As a result of the devastation of Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans in 2005, Continuity Insights founded an ongoing initiative called Continuity Cares. It started with debris clean-up and drywalling to working at a Veterans homeless shelter in New Orleans, but the activity has followed us to every city the Continuity
Cyber
Risky Business – Using Hacked Passwords
What’s my password? Which account is this? The convenience of using the same password across the myriad accounts we access almost daily sure does make our lives that much more simple. However, if you’re one of the many who utilize this practice, you’re engaging in risky business. The danger is worse
Keynote Announced for CIMC 2020: Award-Winning Events Producer and Author Frank Supovitz
The Super Bowl, the NFL Draft, the NHL’s Stanley Cup Finals and All-Star Weekend, Radio City Music Hall productions. What do these prestigious sports and entertainment experiences have in common? They’re just a few of the award-winning events produced by Frank Supovitz, who will be the opening keynote for the
Business Resilience Outsourcing Tips
A plethora of cloud-based options has made outsourcing IT resilience a more attractive option than ever before. However, experts stress using extreme caution before heading down this road, making sure to do your homework before making any final decisions. Independent consultant/IT auditor and technical writer/editor/educator Paul Kirvan recommends a full checklist
Danger, Danger: Ransomware Tops List of Cybersecurity Threats for 2020
The top cybersecurity threat for 2020 is ransomware. That’s news reported by ECT News Network reporter and cybersecurity expert Peter Suciu in article for TechNewsWorld. Sucui reports that despite efforts urging victims of ransomware not to pay, successful attacks only embolden cyberthieves to continue with their efforts. Cyber risk insurance firm
Learn From Seasoned Practitioners, Industry Thought Leaders
Learning new strategies, techniques, skills, and practices is essential for both business continuity professionals learning the ropes and advanced practitioners. It’s the most direct path to achieving new heights of resiliency within your organization. The 2020 Continuity Insights Management Conference has developed a first-rate curriculum packed with meaningful sessions addressing critical
Alarming Data Indicates 235% Spike in Business Hacks
The hits just keep on coming. The Cybercrime Tactics and Techniques Q1 2019 report from Malwarebytes Labs reveals a startling 235% growth in cyberattacks on businesses in just one year. Additionally, the report documents email phishing continues to be the favorite tool of cyber hackers. While consumer-targeted hits are in decline,
US Ransomware Bill for 2019 Exceeded $7.5 Billion
As the ransomware stakes increase, so does the cost. The potential cost of ransomware in the US alone exceeded $7.5 billion last year. With national and local governments and public institutions the prime targets, these attacks marked five consecutive years of growth. This report in the MIT Technology Review details the
Case Studies Track to Present Proven Ideas, Challenges, Lessons Learned
Real-world sessions and workshops have been scheduled for the featured Case Studies track at the 2020 Continuity Insights Management Conference. The exchange of practical ideas that can help solve critical problems or improve the efficiency or effectiveness of an overall BCM program will be on full display as practitioners share
