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Continuity Briefing
June 11th - 15th 2012

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Choosing a successful crisis management team leader
Crisis management team leadership requires a combination of natural abilities and learned skills. Ross Ladley looks at the key success factors in the choice of leader.
http://www.continuitycentral.com/feature0985.html
• US/World

The procurement department’s role in business continuity management
“No business continuity plan, no business”. That’s what your procurement department should be saying to all your suppliers — but are they?
http://www.continuitycentral.com/feature0986.html
• Africa/World

BYOD: it’s time to throw out the rule book
Banning employee devices is not the answer to the BYOD information security challenge, says Grant Taylor.
http://www.continuitycentral.com/feature0987.html
• World

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Speaker line-up for World Risk Day Virtual Summit announced
June 26th Virtual Summit will feature a program of webcasts, interviews and live Q&A sessions with risk practitioners from around the world.
http://www.continuitycentral.com/news06336.html
• World

The NEMA 2012 Biennial Report
The US National Emergency Management Association has regularly published a report on state emergency management since 1996 and its latest report is now available.
http://www.continuitycentral.com/news06337.html
• US

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Half of UK companies failing to heed security breach warnings
Research from The Bunker reveals that many UK companies aren’t taking action on known security concerns.
http://www.continuitycentral.com/news06338.html
• UK

London Assembly Transport Committee discusses London 2012 transport issues
Committee seeks to understand what lessons for London 2012 can be learned from the Diamond Jubilee weekend.
http://www.continuitycentral.com/news06335.html
• UK

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BYOD is top concern for enterprise mobile security: Gartner survey
A mobility strategy team should be established as part of the IT department for data management and control.
http://www.continuitycentral.com/news06333.html
• World

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee chairman urges floor vote on cybersecurity legislation
Urgent action is required to protect US national and economic security.
http://www.continuitycentral.com/news06334.html
• US

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Vision Solutions releases Double-Take version 6.0
Vision Solutions’ flagship business continuity product offers six critical advantages for businesses and new industry standards for replication and availability in all environments.
http://www.continuitycentral.com/news06332.html
• World

2013 edition of NFPA 1600 moves closer to publication
The results of the final ballot on the ‘report on comments’ have been published.
http://www.continuitycentral.com/news06329.html
• US

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Cyber risk remains misunderstood despite growing concern among risk managers: Marsh
Despite mounting concerns about cyber risk and the potential financial and reputational consequences of information security breaches, leading organizations across Europe are failing to integrate cyber threats fully into their risk management strategies.
http://www.continuitycentral.com/news06327.html
• UK/Europe

Supply chain risk is a key concern for manufacturers
Near shoring seen as an effective mitigation route.
http://www.continuitycentral.com/news06328.html
• World

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Nominations now being accepted for IAEM Global Awards Competition
The entry deadline is August 15, 2012, 5:00 p.m., U.S. Eastern Time.
http://www.continuitycentral.com/news06330.html
• World

‘Business Continuity Manager’ enters the business continuity software market
New software from LockPath is part of a wider GRC package.
http://www.continuitycentral.com/news06331.html
• World

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Job listings in this period

Risk Management Business Continuity Planner
This is a key position within the West Information Risk organization with responsibilities that include coordination and oversight of business continuity planning.
http://www.continuitycentral.com/jobs2595.html
Date: 14th June 2012 • Region: US, Nebraska - Omaha • Ad: West
Closing date: 23rd June 2012

Business Continuity Management Analyst
Contribute to the development of BCM best practices suitable to Horizon's way of doing business.
http://www.continuitycentral.com/jobs2590.html
Date: 11th June 2012 • Region: US, Newark, NJ • Ad: Horizon

Commercial Services Practice Partner
You will be responsible for all business development, account management, and delivery activities within your assigned accounts as well as business development activity in new accounts.
http://www.continuitycentral.com/jobs2592.html
Date: 11th June 2012 • Region: UK, London • Ad: Muse Resourcing

Business Continuity Planner
Responsible for operational aspects as they relate to the continuity and recovery of business processes to include coordinating with Business Process Owners in the development and execution of business continuity plans and procedures and to report on the organization's business continuity capabilities.
http://www.continuitycentral.com/jobs2591.html
Date: 11th June 2012 • Region: US, Columbus, GA • Ad: Synovus Financial

Principle Consultant – Financial Services Sector
Driving sales and business development activity.
http://www.continuitycentral.com/jobs2593.html
Date: 11th June 2012 • Region: UK, London • Ad: Muse Resourcing

Eleven US roles from BC Management agency
Director, Global Business Continuity; Data Center Product Manager; DR/ Security Consultant & NetSec Security Consultant; Data Center Manager; Data Center Facilities Manager; IT DR Advisory Consultant; Sr. Risk Analyst; Business Risk Consultant; Business Continuity Management Consultant; IT Architect; Disaster Recovery Manager Senior.
http://www.continuitycentral.com/jobs2594.html
Date: 11th June 2012 • Region: US • Ad: BC Management

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Business continuity briefs

15th June
• Sanbolic enables spanning of business critical applications across on-premise and the public cloud
• Kroll Ontrack redesigns EasyRecovery
• BANG June
• The Institute of Risk Management to organize new 'Global Risk Awards' in 2013
• Major disaster declared for Oklahoma
www.continuitycentral.com/briefing818.html

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Business continuity briefs

12th June
• UK water security at critical point
• Big business - small business mentorship program launches for enhanced US disaster resiliency
• Marsh launches insurance solution for cloud computing risks
• Caribbean urged to enhance tsunami preparedness
www.continuitycentral.com/briefing817.html

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