Business Continuity & Resiliency Certification Institute

In the webinar From Breach to Business Continuity, our speaker, Hoo Chuan Wei, provided valuable insights into ongoing cyber threats, including ransomware, data breaches, and phishing attacks. Business continuity management (BCM) teams are crucial in responding to cyber incidents and ensuring business continuity. Regular scenario planning and risk modelling exercises are essential for identifying vulnerabilities and developing effective response strategies.

Organizations need well-defined incident response plans and trained personnel to handle cyber-attacks effectively. Strong leadership and decision-making are critical during cyber incidents. Open and transparent communication with stakeholders is essential during and after a cyber incident.

Organizations must strive to be resilient and adaptable in the face of cyber threats. By investing in cybersecurity measures, organizations can protect their data, reputation, and operations from the increasing risks of cyberattacks.

Join us for an enlightening exploration of the From Breach to Business Continuity: Managing the Cybersecurity Incident.

This webinar explores the presenter’s insights and practical learnings from nearly a decade of conducting Business Continuity Management.

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In the recent webinar hosted by Meet-The-Experts, we delved into strategies for enhancing supply chain resilience amidst geopolitical trade wars, cyber-attacks, and natural disasters. Key discussions centred on leveraging innovative technologies, fostering stakeholder collaboration, and implementing best practices to ensure agility and continuity.

Jason Teo, VP at Infineon Technologies Asia Pacific, highlighted the importance of proactive risk assessment, business continuity planning, and supplier diversification. The session also emphasized integrating Environmental, Social, and governance elements to strengthen resilience and conducting management reviews to encourage continuous improvement.

Participants gained insights on adapting to changing regulatory, technological, and natural environments, focusing on the value of strong partnerships and stakeholder engagement. The webinar provided practical solutions to prepare businesses for future challenges, ensuring they can thrive in an ever-changing global landscape.

This posting consists of two blogs summarizing the previous Meet-the-Expert (MTE) May 2024 webinar, which was organized by and focused on strengthening your organization's crisis preparedness.

The session will provide valuable insights into cutting-edge testing techniques. The speaker, Norman, shared how to conduct thorough and realistic drills that expose weaknesses in your current plan. But the webinar continues beyond there. It will also delve into effective evaluation methods, helping you identify areas where your team excels and where they could improve.

https://blog.bcm-institute.org/meet-the-expert/mte-p1-crisis-management-testing-and-exercises-a-thought-leaders-perspective

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Join us for an enlightening exploration of the Crisis Management Testing and Exercises: A Thought Leader's Perspective.

This webinar explores the presenter’s insights and practical learnings from nearly a decade of conducting crisis management testing and exercises.

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In our recent Meet-the-Expert webinar, Our speaker, Siti Baizura Yunus, offered actionable strategies to enhance Business Continuity Management (BCM) practices, building upon the foundational understanding of adhering to regulations such as Bank Negara Malaysia’s policy.

These recommendations from the speaker apply to all industries as the rigour required by any regulators will improve the quality of the BCM implementation.

Attendees gained insights on overcoming common BCM challenges, prioritizing critical business functions, establishing alternate and recovery sites, mastering Recovery Time Objectives (RTOs) and Recovery Point Objectives (RPOs) for data protection, conducting comprehensive BCM plan testing and simulations, training personnel, fostering BCM awareness, and establishing effective communication protocols.

See you during the next webinar scheduled on 30 May 2024

In the warmth of Syawal, BCM Insitute extends a heartfelt Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri to you! May this festive season be filled with joy, blessings, and togetherness with your loved ones. We wish you peace, prosperity, and success in all your endeavors.

🌟 Thank you to everyone who joined us for our insightful webinar exploring the intersection of BCP and ESG! 🌟

It was truly enriching to delve into the linkages between these two crucial concepts and discuss how integrating them can lead to a more resilient and sustainable approach to business operations. From risk management to compliance, we explored it all!

Did you miss the webinar? Don't worry! Stay tuned for updates on upcoming events and more opportunities to gain valuable insights.

Let's continue striving for a more resilient, sustainable, and future-ready business landscape!

🌐✨ Recap from our insightful Meet-The-Experts Webinar on 29th Feb 2024! 💼 Embracing 'Resilience Reloaded with Business Continuity': Future-Proofing Businesses in 2024. From adapting BC to operational resilience, incorporating cybersecurity, crisis leadership, to managing supply chain resilience - we covered it all! 🚀💡

On behalf of BCM Institute, we wish you a happy and prosperous Year of the Dragon filled with good health and happiness!

Join us for an enlightening exploration of the changing landscape in operational resilience, business continuity, disaster recovery, crisis communication, and ISO 22301 audits in 2024.

Dr Goh Moh Heng will kick start the year to delve into the latest trends and approaches, providing valuable insights into how these dynamics will shape the professional world. Uncover essential strategies and practices that empower businesses to not only endure but surpass the challenges of tomorrow.

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Recently, Dr Goh Moh Heng spent three days in Dubai completing the onsite training [CM-5 RUN 4H] of the Crisis Management Expert Implementer Course CM-5000 hybrid course for four senior experienced Saudi Arabia government officers.

Great sharing of experience and learning, especially when they represent the highest level of crisis management in the kingdom.

BCM Institute is glad they have completed the course and passed the CM Certified Expert (CMCE) qualifying examination.

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Discover the power of sustained business operations through our Business Continuity (BC) Management Program!

We evaluate your organization, seamlessly fill any gaps, and devise a tailored strategy for assured success. Construct a sturdy governance framework, integrate BC seamlessly within your organization's DNA through cultural change management, and ensure stakeholder involvement via impactful communication.

Empower your team with thorough training and heightened awareness. Embark with us on the path toward operational excellence!

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"Wishing you a joyful Christmas from all of us at BCM Institute!"'

Sharing photos from our last week's Meet-The-Experts session. Last week's webinar was a deep dive into mastering the audit and review of Business Continuity programs. From defining KPIs to evaluating communication protocols, participants gained vital insights into ensuring effectiveness, compliance, and resilience in unexpected disruptions.

Happy Diwali From All of Us At BCM Institute 🙏

Don't forget to join webinar on Nov 30 (Thursday) from 3 pm - 4 pm (GMT+8). We welcome everyone to join as long as slots are still available!

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Join and learn more with the esteemed speaker on "Uncovering Strengths and Gaps: How to Conduct Effective Audits and Reviews of Business Continuity Programs and Plans. In this webinar, participants will learn essential techniques for conducting thorough audits and reviews of business continuity (BC) programs and plans. The seminar will provide insights into best practices to assess the effectiveness, efficiency, and compliance of existing business continuity measures.

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MTE Nov 2023: Uncovering Strengths And Gaps: How To Conduct Effective Audits And Reviews Of Business Continuity Programs And Plans MTE Nov 2023: Uncovering Strengths And Gaps: How To Conduct Effective Audits And Reviews Of Business Continuity Programs And Plans

Sharing photos from our recent webinar on Implementing "Implementing Business Continuity For Southeast Asia's Haze Season"

The webinar focuses on understanding the Impact and the potential consequences of the haze on businesses and communities, emphasizing the importance of proactive business continuity planning.

Creating Alternate Work and flexible Arrangements such as remote work options and resource-sharing arrangements to maintain essential operations.

Testing and Drills to validate the effectiveness of BC plans and enhance preparedness for any eventuality. Participants will gain valuable insights into overcoming the unique challenges posed by the haze and ensuring their organizations remain resilient during this environmental crisis.

Sharing photos from our previous webinar on Implementing "Ensuring Business Continuity: Implementing Bank Negara Malaysia's BCM Policy Dec 2022 and Overcoming Implementation Challenges."

Gain invaluable insights from industry experts to strengthen your crisis preparedness. This comprehensive program covers everything from tackling common challenges in BCM policy implementation to safeguarding critical business functions, setting up recovery strategies, defining RTOs and RPOs, ensuring data protection, validating BC plans through testing, training personnel, and establishing seamless emergency communication protocols.

Glad to speak on Day 1 of the Cybersecurity, IT Assurance & Governance (CIAG) Conference organised by .

Spoke to an audience of 200 participants on the transition by organisation to transit to from , crisis management, , third party risk management. The key message to to be prepared as this movement is coming aggressively to Asia.

Good to see many familiar faces after a four year period of COVID-19 disruption to face-to-face conference. It is good to reconnect with many from the industry in Malaysia.

Don't forget to join our webinar on Sep 21 (Thursday) from 3 pm - 4 pm (GMT+8). We welcome everyone to join as long as slots are still available!

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Join and learn more with the esteemed speaker on Implementing Business Continuity and Compliance With Central Bank Policy. The speaker will also Siti share the requirement to build a robust business continuity framework to safeguard your organization from unforeseen disruptions.

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Sharing Photos from last week's webinar on Implementation of Operational Resilience in Hong Kong: Challenges and Learnings.

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The global financial services sector faces increasing disruptions, leading regulators to implement new rules for operational resilience. The focus is on financial firms and their critical third-party suppliers to mitigate the impact of disruptions and protect the economy. Proactive risk management and a global perspective on regulations are crucial for compliance. Breaking down organizational silos and fostering collaboration among departments are vital for a holistic approach to resilience. Beyond compliance, proactive resilience builds customer trust and provides a competitive advantage. Aligning data and disciplines under a uniformed framework allows confident data-driven decisions, cost reduction, and effective service delivery to customers.

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Don't forget to join our webinar on July 27 (Thursday) from 3 pm - 4 pm (GMT+8). We welcome everyone to join as long as slots are still available!

Join and learn more with the esteemed speaker on Are societal shifts preventing effective corporate resilience?

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Globally, Regulators Are Making It Clear: FinServ Firms Must Become Resilient With new rules proliferating, Rich Cooper of Fusion Risk Management says it’ll only get tougher, so organizations need to become proactive.

Disaster recovery planning is crucial for businesses to effectively respond to cybersecurity incidents and other disruptions. Recovery costs, including the impact on people, stress, and reputation, can be significant.

Cloud services are often seen as a solution, but relying solely on them carries the risk of having all your data in one place. It is essential for companies to consider various scenarios and develop recovery plans that involve not just the IT team but also HR, PR, and legal departments.

How to start planning for disaster recovery - Help Net Security When a large-scale cybersecurity incident happens, it is painfully obvious which clients did not even start disaster recovery planning.

Don't forget to join our webinar on July 27 (Thursday) from 3 pm - 4 pm (GMT+8). We welcome everyone to join as long as slots are still available!

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Join and learn more with the esteemed speaker on Are societal shifts preventing effective corporate resilience?

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Are societal shifts preventing effective corporate resilience?

Don't forget to join our webinar on June 22 (Thursday) from 3 pm - 4 pm (GMT+8). We welcome everyone to join as long as slots are still available!

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Join and learn more with the esteemed speaker on Are societal shifts preventing effective corporate resilience?

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Don't forget to join our webinar on May 25 (Thursday) from 3 pm - 4 pm (GMT+8). We welcome everyone to join as long as slots are still available!

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Join and learn more with the esteemed speaker on Moving IT Disaster Recovery Planning Forward to the Next Frontier.

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