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Not All Systems Are Created Equal
Nearly half of organizations today use some form of emergency communication software to reach their employees during critical events. But not all of these systems are created equal. With so many emergency communication providers available – all with varying levels of sophistication, ease of use, and support – it can be tough to compare vendors and narrow down your options.
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Does Your BCP Reflect Real People with Real Needs?
Historically, Disaster Recovery plans have focused on technology (hot site) and data (back up and off-site storage). Little attention was paid to the people. The assumption was made that the required people would simply go to the internal or external hot site. Of course this thinking was changed dramatically by Covid-19. Most people are working from home. But how about the return to workplace plans and the second disaster, that’s coming? Frequent author and conference speaker Ted Brown offers his insights.
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BCI Technology & Business Continuity in Organizational Resilience Report
This first ever report looks at how business continuity professionals should work with their counterparts in IT and or Cyber Security departments to increase resilience across the organization. The results of the report show that those organizations practicing a non-siloed approach between departments, especially Business Continuity, IT, and IT Resilience, have much more resilient processes and procedures in place. In this not to be missed and insightful report BCI looks at management roles and try to answer the ‘delicate’ and much debated question of whether IT Resilience should be managed by Business Continuity or IT?
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A study from the University of Delaware shows an increase in suicide rate of 23%, with rates peaking roughly two years after the disaster occurs.
Read MoreCentralized Disaster Data: DesignSafe, a database of natural disaster information, is changing how planners and policymakers think about preparation and response
Created at the University of Texas at Austin, the database gathers information from across the nation on disaster design standards, critical regions, and perceived threats.
Read MoreStable Solutions: While IT departments were able to rapidly shift to support remote work, vulnerabilities remain
Organizations need to continue to refine their remote work tools and policies to ensure proper security.
Read MoreThe Future is Coming: Some predictions on the cybersecurity trends and issues in the coming year
The effects of the pandemic are expected to continue to reshape cybersecurity efforts.
Read MoreThe Time of Test: Recent events have confirmed the importance of evaluating the readiness of your business continuity plan
Experts on business continuity management suggest methods for testing for robustness and completeness.
Read MoreA Plague of Attacks: The UK’s National Cyber Security Center has found that a third of cyber attacks have been related to the coronavirus
The NCSC has been ramping up efforts to help the National Health Service secure itself.
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Save the Date for DRJ’s 64th Conference March 29 – April 1, 2021
DRJ’s 64th Conference will be a full virtual experience with broadcast quality programming that allows attendees to meet face-to-face.
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Save The Date: Virtual DRI Resilience Excellence Summit Mar. 1-3, 2021!
Mark your calendars: On Mar. 1-3, 2021, DRI International will be hosting a free online event including educational sessions and the announcement of the winners of the Awards of Excellence!
This year has been tough on all of us, so DRII wants to provide an event that celebrates continuing education and the accomplishments of our resilience community, in a convenient format that suits the moment. Each day over 90 minutes, the DRI Resilience Excellence Summit will present in-depth online presentations on hot topics like COVID-19 and cyber resilience and highlight award recipients.
Be on the lookout for further announcements on presentations, speakers, attendee benefits, and more!
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