One of the struggles we see on a regular basis is how to know if your Business Continuity Plan (BCP) is actually in good shape. When was the last time a specific section in your plan was updated? How often are your users logging in to review the content? And is there a summary of…
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When we head to client sites, we listen for the key words Active Directory. This part of IT infrastructure can be a blessing for every day functionality. It can also fall apart dramatically during an incident. Before we get to the implications of what might happen if it goes down, let’s give a general explanation…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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At KingsBridge our primary focus is developing simple and straightforward business continuity software (our flagship tool Shield). However, we also believe strongly that to develop a useful tool, you need to be using it every day, just like our customers do. To make this happen, we also do consulting – writing plans, exercising plans and…
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Mark your calendars! Business Continuity Awareness Week 2017 is next week, May 15 – 19! You may be thinking, “Wow, that’s coming up fast! I’m not ready, I thought I had more time!” Don’t worry! We’re here to help you with some last minute tips and tricks to pull off an educational, forward thinking Business Continuity…
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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…
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Credit Union and NCUA – The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) requires that all federal credit unions have a business continuity plan. 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 IT…
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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 align…
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