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An Introduction to FFIEC: BCM’s Gold Standard

MHA Consulting

It has greater governance, risk assessment, business impact analysis, planning, testing, and maintenance requirements than any other standard. Smaller companies, educational institutions, construction firms, and many government agencies—these types of organizations tend to have more of a cushion before delays cause serious problems.

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The 11 Best Free Disaster Recovery Plan Templates Online

Solutions Review

OUR TAKE: Search Disaster Recovery offers a few different kinds of recovery plans, spanning business impact analysis, pandemic recovery, and business continuity. The SANS Institute’s plan also provides a discussion of the culture and employee education surrounding disaster recovery and risk avoidance. GO TO TEMPLATE.

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Lessons from a Botched BIA: Learning from One Company’s Mistakes

MHA Consulting

In one recent engagement, MHA was tasked with picking up the pieces after a Business Impact Analysis (BIA) conducted by another consulting firm suffered a crack-up. hospitals must have very short RTOs; educational institutions can have longer ones). Make sure your RTOs are industry-appropriate (e.g.,

BCM 98
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Five Cybersecurity Sessions You Can’t Miss at ISC West

Security Industry Association

ISC West 2023 is coming up March 28-31 in Las Vegas, and the Security Industry Association (SIA) and ISC West recently revealed full conference details for the SIA Education@ISC West program , including keynote presentations from top luminaries and 65+ sessions on the most current business trends, technologies and industry developments.

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BCM Basics: the Difference Between Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery

MHA Consulting

There is certainly no shortage of BC training courses and programs, but many people who are tasked with taking on BC duties are expected to educate themselves about their new assignment. The standard way of arriving at these targets is by conducting a BIA, or business impact analysis.)

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Business Continuity as a Business Strategy

Disaster Recovery Journal

A well-prepared business impact analysis provides the foundation for a streamlined continuity plan emphasizing survival first, recovery last. He has an extensive background in COOP and has been promoting continuity education for small business owners. Any disruption, small or large, is a disaster to this sized business.

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Business Continuity as a Business Strategy

Disaster Recovery Journal

A well-prepared business impact analysis provides the foundation for a streamlined continuity plan emphasizing survival first, recovery last. He has an extensive background in COOP and has been promoting continuity education for small business owners. Any disruption, small or large, is a disaster to this sized business.