Using Merge or Replace to keep your data current in Shield Keeping your Business Continuity plan up-to-date with current information is critical to its success. At KingsBridge we recognize how important this is, and that’s why our Shield software helps you quickly import a CSV file into the Data section of Shield. It doesn’t matter…
Leverage the benefits of the Plan Markup Table At KingsBridge we make your business continuity planning easy. We simplify your plan writing and maintenance process through a feature called the Plan Markup Table. Many Shield users leverage Plan Markup when they first set up Shield ‘out of the box’ but quickly either forget about it…
At KingsBridge we recognize that, while we use SHIELD every day and are very familiar with its layout, you have other competing priorities. When you do have a chance to log in, you might need a couple of minutes to refresh your memory as to where to find everything. Wouldn’t it be nice if there…
Password management is always a challenge. Not only do users love to never change their password, they also like to keep it as simple as possible. Today we’re not going to dip our toe into the very deep water of how to write good password policy. We’re really here to show you how Shield can…
Hopefully you didn’t miss Part 1 of 10 BCP Mistakes You Really Want to Avoid where we laid out the first five mistakes for you. If you did, check the post available here. 6. Not maintaining the plan. Outdated contact information, a list of unaddressed action items and procedures that no longer reflect your business…
Today we’re covering the first 5 in our list of 10 BCP mistakes you really want to avoid. Check back next Tuesday for the conclusion to this two-part blog! Learning these lessons now will save you a ton of headaches later. Don’t let these BCP mistakes put your recovery at risk. 1. Managing the wrong…
Credit Union and NCUA The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) requires that all federal credit unions have a Business Continuity Plan (BCP). No matter how big or small a credit union you are, make sure you are aware of the regulations used by the NCUA for audits. The NCUA uses key elements from the FFIEC…
Previously we wrote about the fall-out from the Lac Megantic rail disaster – the deadliest Canadian rail disaster since 1867. Many lessons were learned from the two-year investigation that followed. While less catastrophic, the recent post-Hurricane Harvey Arkema plant explosion near Houston, Texas, will also reveal its own take-aways. However, even without results from investigations…
What can we learn from Lac Mégantic In July of 2013, the deadliest Canadian rail accident since 1867 occurred in Lac Megantic, Quebec. A series of errors resulted in a train carrying crude oil to roll downhill before derailing in the town of Lac Megantic. The accident resulted in: 63 derailed rail cars 47 deaths…
The KingsBridge team was onsite in Orlando last week ‘Keeping it Simple and Straightforward’ at DRJ SpringWorld. Record traffic at the KingsBridge booth this year may be the result of Hershey’s kisses and coffee on offer, but more likely the huge number of enhancements we’ve made to our Shield software over the last 9…