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A decent response that lacked one critical ingredient It appears we can belatedly add Chik-Fil-A to the list of organizations hacked in 2014, as reports have emerged stating the fast food chain was bleeding data from Dec.2, 2013, to Sept. 30, 2014. To its credit, Chick-fil-A did release a statement …
The prevalence and constant use of web browsers makes then an ideal point of entry for malicious hackers In case the many recent posts to this blog covering cyber crimes haven’t made it clear, at this point it’s not a question of whether you’ll be attacked, but when. A new …
Is the agency walking its talk when it comes to crisis management and safety protocol? The CDC is supposed to be setting the standard for coping with Ebola, but a recent slip brought about a major backlash from the scientific community. The NY Times’ Denise Grady and Donald G. McNeil, …
U.S. Cyber Command a solid model for businesses to follow The hacks and breaches of the past several years have made clear to us that cyber crime is here to stay, and that plans to prevent and mitigate the damage from these attacks is an absolute must for crisis management. …
Knowing about factors that influence reporting will help your crisis management There’s no doubt that social media has affected the way breaking news is reported, for better and for worse. Regardless of whether you believe it’s been a boon or a bane, you need to be versed on the changes …
Can the movie studio recover, and if so, how? The Sony Hack is an unprecedented event that could very easily become the new norm. After all, hackers have proven their ability to penetrate just about any system they want time and time again over the past couple of years, and …
A look at some crisis management musts for these key players Boards of directors play a crucial role in guiding their organizations through the crisis management process. It is, quite literally, the board who often determines whether a company will sink or swim, making this advice from Forbes contributor Davia …
More data from IBM researchers on the current state of system security The past several years have seen a near-constant stream of data breaches, hacks, and other cyber-intrusions that have left individuals and organizations in some seriously sticky spots. While awareness, preparation, and responsiveness has improved significantly over those years, …
Does your crisis management plan include the possibility of a devastating hack? The cyberattack that crippled Sony Pictures, led to theft of confidential data and leak of movies on the internet would have challenged almost any cyber security measures, the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has said. The FBI’s …
Staying aware of threats is part of any good crisis management plan Social logins, where you use your Facebook, Twitter, Google or other social media accounts to log into apps and platforms around the web, have quickly become a norm. After all, with the mile-long list of passwords and key …
Why leaks, accidental or otherwise, need to be covered in your crisis management plans Last week, the Daily Dot reported that a UK police department had utilized legislation aimed at preventing terrorism to snoop on journalists. The department was found out after accidentally releasing the documents, a mistake that should …
Maximize effectiveness and ROI While social media and digital communications are getting all the buzz, a strong press release still has its place in both traditional PR and crisis management. So, what exactly makes for a good press release? VerticalResponse offered their thoughts in this helpful infographic: The BCM Blogging …
If nobody can see your content, what good is it doing? Let’s face it, nobody is scrolling through pages and pages of a search for anything. These days, not being on the front page of a Google search is almost as good as not being there. Whether you’re doing traditional …
A lesson on the value of walking your talk Although executive coaches are often lampooned, those who truly know what they’re doing impart some impressive lessons upon their pupils. Steve Farber is a particularly quotable one, and you’ll quickly see why we’ve selected the line below as our Crisis Management …
Lose reputation, lose money Losing reputation will cost you money. While this correlation was sometimes nebulous in the past, more and more cases are coming to light that show crises having a direct impact on share price, a stat no C-suiter can ignore. Ubisoft’s “Assassin’s Creed” games have made up …
