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Process Controls, SCADA and Cyber Security
Jun 04 2021
This week, Charlie discusses the effects a cyber attack can have on an organisation’s process control and SCADA systems. For...
The Differences Between a Cyber and a ‘Normal’ Incident
May 28 2021
This week, to celebrate our updated cyber course, BCT Certificate in Cyber Incident Management, we take a look back at some...
How to Beat Crisis Fatigue and Build Resilience with Microsimulations
May 21 2021
This week, guest writer Marcus Vaughan, discusses how to get executive and operational teams re-engaged in risk preparedness and build...
How to Develop a Highly Effective Crisis Management Team
May 14 2021
This week our guest writer, Jonathan Hemus, discusses why developing an excellent crisis management plan is only half the battle...
Isle of Coll Fire – A view from the frontline
May 07 2021
This week Charlie talks about the recent fire on the remote island of the Isle of Coll. He discusses how...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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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