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Understanding Crisis Management for Businesses

Bernstein Crisis Management

The Pillars of Effective Crisis Management Strategic Planning and Preparedness: The foundation of effective crisis management lies in the anticipation of potential threats and the development of a comprehensive crisis management plan. Effective Communication: Timely and effective communication is crucial during a crisis.

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Double trouble: When climate change and cyber crime collide

everbridge

During disasters, distracted, weakened, and vulnerable businesses and individuals are easy targets for cyber criminals. Additionally, the vulnerability of critical infrastructure like power grids, communication networks, and transportation systems during times of crisis makes them prime targets for state-sponsored cyberattacks.

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Mastering Business Continuity Exercises: Best Practices, Scenarios, and Tools for 2025

BCP Builder

Mitigating Risks: Exercises help businesses identify and address vulnerabilities before real-world disruptions occur. Regulatory Compliance: Many industries require regular testing of business continuity plans to meet standards like ISO 22301. Theyre essential for organisations of all sizes, from small businesses to global enterprises.

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How Keeping Track of Microsoft’s Product Plans Can Keep Your Network Secure

LAN Infotech

They can expose their networks to vulnerabilities that hackers and cybercriminals can exploit. Not only can outdated software inadvertently create backdoors to your network, but the data contained in these applications is also quite vulnerable. These systems also increase your network’s overall vulnerability to a ransomware attack.

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Operational Resilience: Is it just business continuity done properly?

Plan B Consulting

Once this is done, you should look for single points of failure and vulnerabilities, which if improved would add to the organisation’s overall resilience. Scenario planning When I first came across business continuity, dare I say 20-25 years ago, the focus was on scenarios which could impact our organisation.

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Operational Resilience: Is it just business continuity done properly?

Plan B Consulting

Once this is done, you should look for single points of failure and vulnerabilities, which if improved would add to the organisation’s overall resilience. Scenario planning. When I first came across business continuity, dare I say 20-25 years ago, the focus was on scenarios which could impact our organisation. Conclusion.

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The New Normal

BCP Builder

It has been on the radar for some time now, and impacts oriented planning vs scenario planning should be at the core of Business Continuity Planning. Vulnerability is the birthplace of innovation, creativity and change (Brene’ Brown) and we are all extremely vulnerable – so let’s get creating.

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