Threat Intelligence: A Key Capability for Our Turbulent Times
There was a time when only the military had to concern itself with scanning the horizon for potential dangers. But in our current period of an ever-expanding set of global threats, most […]
Testing, Testing: Our Best Blogs on BC Testing and Mock Disaster Exercises
In business continuity, testing of all types can lay claim to a rare distinction: it is simultaneously one of the most important parts of any program, and one of the most neglected. […]
Optimizing Your BC Program for the Permanent Hybrid Work Model
The hybrid workplace model is here to stay, at least for the foreseeable future. Business continuity professionals need to be sure their recovery plans and strategies are fully adapted to the new […]
What Was New in ’22: The BCM Year in Review
The year 2022 saw the tapering off of the pandemic, the invasion of Ukraine by Russia, an ongoing wave of cyberattacks, continuing supply chain woes, and a renewed focus by organizations on […]
How BCM Software Can Make Your Business Continuity Program More Agile
Business continuity programs need to be agile in order to protect their organizations in today’s chaotic environment. Well-chosen BCM software can help a continuity program be more nimble and effective. Related on […]
Blood, Sweat, and Tiers: The Benefits of Tiered BC Testing
Tiered testing is a way of matching the rigor of the testing applied to a given business process with its importance to the organization. It ensures that you get the most bang […]
Strengthening the Chain: Four Steps to a More Secure Corporate Supply Chain
Supply chain insecurity has emerged as one of the leading threats to business, but most organizations continue to lag when it comes to protecting their access to critical goods and services. In […]
Fooling Yourself: When BC Professionals Confuse Effort with Results
One mistake we see frequently is when organizations equate a high volume of work done in their business continuity programs with recoverability. Smart BC professionals know that becoming resilient requires maintaining a […]
Out of the Loop: When the BCM Office is the Last to Know
Here is an irony for you: at many organizations, the business continuity office is often the last to know when something happens that threatens to disrupt the business. The cause of this […]
Say Hello to VOI: The Best Way to Assess the Value of Your BCM Program
There’s a good reason business loves the concept of return on investment (ROI); it expresses the worth of an activity in terms everyone understands: dollars. However, in evaluating intangible assets such as […]
The Golden Key: Using KPIs Can Open the Door to Excellence
There is a golden key that can be used by every organization to open the door to excellence for its business continuity management program. It is making use of key performance indicators […]
Roll with the Changes: A New Generation Requires a New Approach to BCM
The Internet generation has arrived in the workplace, bringing new ways of thinking, learning, and getting things done. The business continuity profession will need to adapt if it is to partner effectively […]
