Business continuity briefs:
3rd January 2007

'Business continuity briefs' provides a summary of new product and services press releases and other useful resources published in the last 24 hours.

Sentryx BC-603 Business Continuity Management Seminar
Sentryx has announces a new business continuity training course for 2007. The BC-603 Business Continuity Management seminar will provide a comprehensive overview of the business continuity management process and a step-by-step program management methodology. Students will gain an understanding of each BCM phase and how to effectively plan, guide, and coordinate tasks and activities within each phase. Please contact Sentryx at either info@sentryx.com or 1-800-869-8460 for more information. Visit http://www.brcci.org for a complete seminar description and outline.

Continuity Forum Conference, Australia
On March 28 2007 Continuity Forum Pty will present a conference at the Carlton Crest Hotel, Sydney. Key topics addressed will include:
* Pandemic planning for the financial sector
* Incorporating a flood plan in your business continuity plan
* Importance of emergency preparedness for essential services
* Crisis management-rehearsal, awareness and methodology
* Scenario planning vs resource planning: old school vs new school.
http://www.continuity.net.au/

US disaster declaration activity
In late December, three disaster declarations were made in the US. These were:
Illinois: http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=32690
Oregon: http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=32688
Missouri: http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=32689

Current environmental stories with business continuity implications:

FEMA daily SITREP

Killer rains hammer Indonesia 's Aceh province

Cyclone Isobel nears Northwest Australia coast

•Date: 3rd January 2007• Region: Various