Business Continuity Management BCM Institute Resilience Newsletter Q4 2008

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President Speaks

Australia Pacific Operations

Launch

I applaud the governments

through the announcement o

standard on Business Continuit

SS540 is long awaited by the

broad-based, government led a

regional threats - It is always vital for any business

eventuality, natural or man-made. This makes the en

any interruption, recover and then resume operations

While BCM (and DRP) is widely practised by corpor

necessary business expenses, the new code also appl

additional costs. Fortunately for SMEs, SPRING &

to help with training and other BCM preparedness c

and we have also introduced several in anticipation

code. (See the separate article below).

For our non Singaporean readers, I believe this code

preparing and strengthening business-resilience, es

constraint by business resources chiefly in the hiring

On other BCM Institute matters, I am pleased to sa

12th

November 2008. Over 60 delegates attended this

to depict the reality of threats literally at our busines

response framework around. See Page 7.

I would like to take this opportunity to wish our reade

Dr Goh Moh Heng, President, BCM Institute

World Continuity Congress

2008

Meet-the-Experts Pandemic

Flu Best Practices

usiness Continuity Management Institute

Liat Building Singapore 169074 Tel: +65 6323 1500 Fax: +6

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Meet-the-Experts

SS540:2008 Safeguards

World Continuity Congress

2009 Writing Competition

recent initiative to enhance Corporate Resilience

SPRING Singapores launch of the S 540:2008

Management.

Singapores business leaders as many believe that a

proach is needed to deal proactively with global and

to be BCM-ready with recovery strategies to meet any

tire business resilient, with the innate ability to sustain

in the minimum amount of time needed.

te and MNCs and its associated costs are often deemed

es to SMEs and naturally they would be deterred by the

BF have put together funding for Singapore companies

osts. BCM Institute courses are SS540:2008 compliant,

of demand on course that specifically address the new

underscores the need for national authorities to assist in

ecially to help smaller companies who are, hitherto,

f, and/or training/enabling of BCM personnel.

that the World Continuity Congress 2008 was held on

event, which was entitled, Enemies at the Gate, largely

ses doors which we must anticipate and build our BCM

rs a very Merry Christmas and a happy New Year!

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BCM-350: 8-12 Mar

BangkokBCM-300: 18 Feb; 18 Mar

CanberraBCM-300: 30 Mar

BCM-5000: 30 Mar

DubaiBCM-5000: 18 Jan

HyderabadBCM-350: 29 Jan

Kuala LumpurBCM-300: 14 Jan; 11 Mar

DRP-300: 17 Feb

BCM-5000: 23 Feb

DRP-5000: 23 Mar

MelbourneBCM-200: 6 Mar

BCM-5000: 2 Mar

MumbaiBCM-350: 6-8 Mar 09

New DelhiBCM-350: 17 Feb

BCM-5000: 20 Feb

QatarBCM-5000: 8 Feb

Singapore

DRP-300: 7 Jan; 11 MarBCM-5000: 12 Jan; 23 Ma

BCM-300: 11 Feb

DRP-5000: 23 Feb

SydneyBCM-5000: 23 Feb

BCM-200: 16 Mar

2009 Courses


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BCM Institute Glo

Operations in Au

[SYDNEY, November

2008] BCM Institute

recently expanded its

global footprint

launching its operations

in the Australia PacificRegion. The first BCM-

5000 course was

recently conducted in

Sydney, with the BCM

Institute President, Dr

Goh Moh Heng heading

up the line-up of

internationally

recognized instructors.

The first course,BCM5000, was selected

as a critical start to

training in this region,

as the first group of

instructors also

attended See Page 6




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[SINGAPORE, 12 November 2008] Attend

highlight for BCM Institutes calendar for 20Sweden), Middle East (UAE), Asia (Singapor

to discuss and update on the latest issues o

Mr. Bhakorn Vanuptikul, Vice President of

by Dr. Goh Moh Heng, President of BCM In

World Continuity12-14 November 2008

See more WCC 2008 Photo Gallerie

Keynote speech by Mr Vanuptikul

Line-up of World Continui




d by more than 60 delegates, the World Continuit

08. BC & DR professionals from different parts of te, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Thailand) gathered in the

f BC & DR best practices and standards.

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keynote speech. Followed

latter half of the day was

d with 2 sessions of

rkshops. Few featured

rkshops on that day

re Pandemic Flu by Rose(GMH), Command

ter by Dr Goh Moh Heng,

sis Management by Lim

Seong, Crisis

munication by Farah

dul Rahim (Hill &

wlton), Risk & Security

nagement by Mr Tan

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rganized its not so

raining-focused. There

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orkshops that

articipants may

hoose which ones

hey wish to attend.

opics are more

pecialized which

atered for different

epartments in the

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otorola Asia Pacific Ltd

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Meet-the-ExpertPandemic Flu Best Practice

17 October 2008

[SINGAPORE, 17 October 2008] BC

2008. Keynotes speakers shared the f

organization survive a disaster such a

Ms. Rose Lam, Mr. Albert Kong and D

Interactive Session by Albert K

Free Live WebinHosted by BCM Institute In

BCM Institute has hosted several freeSmart Way by Mr. Nalin Wijetilleke,

Why Webinar?

Webinar provides the most conveni

across the regions may listen to and i

Why BCM Institute?

BCM Institute is the leading Busincertification institute. Business Contin

your organization - an essential ingr

peace of mind, trust, faith and co

competitive advantage - leading to en

revenues and profits.

This free seminar is absolutely so

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Institute conducted Meet-the-Expert session on

irst-hand experience on how best practices had he

s a Pandemic Flu outbreak. Keynote speakers invo

r. Goh Moh Heng.

Conducted in an interactive

manner, all participants w

involved in the dialogue ses

depth discussion on questio

arise when planning and i

the Business Continuity

anticipate against the Paoutbreak. Meet-the-Experts

Seminar brought to you by B

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Subject Matter Experts to p

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live webinars including the recent topic Impleme

resident of ISACA UAE Chapter.

ent way to attend a seminar wherever you are.

teract in the live webinar at zero cost.

ss Continuity (BC) & Disaster Recovery (DR) eduity Management (BCM) is critical to the growth a

edient of corporate governance, vital to maintain

fidence. BCM demonstrates market leadership

hanced loyalty and market share, which in turn res

ething you dont want to miss. Stay tuned to

eresting topic and speakers.

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BCM Institute &16 October 2008

CXO Senior Execu16 October 2008

[PETALING JAYA, 16 October 2008] Bu

Institute and Computer Systems Advise

subsidiary of CSC (NYSE:CSC) have signe

jointly provide business continuity man

courses to customers. The courses will

plans to help protect against unexpecte

Mr. Lim Cheng Leong, General Manage

CSAM, said, The collaboration with th

more complete, end-to-end training sol

and disaster recovery planning industry

corporations, especially those in the fin

statutory regulations to ensure the con

have been seeking business continuitywith BCM Institute will allow CSAM to v

Dr. Goh added further, BCM Institute

matter experts and industry practitione

real-world applications in their area of

potential impacts that threaten an orga

framework to build operational resilien

continuity and disaster recovery expert

identify potential business interruption

reputation of the company.

[KUALA LUMPUR, 16 October 2008] CSC,

Business Continuity Management on 16 Oc

BCM to Weather the Storm it expounded




SA MoU Signing

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siness Continuity Management (BCM)

rs (M) Sdn Bhd (CSAM), a wholly-owend

d a memorandum of understanding today to

agement and disaster recovery planning

elp companies develop business continuity

d business interruptions.

, Customer Services and Support Group,

BCM Institute allows CSAM to provide a

ution in business continuity management

practices. This is timely as large

ancial services, have to comply with the

tinuity of those businesses. Our customers

anagement solutions and this partnershipalue add to their requirements.

ffers multiple instructors who are subject

rs. These practitioners offer practical and

xpertise and are skilled at identifying

nizations services. By utilizing knowledge

ce and effective response, our business

s are able to effectively help companies

and safeguard their stakeholders and the

CSA and BCM Institute jointly held a Senior Executi

tober 08, at Chynna, KL Hilton. Entitled, FINANCIAL

n compliance and regulations of the financial secto

The guest speakers are Dr Goh Moh Heng

Continuity Management Institute and Mr.

Young from the Bank of America. This is an

event. It is critical for organizations to add

continuity in the face of the expected repe

financial situation. And no industry is mor

financial services sector. Financial instituti

how to leverage on business continuity m

identify potential risks-impacts and establi

contingencies and plans to maintain its bucapability. Many chief executives and seni

organization benefitted from this Breakfas

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The First BCM-5

Sydney and Jak

THE FIRST BCM-5000 IN CONJUNCTIO

[DUBAI, 2-6 November 2008] Busi

Management Institute is expanding it

Middle East by conducting its first BC

Dubai in conjunction with BSI UAE.

This workshop offers BCM profession

East countries an opportunity

internationally recognized BCCE certifi

Continuity Certified Expert).

The first course, BCM5000, was selected

also attended the course to further fami

As the future instructors in the region, it

approach and delivery of course materi

BCM Institutes unique free offering

Managers and experts is invaluable. Thi

DR related issues across the globe.

Internationally standardized accreditati

structure and standardize their BC an

induction, learning and growth and succ




000 in Dubai,

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WITH BSI UAE

ness Continuity

foothold in the

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ls in the Middle

o obtain the

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BCM INSTITUTE GLOBAL P

OPERATIONS IN AUSTRALI

[SYDNEY, November 2008]

expanded its global fo

operations in the Australifirst BCM-5000 course wa

Sydney, with the BCM Inst

Moh Heng heading

internationally recognized

as a critical start to training in this region, as the fi

liarize themselves with the material and support to

is key that no matter where the training is conduct

l.

f communication forums and information tools

s allows people to share experience, knowledge an

This bridges the gap that current training in

on and on-line support tools is key to ensuring

d DR training programs for their staff, as well

ession planning programs to their staff in regional l

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A PACIFIC

BCM Institute recently

otprint launching its

a Pacific Region. Therecently conducted in

itute President, Dr Goh

up the line-up of

instructors.

st group of instructors

ols BCM Institute offers.

ed, there is a consistent

relevant to BC and DR

d information on BC and

the region has lacked.

large organizations can

as providing structured

cations.


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THE FIRST BCM-5000 IN PARTNERSHIP

GROUP INDONESIA

[JAKARTA, 24-28 November 2008] Busi

Management Institute conducted th

Continuity Certification course in Indo

5000: Best Practices for Advanced

Jakarta.

Primarily designed for advanced pro

have a high degree of exposure to

BCM-5000 equips the participants with

understanding that enables them to

organization.

The first BCM-5000 which offers certif

responded by the Indonesian audien

group.com for more inquiries.

BCM Institute Australia Pacific, will pro

in business continuity management a

providing training courses in major ca

and Fiji effectively reducing the additio

countries attending training in Australi




WITH APB-

ness Continuity

first Business

esia, the BCM-

rofessionals in

fessionals who

BCM practices,

the skills and

drive complex BCM programmes and BC proje

ication of BCCE (Business Continuity Certified Exp

ce. More courses are coming in 2009; please

Management o

Pacific region is

for more instru

present key top

expertise to co

participants in t

region. Interes

are requested t

Regional Mana

email (info.au

institute.org).

vide a more complete, end-to-end training solutio

d disaster recovery planning industry practices,

ital cities and countries such as PNG, New Zealan

nal logistic costs of associated with staff from tho

or Asia.

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Online Examina

MY Get Togeth3 December 2008

BCM Institute hosted a Get-

Together Session for BCM

Instructors in Kuala Lumpur.

Dr Goh, the Chairman of BCM

Institute, highlighted the

opportunity and benefits as

course instructors for BC/DR

professionals in expanding the

horizon through sharing of

knowledge with participants

and other practitioners.

The session was attended by

nineteen BC/DR professionals

from companies like Alliance

Bank Malaysia, CSA, U Mobile,

HP, Time dotcom, DHL, IBM,

Shell IT International, RHB

Bank and many more.




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new international BCM standards. Many questions

must now go to meet the safeguards standards

issue of costs incurred in the name of resilience

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2008 Writing Competitioninuity Congress Honorary Speaker

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M Institute.

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