Continuity Insights Webinar: "The Experts Debate Business Continuity Standards"

Want to know what's really going on when it comes to business continuity standards? Attend this free panel discussion for a behind-the-scenes, straight-from-the-experts look at business continuity standards development. The session will answer questions about ASIS proposed standard, NFPA 1600, DRI International's position on standards development, and ANAB's role in the standards process. This panel discussion will feature Dr. Marc Siegel, ASIS, Don Schmidt, Preparedness LLC, and Al Berman, DRI International.

Emergency Management Forum Hosts Discussion on NFPA 1600 2010 Edition

Updated, 27 February. The Emergency Management Forum hosted a one hour presentation and interactive discussion on February 25, 2009. The topic was the current status of the 2010 edition of the National Fire Protection Association's standard NFPA 1600. Highlights of the proposed changes were presented by Donald L. Schmidt, chair of the NFPA's Technical Committee on Emergency Management and Business Continuity. A recording of the forum (large Windows Media audio file), the presentation slides (Adobe PDF), links to related information, and a transcript can be accessed from the Emergency Management Forum's website.

FEMA CGC 1 "Continuity Guidance for Non-Federal Entities"

The Federal Emergency Agency has just published "Continity Guidance Circular 1" (CGC 1) with subtitle "Continuity Guidance for Non-Federal Entities ." "The Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency, in coordination with non-federal partners, developed this guidance document to provide direction for the development of continuity plans and programs for non-federal entities. " "In this guidance document, the elements of a viable continuity capability are identified and discussed. The provisions of this guidance document are applicable for State, local, territorial and tribal governments and the private sector. " The document provides good information, and it's worth a look. Just prepare yourself for the government terminology and view of the world of business continuity.