Checking It Twice: The Corporate Risk Mitigation Checklist
In recent posts, we’ve been talking about how important it is for organizations to reassess their risks as the economy opens up. Today, we provide a tool to help in doing that: […]
RTO and RPO: Making It Simple
Everyone involved in business continuity management knows that the concepts of RTO and RPO are important. Knowing exactly what they are, how they should be used, why they matter, and how to […]
Debunked: 9 Common Business Continuity Myths
As with most fields, business continuity has its fair share of beliefs that are commonly held but contrary to the truth. In today’s post, we’ll look at nine business continuity myths and […]
Vulnerable Vendors: Supplier Weaknesses Put Your Organization at Risk
A look at the risks companies are exposed to through vulnerable vendors and some ideas on how organizations can plug the gaps and increase their security.
You Still Need to Drill: IT/DR Testing Is as Important as Ever
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused many organizations to focus on operations and suspend their IT/Disaster Recovery testing programs. In today’s post, we’ll explain why it’s important to keep up with your IT/DR […]
Types of Risk: Don’t Forget to Keep Tabs on Your Long-Term Risks
The challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic have understandably monopolized most business continuity professionals’ attention over the past six months. In today’s post, I want to remind you of what the five types […]
Ready or Not, Here It Comes: 5 Steps to Protecting Your Company Against Coronavirus
Officials at the Centers for Disease Control have warned that the coronavirus outbreak may cause severe disruptions to everyday life. In today’s post, we’ll look at five steps your organization can take […]
The Risk Management Process: Manage Uncertainty, Then Repeat
This post outlines the risk management process —the steps every organization should go through regularly to protect themselves against the hazards of doing business. Every organization needs to do some type of […]
Little Things Mean a Lot: The Value of Micro Mock Disaster Exercises
Miniature mock disaster exercises are a small thing that can make a big difference in terms of an organization’s preparedness for emergencies. In today’s post, we’ll lay out the benefits of such […]
What BC Professionals Can Do to Help Guard Against Cyberattacks
Recent events in the news as well as trends in my own work have reminded me of how important it is for business continuity professionals to help protect their organizations against the […]
Don’t Just Hope: Choosing Strategies to Mitigate Risk
Once you’ve identified the risks facing your organization, you need to consciously select a risk mitigation strategy for each one. In today’s post, we’ll explain the four possible strategies and share some […]
Weighing the Danger: The Continuing Value of the Threat and Risk Assessment
The Threat and Risk Assessment (TRA) is one aspect of business continuity that has come under criticism recently. In our opinion, this tool remains highly valuable, provided it is used correctly. Related […]
