By Addison Shaw, Veoci: Six years ago, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) was first proposed to the EU. Two years ago, the EU passed the new regulation. And in about a month’s time, GDPR will take effect. GDPR has a broad scope. Exactly how the new regulation will work is
ICYMI (In Case You Missed It)
2018 Continuity Insights Management Conference Set to Kick-off Monday
The 16th annual Continuity Insights Management Conference will commence on Monday, April 23 at the Hilton Miami Downtown, Miami, Florida. The conference comprises three days of comprehensive educational programming, numerous networking opportunities, including the BCI’s “Get Certified” opening night reception, a review of the latest technologies and practices, additional certification, post-conference
Southwest CEO Demonstrates Leadership in Crisis Communication
In demonstrating extreme compassion and true leadership in addressing the emergency landing of a Southwest Airlines jet on Tuesday, Southwest CEO Gary Kelly exemplified the four essentials of crisis management. “Leadership is about people. Period. Great leadership is about inspiring people, serving people, caring for people, and caring about people. You
New Report Promotes a Safer and More Resilient Infrastructure
American cities are facing increasingly complex risks, from severe weather and deteriorating infrastructure to socioeconomic inequality and lack of affordable housing, that affect their ability to meet the needs of their residents and the nation. More than ever, cities need strong federal partners to help manage these challenges and continue to
Ultimate BC/DR Educational Event Less Than Two Weeks Away
Continuity Insights has announced that there’s still time to register for the 2018 Continuity Insights Management Conference scheduled for April 23-25 in Miami. This unparalleled networking and education event features seven learning tracks and more than 70 sessions dealing with today’s most compelling resilience issues. The seven educational tracks feature case
Advances in Emergency Mass Communications Technology Improve Event Outcomes
Emergency mass communication technology is no longer just about a safety professional sending a bulk text message during a critical event. While that’s still a helpful response to some emergencies, it’s not reflective of how organizations actually manage an event from beginning to end. Today, emergency notification systems help you better
Social Media and Security
Cyber Resilience Survey to Benchmark Disruption Levels, Cyber Resilience Arrangements
The Business Continuity Institute (BCI) is currently gathering data for the third global Cyber Resilience Survey that benchmarks disruption levels and cyber resilience arrangements among organizations across different industry sectors. As part of the survey, the BCI is gathering profile information to help understand distinctions among sectors, countries, and sizes of
Get Expert Answers, Learn From Seasoned Practitioners
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 Continuity Insights Management Conference has developed a first-rate curriculum packed with meaningful sessions addressing critical topics
