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Announcing Continuity Insights Chicago: A Business Continuity Conference For The Midwest
January 4, 2013 3:47 pm | by Luke Simpson, Editor | News | Comments
After the successful launch of our regionally focused Continuity Insights New York event, we’re excited to bring this concept to the Midwest for Continuity Insights Chicago, a two-day conference to be held June 18-19, 2013 at the Executive Conference Center -- just minutes from O’Hare airport. The call for Presentations is now open.
Speakers’ Soapbox: Tracy Stourac On BC Scorecards & President Kennedy
January 21, 2013 11:31 am | by Luke Simpson, Editor | Articles | Comments
In the leadup to the 11th...
UNLV’s Proposed PhD In Resilience
January 10, 2012 12:50 pm | by Luke Simpson, Editor | Articles | Comments
Marc Glasser, Adjunct Professor at University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), recently revealed the...
New ICOR Course: Social Media In Crisis Management
December 5, 2011 9:01 am | News | CommentsICOR and C4CS® announce the world's first e-learning course designed to help professionals better...
Continuity Insights New York 2013
March 13, 2013 10:22 am | by Jonna Mayberry, Editor | Events | CommentsOctober 28-29 at the New York Executive Conference Center, New York, NY. Continuity Insights New York is a two-day regional event that will feature recognized authorities sharing best practices, timely information, and leading strategies for a more resilient business, entity and community.
Continuity Insights Chicago 2013
February 7, 2013 2:29 pm | by Jonna Mayberry, Editor | Events | CommentsJune 18-19, 2013 at the AMA Executive Conference Center, Chicago, Il.Continuity Insights Chicago will address the critical issues most important to business continuity professionals in the Midwest, and facilitate the sharing of meaningful and valuable information between regional colleagues.
2013 CIMC Plenary Sessions: Cybersecurity, Active Shooter Events & An EF3 Tornado
November 19, 2012 11:25 am | by Luke Simpson, Editor | Videos | CommentsThe 2013 Continuity Insights Management Conference, running April 22-24 at the Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina, comprises three days of comprehensive educational programming, numerous networking opportunities, a review of the latest technologies, products and services--plus a special evening reception at the world famous San Diego Zoo. It is truly the industry's leading gathering of subject-matter experts.
Continuity Insights New York Postponed To November 12-13, 2012 Due To Hurricane Sandy
October 25, 2012 5:24 pm | by Luke Simpson, Editor | Blogs | 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.
Continuity Insights New York Mobile Guide Now Available
October 24, 2012 11:00 am | by Luke Simpson, Editor | News | CommentsThe Continuity Insights New York mobile guide puts everything you need to get around the conference at your fingertips. We strongly encourage you to download the guide in order to enhance your experience at the conference. You'll be able to plan your day with a personalized schedule and browse exhibitors, maps and general show info.
Presentation Slides For Continuity Insights New York 2012
September 27, 2012 3:46 pm | by Luke Simpson, Editor | Events | CommentsPresentation slides for the 2012 Continuity Insights New York conference can be downloaded using the links on this page. For the full conference details, including the program and registration details, visit www.ContinuityNewYork.com.
Keynotes Announced For Continuity Insights New York
September 17, 2012 5:25 pm | by Luke Simpson, Editor | Videos | CommentsIn October we launch Continuity Insights New York, a business continuity conference designed to bring together the brightest minds in the northeast for two days of innovative and practical business continuity discussions. Sessions are delivered by seasoned professionals from leading organizations. Don’t miss this opportunity to meet and network with colleagues and officials.
Speakers’ Soapbox: Mike Errity On Reputation, Leadership & Bruce Springsteen
September 13, 2012 3:37 pm | by Luke Simpson, Editor | News | CommentsIn the leadup to Continuity Insights New York, Continuity Insights asks presenters about their chosen topics, critical business continuity skills, how prepared we can be, and which famous person would have made a good business continuity professional. This week Mike Errity, Director, IBM Business Continuity and Resiliency Services, discusses the need for strong leadership skills and reputational risks.
Certified ISO 22301 Lead Implementer
September 4, 2012 12:03 pm | News | CommentsThis five-day intensive course enables participants to develop the necessary expertise to support an organization in implementing and managing a business continuity management system (BCMS) based on ISO 22301. Participants will also gain a thorough understanding of best practices used to implement business continuity processes from the ISO 22399.
5 Reasons To Submit A Presentation For CIMC 2013
August 16, 2012 3:16 pm | by Luke Simpson, Editor | Blogs | 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.
Speakers' Soapbox: Donna Arobone Blurs Fiction With Reality
August 10, 2012 10:06 am | by Luke Simpson, Editor | Articles | CommentsDonna Arobone, IIG Divisional Contingency Coordinator at Vanguard, speaks with Continuity Insights about why she chose the movie Contagion as a case study in pandemic preparedness, what she would name her band and why Eleanor Roosevelt would have made a good business continuity professional.
Learn To Audit BCM Programs For PS-Prep Certification
August 6, 2012 12:31 pm | News | CommentsICOR's BCM 5000 course provides students with the skills and knowledge to conduct and lead effective business continuity management system audits in accordance with the requirements of the standards.
Joseph Bruno, New York City Commissioner Of The Office Of Emergency Management, To Speak At Continuity Insights New York
July 24, 2012 11:48 am | News | CommentsCommissioner Bruno's first major initiative was to adopt and implement the citywide incident management system. With the commissioner’s support, the city's community emergency response team program has grown to over 56 teams and 1,500 volunteers.
Win A One-On-One With A Subject-Matter Expert In The Field Of Your Choice
July 17, 2012 2:15 pm | by Luke Simpson, Editor | News | CommentsContinuity Insights New York offers attendees an opportunity to take their conference experience one step further. Register today and RSVP to the event on LinkedIn and you could win a one-on-one session with a subject-matter expert in the field of your choice.
Jerome Hauer, New York State Commissioner Of The Division Of Homeland Security & Emergency Services (DHSES) To Speak At Continuity Insights New York
July 10, 2012 9:13 am | by Luke Simpson, Editor | News | CommentsCommissioner Hauer’s office includes the Office of Counterterrorism, Office of Cyber Security, Office of Fire Prevention and Control, Office of Interoperable and Emergency Communications, and the Office of Emergency Management.
Business Continuity Returns To New York On October 29-30, 2012
June 4, 2012 4:51 pm | by Luke Simpson, Editor | News | CommentsContinuity Insights New York is the long-awaited return of a dedicated business continuity event to the Northeast. Commissioner Jerome Hauer from the New York State Department of Homeland Security and Commissioner Joseph Bruno from the New York City Office of Emergency Management will open the event with a plenary session on The State of Preparedness.
AT&T Is First Company In Nation To Earn PS-Prep Certification
May 11, 2012 4:28 pm | News | CommentsThe program enables private sector organizations to enhance their capabilities for planning, responding to, and recovering from natural disasters and other threats.
2013 Continuity Insights Management Conference
May 9, 2012 10:37 am | by Luke Simpson, Editor | Events | CommentsApril 22-24, 2013 at the Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina in San Diego, CA.Featuring more than 70 sessions covering a wide range of topics including operational resilience, BCP/DR reporting metrics, social media, GRC, ERM, supply chain, cyber security, maturity models, the Cloud, and much more.
Continuity Insights New York 2012
May 9, 2012 10:16 am | by Luke Simpson, Editor | Events | CommentsPostponed to November 12-13, 2012 due to Hurricane Sandy. More information can be found here. Continuity Insights New York is the long-awaited return of a dedicated business continuity event to the Northeast. As the international center for business and commerce, the diversity of businesses and industries, and its wealth subject matter professionals, New York presents a unique opportunity to field a quality faculty and a compelling conference program.
White Paper Release: Our Path To Business Continuity Certification
May 9, 2012 9:31 am | by Courtney Bowers, Avalution | News | CommentsBusiness continuity certification requires management commitment and support, a strong business case, personnel time, and financial resources in order to achieve success and deliver long-term value, so it’s important to research up front whether certification makes business sense for and would be successful within your organization.
If LinkedIn Is The Conference Room, Facebook Is The Cafeteria
May 8, 2012 10:59 am | by Luke Simpson, Editor | Blogs | CommentsWe all like LinkedIn. It’s a great way to network and share information about business continuity and disaster recovery. But we’ve decided to give readers a different — more casual — way to interact with each other and the Continuity Insights editorial staff.
Continuity Insights Announces Credit Union Resilience Virtual Event
May 1, 2012 1:20 am | by Luke Simpson, Editor | News | CommentsIn response to the regulatory demands and budgetary restrictions faced by business continuity professionals working in credit unions across the country, Continuity Insights is pleased to announce a two-day educational event aimed at improving the resilience of these financial institutions.
Jackhammers, Touch Football & Kites
May 1, 2012 12:11 am | by Luke Simpson, Editor | Blogs | CommentsAt this year's Continuity Cares volunteer event I learned how to dig post holes with a jackhammer and had the pleasure of hanging out with a great bunch of kids from the Sunshine Acres Children's Home. My buddy for the day, and eight-year-old boy named Tyler, was inspiring with his positive outlook, enthusiasm, talent and wit.
Continuity Insights Management Conference Mobile Guide Now Available
April 9, 2012 3:11 pm | by Luke Simpson, Editor | News | CommentsThe 2012 Continuity Insights Management Conference mobile guide puts everything you need to get around the show at your fingertips. You'll be able to plan your day with a personalized schedule and browse exhibitors, maps and general show info.
A: Case Study Track — 2012 Continuity Insights Management Conference
April 4, 2012 4:28 pm | by Luke Simpson, Editor | Events | CommentsA listing of Case Study educational sessions at the 2012 Continuity Insights Management Conference and links to download presentation slides.
