk about the… Continue reading. The post Building a strong cybersecurity program for the long haul appeared first on Behaviour Portugal.
Speaker: Erroll Amacker
Automation is transforming finance but without strong financial oversight it can introduce more risk than reward. From missed discrepancies to strained vendor relationships, accounts payable automation needs a human touch to deliver lasting value. This session is your playbook to get automation right. We’ll explore how to balance speed with control, boost decision-making through human-machine collaboration, and unlock ROI with fewer errors, stronger fraud prevention, and smoother operations.
Plan B Consulting
JUNE 7, 2017
Following his recent bulletin on why he thinks the business continuity profession is in decline, Charlie looks at why he does not think resilience is the solution. A couple of weeks ago, I wrote a bulletin on why I think the business continuity profession is in decline. This week I will discuss why I don’t think resilience is the saviour the business continuity world is looking for.
Plan B Consulting
JUNE 7, 2017
This week Charlie looks at attacks at sporting events and wonders whether football, and managers of other sports venues, are ready to respond to a terrorist attack. Reading about the attack on the team bus of Borussia Dortmund this week, got me thinking about incidents and football and whether this could be a new trend in terrorism; the attack of high profile sports teams.
Plan B Consulting
JUNE 7, 2017
This week Charlie discusses the recent British Airways IT disaster and how the incident was handled by the organisation. The pictures of stranded passengers sleeping on the floor at Gatwick and Heathrow are not good for the reputation of British Airways. I noticed, with slight amusement, that every business continuity and IT armchair pundit have taken to social media to express their outrage.
Plan B Consulting
JUNE 7, 2017
Following his recent bulletin on why he thinks the business continuity profession is in decline, Charlie looks at why he does not think resilience is the solution. A couple of weeks ago, I wrote a bulletin on why I think the business continuity profession is in decline. This week I will discuss why I don’t think resilience is the saviour the business continuity world is looking for.
Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions
Join this brand new webinar with Tim Buteyn to learn how you can master the art of remote onboarding! By the end of this session, you'll understand how to: Craft a Tailored Onboarding Checklist 📝 Develop a comprehensive, customized checklist that ensures every new hire has a smooth transition into your company, no matter where they are in the world.
Plan B Consulting
JUNE 7, 2017
This week Charlie looks at attacks at sporting events and wonders whether football, and managers of other sports venues, are ready to respond to a terrorist attack. Reading about the attack on the team bus of Borussia Dortmund this week, got me thinking about incidents and football and whether this could be a new trend in terrorism; the attack of high profile sports teams.
Plan B Consulting
JUNE 7, 2017
This week Charlie discusses the recent British Airways IT disaster and how the incident was handled by the organisation. The pictures of stranded passengers sleeping on the floor at Gatwick and Heathrow are not good for the reputation of British Airways. I noticed, with slight amusement, that every business continuity and IT armchair pundit have taken to social media to express their outrage.
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. Over the last couple of bulletins I have discussed whether business continuity is in decline, and whilst moving into a resilience role may be a good career choice for the business continuity manager, it is not the silver bullet which is going to save the profession.
Plan B Consulting
JUNE 7, 2017
This week Charlie discusses the ever emerging issue of ‘fake news’ and what impact it can have within Business Continuity. These days, every second article, radio broadcast or TV news bulletin seems to be full of stories of fake news or about fake news. So this week, I thought we could take a look at what fake news actually is, and what we as business continuity people can do about the phenomenon.
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Plan B Consulting
JUNE 7, 2017
After attending the Scottish Continuity Resilient Scotland Conference, Charlie shares his thoughts on incident micromanagement and the Government’s response to the travel chaos caused by heavy snowfall in 2010. Yesterday I attended the Scottish Continuity Resilient Scotland Conference at the RBS Headquarters in Edinburgh. The opening speaker was John Swinney MSP, Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills.
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. Over the last couple of bulletins I have discussed whether business continuity is in decline, and whilst moving into a resilience role may be a good career choice for the business continuity manager, it is not the silver bullet which is going to save the profession.
Plan B Consulting
JUNE 7, 2017
This week Charlie discusses the ever emerging issue of ‘fake news’ and what impact it can have within Business Continuity. These days, every second article, radio broadcast or TV news bulletin seems to be full of stories of fake news or about fake news. So this week, I thought we could take a look at what fake news actually is, and what we as business continuity people can do about the phenomenon.
Plan B Consulting
JUNE 7, 2017
After attending the Scottish Continuity Resilient Scotland Conference, Charlie shares his thoughts on incident micromanagement and the Government’s response to the travel chaos caused by heavy snowfall in 2010. Yesterday I attended the Scottish Continuity Resilient Scotland Conference at the RBS Headquarters in Edinburgh. The opening speaker was John Swinney MSP, Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills.
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Plan B Consulting
JUNE 30, 2017
This week Charlie discusses reputation management, in response to the negative reaction he received for his bulletin titled ‘The Grenfell Fire Fallout…’ As a consultant, you spend your time telling others how to manage incidents, but you very rarely get a chance to actually manage one. My chance to manage a reputation incident came a couple of weeks ago.
Plan B Consulting
JUNE 30, 2017
This week Charlie discusses reputation management, in response to the negative reaction he received for his bulletin titled ‘The Grenfell Fire Fallout…’ As a consultant, you spend your time telling others how to manage incidents, but you very rarely get a chance to actually manage one. My chance to manage a reputation incident came a couple of weeks ago.
Plan B Consulting
JUNE 19, 2017
This week Charlie shares some thoughts on how organisations should react if they are caught up, blamed, or implicated in causing a major incident. The full tragedy of the Grenfell Tower fire is slowly unfolding and I am sure all readers of the bulletin join me in sending our thoughts and prayers to those who have been affected by the tragedy. I am sure there will be lots of lessons learned from this disaster and these will be revealed over the coming days, weeks and months.
Plan B Consulting
JUNE 19, 2017
This week Charlie shares some thoughts on how organisations should react if they are caught up, blamed, or implicated in causing a major incident. The full tragedy of the Grenfell Tower fire is slowly unfolding and I am sure all readers of the bulletin join me in sending our thoughts and prayers to those who have been affected by the tragedy. I am sure there will be lots of lessons learned from this disaster and these will be revealed over the coming days, weeks and months.
Speaker: Sierre Lindgren
Fraud is a battle that every organization must face – it’s no longer a question of “if” but “when.” Every organization is a potential target for fraud, and the finance department is often the bullseye. From cleverly disguised emails to fraudulent payment requests, the tactics of cybercriminals are advancing rapidly. Drawing insights from real-world cases and industry expertise, we’ll explore the vulnerabilities in your processes and how to fortify them effectively.
Plan B Consulting
JUNE 7, 2017
This week Charlie looks at how United Airlines handled their recent scandal and whether PR disasters have a long-term effect on the organisations involved. You cannot have missed the recent coverage of the incident involving a United Airlines passenger. The flight was overbooked, because four United Airlines crew members required last-minute seats. Three passengers went voluntarily, but one passenger, Dr David Dao, refused to vacate his seat and was hauled off the plane by the airport’s security
Plan B Consulting
JUNE 7, 2017
This week Charlie looks at how United Airlines handled their recent scandal and whether PR disasters have a long-term effect on the organisations involved. You cannot have missed the recent coverage of the incident involving a United Airlines passenger. The flight was overbooked, because four United Airlines crew members required last-minute seats. Three passengers went voluntarily, but one passenger, Dr David Dao, refused to vacate his seat and was hauled off the plane by the airport’s security
Alternative Resiliency Services Corp
JUNE 27, 2017
A quick scan of the headlines will confirm that in the US (and elsewhere) things are getting ugly. We’ve had violence across the US before, most notably the race riots and anti-war protests in the 1960’s. Risk Managers, Business Continuity planners and Security personnel take note: this climate will impact your business. Jim Geraghty and Max Bloom , writing in the National Review , have two excellent articles comparing now to the 60’s and asserting that it’s not a
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