Historically, Disaster Recovery plans have focused on technology (hot site) and data (back up and off-site storage). Very little attention was given to the people component. The assumption was made that the required people would [...]
This article was first published more than a decade ago. We’ve not changed it, to indicate even back then, working from home or somewhere other than a traditional office made sense. Covid-19 proved that. But [...]
The number one challenge facing BCP and COOP professionals today remains getting upper management buy-in. The events of September 11 and COVID-19 have raised awareness of the exposures, but there still are organizations without a [...]
Today, most Business Continuity professionals recognize the need and value of an emergency notification system. But, as with so many other BCP requirements, the budget isn’t there. So what is a BCP professional to do? [...]
As organizations continue to mature in the development of Business Continuity plans (people/work group/departments) versus Disaster Recovery plans (technology), the need for mass notification tools has grown. In 2007, industry understanding of the importance of [...]