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Private Sector Preparedness (PS-Prep) Donald Byrne, CBCP, CDCP, CBRO-M September 22, 2010
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Contents: Live Meeting Recording (WMV) This is a large file and requires Windows Media Player or Windows Media Components for QuickTime, or a similar product to view. Transcript (HTML) Transcript (MS Word) Slides Ratings Reviews Related Websites: FEMA PS-Prep Website ACP PS-Prep Web page ANAB PS-Prep Web page ContinuityCompliance.org PS-Prep Web page 9/15/10 Webcast "PS-Prep: The Definitive Update" | Slides 7/27/10 Webcast "Career Options and the PS-Prep Program" | Slides 7/15/10 DHS Press Release (announcing adoption of standards) 7/30/08 DHS Press Release (announcing selection of ANAB) ReadyBusiness Docket FEMA-2008-0017 IBHS Open For Business Program |
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The former CEO of several companies, Don Byrne brings an executive perspective to resiliency planning. A graduate of the U.S. Army Chemical and Biological Warfare School, Don has spent much of the past thirty years working in the fields of computer development, emergency management, business continuity, and operational resiliency. Don is an Adjunct Professor at Boston University where he teaches graduate programs in business continuity, risk and security. A sought-after speaker at conferences, Don serves as a Director of several professional societies. Currently, he is the Association of Contingency Planners representative to the ANSI National Accreditation Board's Committee of Experts (ANAB-COE). Working under a contract with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) this group is charged with developing national standards and practices for the United States in the area of Business Continuity Management and advising the government on the PS-Prep program. A Lead Auditor, Don is the Program Manager for Business Continuity at one of the largest certification firms in the U.S. He has participated in sanctioned audits of international standard British Standard 25999, Business Continuity Management, in both the US and Asia. Don is working with other interested parties and organizations to develop a small business continuity standard, a community resiliency benchmark tool, and personal preparedness guidelines. An entrepreneur and former venture capitalist, he has helped launch several technology firms. Don is the founder and Managing Director of North River Solutions (NRS), a consulting, and research firm; and is CEO of Metrix411, a software company specializing in assessments and business benchmarking. NRS has teamed with several insurance firms and leading educational organizations to develop specialized programs for various government, private sector, and non-profit institutions. Working with others, the firm has developed the Resiliency-1™ Index, a benchmarking tool that assesses an organization's level of preparedness across twelve operational areas. Similar assessment tools covering various ISO standards as well as supply chain concerns and the threat from natural hazards are in active development and will shortly be available from Metrix411. Don is a contributing writer for the Domestic Preparedness Journal and the news website www.continuitycompliance.org. |