Crisis Response Journal

DECEMBER 9, 2014

The winter edition of the CRJ has now gone to press. This is what's inside.

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Behavior Group

DECEMBER 18, 2014

According to Microsoft, cybercrime is a booming business for organized crime groups all over the world. Those groups of cybercrime aim to profit, from any security lapse they can find: identities, passwords and money. Not protecting your organization these days is equivalent to leaving the doors and windows of your house unlocked. So when it comes… Continue reading.

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Alert Media

DECEMBER 15, 2014

The post How to Create Your Emergency Notification Process appeared first on AlertMedia.

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Communications 52

Plan B Consulting

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

Charlie discusses how the UK power supply crisis could affect your organisation. A couple of weeks ago one of the lead stories in the news was the fire at Didcot B Power Station, a gas power station in the South of England. The station, which within the last couple of days has just been brought back on line, now has the power output of about 350MW; roughly half its normal capacity of around 700MW.

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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

Business Continuity

DisasterDoc

NOVEMBER 3, 2014

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Crisis Response Journal

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

To help future-proof world cities, an international conference will take place in London on October 9-10, 2014.

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Security 100

Crisis Response Journal

NOVEMBER 13, 2014

The modern UK Fire and Rescue Service is about putting fires out, right? Well, not entirely, writes Editorial Advisory Panel Member Andy Marshall in a preview of his full article in the Winter edition of Crisis Response Journal.

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Crisis Response Journal

NOVEMBER 7, 2014

We are working on the next issue of Crisis Response Journal, which is published in December.

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Crisis Response Journal

NOVEMBER 2, 2014

Every year storms, floods, droughts and other extreme events affect hundreds of millions of people around the world, with economic losses estimated at $100 billion, writes Paul Venton.

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Continuity Planning

Crisis Response Journal

OCTOBER 27, 2014

Patrick Lagadec, Former Senior Research Scientist at the Ecole Polytechnique, Paris, France, and Mike Granatt, Founder and first Director of the Civil Contingencies Secretariat, Cabinet Office, UK, say that institutions and leaders must embrace strategic By Patrick Lagadec

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Crisis Response Journal

OCTOBER 27, 2014

In an attempt to explore the question of ‘What brings us together?’ photographer Chris Terry went in search of the ingredients of the family meal.

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Crisis Response Journal

OCTOBER 9, 2014

Syria: Just over a year ago, this volunteer from Northern Aleppo lost a leg to a barrel bomb in horrific circumstances while trying to rescue civilians trapped in rubble after bombing raids on their homes.

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Crisis Response Journal

OCTOBER 9, 2014

As you will know, the current UK threat level from international terrorism for the UK is assessed as SEVERE, writes Roger Gomm SEVERE means that a terrorist attack is highly likely.

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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.

Activation

Crisis Response Journal

JULY 24, 2014

The next issue of Crisis Response Journal marks a decade of publishing, bringing the world's emergency responders and planners, business continuity and disaster risk reduction experts together to share experience and learn from each other.

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Risk Reduction Publishing Business Continuity 100

Crisis Response Journal

JULY 24, 2014

In a shortened version of a longer article that will appear in the next issue of CRJ, Tony Moore looks back at the incidents that occurred in 2004, the year that Crisis Response Journal was launched (our first ever front cover is pictured below) By Tony Moore

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Alert Media

DECEMBER 4, 2014

The post The Many Surprises of Emergency Communication appeared first on AlertMedia.

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Communications Management 52

Alert Media

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

The post Why Social Media is Only a Piece of the Puzzle appeared first on AlertMedia.

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Media Communications 52

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.

Vulnerability

Plan B Consulting

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

Charlie discusses how the UK power supply crisis could affect your organisation. A couple of weeks ago one of the lead stories in the news was the fire at Didcot B Power Station, a gas power station in the South of England. The station, which within the last couple of days has just been brought back on line, now has the power output of about 350MW; roughly half its normal capacity of around 700MW.

Capacity 52

Capacity Activation Business Continuity Mitigation 52

Alert Media

NOVEMBER 4, 2014

The post AlertMedia Announces Next-Generation Platform for Emergency Communication appeared first on AlertMedia.

Communications 52

Communications Management 52

Alert Media

OCTOBER 22, 2014

The post The Thirty-Three Percenters of Mass Notifications appeared first on AlertMedia.

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Communications 52

Behavior Group

OCTOBER 16, 2014

When suppliers are unable to deliver, or customers are unable to purchase, the ability of an organization is compromised. ISO 28000 is the answer to promote resilience at every step of the supply chain. Designed to protect people, goods, infrastructure and equipment, ISO 28000 will help your company to better assess security risks in supply… Continue reading.

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Business Continuity

Behavior Group

OCTOBER 8, 2014

The CISSP course will assist all the participants who attend it to keep up to date their knowledge in the top 10 information systems security domains. All activities in this course will enhance and increase participants’ knowledge in the area of information systems security, providing them the needed knowledge for the development of their professional… Continue reading.

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Security Activation 52

Plan B Consulting

OCTOBER 6, 2014

This week Charlie discusses how the Ebola crisis is creeping up on all of us. The situation in West Africa, with the on-going spread of Ebola, bears all the classic symptoms of a ‘creeping’ or ‘rising tide’ crisis. In Tally’s Handbook of Disaster and Emergency Management Principles and Practice (edited by Lakha & Moore, 2004) a rising tide crisis is described as a: “Problem which creeps up gradually, such as occurs in the case of organised crime, corruption, a developing infectious disease e

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Hospitality Healthcare Vulnerability Media 52

Plan B Consulting

OCTOBER 6, 2014

This week Charlie discusses how the Ebola crisis is creeping up on all of us. The situation in West Africa, with the on-going spread of Ebola, bears all the classic symptoms of a ‘creeping’ or ‘rising tide’ crisis. In Tally’s Handbook of Disaster and Emergency Management Principles and Practice (edited by Lakha & Moore, 2004) a rising tide crisis is described as a: “Problem which creeps up gradually, such as occurs in the case of organised crime, corruption, a developing infectious disease e

Hospitality 52

Hospitality Healthcare Vulnerability Media 52

Behavior Group

SEPTEMBER 26, 2014

Risk management is the understanding, assessment (including prioritization) and treatment of risks, from highest to lowest, taking into account factors such as: the impact of a risk event may have; the likelihood of this risk event happens; and of course, the means involved for dealing with this risks. The prioritization of risk management activities is… Continue reading.

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Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions

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Mitigation

Plan B Consulting

SEPTEMBER 19, 2014

Charlie discusses managing a reputation crisis. Last week I was very busy training. First of all I did the two day ‘BIA’ course followed by the one day ‘Writing the Plan’ course, and then finally the two day ‘Crisis and Incident Management course”. We had some excellent people on the course and we all learned from each other. During the Crisis and Incident Management course we had a discussion looking at what events could cause a crisis in their organisation.

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Media Communications Consulting Management 52

Plan B Consulting

SEPTEMBER 19, 2014

Charlie discusses managing a reputation crisis. Last week I was very busy training. First of all I did the two day ‘BIA’ course followed by the one day ‘Writing the Plan’ course, and then finally the two day ‘Crisis and Incident Management course”. We had some excellent people on the course and we all learned from each other. During the Crisis and Incident Management course we had a discussion looking at what events could cause a crisis in their organisation.

Media 52

Media Communications Consulting Management 52

Behavior Group

SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

The idea of the new ISO 27001:2013 is to provide a more flexible approach to lead to more effective risk management, regardless of the standards that have already been implemented or intended to implement. ISO 27001:2013 will help your company to manage and protect information, by helping you to identify the inherent risks and to… Continue reading.

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