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Crisis and BCM testing: Issues and Experiences
25 June 2008
Time: 9.00am - 11.00am
Continuity Forum experienced user special interest group meeting.
For more details please email Lucy at web@continuity.net.au

Marketing the Business Continuity Program
R&A Crisis Management Services is offering a webinar with the above title on May 20, 2008.  This free webinar will be held on May 20, 2008 from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. CDT. For more information or to register, go to http://www.raconsulting.net/registration/marketing.aspx

Fraud - prevention is better than cure
17 June 2008, Mermaid Conference and Events Centre, London.
To mark its 10th anniversary the Fraud Advisory Panel is presenting a one-day conference and gala dinner focussing on the importance of prevention strategies in the fight against fraud and financial crime.  The conference will cover many aspects of fraud prevention and will consider the key activities and initiatives that every organisation should take to minimise the risk of fraud. The conference has been accredited by the Bar Standards Board with 6 CPD hours. David Law of the Olympic Delivery Authority will be the guest speaker at the gala dinner which follows the conference. Further information: events@fraudadvisorypanel.org

18th World Conference on Disaster Management
June 15-18, 2008, Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Toronto, Canada.
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BCM Program Development & Implementation – Methodology
Continuity Link is running the above four-day course in London between 24th-27th June 2008. It aims to enhance the participants’ business continuity knowledge and will initiate them to recognised BCM professional practices as well as the BCM programme implementation cycle. http://www.continuitylink.com/En/training.htm

Business Continuity: The Competitive Imperative
Resources from the recent online Availability Summit, supported by Stratus and Microsoft, will remain available on-demand until July 18, 2008. The virtual event included online discussions, actionable keynotes, informative breakouts, expert counsel and technology exhibitors - all packed into an on-demand virtual conference and exhibition dedicated to helping you ensure business continuity. More details

Testing IT Disaster Recovery Workshop
28 May 2008, St Kilda Parkview Hotel, Melbourne
This Continuity Forum workshop covers the fundamentals of planning for and executing IT disaster recovery tests. Delegates will gain an understanding of how IT DR fits into the overall crisis and business continuity management process and how the IT DR plan can be tested, either independently, or in conjunction with, business continuity testing. For more information, please email Linda at info@continuity.net.au or call +61 2 9415 4180.

Federal Communications Commission summit on the current state and future of the US emergency alert system
‘Promoting an Effective Emergency Alert System on the Road to a Next Generation EAS’, Monday, May 19, 2008.
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Automata launches free ‘Technology Continuity Clinics’
Ensuring that ICT technology aligns to the business continuity management strategies of organisations is becoming ever more critical. To address this increasingly urgent requirement, Automata is launching a series of innovative free Technology Continuity Clinics aimed at assisting both BCM professionals and their technology colleagues to understand the positive benefits of aligning their technology strategies to BCM programmes. Automata’s experts will facilitate discussion on the issues and delegates’ specific concerns. Automata’s Continuity Clinics will be held between 10 am and 12.30 pm on the first Friday of every month at Sedgebrook Hall, Northamptonshire. Full refreshments will be provided and a free buffet lunch will be available. For more details please see: http://www.automataservices.com/continuityclinic.htm

SNIA Europe Academy London 2008
20th May 2008.Inmarsat Conference Centre, City Road, London.
Main topics: Data protection and deduplication
Choose from a wide range of educational and thought-provoking SNIA Tutorial sessions or attend the optional vendor-specific sessions. Both tracks will deepen your knowledge on data protection and deduplication.
http://www.snia-europe.org/events/academy.htm

CBRN-E 2008
15th & 16th September 2008, Marriott Prague, Prague, Czech Republic.
This conference is a practical and strategic networking and partnering event for CBRN-E military, first responder and commercial practitioners. Following on from the success of last year’s event, the 2008 conference will update you on the latest technological developments and allow you to evaluate recent case studies. www.smi-online.co.uk/2008cbrne.asp

BSI to run BS 25999 Part 2 events throughout Europe
Krakow : 18 April 2008, Amsterdam : 25 April 2008, Madrid : 7 May 2008, Moscow : 12 May 2008, Leuven : 16 May 2008, Nunspeet : 21 May 2008, Warsaw: 11 June 2008.
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Automata lowers fees for International Business Continuity Summer School and scheduled courses to help with ‘credit crunch’
Automata has substantially lowered its fees for its International Business Continuity Summer School and scheduled Business Continuity courses. The new, lower fees apply to Automata’s:

• International Business Continuity Summer School, Dates: 4th to 9th August.
• Business Continuity Masterclass, 12th and 13th May, 9th and 10th June, 14th and 15 July.
• BS 25999 EXTRA! 14th May, 11th June, 16th July.
• IT Service Continuity, 19th and 20th May, 18th and 19th June, 21st and 22nd July.
• BS PAS 77 EXTRA! 21st May, 20th June, 23rd July.
• Exercise Delivery & Development, Dates: 15th May, 17th July
• http://www.automataservices.com/training.htm

3rd Annual Infrastructure Protection and Security Forum
Advancing your emergency and business continuity plans towards dynamic business resilience, May 22-23, 2008 Melbourne, Australia. Features a keynote address by The Hon Philip Ruddock MP, Member for Berowra, Parliament House Future of Australia - protecting and securing your key critical infrastructure. More details

BCM Institute Training Calendar March-June 2008
The BCM Institute has released its latest course calendar for business continuity management/disaster recovery planning courses in various countries. All courses are taught by highly experienced BC/DR practitioners. View the training calendar here.

Strategies for Resilience: CPM 2008 West
May 20-22, The Mirage, Las Vegas, NV.
This leading training event provides you with a complete education in all aspects of risk management and an abundance of networking opportunities with your professional peers. http://www.contingencyplanning.com/mcv/events/west/

IFSEC India 2008
IFSEC India has established itself as Asia's definitive security exhibition, attracting over 8,000 visitors. Building on the success of IFSEC India 2007, the event will return to Pragati Maidan, New Delhi on 16-18 October 2008. www.ifsecindia.com

Automata publishes training calendar for 2008
Automata, Global Business Continuity Services, has published its International Business Continuity School 2008 training diary.
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Eton Mai and Adtapt team-up to provide new business continuity training course
Aims to help second career seekers from the defence sector enter the business continuity profession.
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Continuity² launches two-year business continuity training programme
Course is carried out during various sessions over the two year period, allowing students to develop their business continuity knowledge whilst carrying on their ‘day job’.
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Continuity Shop and BSI in training partnership
UK-based Continuity Shop is partnering the British Standards Institution in the provision of public courses on BS 25999, PAS 77 and four other business continuity topics. The six courses, marketed jointly by BSI Business Information and Continuity Shop, include ‘Implementing BS 25999’ and ‘Implementing PAS 77’. All the courses are also Approved, or undergoing approval, by the Business Continuity Institute. www.continuityshop.com