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Quick, Concise & … Flawed? Truth & Lies In The Twittersphere
June 17, 2013 | by Jonna Mayberry, Editor | Comments
“A little birdie told me” has taken on a whole new meaning since Twitter first launched in 2006. A decade later, Twitter has emerged as a multifaceted social media machine, as users post and share everything from pictures of their lunch to life-saving advice. In this fast-paced world, a tweet is the epitome of efficiency, but that efficiency — while advantageous — presents its own set of problems.
Staying On Track When Trains Derail
June 3, 2013 10:26 am | by Jonna Mayberry, Editor | Comments
Records show that rail safety is steadily improving, but the month of May unfortunately...
Making A List & Checking It Twice
March 17, 2013 4:01 pm | by Jonna Mayberry, Editor | Comments
My desk is currently brimming with magazines, white papers and textbooks about business...
Bring On The Winter Weather
December 10, 2012 1:17 pm | by Luke Simpson, Editor | Comments
I recently developed a personal winter weather plan for situations where a blizzard or winter...
The Yanks & The Brits: Some Conference Observations
May 7, 2013 9:17 am | by Chris Needham-Bennett, owner & managing director of London-based Needhams 1834 Ltd. | CommentsA lot has been written about the differences and similarities between the Brits and the Americans, but while visiting San Diego for the 2013 Continuity Insights Management Conference, one or two more things struck me. Despite fighting the same wars and mostly being on the same side, we still have a lot that divides us, and in the context of business continuity, such differences can be important.
Organized Chaos Across The Pond
April 9, 2013 10:10 am | by Jonna Mayberry, Editor | CommentsI definitely benefitted from “organized chaos” while I was abroad, and it seems that this same approach is equally beneficial for business continuity. Continuity professionals continually strive to innovate and add nuances to exercises to ensure full engagement by the participants.
Hooroo: It’s Australian For Goodbye
February 26, 2013 1:36 pm | by Luke Simpson, Editor | CommentsAfter a short but sweet two years in the role of editor at Continuity Insights I’ve decided to resign from my position in order to pursue new challenges. Working in this role has been incredibly rewarding, but when life presents opportunities we are forced to make these tough decisions.
4 Trends That Will Impact The Role Of BC/DR Practitioners In 2013 & Beyond
January 2, 2013 4:54 pm | by John Jackson, Executive VP, Fusion Risk Management | CommentsIn 2013 we will continue to see a shift in the way business continuity and disaster recovery professionals view and approach their roles. As our industry moves forward we will eventually see two types of practitioners emerge: risk managers and outage planners.
Graphics-Rich Social Media Provides Unprecedented Situational Awareness During Hurricane Sandy
October 30, 2012 12:08 pm | by Luke Simpson, Editor | CommentsI spent most of Monday glued to my Twitter feed as Hurricane Sandy pounded the Northeast and Mid Atlantic. More prominent than ever was an emphasis on graphics and photos as a way to provide detailed, verifiable information and situational awareness. For example, I wasn’t simply told that flood waters were approaching the runways at LaGuardia airport -- the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey showed me.
Continuity Insights New York Postponed To November 12-13, 2012 Due To Hurricane Sandy
October 25, 2012 5:24 pm | by Luke Simpson, Editor | CommentsAfter closely monitoring the projected path of Hurricane Sandy and staying in continuous communication with the New York City Office of Emergency Management, the team at Continuity Insights has made the informed decision to postpone the Continuity Insights New York event by two weeks. The new dates for the conference are November 12-13, 2012; it will continue to be held at The Hotel Pennsylvania.
Why A Telework Recovery Strategy Isn’t A Continuity Solution
October 5, 2012 12:14 pm | by Ron LaPedis, Workforce Continuity Strategist, SunGard Availability Services | CommentsIn the case of a single-site disaster -- as long as the computing infrastructure is running in the data center or a hot site -- telework might be a reasonable option. Of course, the remote access infrastructure needs to be up as well, along with Internet access through the contracted network provider. In the case of a localized or regional disaster, telework could be problematic for several reasons.
How Arrogance & Technology Failure Got Me Lost
September 28, 2012 12:19 pm | by Luke Simpson, Editor | CommentsOn my way to an ACP meeting last week I arrogantly refused a complimentary map of the area. “I don’t need it,” I scoffed, pointing to my Android smartphone. After all, Google Maps made paper maps obsolete years ago, right? I couldn't have been more wrong.
Are The Cloud Vendors Winning You Over?
September 6, 2012 3:18 pm | by Luke Simpson, Editor | CommentsIn a recent briefing my question about the ongoing security concerns surrounding cloud was answered with a pretty convincing analogy that compared the security of a house to that of an apartment building. I’m curious if we as an industry are starting to accept this technology as inevitable, fall for the charms of the cloud vendor’s sales pitch, and/or feel the benefits (far) outweigh the risks.
When Is A Backup Not A Backup?
September 4, 2012 11:29 am | by Ron LaPedis, SunGard Availability Services | CommentsBy accessing Gizmodo reporter Matt Honan's iCloud account, hackers wiped his iPhone, iPad and MacBook, deleted a Gmail account, and posted messages on personal and professional Twitter accounts. If you have a web presence, blog, or use social media, go change your passwords and evaluate how those accounts can be locked down before your reputation is tarnished by a hacker.
5 Reasons To Submit A Presentation For CIMC 2013
August 16, 2012 3:16 pm | by Luke Simpson, Editor | CommentsYou've seen the Call for Presentations, you know that the Continuity Insights Management Conference (CIMC) is the industry's premier event for strategic business continuity discussion, and an unmatched opportunity for networking and information sharing. Here are four reasons that I hope will convince you to submit a presentation to be considered for CIMC 2013.
CI Bulletin Goes Twice-Weekly
July 27, 2012 9:42 am | by Luke Simpson, Editor | CommentsIt’s the end of the week, you haven’t heard me rant since Tuesday and you think, “If only I could get one more dose of business continuity content before the weekend.” Well, do I have good news for you!
Can Gun Control Prevent Mass Killings?
July 24, 2012 12:15 pm | by Luke Simpson, Editor | CommentsThe effect of Australia's strict gun control laws and gun buyback following the Port Arthur massacre is a highly contentious topic, with experts and scientists offering varied interpretations of research data. However, one very compelling statistic has emerged.
Tips To Prevent An Active Shooter Situation
July 17, 2012 11:02 am | by Ron LaPedis, SunGard Availability Services | CommentsThe best way to prevent an active shooter situation is to prevent the active shooter from gaining access to your premises. That means training your employees to question everyone -- even people they know well.
Social Media Risk
July 10, 2012 10:26 am | by Brian Gray, Chief, Business Continuity Management Unit, United Nations (UN) | CommentsThere are huge advantages to be gained by engaging on the social web, but this engagement comes with risk. In general, I see three sources of social media risk: The 'Avatar Effect,' crazy people and stupid actions.
