Crisis Response Journal
OCTOBER 16, 2012
In the next issue of Crisis Response Journal (Volume 8, issue 2 - published this week) Emily Hough examines how reliance on now-common technology could well have created even greater vulnerability in a crisis
Plan B Consulting
OCTOBER 19, 2012
This week in the UK, Alex Salmond First Minister of Scotland and David Cameron UK Prime Minister signed a historic document which allows Scotland to have a referendum on whether Scotland should stay in the United Kingdom or should become an independent country. For us in Scotland this is a momentous decision and one of the most important since Scotland became part of the United Kingdom in 1707.
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Behavior Group
MAY 16, 2012
Lisbon, PORTUGAL (May 16, 2012) – ISO has officially launched ISO 22301, “Societal security – Business continuity management systems – Requirements”, the new international standard for business continuity management. This standard will replace the current British standard BS25999. Continued operations in the event of a disruption, due to a major disaster, are a fundamental requirement… Continue reading.
Crisis Response Journal
SEPTEMBER 6, 2012
Editorial Advisory Panel Member, Alvaro Pemartin, works as a Remote Site Officer for International SOS - a challenging, yet immensely rewarding role.
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Crisis Response Journal
SEPTEMBER 6, 2012
Christo Motz looks at a recent course organised by the Estonia Defence League, which aims to teach participants how to achieve self-sufficiency in times of crisis.
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Crisis Response Journal
APRIL 17, 2012
A warm welcome to BrigGen Mag D Alois A Hirschmugl, who has agreed to sit on Crisis Response Journal's Editorial Advisory Panel.
Crisis Response Journal
FEBRUARY 22, 2012
Hospitals, ambulances and healthcare workers are coming under increasing attack as they tend to the sick and wounded in areas of armed conflict and violence.
Crisis Response Journal
FEBRUARY 20, 2012
Recovery after a major disaster is often overlooked - after the heroic rescues, the tales of human suffering and endurance, the statistically-impressive clean-up efforts, the media moves onto the next event, national and international attention dwindle an
Crisis Response Journal
JANUARY 11, 2012
For several years, Christo Motz has been organising pilot projects on urban survival for citizens and policymakers with the fire service and the Ministry of Security and Justice in the Netherlands.
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
OCTOBER 19, 2012
This week in the UK, Alex Salmond First Minister of Scotland and David Cameron UK Prime Minister signed a historic document which allows Scotland to have a referendum on whether Scotland should stay in the United Kingdom or should become an independent country. For us in Scotland this is a momentous decision and one of the most important since Scotland became part of the United Kingdom in 1707.
Plan B Consulting
OCTOBER 12, 2012
I was watching the news at lunchtime today and saw that Lance Armstrong has been stripped of his seven Tour de France wins and he has been accused of leading “the most sophisticated, professionalised and successful doping programme that sport has ever seen.” I am not a fan of cycling but I am aware of his name for the wins he has had and his comeback after having cancer.
Plan B Consulting
OCTOBER 12, 2012
I was watching the news at lunchtime today and saw that Lance Armstrong has been stripped of his seven Tour de France wins and he has been accused of leading “the most sophisticated, professionalised and successful doping programme that sport has ever seen.” I am not a fan of cycling but I am aware of his name for the wins he has had and his comeback after having cancer.
Plan B Consulting
SEPTEMBER 24, 2012
Last week there were riots in many Islamic counties targeting American institutions and organisations seen to be American. This week there has been anti Japanese’s riots in China. Although the cause has been different I think there are a number of similarities and lessons which could be learned which we as business continuity people should take into account planning for the next incident.
Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions
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Plan B Consulting
SEPTEMBER 24, 2012
Many of you, like myself, will have watched the Queens Diamond Jubilee River Pageant and seen the Royal barge and the 1000 accompanying ships pass down the Thames. Despite the terrible weather, and the fact the pageant over ran, the event finished without any unforeseen events. According to the reports, the entire event took 3 years to plan, right down to the minutest detail including the marshalling of the ships beforehand, the dispersal afterwards and the planning of the actual pageant itself.
Plan B Consulting
SEPTEMBER 24, 2012
Most of you could not of fail to notice the two big power cuts in India this week, the second of which affected over 600 million people. I think for the most of us to picture such a situation is very difficult. For many in India, especially the rural parts, they are used to being without power, this was confirmed by the picture I saw of a row of shops, each with its own small generator outside.
Plan B Consulting
SEPTEMBER 24, 2012
I have always made the assumption that the mobile phone network was fairly robust and that we could rely on it to communicate during an incident. I generally put a caveat on use of mobile phones in the immediate aftermath of the incident because the system can very quickly become overloaded and then you cannot connect to the network. This happened in London during the 7/7 bombings and people were unable to call and say they were safe.
Plan B Consulting
SEPTEMBER 24, 2012
I am not sure whether this news has reached international level, but in the United Kingdom the security company G4S has hit the headlines for their failure to deliver the 13,000 security guards it was contracted to provide at a cost of £280m during the Olympic Games. Contingency plans have been invoked and 3,500 troops have been deployed at two weeks’ notice to bridge the shortfall in guards which G4S now says they cannot provide.
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Plan B Consulting
SEPTEMBER 24, 2012
Most of you couldn’t miss the RBS, Nat West and Ulster Bank ‘computer glitch’ over last weekend which led to many of their customers being unable to access their accounts and take money out. The papers were full of stories of people unable to buy houses and parents who couldn’t get money to feed their children. Also, there was the story of Olivia Downie from Aberdeenshire who was flown to Hospital Angeles in Tijuana, Mexico, to undergo specialist treatment last month and her parents were unable
Plan B Consulting
SEPTEMBER 24, 2012
Last week there were riots in many Islamic counties targeting American institutions and organisations seen to be American. This week there has been anti Japanese’s riots in China. Although the cause has been different I think there are a number of similarities and lessons which could be learned which we as business continuity people should take into account planning for the next incident.
Plan B Consulting
SEPTEMBER 24, 2012
Many of you, like myself, will have watched the Queens Diamond Jubilee River Pageant and seen the Royal barge and the 1000 accompanying ships pass down the Thames. Despite the terrible weather, and the fact the pageant over ran, the event finished without any unforeseen events. According to the reports, the entire event took 3 years to plan, right down to the minutest detail including the marshalling of the ships beforehand, the dispersal afterwards and the planning of the actual pageant itself.
Plan B Consulting
SEPTEMBER 24, 2012
Most of you could not of fail to notice the two big power cuts in India this week, the second of which affected over 600 million people. I think for the most of us to picture such a situation is very difficult. For many in India, especially the rural parts, they are used to being without power, this was confirmed by the picture I saw of a row of shops, each with its own small generator outside.
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Plan B Consulting
SEPTEMBER 24, 2012
I have always made the assumption that the mobile phone network was fairly robust and that we could rely on it to communicate during an incident. I generally put a caveat on use of mobile phones in the immediate aftermath of the incident because the system can very quickly become overloaded and then you cannot connect to the network. This happened in London during the 7/7 bombings and people were unable to call and say they were safe.
Plan B Consulting
SEPTEMBER 24, 2012
I am not sure whether this news has reached international level, but in the United Kingdom the security company G4S has hit the headlines for their failure to deliver the 13,000 security guards it was contracted to provide at a cost of £280m during the Olympic Games. Contingency plans have been invoked and 3,500 troops have been deployed at two weeks’ notice to bridge the shortfall in guards which G4S now says they cannot provide.
Plan B Consulting
SEPTEMBER 24, 2012
Most of you couldn’t miss the RBS, Nat West and Ulster Bank ‘computer glitch’ over last weekend which led to many of their customers being unable to access their accounts and take money out. The papers were full of stories of people unable to buy houses and parents who couldn’t get money to feed their children. Also, there was the story of Olivia Downie from Aberdeenshire who was flown to Hospital Angeles in Tijuana, Mexico, to undergo specialist treatment last month and her parents were unable
Plan B Consulting
AUGUST 27, 2012
Those of you who have been watching the Olympics for the last couple of weeks cannot fail to have noticed the immerse amount and planning that must have gone on to make the games such a success. The doom-mongers prophesied terrorist attacks, transport chaos and a heroic British muddle through. Instead there was very little transport failure, noterrorist attacks and the game worldwide has been heralded a great success.
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
AUGUST 27, 2012
Those of you who have been watching the Olympics for the last couple of weeks cannot fail to have noticed the immerse amount and planning that must have gone on to make the games such a success. The doom-mongers prophesied terrorist attacks, transport chaos and a heroic British muddle through. Instead there was very little transport failure, noterrorist attacks and the game worldwide has been heralded a great success.
Plan B Consulting
JUNE 6, 2012
The Italian earthquake and the recent eruption of Mexico’s Popocatepetl volcano both show the sheer power of nature and that whatever measures we put in place to try and stop nature, our attempts can be quickly overwhelmed. Recently I have been working with an organisation which provides data centres. It is a business which, until now, I didn’t know very much about.
Plan B Consulting
JUNE 6, 2012
The Italian earthquake and the recent eruption of Mexico’s Popocatepetl volcano both show the sheer power of nature and that whatever measures we put in place to try and stop nature, our attempts can be quickly overwhelmed. Recently I have been working with an organisation which provides data centres. It is a business which, until now, I didn’t know very much about.
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