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Communications with Stakeholders after a Ransomware Attack

Apr 30 2021

This week Charlie discusses the issues associated with communications after a cyber-attack, and how to develop a plan that will...

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The Hidden Costs of Ransomware

Apr 23 2021

This week Charlie talks about costs that are often overlooked when dealing with ransomware attacks. I am signed up to...

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Writing Incident Scenarios: An Operational Resilience Trend Returns

Apr 16 2021

This week Charlie talks about writing incident scenarios and how different business continuity plans have come back in style. What...

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It’s OK, it’s in the Cloud: Lessons from the Fire in the OVHcloud Data Centre

Apr 09 2021

This week, Charlie talks about the issues associated with the fire in OVHcloud data centre and how ‘putting your IT...

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Operational Resilience: Is it just business continuity done properly?

Mar 26 2021

Charlie looks at what operational resilience really means, and how it compares with business continuity. This week a couple of...

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Demonstrating business continuity’s return on investment

Mar 19 2021

Worried about your business continuity budget? This week Charlie discusses how to demonstrate BC’s return on investment within your organisation....

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Credential Stuffing – A different type of cyber attack

Mar 12 2021

Charlie discusses credential stuffing, a type of cyber attack which you should be looking out for! “The irony of credential...

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We want to hear from you!

Mar 05 2021

If you read our weekly bulletin or tune in to our webinars, this week we would love to hear back...

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The changing face of journalism and how it should be reflected in our plans

Feb 26 2021

This week Charlie shares his thoughts on the evolution of journalism and how crisis communication plans should be adapted to...

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Beware of the self-wiggling mouse – Cyber vulnerabilities in the water industry

Feb 19 2021

This week Charlie looks at the risk of a cyber-attack and the importance of reviewing your vulnerability to water, wastewater...

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Business Continuity Capability – What is it and do I need it?

Feb 12 2021

Charlie looks at why building capability is important for implementing your business continuity plan. This week I have been working...

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Failing to plan is… The importance of contingency planning – The quarantine debacle

Feb 05 2021

This week Charlie discusses the importance of contingency planning. In this bulletin I try not to criticise the government, firstly,...

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The Yin and Yang of a Cyber Incident Response – The SEPA Cyber Incident: A Case Study

Jan 29 2021

This week Charlie looks at SEPA’s response to their recent cyber attack. On Christmas Eve, the Scottish Environment Protection Agency was hacked...

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Once COVID-19 is over, should we have a written pandemic plan? – A debate

Jan 22 2021

Should you have a pandemic plan in place? Join the debate. There is an old adage that “armies prepare to...

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Don’t do a Wilfred Owen – Look after yourself and those around you, as we see the beginning of the end of the pandemic

Jan 15 2021

This week Charlie discusses why now more than ever, it is important to protect yourself and those around you. A...

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2021 – We must keep ‘match fit’ and warmed up

Jan 08 2021

In our first bulletin of 2021, Charlie discusses why we need to continue to stay prepared for the coming year....

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Top 10 Bulletins of 2020

Dec 18 2020

With 2021 almost here, we thought we’d count down our Top 10 bulletins of 2020 – and what a year...

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The future of business continuity, post COVID-19

Dec 11 2020

In his last bulletin of 2020, Charlie discusses how COVID-19 has impacted the future of business continuity. This is my...

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Is the response to COVID-19 a business continuity issue?

Dec 04 2020

Is it time for Business Continuity Managers to step away from the COVID-19 response? Charlie discusses his thoughts on how...

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Ransomware attack: Who are you going to call, Mike?

Nov 26 2020

This week Charlies shares some key learning points on ransomware negotiation. This week I am going to share with you...

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Hackney Council’s Cyber Incident: A communications playbook of good practice?

Nov 20 2020

Charlie looks at what lessons can be learnt from the recent cyber-attack at Hackney Council. Kim, my wife and cyber...

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The difference between a generic response and contingency plans

Nov 13 2020

This week Charlie compares the differences between a generic response and contingency plans. This week has been very busy for...

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OUT NOW: Business Continuity Exercises: Quick Exercises to Validate Your Plan

Nov 06 2020

Charlie discusses what his new book contains and how it can be useful for your organisation. This week I received...

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Cyber Ransoms – Should I Pay?

Oct 30 2020

Charlie discusses the possible benefits of paying a cyber ransom and whether this is illegal. I thought this week I...

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