Unfortunately, external audits of business continuity management (BCM) programs have a bad habit of going off the rails. In today’s post, I’ll lay out the kinds of things that commonly… Continue reading BCM Audits Gone Rogue: What Can Go Wrong, How to Put Things Right

The United States consists of 16 critical infrastructure sectors – communications, financial services, energy, emergency services, information technology, and more – whose services are crucial to the success and prosperity of the… Continue reading Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience Month: Businesses can’t afford to overlook these security measures

Some view winter weather as a welcome excused absence from work or school. Others must still find their way into the office. What they don’t want to encounter on their… Continue reading 5 IMPORTANT WINTER WORKPLACE SAFETY TIPS

(TNS) – As rain begins to fall in Southern California from the latest storm, towns and counties prepared for the imminent problems it could cause, especially in areas previously affected… Continue reading Rain Storms in Southern California Lead to Worries in Wildfire Burn Areas, Some Evacuations Ordered in Riverside County

The holiday season brings a festive atmosphere to many workplaces, but the relaxed attitude can create unique challenges in terms of facility security. In today’s post I’ll share some tips… Continue reading 8 Tips for Facility Security During the Holidays and All Year Long

(TNS) The 2018 Central Pacific hurricane season will end Friday much like it started — with a couple of months of smooth sailing and no tropical cyclones on the horizon.… Continue reading Scary Hurricane Season Matched Activity Record in the Central Pacific

(TNS) – A man who had a heart attack minutes after saying what he thought were his last goodbyes to his children following Hawaii’s infamous ballistic missile alert on Jan.… Continue reading Man Who Suffered Heart Attack During Hawaii’s False Missile Alert Sues State

(TNS) – Pennsylvania needs to provide funding and incentives, and take other actions to fight a “public safety crisis” resulting from a dramatic decline in volunteer firefighters during the last… Continue reading Report: Funding, Support Needed to Fix ‘Public Safety Crisis’ Caused by Volunteer Firefighter, EMS Shortage

We are entering the decade of data. Governments daily are collecting tons of data from a wide variety of sources. Much of the data is pigeon-holed into stovepipes of programs… Continue reading Why Data Is King in the Artificial Intelligence World

7 Steps to Minimize Risk Today’s boards are increasingly aware of the significance and scrutiny given to their oversight obligations in the #MeToo era. Depending on the soundness and swiftness… Continue reading How Boards Should Tackle Sexual Harassment In The #MeToo Era