ACP PS Prep Position Statement to DHS/FEMA Questions - 4Q 2009
ACP PS Prep Position Statement - 4Q 2009
ACP Update on BC Standards_Aug09
ACP'sb PS Prep Position Statement - 1Q 2009
Recently, as a member of DRI International you may have received an email from DRI urging you to express your opinion as to the suitability of a Business Continuity Standard proposed by ASIS International. You can view this proposed standard on the ASIS website:
http://www.asisonline.org/guidelines/inprogress_published.htm
The ASIS proposal is one of several that are being circulated as part of a national initiative inspired by the passing of Public Law 110-53. Other notable standards include NFPA 1600 and BS 25999.
ACP recognizes the validity of both statements and takes no position on the dispute between these two organizations. We must respect the interests of our members and we recognize that members may be connected to any of these positions: NFPA 1600 through DRII certification and the professional practices; BS 25999 through their companies' domestic and overseas operations and partnerships; and ASIS with a desire to identify an alternative, comprehensive standard to address more items under Title IX. All sides have merit and we believe that the decision to support one or the other is an individual decision for our members.
However, we do believe that it is in keeping with our mission to help inform our members and encourage discussion of Best Practices. To this end, Michelle Cross, Director of Strategic Alliances has assembled a sub-committee of ACP members who are working with various groups including the ANSI/ASQ National Accreditation Board (ANAB), InterCEP, ASIS International, DRI International, the Institute of Internal Auditors, and the British Standards Institute.
The ACP Voluntary Certification Sub-Committee members are:
Over the course of the next few weeks we will provide our members with updated information on developments relating to the establishment of a national standard. A White Paper on the topic of Public Law 110-53 and associated FAQs are in the final stages of development. A standard presentation that can be used by any member is being created and additional educational materials are being assembled.
The Committee is also developing a series of informative briefings which will be made available to each ACP chapter in the near future. ACP will be participating in several events that provide a forum for discussion of Best Practices and a national standard. For example, ACP is a co-sponsor of the upcoming 7th Plenary meeting of the ANSI Homeland Security Standards Panel (ANSI-HSSP) being held in Washington DC on October 2.
In the meantime, should you have any questions relating to the progress of this ACP committee or would like to arrange for a presentation on this subject at your chapter, please contact:dbyrne@NorthRiverSolutions.com
!! Title IX Voluntary Preparedness Certification Update !!
Earlier in October, two significant meetings took place in Washington DC. Members of the ACP Voluntary Certification Sub Committee were present at both meetings and provided the following summaries:
October 2nd, ANSI-HSSP hosted a meeting in Washington, DC on Public Law 110-53 Title IX, the voluntary private sector preparedness standards and certification program). This event featured four panels of leaders from those organizations involved in the roll-out, as well as key stakeholders from the private sector. Panel topics included: Standards; Accreditation and Certification; as well as the Business Case for Certification. A summary of the meeting can be found by clicking here
In addition, DHS presented target criteria to evaluate preparedness standards. DHS will be posting a notice to the Federal Register to outline the details of the program, including their target criteria. Those interested parties should take this opportunity to review the DHS proposal and issue comments.
October 3rd, ASIS International hosted a stakeholder deliberation to review a new Business Continuity Management standard proposed by ASIS. Attendees included Business Continuity Professionals from over a dozen organizations and representatives from DRI International, the Association of Contingency Planners and the Business Continuity Institute. This meeting was held in compliance with ANSI procedural requirements in response to concerns over the development and application of the new standard. Participants agreed this meeting was a productive step toward developing a new auditable and scalable standard.