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There are many reasons to communicate . . . but will your communications plan work?
Hear Jamie Goodloe, MBCP, AFBCI discuss a real-world case study of getting a crisis communications program beyond just a “plan”. She offers a tested method of getting your program ready for a real crisis.
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The Engaged Matrix Model of Organizational Resilience
To many executives, unavailability is simply not acceptable. On the other hand, recovery is still a critical capability we must continue to pursue. However, we need to understand that this is not a message that will convince customers of our value. We must, instead, market ourselves as the function that assures availability and prevents disruption. Scott Baldwin explains.
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MIT Professional Education Announces its 2020 Course “Crisis Management & Business Continuity”
One of the best professional networking opportunities of the year is now available for registration, but the summer class always fills early. Apply soon, receive CEUs, and add "MIT" to your LinkedIn educational profile! Attend at the MIT campus in Cambridge, MA on July 27 – 31, 2020. Earn 3.7 Continuing Education Units (CEUs). This is the eleventh year of the extremely successful program! The program provides up-to-date assessments and knowledge on issues that affect companies and agencies from the experts involved with these efforts. Several case studies are presented for discussion. For more information, visit the website link below.
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Emphasis on long term planning can assist in building resilience and increasing self-sufficiency in the immediate aftermath of a disaster.
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With many organizations relying on overseas IT services, the coronavirus could results in disruptions to security and operations.
Read MorePick and Choose: How can your organization decide on the right disaster recovery strategy for their needs?
Companies need to balance between costs, redundancy, speed of response, and other considerations when establishing their solutions.
Read MoreBack to School: MIT and Texas A&M each host large-scale emergency response exercises
Events will include integration with both state and local authorities, and test extensive emergency scenarios
Read MoreRefresher Course: With the threats posed constantly changing, the nature of IT training needs to be rethought.
IT security training sessions often are intermittent and lag behind current information and strategies.
Read MoreInvesting in the Present: How your company can distribute its cybersecurity resources for maximum returns
Even with finite time and money, careful deployment of resources can offer both current and long term gains in security.
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Management Conference. San Antonio. April 20-22, 2020. Insight, inspiration, and actionable ideas presented by an innovative network of leading business continuity and resiliency experts and practitioners discussing today's hot-button topics and issues.
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BCI Emergency Communications Report 2020
Organizations can implement emergency communications plans quicker thanks to technological innovation, training and exercising of plans. The BCI has launched the 2020 edition of its Emergency Communications Report, in partnership with F24. This annual publication provides insight into how organizations communicate during an emergency, the key communication challenges faced by organizations and how technology is helping to assist in communication processes. You will need to register for the complimentary report.
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