Posts Tagged ‘DR’

PostHeaderIcon BCP – Media – Build Your BCP Fast!

Fast Practice to Build your BCP

Featuring Barry Pruitt & Michael Herrera, CBCP

When a disaster occurs, don’t be caught waiting for perfect when you can take this BCP Media FASTpractice course and start with progress. BCP is vital to keeping your organization operating after an unexplained disruption.

Yet many organizations have untested, out of date plans, or no plans at all. Why? Worldwide, the trend is better. cheaper, and faster – even in the BCP process. Gain best practices in BCP at today’s fast pace. If you’re an expert, learn now to speed up the process. If you’re new to the profession, get your program in place quicker through FASTpractice. The course will allow you to:

* Discover how to be a FASTpractice planner;
* Quickly define key rules and responsibilities;
* Map the fastest route to implement a ‘best practice’ BCP program; and,
* Raise you program’s maturity level at a faster pace.

Additionally you will gain:

* The fastest approach to completing the Business Impact Analysis, the BIA, and risk assessment;
* You’ll be able to outline haw to quickly design, develop and implement recovery strategies and plans based upon requirements; and,
* Reduce exposures and ensure the continued operation of your organization in event of an unplanned disruption.
* The course will also provide the FASTpractice approach to maintaining and testing continuous improvement.

The course includes 3 DVDs of the classroom presentation and a CD containing the course workbook and sample forms.

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Learn strategies from two renowned experts in the field. Barry Pruitt and Michael Herrera.

Barry Pruitt, President and CEO of Pinnacle Training Solutions, has 27-years of experience in managing major projects and teaches at the University of Southern California School of Business.

Michael Herrera, a Certified Business Continuity Planner, is the President and CEO of MHA Consulting Incorporated. He has more than 16 years of experience in BCP consulting and training and has dealt with four major disasters.

Materials you’ll receive:

3 DVDs Plus Sample Forms on 1 CD-ROM

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PostHeaderIcon BCP Media – Mock Disasters on DVD

Yes Mock Disasters! The Best Practices in business continuity planning is now available on HIGH QUALITY DIGITAL VIDEO — including the ability to play or directly access each of the major topics via the scene index.

Disasters are always unexpected. Many businesses are caught and suffer significant financial and customer losses – in addition to direct damage inflicted by the disaster. Some never recover.

This new video reviews many of the best practices that should be incorporated into a viable business continuity / disaster recovery plan.

The footage of a mock disaster incorporates selected segments provided by the following leading-edge companies on how they would recover from such a disaster:

Included in the Scene Index are:
Best Practices Emergency Response – Niagara Mohawk Data Retrieval; Iron Mountain Hot site; Master Card Work Group Recovery; Agility (GE) Security; Niagara Mohawk Cold Site; Rentsys Normal Operations; Glass Path Summary

More than 1,500 copies of “Best Practices” on VHS tape have sold at $100. However, because of reduced production costs, we can now offer these exciting and educational mock disasters at an incredibly low price! Now, you can get Mock Disasters “Best Practices” on DVD for just $49, plus shipping and handling.

Order now and you will also receive the “Best Practices” CD FREE. This instructional CD has eight hours of presentations on the summary of the Best Practices Video, Crisis Communications, Business Interruption Analysis, BIA, BC/DR Planning, Gaining Executive Support, Disaster Declaration, Advanced Recovery Strategies, Exercising and Maintaining the Plan, and Tips for Recovery Planning. Sessions are presented by recognized industry experts including Barney Pelant, Randy Till, Ed Devlin, Mike Cannon and others.

Length: 2 Hours (1 DVD + 1 CD)

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Duration : 0:4:36

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PostHeaderIcon DRJ – 2008 FALL WORLD

We are proud to announce the agenda for Fall World 2008. This exciting show, in beautiful San Diego, California is the 39th sponsored by the Disaster Recovery Journal. Join us September 14 through September 17, 2008 for the best in Disaster Recovery, Business Continuity conferences.
http://www.drj.com

DRJ

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PostHeaderIcon DRJ – 2008 FALL WORLD

We are proud to announce the agenda for Fall World 2008. This exciting show, in beautiful San Diego, California is the 39th sponsored by the Disaster Recovery Journal. Join us September 14 through September 17, 2008 for the best in Disaster Recovery, Business Continuity conferences.
http://www.drj.com

DRJ

Duration : 0:4:55

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PostHeaderIcon BCP – Media – Planning Made Simple

BCP Planning Made Simple

Since 9/11 what are our greatest threats? Network Security? Physical Security? Terrorist Strikes? Loss of Critical Staff? Power Outages? Natural Disasters?

It is something that we all need to think about. In today’s world, the risks and threats are growing each day. It is time for all businesses to be prepared.

How can this critical task be accomplished in all organizations? In some companies, a large budget may be devoted to the task. While in others, a manager may decide to have the computer room supervisor do the BC planning. In some instances, the person selected to start the BC planning may have very little experience.

How can the novice planner tackle this task? What steps can be taken to educate and train those who are new to business continuity planning? How can the training be accomplished quickly and inexpensively?

Look no further. This interactive class will teach the student everything he / she needs to know to get started on their DR / BCP. Use your laptop during the entry class. We will provide you with a CD full of resources, forms and questionnaires to utilize.

The DVD will cover the following:

* Recovery Coordinator
* Training
* Rehearsal
* Maintenance
* Class Presentation
* Risk Identification & Ratings
* Business Impact Analysis Questionnaire
* Voice Services Assessment Questionnaire
* Data Network Assessment Questionnaire
* Applications Assessment Questionnaire
* Systems Assessment Questionnaire
* Workstation Assessment Questionnaire
* Testing / Exercising Action Items
* Notification Script
* Business Continuity Plan Maintenance Schedule & Log
* Exercise Report Questionnaire
* B C Plan Templates
* Setting of Priorities/Strategies for Recovery
* and many more…

Norman Harris is recognized as a leader in IT management and DRP industry. He is the former chairman and CEO of Harris Recovery Solutions LLC.

Tracy Lee Cowan CBCP, CRP is business continuity / disaster recovery consultant for ICSI Consulting Services, Inc.

Materials you’ll receive:

Length: 8 Hours (4 DVD + 1 CD)

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