The Business Continuity blog posts are all geared towards the field of Business Continuity. In here we want to show you that Business Continuity isn’t that scary, it isn’t that hard, it really is just a giant project that needs to be steered, guided and managed to make sure it continues to deliver on schedule. If deadlines are too short, or expectations are too high, the project will fail simply because it’s unattainable. For more than 30 years, we have been building plans/exercising/auditing and updating BCP Plans. Read here to learn from our successes, our mistakes and above all our experiences! If any of the posts aren’t clear, or you have questions. Feel free to comment at the bottom of the post and we’ll answer your question as soon as possible.
It happens every year at the same time. With the weather as unpredictable as it is, you would think that we would know how to weather any storm. Just like with hurricanes, our Business Continuity / Disaster Recovery plans are susceptible to the storms that might happen in the day-to-day running of our businesses. Are…
Solve BCP Headaches Welcome to the third and final installment of our series on how Shield can solve BCP headaches. Last time we talked about how Shield helps the newcomer to Business Continuity get started on the plan development process. Today we’ll look at challenges that can come up after you finally have that plan…
Tired of BCP Headaches? We hope you enjoyed Part 1 on how KingsBridge Shield can solve some of your Business Continuity Planning (BCP) information security headaches. Part 2 of our series focuses on how Shield can cure the headaches of anyone starting BCP. Let’s start with a common problem: management assigned you the responsibility of heading…
Tired of BCP Headaches? Nobody likes a headache, especially a BCP headache. Welcome to the first in our three-part series on BCP headaches and how you can use the KingsBridge Shield solution to resolve them. Today “BCP plan access” is the focus. Make sure those that need it have it, while also ensuring that access…
Earlier this month (BCP on a Budget Part 1) we set you up with six tips for getting your Business Continuity plan started without breaking the bank. In “BCP on a budget Part 2”, we continue the series with six new ideas to get your plan off the ground when dollars are tight. 1 –…
You know you need a Business Continuity Plan but, like so many organizations, there’s no extra cash lying around to invest in the process. Sound familiar? In this two-part series, we provide you with a dozen tips and tricks to get started on your “BCP on a budget.” 1 – Talk to your insurance provider.…
Not long ago I was asked the question, “So we have this Business Continuity Plan. All of the steps are documented, the contact information is confirmed, and the supporting documentation is up to date. Now what?” A great question! And one that requires a little bit of explanation. The Business Continuity Plan (BCP) is simply that:…
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…
Change is the only constant. We always find it interesting to see how the field of Business Continuity (BCP), Disaster Recovery (DRP) and Continuity of Operations (COOP) continues to evolve. Recently I was asked to comment on the “need” for BCP consultants when a client already has BCP software. What are we seeing when it…
To Post or not to Post? Social media is everywhere. It’s in coffee shops, at tourist attractions, even walking down the street. People are constantly cataloguing what is happening in their lives on social media with photos, news articles and trendy hashtags. And this is especially true when emergencies arise. Loved ones reach out, asking…