April, 2019

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La Romantica

Emergency Planning

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.

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International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) tests international capabilities

Crisis Response Journal

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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Top 3 Emergency Notification Tips for Business Continuity Awareness Week 2019

On Solve

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.

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Hurricane Planning – New Learning Points

Plan B Consulting

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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The Complete Guide to IT Disaster Recovery Planning

Safeguard your IT infrastructure with our essential guide to IT Disaster Recovery (IT/DR). Learn how IT/DR supports your Business Continuity Plan (BCP) to ensure resilience in the face of inevitable disruptions. Inside the guide: BCP vs. IT/DR: Understand their roles and how they work together Key IT/DR components: Runbooks, contact lists, testing Compliance: Align with industry regulations Integration tips: Streamline planning and response Why download?

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European Parliament Approves Mass ID Database Plans

Behavior Group

The European Parliament has approved plans to boost physical security by implementing a mass identity database, although privacy concerns persist. Mass ID Database Plans, Common Identity Repository (CIR), CIR, security The Common Identity Repository (CIR) will centralize the personal information of nearly all non-EU citizens in the EU’s visa-free Schengen region.

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S3, Episode 3 - What does good plan preparation and execution look like?

The Business Continuity Podcast

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?

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A report on the Second International Conference on Risks, Security and Citizenship in Setúbal, Portu

Crisis Response Journal

Lina Kolesnikova took part in the Second International Conference on Risks, Security and Citizenship in Setúbal, Portugal, held from March 28 - 29, 2019.

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CIO Applications – Top 10 Business Continuity 2019

Titan Data Services

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Hurricane Planning – New Learning Points

Plan B Consulting

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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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.

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Three Reasons Cybercriminals Continue to Succeed in Breaching Some of the Biggest Brands

Behavior Group

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.

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PR: how a well-managed data breach can help limit the impact on your reputation

SRM

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

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High Performing Business Continuity Programs

Business Resilience Decoded

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.

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Making social media data valuable for humanitarian actors 

Crisis Response Journal

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.

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Mastering Remote Onboarding: Proven Strategies for Seamless New Hire Integration

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.

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Mon apprentissage - Il mio tirocinio - My apprenticeship - Meine Lehre

Emergency Planning

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.

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Risky Business: Is Looking at Likelihood a Waste of Time?

Plan B Consulting

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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Document-Based Malware on the Rise in 2019

Behavior Group

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.

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Virtual kidnapping 

Crisis Response Journal

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

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Mid-Year Performance Review Checklist for HR and People Leaders

Ensure your mid-year performance reviews are focused, productive, and growth-oriented with this practical checklist from Mitratech Trakstar. Designed for HR professionals, people managers, and team leads, this guide walks you through the full review process—from pre-meeting prep and feedback collection to action planning and follow-up. It also includes tips for creating a comfortable and effective review experience, plus ways to leverage tools like self-evaluations, PIPs, and development plans.

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Women Represent 24 Percent of Cybersecurity Workforce, (ISC)² Reports

Behavior Group

(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.

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Risky Business: Is Looking at Likelihood a Waste of Time?

Plan B Consulting

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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Toyota Japan Hacked, Vietnam Office Suspects Breach

Behavior Group

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.

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Europol: Telecoms Fraud Costs €29bn Annually

Behavior Group

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.

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Business Continuity Plan Testing Made Simple: A 5-Step Lifecycle Overview

Discover a clear, 5-step roadmap for business continuity plan testing. Whether you’re refining your existing business continuity plan or building one from scratch, understanding the right steps will make all the difference. Download the infographic to learn how to: Quickly identify and assess critical risks to your operations Conduct a focused Business Impact Analysis (BIA) to prioritize what matters most Develop a practical, action-ready business continuity plan tailored to your needs We’re her

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Business Continuity 2025 – What Will Future Incidents Look Like?

Plan B Consulting

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.

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Business Continuity 2025 – What Will Future Incidents Look Like?

Plan B Consulting

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.

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High Performing Business Continuity Programs

Business Resilience Decoded

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.

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Preview of Upcoming Podcasts Recorded at DRJ Spring 2019

Business Resilience Decoded

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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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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Preview of Upcoming Podcasts Recorded at DRJ Spring 2019

Business Resilience Decoded

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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Rob Giffin 019

Business Resilience Decoded

"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 "High Performing Business Continuity Programs" with Rob Giffin of Avalution Consulting. Contact Rob Giffin at: rob.giffin@avalution.com linkedin.com/in/robgiffin [link].

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Vanessa Vaughn - Jon Seals 018

Business Resilience Decoded

"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 "Preview of Upcoming Podcasts Recorded at DRJ Spring 2019" with Jon Seals of DRJ and Vanessa Vaughn of Asfalis Advisors.