Information security policies ineffective without employee buy-in According to the early findings of the 2008 UK Information Security Breaches Survey. Read article •Date: 31st March 2008• Region: UK •Type: Article •Topic: ISM
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Climate change seen as top emerging risk According to survey of major UK and European companies. Read article •Date: 31st March 2008• Region: UK/W.Europe •Type: Article •Topic: BC statistics
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Phoenix IT Group issues period-end trading update The board of Phoenix IT Group plc, parent company of the ICM and NDR business continuity companies, has issued a statement saying that trading for the year to 31 March 2008 has been in line with the board's expectations. The company also announced the appointment of Jeremy Stafford as chief executive of the Group. •Date: 31st March 2008• Region: UK •Type: Briefing •Topic: BC markets
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Data Centres Europe 2008 Awards short list announced The judges’ panel deciding Awards for the forthcoming ceremony at the 4th Data Centres Europe event, taking place at the Intercontinental Park Lane, London (10-11 April) have announced the shortlisted companies. In the Best Disaster Recovery Provider Award category the judges selected eBRC (Luxembourg), Equinix and Mainroad (Portugal) for the shortlist. •Date: 31st March 2008• Region: UK/W.Europe •Type: Briefing •Topic: BC markets
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UK government publishes National Security Strategy Includes the establishment of an open national risk register. Read article •Date: 20th March 2008• Region: UK •Type: Article •Topic: Terrorism
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College Hill acquires risk management specialist Business communications consultancy College Hill has announced that it has acquired Razor Public Relations. Razor, founded in 1999, has built a leading reputation in international risk management and business continuity communications, particularly in the food and drinks industry. Chris Woodcock, founder and managing director of Razor, becomes a managing partner at College Hill. She commented: “The risk and crisis management skills of Razor fit perfectly into the practice structure of College Hill. Our clients will benefit from a wider range of services and resources.” http://www.continuitycentral.com/razor.htm •Date: 20th March 2008• Region: UK •Type: Briefing •Topic: BC markets
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A case study in supply chain vulnerabilities Patrick Roberts highlights lessons from Huntingdon Life Sciences. Read article •Date: 18th March 2008• Region UK/World •Type: Article •Topic: BC general
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Companies worry about the growing data security risk from remote workers and network ‘outsiders’ There is a bigger risk of sensitive data being exposed to ‘unauthorised eyes’ when networks are made accessible to remote workers and external users. Read article •Date: 18th March 2008• Region: US/UK •Type: Article •Topic: ISM
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Somerfield simplifies business continuity plan following review UK supermarket chain Somerfield has simplified is business continuity plan from a 42-page document to a simple set of check lists after a year-long review. Read the Computer Weekly story. •Date: 18th March 2008• Region: UK •Type: Briefing
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Human factors in business continuity, part three This article focuses on the immediate or responsive phase of the human resilience strategy, in other words, the capacity that organisations have to activate and utilise their human factor resources in the wake of a traumatic incident. Read article •Date: 14th March 2008• Region UK/World •Type: Article •Topic: BC general
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ENISA issues six recommendations for information security certifications in Europe New report analyses current trends in certification and offers six recommendations to improve network and information security in Europe. Read article •Date: 13th March 2008• Region: UK/W.Europe •Type: Article •Topic: ISM
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Business continuity benchmark survey launched by Deloitte Online tool available for businesses to gauge key metrics for preparedness and recovery. Read article •Date: 13th March 2008• Region: UK/World •Type: Article •Topic: BC general
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Foot and Mouth Disease 2007: A Review and Lessons Learned A review has been published into the incident management of the December 2007 outbreak of foot and mouth disease in the UK. As well as finding much progress compared to 2001, the review also points to areas where further action is recommended. http://www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/fmdreview.aspx •Date: 13th March 2008• Region: UK •Type: Briefing
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Business discontinuity – five common mistakes and how to avoid them Brian Davey provide some hints and tips on how to avoid five false assumptions organisations can make when implementing their business continuity management programme. Read article •Date: 11th March 2008• Region UK/:World •Type: Article •Topic: BC general
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Chartered Management Institute publishes its annual business continuity survey This year’s survey is supported by the Cabinet Office. Read article •Date: 11th March 2008• Region:UK •Type: Article •Topic: BC statistics
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Business Continuity Service Provider of the Year Deadline for your votes is 12 March 2008. Read article •Date: 7th March 2008• Region:UK •Type: Article •Topic: BC general
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‘Planning for People: Human Aspects of BCM’ 9th April, 2008, Crowne Plaza, NEC Birmingham. Read article •Date: 7th March 2008• Region:UK •Type: Article •Topic: Events
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EU to strengthen disaster response preparedness The European Commission has adopted a communication on reinforcing the European Union's disaster response capacity. Read article •Date: 6th March 2008• Region:W.Europe/UK •Type: Article •Topic: DR general
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Business continuity accountability rising up the corporate ladder But one in five large UK businesses still lack detailed business continuity plans: IDC survey. Read article •Date: 6th March 2008• Region:UK •Type: Article •Topic: BC statistics
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Business continuity’s role in supply chain resilience How to effectively manage supply chain risks. By Charlie Maclean-Bristol. Read article •Date: 4th March 2008• Region:UK •Type: Article •Topic: BC general
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European Network and Information Security Agency issues service continuity report ‘Business and IT Continuity: Overview and Implementation Principles’. Read article •Date: 4th March 2008• Region:UK/W.Europe •Type: Article •Topic: IT continuity
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BS 25999 pocket guide published Gives 'quick study' introduction to best practice business continuity management. Read article •Date: 4th March 2008• Region:UK •Type: Article •Topic: BC standards
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Good corporate governance pays Association of British Insurers research quantifies the results of effective corporate governance. Read article •Date: 4th March 2008• Region:UK/World •Type: Article •Topic: Operational risk
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UK government invites CBRN research proposals The Home Office is looking to commission applied research and development projects that explore chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear threats and offer potential enhancements to the UK counter-terrorism capability. Proposals are invited from research and development organisations from public and private sectors for commencement of projects between September 2008 and May 2009. More details. •Date: 4th March 2008• Region:UK •Type: Briefing •Topic: Terrorism
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Business continuity case study: Watson Wyatt Continuity Central has been frequently asked for case studies showing business continuity ‘in action’. This is the first in a series of such studies. Read article •Date: 29th February 2008• Region:UK •Type: Article •Topic: BC general
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UK government urged to update insolvency law The European High Yield Association has submitted proposals on corporate insolvency law reform to the UK Treasury. Read article •Date: 29th February 2008• Region:UK •Type: Article •Topic: BC general
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New product for business continuity quality assurance INONI Assure launched. Read article •Date: 29th February 2008• Region:UK/World •Type: Article •Topic: BC general
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London Assembly report expresses concern at lack of business continuity planning in small businesses Recommends that the Cabinet Office should re-examine the Civil Contingencies Act 2004 and make specific proposals to encourage cooperation between local authorities and the emergency services in promoting business continuity. Read article •Date: 28th February 2008• Region:UK •Type: Article •Topic: BC general
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CBRN research to take place in London Airborne dispersion trials in Westminster area. Read article •Date: 28th February 2008• Region:UK •Type: Article •Topic: Terrorism
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Deloitte appoints Rick Cudworth as head of business continuity and resilience Deloitte has announced the appointment of Rick Cudworth as head of business continuity and resilience, EMEA. Rick was previously a global leader for Business and Technology Continuity services with KPMG. Rick joins a rapidly growing Enterprise Risk Services practice at Deloitte and his new team, many who have joined from KPMG, has already grown to ten with ambitious expansion plans. www.deloitte.co.uk/bcr •Date: 28th February 2008• Region:UK •Type: Briefing
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