Emergency Planning
APRIL 26, 2019
Lago di Pietra di Pertusillo In 2010 a remarkable film was released in Italy. It was called Basilicata, Coast to Coast. Obviously, the title makes ironic reference to the archetypal road trip across the United States. Basilicata, the forgotten region of the Italian South, does not have two oceans, but it does have two seas. The protagonists of the film are a musical group who live in Maratea on the Tyrrhenian Sea coast.
Crisis Response Journal
APRIL 22, 2019
The annual schedule of exercises set by the IAEA Incident and Emergency Centre is designed to test procedures to request or offer international assistance in the event of a nuclear or radiological emergency.
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On Solve
APRIL 30, 2019
Business Continuity Awareness Week 2019 is May 13 ? 17. This global event is a time to consider business continuity and the value an effective continuity management program can have for your organization. An emergency notification system is a crucial tool in any business continuity plan. Every day, events like the following happen with no warning: Hurricanes, tornadoes, and other natural disasters Active shooter Urban wildfire Power outages Cybercrime Disease outbreaks Workplace violence.
Plan B Consulting
APRIL 26, 2019
This week, Charlie looks at what points you should consider when planning for a hurricane. For the last couple of weeks I have been in the Caribbean, helping a power and water company plan for hurricanes, so I thought I would share what I have learnt. I have done a reasonable amount of hurricane planning before, and have interviewed several people who lived through Hurricane Maria in September 2017, so I know the basics.
Speaker: Erroll Amacker
As businesses increasingly adopt automation, finance leaders must navigate the delicate balance between technology and human expertise. This webinar explores the critical role of human oversight in accounts payable (AP) automation and how a people-centric approach can drive better financial performance. Join us for an insightful discussion on how integrating human expertise into automated workflows enhances decision-making, reduces fraud risks, strengthens vendor relationships, and accelerates R
Behavior Group
APRIL 22, 2019
In 2018, we witnessed some of the biggest data breaches ever – affecting businesses and consumers alike. Cybercriminals Continue to Succeed, data breach, cybersecurity, cybercriminals, cyberattacks, cisos From social media, hospitality, healthcare and even mail delivery, 2018 proved that there is no escaping cybersecurity flaws, regardless of the type of business or its popularity.
Continuity Professional Pulse brings together the best content for business continuity professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
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Emergency Planning
APRIL 5, 2019
Colette We must all learn to write. Writing is our craft and our main means of communicating our ideas. Good writing can be judged by whether or not it is good communication. For many years I have advocated a particular technique to students. As they have never followed my advice, perhaps I am not communicating well enough. But let us not be deterred.
Crisis Response Journal
APRIL 10, 2019
Lina Kolesnikova took part in the Second International Conference on Risks, Security and Citizenship in Setúbal, Portugal, held from March 28 - 29, 2019.
The Business Continuity Podcast
APRIL 10, 2019
Without due diligence and testing and iterating, a plan that looks pretty on paper can have ugly consequences in the real world. What are the best examples of plan preparation and execution? Without due diligence and testing and iterating, a plan that looks pretty on paper can have ugly consequences in the real world. What are the best examples of plan preparation and execution?
Plan B Consulting
APRIL 26, 2019
This week, Charlie looks at what points you should consider when planning for a hurricane. For the last couple of weeks I have been in the Caribbean, helping a power and water company plan for hurricanes, so I thought I would share what I have learnt. I have done a reasonable amount of hurricane planning before, and have interviewed several people who lived through Hurricane Maria in September 2017, so I know the basics.
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During a crisis, successful organizations are led by strong leaders who communicate continuously with all stakeholders and have plans that are flexible enough to allow changes to be made on the fly. What You'll Learn: Understanding the characteristics of actionable business continuity plans. Step-by-step guidance on building robust and adaptable BCPs.
Behavior Group
APRIL 15, 2019
Evolving malware continues to pose threats to business, and new research has revealed a rise in the use of document-based malware since the start of 2019. Document-Based Malware, documents, malware According to the newest Threat Spotlight from Barracuda Networks, researchers analyzed emails and identified more than 300,000 unique malicious documents, representing 48% of all malicious… Continue reading.
SRM
APRIL 2, 2019
We have all seen the headlines about data breaches. They make for uncomfortable reading. Even more uncomfortable, however, is the fact that it’s often through these sensational headlines that most customers learn that their data is no longer secure. We can have meticulous Incident Response plans in place but if we can’t communicate effectively with the press we leave the interpretation of facts in the hands of journalists and editors whose motivation is not to reassure but to create attention-gr
Crisis Response Journal
APRIL 8, 2019
The value of using social media across all disaster phases is well documented with applications being used to disseminate preparedness information, gain situational awareness, and request donations following a disaster.
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.
Business Resilience Decoded
APRIL 18, 2019
Episode 19: "High Performing Business Continuity Programs" with Rob Giffin of Avalution Consulting. Contact Rob Giffin at: rob.giffin@avalution.com linkedin.com/in/robgiffin [link] Business Resilience Decoded: www.drj.com/decoded/ twitter.com/BRDecoded Episode 19: "High Performing Business Continuity Programs" with Rob Giffin of Avalution Consulting.
Plan B Consulting
APRIL 19, 2019
Following the recent Fisher-Price incident in the news, Charlie discusses product recall and the difficult decisions that organisations face. This week’s news has been dominated by the fire in Notre-Dame Cathedral. I have noticed the story has already shifted from the initial shock at seeing such an iconic building on fire, to questioning how if over €800m can be raised so fast for the Cathedral’s repair, then why is this money not available for ‘more worthy’ causes.
Behavior Group
APRIL 10, 2019
(ISC)² released its 2019 Women in Cybersecurity report, which reveals that women now represent 24 percent of the cybersecurity workforce. While the stronger representation of women in the cybersecurity workforce is encouraging, the report indicates that challenges like wage inequality remain. Cybersecurity Workforce “The data confirms what we’ve been seeing for the past few years… Continue reading.
Emergency Planning
APRIL 16, 2019
As the cathedral is located in a congested space on an island in the River Seine, the 'convergence reaction' of emergency vehicles and equipment cannot have been easy to manage. On the other hand, evacuation and keeping the scene clear of unauthorised people would have been relatively easy. The fire underlines the need for metropolitan fire services to have long aerial ladders, something that was problematic in London's Grenfell Tower conflagration.
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.
Crisis Response Journal
APRIL 4, 2019
CRJ Key Network Partner, Markham, says that we have all heard about traditional kidnapping whereby a person gets taken (often violently) to a secure location and their loved ones are contacted so that the kidnappers can negotiate a ransom for the return o By Markham
Plan B Consulting
APRIL 19, 2019
Following the recent Fisher-Price incident in the news, Charlie discusses product recall and the difficult decisions that organisations face. This week’s news has been dominated by the fire in Notre-Dame Cathedral. I have noticed the story has already shifted from the initial shock at seeing such an iconic building on fire, to questioning how if over €800m can be raised so fast for the Cathedral’s repair, then why is this money not available for ‘more worthy’ causes.
Plan B Consulting
APRIL 5, 2019
In this week’s bulletin, Charlie discusses whether you should consider likelihood when conducting a risk assessment. I thought this week I would talk about risk assessment. I did consider writing something on Brexit, but I thought it would probably end up being out of date, before I had finished writing! For a while, business continuity has always had a slightly uneasy relationship with risk management.
Plan B Consulting
APRIL 5, 2019
In this week’s bulletin, Charlie discusses whether you should consider likelihood when conducting a risk assessment. I thought this week I would talk about risk assessment. I did consider writing something on Brexit, but I thought it would probably end up being out of date, before I had finished writing! For a while, business continuity has always had a slightly uneasy relationship with risk management.
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Behavior Group
APRIL 5, 2019
After a security incident in February at its Australian subsidiary, Toyota Motor Corp. has suffered its second security breach in the last five weeks, with today’s breach announced by the company’s main offices in Japan. Toyota Japan Hacked, Vietnam Office Suspects Breach, security breach, hackers, cyberattack “On March 29, 2019, it was announced in Japan… Continue reading.
Behavior Group
APRIL 1, 2019
Telecoms fraud costs the industry and end customers over €29bn ($33bn) each year, according to a new report from Europol and Trend Micro. europol, Telecoms Fraud, cybercrime, The duo claimed in their detailed 57-page Cyber Telecom Crime Report 2019, that increasingly, crime in the sector is seen as a low-risk alternative to traditional financial crime.… Continue reading.
Plan B Consulting
APRIL 12, 2019
In the first bulletin of his new ‘Business Continuity 2025’ series, Charlie discusses what incidents might look like in 2025. There wasn’t a particular incident which took my fancy to write about this week, so I thought I would write about what BC might look like in 2025. On a separate note, I must congratulate and send solidarity to the people of Sudan for toppling their leader of 30 years, Omar al-Bashir.
Plan B Consulting
APRIL 12, 2019
In the first bulletin of his new ‘Business Continuity 2025’ series, Charlie discusses what incidents might look like in 2025. There wasn’t a particular incident which took my fancy to write about this week, so I thought I would write about what BC might look like in 2025. On a separate note, I must congratulate and send solidarity to the people of Sudan for toppling their leader of 30 years, Omar al-Bashir.
Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions
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Business Resilience Decoded
APRIL 18, 2019
Episode 19: "High Performing Business Continuity Programs" with Rob Giffin of Avalution Consulting. Contact Rob Giffin at: rob.giffin@avalution.com linkedin.com/in/robgiffin [link]. Business Resilience Decoded: www.drj.com/decoded/ twitter.com/BRDecoded Episode 19: "High Performing Business Continuity Programs" with Rob Giffin of Avalution Consulting.
Business Resilience Decoded
APRIL 4, 2019
Episode 18: "Preview of Upcoming Podcasts Recorded at DRJ Spring 2019" with Jon Seals of DRJ and Vanessa Vaughn of Asfalis Advisors. Contact Jon Seals at: jon@drj.com [link] Contact Vanessa Vaughn at: [link] [link] [link] Business Resilience Decoded: www.drj.com/decoded/ twitter.com/BRDecoded Episode 18: "Preview of Upcoming Podcasts Recorded at DRJ Spring 2019" with Jon Seals of DRJ and Vanessa Vaughn of Asfalis Advisors.
Business Resilience Decoded
APRIL 4, 2019
Episode 18: "Preview of Upcoming Podcasts Recorded at DRJ Spring 2019" with Jon Seals of DRJ and Vanessa Vaughn of Asfalis Advisors. Contact Jon Seals at: jon@drj.com [link]. Contact Vanessa Vaughn at: [link]. [link] [link]. Business Resilience Decoded: www.drj.com/decoded/ twitter.com/BRDecoded Episode 18: "Preview of Upcoming Podcasts Recorded at DRJ Spring 2019" with Jon Seals of DRJ and Vanessa Vaughn of Asfalis Advisors.
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