Best Business Continuity Expo Podcasts (2024)

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Exploring Higher Education Emergency Management 30:33

1+ y ago30:33

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Our nation’s postsecondary institutions are entrusted to provide a safe and healthy learning environment for students, faculty, and staff who live, work, and study on campus. Faced with emergencies ranging from active shooter situations to fires, tornadoes, floods, hurricanes, earthquakes, and pandemic influenza, this is no easy task. Join us as we…

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Is Emergency Management A Profession or a Job 37:40

1+ y ago37:40

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Whether or not emergency management is considered a profession has been discussed and debated for several years. There are all sorts of implications including recognition as professionals, education versus training, classroom instruction versus on-the-job experience, and respect for the work emergency managers do both when responding to a disaster …

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Cyber Attacks Not a Matter If, Just a Matter of When 30:48

2y ago30:48

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Cyberattacks are an ever-growing threat to critical infrastructures such as power, gas, water stations, and transportation control systems. Cybersecurity breaches can potentially have devastating physical and economic effects. Failing to plan for cyber threats as part of emergency management procedures is detrimental to national security and has be…

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Why Public Private Partnerships Are Critical 29:48

2y ago29:48

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Public-Private Partnerships is an agreement between a public agency and a private sector entity. Through this agreement, the skills and assets of each sector are shared in delivering a service or facility for the use of the general public. As governments seek to upgrade infrastructure and address the challenges of climate change, among other object…

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A View of Hospital Emergency Management 23:59

2y ago23:59

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One of the growing sectors in emergency management is in healthcare. Hospital emergency management is a unique position in the healthcare system. They manage the integration of planning and response efforts within the physical campus and must interact with outside emergency response, emergency management, and public health agencies. Kelly McKinney,…

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Leaning Into Leadership Lessons From a Green Beret 40:23

2y ago40:23

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The question “what makes a good leader?” is at the forefront of every organization. Establishing a strong corporate culture creates happy employees and a more efficient work environment. It can also attract great talent that will help your organization prosper. Today we speak with former Special Forces Green Beret, Fran Racioppi, Chief People Offic…

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Improving Emergency Management Education 33:19

2y ago33:19

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Educational systems are constantly transforming to reflect a more digitized world. Although there are significant benefits that technology brings to the work environment, it also creates a large gap of inequality. Dr. Craig Hansen, President of the University of Applied Research and Development, works to remove the barriers to higher education by a…

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The Emergency Management Institute Leading Change in Professional Development 36:22

2y ago36:22

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Every emergency manager has touched FEMA’s Emergency Management Institute (EMI) in one way or another during their career. As EMI surpasses 70 years of operation, the new Superintendent, Dr. Jeffery Stern discusses how to improve the training and education of the next generation of emergency managers, and the possibility of the development of an Em…

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The Vision of Leadership 34:58

2y ago34:58

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After suffering a traumatic and unfortunate brain injury, Jacob Green first changed career paths and became an EMT and a public safety dispatcher, then rose to the position of Assistant City Manager and founded Jacob Green & Associates, an organization that focuses on organizational and leadership development, emergency management, public safety, a…

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Mitigating Stress With Healthy Living 35:36

2y ago35:36

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Occupational stress in first responders is associated with an increased risk in mental health problems, while the emotional toll first responders endure on the job has caused suicide rates to skyrocket amongst the industry. Today, prepare.respod.recover. host Todd DeVoe speaks with Brice Long, COO of O2X, an organization that provides customized we…

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Saving Lives Through Training 27:31

2y ago27:31

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Due to the uptick of mass shootings over the years, many professions outside of law enforcement are now being trained in active shooter response programs. But have you ever thought about who teaches the law enforcement officers themselves? Join prepare.respond.recover. host Todd DeVoe as he talks with Erik Franco, the CEO of "High Speed Tac Med", o…

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How ShelterBox is Helping Relieve Humanitarian Crisis 34:08

2y ago34:08

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A humanitarian crisis arises when an event affects vulnerable populations who are unable to withstand the negative consequences by themselves, and unfortunately, poor populations are likely to be more vulnerable to man-made or natural disasters. As other organizations fill the need for food and medical supplies, ShelterBox is providing the basic ne…

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IBHS, Destroying Buildings to Save Yours 33:41

2y ago33:41

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Today prepare.respond.recover. speaks with Lead Research Meteorologist and Senior Director for Standards and Analytics Dr. Ian Giammanco from the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) as he talks about the crazy experiments IBHS conducts to save lives and property as a result of severe weather. Why does IBHS do what they do? As we u…

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Looking to Private Forecasters to Save Lives 23:10

2y ago23:10

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According to NOAA, severe weather issues (such as more frequent and intense heat waves and hurricanes dumping more than the usual rainfall) are an increasing liability to the economy, with 10 weather and climate disasters costing more than $1 billion each so far this year! In addition, western wildfires have also cost more than $40 billion during t…

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Success Starts With Training 39:20

2+ y ago39:20

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Todd Mans, Founder of The Blue Cell, joins prepare.respond.recover. host Todd DeVoe to discuss why he started his training and exercise company. The two Todds explore game theory, why education and training is essential for emergency management professionals, and why it is important to take a "big tent" approach to preparing local emergency service…

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Lessons for Emergency Management from the War Zone 38:09

2+ y ago38:09

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In this week's latest prepare.respond.recover podcast episode, learn how Capacity Building International uses the principles of emergency management to help rebuild communities ravished by war. Founder and Managing Director Kyle King and his team have been in Ukraine since 2014, and today King is looking to see how they can continue their critical …

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5.11, Serving Those Who Serve 46:19

2+ y ago46:19

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5.11 has become one of the most iconic brands in public safety clothing and equipment. Today, prepare.respond.recover talks with Chris Skahill, Director of Marketing for 5.11. Skahill explains the care and attention to detail 5.11 takes to ensure that those who serve have the clothing and equipment they need to accomplish some of the most demanding…

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Shelter, The Human Need for Safety In An Austere Environment 19:47

2+ y ago19:47

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The word “shelter” conjures thoughts of protection and safety—a haven from whatever storm needs to be weathered. On this episode of prepare.respond.recover, we are talking to Kari Honkaniemi, CEO of Bos Construction Solutions, about KT-Shelter (KTS). KTS is a robust and large-scale weather shelter capable of performing in the most challenging envir…

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Keeping Your Employees Safe With Technology 23:16

2+ y ago23:16

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Safety in the workplace is more than a yellow vest and having a hard hat and eye protection on. It is about keeping your single most important assets (your employees!) safe. In this episode, prepare.respond.recover talks to Glen Silver, Vice President of Sales, and Doug Mayer, Emergency Management, Fire/Haz-Mat Response Business Development Special…

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IPAWS Keeping America's Critical Communications Solution 35:15

2+ y ago35:15

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Tune into this week’s prepare.respond.recover episode as we discuss the history and future of emergency notification systems in the United States. FEMA's Integrated Public Alert & Warning Systems (IPAWS) are an important tool in keeping the public safe and informed during a critical event. The Integrated Public Alert & Warning System is FEMA's nati…

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Using Communications To Keep Your Team Safe 31:18

2+ y ago31:18

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goTenna is changing how we think about communications in the disaster zone. If you have ever seen a spy movie or a military film where they track their team in harm's way, you have a basic understanding of what goTenna is all about. goTenna is seeking to fill in the communication gaps. These gaps in communications may be putting lives and livelihoo…

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Leadership Inspiring Preparedness 22:06

2+ y ago22:06

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Creating a culture of preparedness is every emergency managers’ dream. Tune into the latest prepare.respond.recover podcast episode as Charles Mullenger, President & CEO of Ethos Preparedness, and host Todd De Voe discuss how Ethos is inspiring preparedness from the personal to organizational level, with the mission to save lives while building cul…

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The Hard Working Verizon Emergency Response Team 23:23

2+ y ago23:23

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Thousands of employees work tirelessly behind the scenes of what we take for granted on a daily basis. Join us in this week’s Prepare.Respond.Recover episode as we hear from two Verizon Emergency Response Team members, who are at the forefront of emergency response. When called upon, this dedicated team responds to ensure communications are in play…

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It Is Critical to Have a Mass Notification Plan 32:56

2+ y ago32:56

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Emergency notifications save lives. Join Prepare.Respond.Recover as we explore how organizations can effectively implement mass notification strategies. Having a good plan in place ensures that your team will receive information when they needed it the most. If you would like to learn more about the Natural Disaster & Emergency Management (NDEM) Ex…

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The Cooling Solutions Challenge DHS's Fight Against Climate Change 29:31

3y ago29:31

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Join Prepare. Respond. Recover. as we explore the Department of Homeland Security’s prize competitions on strengthening the nation’s resilience to climate change. The “Cooling Solutions Challenge” is part of DHS’s effort to implement a proactive approach to climate change resilience. DHS is looking for novel ways to protect those at risk of heat-re…

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Planning for the Known and Unknown 41:59

3y ago41:59

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If you have spent any time in the Northeast during the winter (or in other areas of the world with regular snowfall), you may have seen on the local TV or heard on the radio that schools and businesses are closed due to snow. We call this a snow day. COVID-19 has impacted the way we live our lives, and the world has just experienced the largest col…

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Exploring SBP's Five Steps to Holistic Disaster Recovery 40:52

3y ago40:52

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Join us as host Todd De Voe sits down with the CEO of one of the most dynamic, disaster recovery non-profits in the United States, SBP. SBP was founded in March of 2006 by Zack Rosenburg and Liz McCartney after they volunteered at St. Bernard Parish after Hurricane Katrina. Rosenburg noticed a deficiency in how recovery was being done, and together…

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The Future of Purposeful Emergency Management 41:19

3y ago41:19

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Jeff Schlegelmilch joins us to discuss the educational programs that the faculty and staff of the National Center for Disaster Preparedness at Columbia University’s Earth Institute are bringing to the Natural Disaster & Emergency Management Expo this year, taking place November 17-18 at the Javits Center in New York City. As a veteran in the emerge…

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The Vital Role of Consultants in Disaster Planning and Recovery 36:22

3y ago36:22

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For more than 35 years, IEM has been advising government agencies and industry professionals on improving protection for people and infrastructure. In this episode, we talk to Bryan Koon, Vice President of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, on how IEM works with numerous public and private organizations to increase their capability to batt…

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Sports, Concerts, and Events are Back! How Venue Safety and Security Teams Keep Us Safe at Mass Gatherings 33:52

3y ago33:52

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In 2020, we saw stadiums, arenas, concert halls, and convention centers go dark. While some facilities transformed to care centers and vaccination sites, others started planning for fans to return under new COVID guidelines. Not only do these large event spaces need to take into account man-made or natural crisis situations, now they must plan for …

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How Hughes Provides Critical Communications In Times of Crisis 38:38

3y ago38:38

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From Superstorm Sandy to Hurricane Maria and the Baltimore Riots, communications and network interoperability are key. Hughes provides an array of satellite communications solutions that allow key stakeholders to stay connected. When terrestrial lines go down and cell towers are damaged, Hughes delivers the essential connectivity governments and co…

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Keeping Schools Safe and Secure in the Face of a Disaster 27:19

3y ago27:19

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First established in 2014, in response to the school shooting at Sandy Hook, the Partner Alliance for Safer Schools (PASS) was created to bring together expertise from the education, public safety, and industry communities with a mission to develop a coordinated approach to enhancing safety and security in K-12 environments. In this episode, we spe…

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For Waffle House, Keeping the Doors Open is About Community 40:23

3y ago40:23

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In the Southern U.S., spotting the iconic Waffle House sign means a hot meal any time of day, a stop on a long drive, or a place to gather with friends. Waffle House is Americana at its best and a symbol of pride for Southerners. Following the 2011 Joplin Tornado, FEMA Director, Craig Fugate created the Waffle House Index, an informal metric that h…

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Minimizing the time between disaster and recovery, a conversation with SBP 38:20

3y ago38:20

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After seeing firsthand the inefficiency and slow progress of traditional disaster recovery, Zack Rosenburg and Liz McCartney founded their own non-profit in 2006. Named for the parish they volunteered in post-Katrina, they called their organization the St. Bernard Project. Today, the organization is known simply as SBP. Headquartered in New Orleans…

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Why Mitigation Matters In Flood Protection 38:50

3y ago38:50

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Flooding causes approximately $20 billion dollars a year in damage to homes and businesses and roughly 4.3 million homes are at substantial risk of damage from storm water and rising sea levels. In many cases, expensive premiums for flood insurance cost people their beloved homes. Today we talk with Tom Little of Floodproofing.com to discuss flood …

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Building Fortified Homes – How IBHS Prevents Destruction During Disasters 29:21

3y ago29:21

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About 45 minutes south of Charlotte, North Carolina sits a unique test facility measuring over 40,000 square feet and equipped with 105 electric fans. This facility is where the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety (IBHS) can build and test structures against damage caused by high winds, hail, wildfire, and rain. Testing realistic re-cr…

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It Takes a Village – The Story of Small Town Resilience 38:46

3y ago38:46

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In August 2011, hurricane Irene destroyed towns up and down the east coast. While Irene headed north up the coast, it weakened to a tropical storm making landfall in southern New Jersey then again in Brooklyn, NY. What happened next devastated many small towns as Irene transitioned to an extratropical cyclone striking Vermont. Marion Abrams, a resi…

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A First Responder’s Story of Resiliency and Hope with the Challenged Athletes Foundation 35:50

3+ y ago35:50

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The Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) supports hundreds of permanently disabled athletes through grants and training programs. One of their programs, Operation Rebound, works solely with military personnel, veterans, and first responders. Before even leaving the hospital after the loss of his leg, Chappie Hunter, a San Diego Police Officer was a…

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Beyond the Glitz and Glamour: Security and Safety in Hollywood 40:39

3+ y ago40:39

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Security on a Hollywood production lot has come a long way from just guns, guards, and gates. Today, an all hazard, global threat approach is employed to not just secure “inside the gates” but a wide reaching world beyond the production lot. Jeff Reider, VP of Global Threat and Emergency Management at Paramount Pictures joins us to talk about his t…

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Rethinking Readiness, Bringing Lessons Learned in Disaster Recovery into the Mainstream 46:40

3+ y ago46:40

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While traveling and learning new cultures in South and Central America, Jesse Levin saw a need in a market and capitalized on it. Using his natural entrepreneurial skills, Jesse started a cultural mediation firm in Panama, working with local indigenous populations. This experience sparked a career in disaster relief that brought Jesse and his firm,…

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Tribal Nations and Emergency Management: A Closer Look at the Choctaw Nation 44:58

3+ y ago44:58

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Tribal lands hold unique challenges for emergency managers. Jeff Hansen, Director of Emergency Management for the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma joins us to discuss some of these challenges. From jurisdictional issues to managing relationships with the federal government, Jeff talks about how the Choctaw Nation is handling the current pandemic, infrast…

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How the Restaurant Industry Has Adapted to Survive During COVID-19 37:18

3+ y ago37:18

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Many can argue that the COVID-19 pandemic has affected small businesses tremendously but restauranteurs have been hit the hardest. Limitations on restaurant capacity have forced restaurant owners to be nimble and innovative during these challenging times. In this episode, we speak with Linda Kavanagh, former chef and founder of Max Ex Public Relati…

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How Uber Leverages Technology to Ensure Safety and Security 27:04

3+ y ago27:04

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Uber’s former Director of Global Security, Carla Gray, joins the podcast to discuss the company’s role and importance in emergency management. Uber keeps the safety of their customers and drivers top of mind whether it’s helping people evacuate during a natural disaster or as a transportation source during a global pandemic. Carla discusses the nee…

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One Tiny House at a Time, Building Community and Bringing Hope 36:52

3+ y ago36:52

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In 2014, Gabrielle Rapport, Founder and Executive Director of Operation Tiny Home, set out to help one veteran battling PTSD and housing instability. That one simple act led to a mission and the creation of Operation Tiny Home. After teaming up with Tiny House Nation star, Zack Giffin, Operation Tiny Home has helped veteran communities across the c…

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Continued Service in a New Uniform 30:16

3+ y ago30:16

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David Burke, Team Rubicon’s Senior Vice President of Programs and Field Operations, joins the Prepare. Respond. Recover. Podcast in time for Veterans Day. David tells us about his service in the Marine Corps and how through continued service in disaster response, he found a new uniform as a Team Rubicon Greyshirt. Team Rubicon - https://teamrubicon…

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Keeping Your Business Valuable During a Crisis, Why Planning Matters 32:56

3+ y ago32:56

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For our first episode, we welcome Ambi Silk, Director, Governance, Risk & Compliance, and Mohinder Kainth, Senior Global Risk Consultant both from CyberCX. CyberCX provides business continuity services for a range of global clients including RELX and its exhibitions subsidiary Reed Exhibitions, host of this podcast. Ambi and Mohinder dive into a ra…

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Business Continuity Podcast 3 8:10

16y ago8:10

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Business Continuity Expo interviews Roger McLoughlin, Continuity Risk Specialist, Vodafone, about BS 25999 and its importance to an organisation for successful crisis management.By Business Continuity Expo

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Business Continuity Podcast 4 8:12

16y ago8:12

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In this podcast, Business Continuity Expo speak to Gary Locker, Permanent Liaison, ACPO and The Cabinet Office, about business continuity in public services, as well as the challenges and opportunities provided by its adoption of BS 25999.By Business Continuity Expo

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Business Continuity Podcast 2 11:53

16+ y ago11:53

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This second podcast in the Business Continuity Expo series sees Keith Tilley talk exclusively about sustainability and sustainable information availability. Keith explains why he thinks sustainability is such an important issue for SunGard, both as a business and in a wider industry context, and has been for over a decade.…

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Business Continuity Podcast 1 8:35

17y ago8:35

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In the beginning business continuity was only a consideration for the IT department, but has evolved into one of the key discussions topics on the boardroom agenda. With the ever increasing threat landscape, protecting your electronic assets is not simply an important issue, it is one that can actually be realised by intelligent investment in techn…

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