Sarasota County, Fla., Signs Cheaper Emergency Food Contract After Hurricane Irma Controversy

(TNS) — After spending an exorbitant amount of money on food for county workers during Hurricane Irma, Sarasota County has signed a catering contract with a much cheaper vendor should another natural disaster strike. The County Commission recently approved a three-year contract with Metz Culinary Management, of Sarasota, as its primary vendor, and Mattison’s Catering,… Continue reading Sarasota County, Fla., Signs Cheaper Emergency Food Contract After Hurricane Irma Controversy

A Cybersecurity Compliance Crystal Ball For 2019

What Recent News Means for the Future The compliance landscape is changing, necessitating changes from the compliance profession as well. A team of experts from CyberSaint discuss what compliance practitioners can expect in the year ahead. Regardless of experience or background, 2019 will not be an easy year for information security. In fact, we realize… Continue reading A Cybersecurity Compliance Crystal Ball For 2019

Smart manufacturing: new ISO guidance to reduce the risks of cyber-attacks on machinery

In our hyper-connected world, IT security covers not just our data but virtually everything that moves – including machinery. Cyber-attacks or IT malfunctions in manufacturing can pose risks to the safety measures in place, thus having an impact on production and people. New international guidance to identify and address such risks has just been published. “Smart”… Continue reading Smart manufacturing: new ISO guidance to reduce the risks of cyber-attacks on machinery

Protecting your data in public cloud services

Rapid growth in the use of public cloud services for core business operations is changing the technological landscape. But in the rush towards taking advantage of the agility that public cloud offers are organizations in danger of neglecting a core area of business continuity? In the last eighteen months the acceleration of public cloud services… Continue reading Protecting your data in public cloud services

Through the GRC Lens: 2018 — A Year in Review

A litany of disruptions and corporate scandals in 2018 showed that while making profits, organizations will be held responsible for their actions in an increasing shift towards more ethical business practices Last year did not turn out to be great for businesses: there were mounting data privacy concerns around the globe; cyberattacks continued to hobble… Continue reading Through the GRC Lens: 2018 — A Year in Review

Take Control of Inclement Weather with a Plan

How prepared are your employees and organization to navigate the next major blizzard? If you don’t know how you will keep employees informed and safe while you maintain business continuity, you can do more. Imagine your employees waking up in the morning after a snowstorm has hit. The Weather Channel details the icy roads and… Continue reading Take Control of Inclement Weather with a Plan

Big Earthquake Would Topple Countless Buildings, but Many Cities Ignore the Danger

(TNS) – The Northridge earthquake that hit 25 years ago offered alarming evidence of how vulnerable many types of buildings are to collapse from major shaking. It toppled hundreds of apartments, smashed brittle concrete structures and tore apart brick buildings. Since then, some cities have taken significant steps to make those buildings safer by requiring… Continue reading Big Earthquake Would Topple Countless Buildings, but Many Cities Ignore the Danger

Business continuity trends and challenges 2019: survey results

For the past five years Continuity Central has conducted an online survey asking business continuity professionals about their expectations for the year ahead. This article provides the results of the most recent survey and identifies some interesting changes from previous years… Demographics 134 survey responses were received, with the majority (78.4 percent) being from large… Continue reading Business continuity trends and challenges 2019: survey results

Critical University of California, Davis, Alert System Failed During Officer Shooting, Officials Say

(TNS) — A critical emergency alert system designed to warn UC Davis students and staff failed to fully notify the campus until more than an hour after Davis police Officer Natalie Corona was shot and killed blocks from the university, officials announced, calling the breakdown “unacceptable.” The WarnMe-Aggie Alert sends text and email messages to… Continue reading Critical University of California, Davis, Alert System Failed During Officer Shooting, Officials Say

Safety Zone: 13 Fire & Life Safety Tips for BCM Practitioners

Business continuity practitioners have plenty of reasons to be advocates for good fire and life safety practices at their organizations, even if that’s not one of their core responsibilities. In today’s post, we’ll share 13 tips business continuity management (BCM) professionals can follow to make sure their companies are doing what they should to promote… Continue reading Safety Zone: 13 Fire & Life Safety Tips for BCM Practitioners