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Speakers’ Soapbox: Chris Needham-Bennett On Britain’s Tsunami & The Fun Side Of ISO22301
February 1, 2013 5:38 pm | by Luke Simpson, Editor | Articles | Comments
In the leadup to the 11th Annual Continuity Insights Management Conference, Chris Needham-Bennett, owner & Managing Director of London-based Needhams 1834 Ltd, discusses the real cost of ISO22301 certification, the tsunami that struck Britain in 1607 and Theodore Roosevelt’s resilience.
Trending #ISO22301 — Does It Matter?
May 15, 2013 9:36 pm | by Fusion Risk Management | Webinars | CommentsWednesday, May 29, 2013 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM EDT ISO 22301 is the first converged standard in the DR/BC Industry. But what does it mean to you and your organization? Where does it provide leadership and best practice, and where does it present the obvious or represent compromise? Most importantly, what aspects provide direction for opportunities to improve your program and deliver business value?Attend this session for a practical approach to embracing ISO 22301 — on your terms!
Trending #ISO22301 — Does It Matter?
May 3, 2013 4:00 pm | by Fusion Risk Management | Events | CommentsWednesday, May 29, 2013 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM EDT ISO 22301 is the first converged standard in the DR/BC Industry. But what does it mean to you and your organization? Where does it provide leadership and best practice, and where does it present the obvious or represent compromise? Most importantly, what aspects provide direction for opportunities to improve your program and deliver business value?Attend this session for a practical approach to embracing ISO 22301 — on your terms!REGISTER TODAY
Automating ISO 22301:2012
April 5, 2013 5:13 pm | by Chris Alvord, Coop Systems Founder, CEO, CBCP, MBCI, OCEG RISK, ISO 22301 Lead Auditor | Articles | CommentsAs an auditable standard, ISO 22301 is difficult to envision without significant automation for key parts of the program. Specific features are needed to affordably meet the goals of such a program. This article addresses some of the major areas requiring systems software.
Avalution Consulting Releases White Paper On Implementing ISO 22301: The Business Continuity Management System Standard
February 26, 2013 9:30 am | News | CommentsAvalution’s new white paper, Implementing ISO 22301, breaks the standard down section by section, discussing what each clause means, the value it delivers, recommended approaches for alignment, and items to consider before moving forward. Whether your goal is to align to the standard or pursue certification (only if there’s a business case, of course), this white paper will serve as your road map for success.
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.
RSA Introduces New Integrated Business Continuity Solution, Mobile App
January 28, 2013 4:11 pm | News | CommentsRSA Archer Business Continuity Management and Operations is one of the industry’s most tightly integrated solutions designed to address business continuity, disaster recovery and crisis management. Engineered to align with BS25999, NIMS and ISO 22301, it offers a standards-based approach to business continuity planning.
ANSI Announces 2013 Student Paper Competition
January 14, 2013 2:43 pm | News | CommentsThe theme of the 2013 ANSI Student Paper Competition is Standards and Emerging Technology Decisions -- What Role Do Standards Play in Disaster Recovery and Business Recovery? Submitted papers should examine the role standards play in disaster recovery and business continuity, providing specific examples of where, how and which standards were or could have been invoked in an emergency situation.
Agiliance Riskvision Minimizes Threat Of Business Disruptions
September 6, 2012 9:23 am | News | CommentsThe Agiliance ISO 22301 Content Pack provides the necessary framework to identify potential threats to an organization and the impacts to business operations they pose. It breaks down the processes into simple and effective steps, enabling organizations to not just create a business continuity strategy but also to manage, maintain, and continually improve the plan.
How Business Continuity Groups Can Partner With ERM & IT Groups
August 13, 2012 11:46 am | by Jason Merante, an executive in Accenture Technology Consulting | Articles | CommentsAs a consultant, I have had the opportunity to work for some of the largest and most complex corporations in the world. Based on my observations over the years, both positive and negative, I would like to share some ideas that will help bring the two disciplines of BCM and ERM together to achieve real business value and improve loss avoidance.
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.
Train Everyone, Including The Band
July 2, 2012 3:45 pm | by Bo Mitchell, CBCP, 911 Consulting | Articles | CommentsIn 1991, the Oceanos cruise ship, carrying 571 passengers and crew, sank in the Indian Ocean off South Africa. The first people to abandon ship were the captain, his senior officers and most of the crew. So who was in command? The tour director. Her emergency team? The band that had been playing for passengers.
A Look At ISO 22301 & The Need For A Management System
June 11, 2012 4:15 pm | by Lynnda Nelson, President, ICOR | Articles | CommentsUsing a management system approach for your BCM program is more efficient than a siloed approach and ties it to other management systems in place in the organization. It can eliminate waste and duplication of services. It embeds BCS into the culture of the organization versus maintaining ownership with a few individuals.
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.
Will ISO 22301 Be Embraced?
April 30, 2012 11:09 pm | by Luke Simpson, Editor | Videos | CommentsAt the 2012 Continuity Insights Management Conference, Mike Keating, VP of BCM at Reinsurance Group of America, explains that the value of ISO 22301 for his organization is not in certification but in the common language it provides business continuity professionals around the world. ICOR's Lynnda Nelson compares BS 25999 to ISO 22301, highlighting the changes to terminology such as MTPoD.
Choosing The Right Standard For PS-Prep Certification
April 13, 2012 12:44 pm | by Lynnda Nelson, President, ICOR | Articles | CommentsThe process for obtaining PS-Prep certification is now established and companies are working to determine their readiness for a PS-Prep third-party audit. The first step in determining readiness is to identify the standard to which your organization should become certified. ICOR's Lynnda Nelson gives a side-by-side comparison of the three standards at the ehart of PS-Prep and provides background information designed to help organizations choose the most appropriate standard.
BCM Benchmarking Study: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly
April 10, 2012 1:13 pm | by Luke Simpson, Editor | Articles | CommentsIn order to tease out the most compelling — and more subtle — results from the 2011-2012 Continuity Insights & KPMG LLP Global Business Continuity Management Program Benchmarking Study, a panel of subject-matter experts reviewed and commented on the raw data collected from 685 business continuity professionals. Reactions range from “disturbing” to “encouraging.”
Continuity Insights Invites Readers To Provide Feedback On Draft ISO Standards
February 13, 2012 10:22 am | by Luke Simpson, Editor | News | CommentsContinuity Insights invites its U.S. readers to review and provide feedback on two ISO standards currently under development: ISO 22398 — Societal security — Guidelines for exercises and testing and ISO 22313 — Societal security — Business continuity management systems — Guidance. This is a great way for practitioners, consultants and vendors to get involved in the development of the standards that will, in all probability, influence the maturity of our discipline.
Podcast 001 | Part 3: ISO 22301
December 24, 2011 4:47 pm | by Brian Zawada, U.S. Technical Advisory Group | Podcasts | CommentsBrian Zawada, member of the U.S. Technical Advisory Group to ISO Technical Committee 223, discusses the soon-to-be released ISO 22301 standard: Societal security -- Business continuity management systems --- Requirements. Among the topics discussed is the standard's compatibility with current standards such as BS 25999 and programs such as PS-Prep.
Podcast 001 | Part 2: ISO 22301
December 23, 2011 4:45 pm | by Brian Zawada, U.S. Technical Advisory Group | Podcasts | CommentsBrian Zawada, member of the U.S. Technical Advisory Group to ISO Technical Committee 223, discusses the soon-to-be released ISO 22301 standard: Societal security -- Business continuity management systems --- Requirements. Among the topics discussed is the standard's compatibility with current standards such as BS 25999 and programs such as PS-Prep.
Podcast 001 | Part 1: ISO 22301
December 21, 2011 4:30 pm | by Brian Zawada, U.S. Technical Advisory Group | Podcasts | CommentsBrian Zawada, member of the U.S. Technical Advisory Group to ISO Technical Committee 223, discusses the soon-to-be released ISO 22301 standard: Societal security -- Business continuity management systems --- Requirements. Among the topics discussed is the standard's compatibility with current standards such as BS 25999 and programs such as PS-Prep.
What Do You Need To Know About ISO 22301?
August 15, 2011 11:05 am | News | CommentsIn the first Continuity Insights Podcast, EAB member Brian Zawada will answer questions about business continuity-related regulations and standards, including ISO 22301: Societal Security — Business Continuity Management Systems — Requirements.
2009 BCP Lessons Learned
December 31, 2009 7:00 pm | by Brian Zawada | Articles | Comments2009 offered a number of developments and lessons learned that impacted (and continue to influence the work performed by) business continuity professionals. After polling a number of professionals and reflecting on the presentations, articles and perspectives offered throughout the year at various conferences and in journals, I would like to nominate five developments or lessons learned as the "Top 5 of 2009." Interestingly, it seems to me that each also points to the maturity of our profession as it becomes strategic as well as tactical.
The Regulatory Landscape
April 26, 2009 8:00 pm | by Al Berman | Articles | CommentsBusinesses and government are encountering a growing number of local and national compliance requirements, which have substantially added to the burden building and testing preparedness plans. We can expect to see additional regulations and guid...
BS 25999: A Case Study
April 26, 2009 8:00 pm | by Tim Matthews | Articles | CommentsAttend this session to learn why and how ETS, a non-profit organization with 2,500 employees worldwide, is pursuing BS 25999 certification. ETS provides a range of products and services to advance learning worldwide, including designing, develop...
The Role of Statutes, Regulations, and Professional Standards in Establishing Legal Liability
April 26, 2009 8:00 pm | by Denis Binder | Articles | CommentsThe tragedies of 9/11, Katrina, Columbine, and Virginia Tech highlight the need for emergency action and business continuity planning. Government has responded through legislation and regulations. Industry has promulgated professional standards,...
