5 Most Common Technology Incidents and How to Handle Them with Mass Notification Software
Written by Anneri Fourie | Crises Control Executive A single outage or cyberattack can ripple through a technology company in minutes. Systems fail, customers lose access, teams scramble for answers, and leadership demands quick decisions. When communication is slow or uncoordinated, what could have been contained often turns into a full-blown business crisis. Fast and structured communication is one of the simplest ways to...
The Power of Simulations: Testing and Improving Your Business Continuity Plans
They say knowledge is power, but when it comes to business continuity, practical knowledge reigns supreme. Explore the remarkable role of simulations in transforming theoretical plans into battle-tested strategies, equipping your business to triumph over disruption. Business continuity plans act as a lifeline during critical events and help organisations navigate...
Mastering Critical Event Management: Harnessing the Power of the Golden 5 Minutes
In today's fast-paced business landscape, organisations face numerous challenges that can disrupt their operations and put their reputation at stake. From natural disasters to cyberattacks and public health emergencies, critical events can strike unexpectedly, demanding swift and effective response strategies. Mastering critical event management has become a top priority for...
What are the Five Areas of Crisis Management?
Are you prepared to navigate through the storm when a crisis hits? In the blink of an eye, a crisis can strike, leaving businesses in disarray and scrambling to mitigate the impact. In such turbulent times, having a solid crisis management plan becomes a lifeline. It's not just about survival;...
The Impact of Emergency Alerts on Crisis Management
Alerts are ubiquitous in our modern lives. Our smartphones constantly send us notifications, while smartwatches provide instant updates at a glance. However, the sheer abundance of alerts has led many of us to develop an immunity to their presence. We find ourselves ignoring or even disabling notifications to unwind and...
Mastering Critical Events: 5 Essential Skills for C-Suite Leaders
During a crisis, all eyes turn to the upper management team. As the backbone of an organisation, C-suite executives must possess a unique set of skills to effectively respond to critical events. Managing multiple tasks simultaneously, maintaining control amidst chaos, and safeguarding the organisation are paramount. In this blog, we...
The Importance of Combining Business Resilience and Crisis Management
What sets apart successful companies from their counterparts in times of crisis? The answer lies in their ability to seamlessly integrate business resilience and crisis management into their core strategies. By combining these two crucial elements, companies can not only weather the storm but also emerge stronger and more adaptable....
The Three C’s of Crisis Management: Effective Strategies for Business Resilience
In today's rapidly changing business landscape, organisations face various challenges that can potentially disrupt their operations. Crises, whether they are natural disasters, cyberattacks, or public relations nightmares, can have severe repercussions if not handled properly. This is where crisis management plays a pivotal role. In this blog post, we will...
The Need for a Holistic Risk Management Plan: Ensuring Business Resilience
In today's rapidly changing business landscape, the need for effective risk management has become paramount. Organisations face numerous risks that can significantly impact their operations, reputation, and bottom line. To navigate these challenges successfully, businesses require a holistic risk management plan that encompasses all aspects of potential threats and vulnerabilities....
What are Emergency Response Systems and How Can They Benefit Your Organisation?
In today's fast-paced business world, organisations need to be prepared for any eventuality, especially in case of an emergency. An emergency response system (ERA) is an essential tool for organisations of all sizes, helping them respond quickly and effectively to any unforeseen events. In this blog post, we will explore...
Most CEOs are Unprepared for Physical Threats to Their Businesses – Learn How Crises Control Can Help with Incident Management
As the world becomes more interconnected, businesses are facing increasing physical threats that can cause significant damage to their operations. According to a recent report by Business and Learning Resources, most CEOs are unprepared for such threats, which can include natural disasters, cyber attacks, and even terrorism. This is a...
Cybersecurity Risks and Crisis Management: How to Protect Your Business
In today's digital age, cyber attacks are a constant threat to businesses of all sizes. From data breaches to ransomware attacks, without a crisis management plan the consequences of cybercrime can be devastating, leading to reputational damage, lost revenue, and legal and regulatory consequences. That's why it's more important than...
Surviving the Storm: The Top 5 Crisis Management Strategies for Businesses
As businesses grow and become more complex, they become vulnerable to various types of crisis events. A Crisis event can occur at any time, anywhere and can be caused by a wide range of factors. Effective crisis management is crucial for businesses to not only prevent a crisis from occurring...
Emergency Management for Your Business: Insights from the PwC Global Crisis Survey on How to Prepare for Crises
Emergency Management: How to Prepare Your Business for Crises In a world of uncertainty, effective emergency management is more important than ever to ensure your business can respond to and recover from crises. The PwC Global Crisis Survey highlights the importance of having a comprehensive emergency management plan in place....
What is Crisis Management and Why are Crisis Management Strategies Important?
A crisis impacting your organisation can occur at any time, and take any form - a natural disaster such as an earthquake or flood, a human disaster for example a war or terrorist attack, or a cyber attack. The extent to which a crisis impacts your organisation depends on how...
Industry recognition for Crises Control Managing Director
Crises Control Managing, Shalen Sehgal, has been recognised in the coveted Computing Magazine Cloud Excellence Awards as Cloud Professional of the Year 2021. The title was awarded by the judges to an individual who has made visible and lasting changes to their business through the medium of cloud. The award...
A Guide to Cyber Security Incident Response Planning
Cyber attacks are one of the most common incidents that any organisation can face. In fact 39% of businesses in the UK reported a cyber security breach or attack in 2020. Every cyber incident no matter how big or small will initiate a cyber security incident response effort aimed at...
