January, 2015

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Ban Ki-Moon: 'We can decide to end the age-old ills of extreme poverty and hunger' 

Crisis Response Journal

Ban Ki-Moon, Secretary General of the United Nations, shared his opinions on what is at stake, ahead of the plenary session ‘Tackling Climate Development and Growth’ at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos this week.

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23/01/2015 How do BC Managers prepare for a terrorist attack?

Plan B Consulting

This week Charlie discusses the recent terror attacks in France and what they mean to business continuity managers. The terrorist attacks in France last week remind us, if we need a reminder, of the dangers and impact of a terrorist attack. The attack on Charlie Hebdo and a Jewish supermarket were quite shocking and the large demonstrations in response to the attacks show the determination of the French, and other world leaders, that they will stand up to terrorists and the principle of freedom

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The power of COBIT® 5

Behavior Group

COBIT 5 COBIT® is an unusual or strange-sounding word for many, however is an acronym that is becoming increasingly recognized by auditors, IT professionals, and many enterprise managers. COBIT® is an important internal control framework and an important support tool for documenting and understanding internal controls and recognizing the value of IT assets in enterprise.

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Extrication blog: Managing risk 

Crisis Response Journal

Ian Dunbar, Rescue Consultant with Holmatro, shares his thoughts on managing risk in an extrication context. This video clip is 21 years old. The incident happened in Dayton, Ohio, USA in 1994.

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Supply Chain Resilience Checklist

Strengthen your operations with the Supply Chain Resilience Checklist. This practical, easy-to-use tool helps your organization prepare for disruptions and ensure long-term continuity in an unpredictable world. Why Download: Identify and assess critical supply chain risks Ask the right questions to evaluate vendor preparedness Implement effective strategies to reduce vulnerabilities Improve communication, transparency, and coordination across your network What You’ll Learn: How to evaluate and m

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Cyber response and protection: Some thoughts on recent hacks 

Crisis Response Journal

Dr Dave Sloggett explores the wider implications of the alleged cyber-attack on the Sony Film Studios in Hollywood.

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Arson: A call to action 

Crisis Response Journal

Lee Howell outlines the key findings of a recently-released report assessing the impact of arson to society in the UK.

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Implementing the HFA at a local level in Europe: Towards the Post-2015 Framework 

Crisis Response Journal

Patrícia Pires provides an overview local level resilience in Europe, and how priorities set under the Hyogo Framework for Action 2005-2015 should be continued and evolve in the future.

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Working on the next global blueprint for action: The Third UN World Conference on DRR 

Crisis Response Journal

Paola Albrito looks forward to the Third UN World Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction in Sendai City, Japan, which takes place in March this year providing her thoughts on the Zero Draft document that has been issued ahead of this year’s event.

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23/01/2015 How do BC Managers prepare for a terrorist attack?

Plan B Consulting

This week Charlie discusses the recent terror attacks in France and what they mean to business continuity managers. The terrorist attacks in France last week remind us, if we need a reminder, of the dangers and impact of a terrorist attack. The attack on Charlie Hebdo and a Jewish supermarket were quite shocking and the large demonstrations in response to the attacks show the determination of the French, and other world leaders, that they will stand up to terrorists and the principle of freedom

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How to Avoid Pitfalls In Automation: Keep Humans In the Loop

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.