COVID-19 is proving an existential crisis for many non-profits and charities, but the reality is that such organizations are equally vulnerable to the whole range of usual crisis risks, and many are simply not adequately prepared.
Read moreIs it time for Business Continuity Managers to step away from COVID-19 response?
Is it time for Business Continuity Managers to step away from the COVID-19 response? Charlie Maclean-Bristol discusses his thoughts on how organizations should move forward in dealing with the virus.
Read moreFREE CHAPTER: Critical Infrastructure Risk Assessment: The Power of the Observation
In this chapter you will discover: • An overview of the concept of an “observation.” • The primary elements included in the observation as well as its format. • Fundamental considerations when performing and documenting the observation including...
Read moreFree Business Continuity Exercises
These exercises and many more one-hour exercises are contained in Charlie Maclean-Bristol’s new book, Business Continuity Exercises: Quick Exercises to Validate Your Plan.
Read moreInvention Identifies Lost 911 Callers
Invention Identifies Lost 911 Callers It’s a nightmare for emergency managers: Who is dialing 911 but not getting through? Dallas-based FailSafe Communications believes it has the answer. It has licensed a technology that uses Signaling System 7...
Read moreThe Difference Between Generic Response and Contingency Plans
The main scenario people write plans for is the loss of their building, and they may have some other plans for loss of people, suppliers, or IT. Often the scenario plans, which I like to call contingency plans, are generic, contain little detail...
Read moreHow lack of information stymied effective crisis management
A crisis is a test of leadership. A test of systems. And a test of relationships. But it is also a test of values.
Read moreReworking the Taxonomy for Richer Risk Assessments, by Ernie Hayden
By accommodating unique requirements and conditions at different sites, security pros can dig deeper get a clearer sense of organizational risk.
Read moreTaking Time for Observations
The observation may be a simple set of notes or it can be a formalized report. In either case, the most effective aspect of an observation is that it results in improvement or added excellence to the performance of your company’s performance.
Read moreCartier Watches and Money Laundering: Lessons From Bungling the Basics
A crisis is a test of leadership. A test of systems. And a test of relationships. But it is also a test of values.
Read moreNEW BOOK: Business Continuity Exercises: Quick Exercises to Validate Your Plan
An Unexercised Continuity Plan Could Be More Dangerous Than No Plan At All!
Read moreWhy Values Matter in a Crisis
A crisis is a test of leadership. A test of systems. And a test of relationships. But it is also a test of values.
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