Welcome
Building Resiliency through Engagement in North Texas
Welcome to the North Texas Chapter of the Association of Continuity Professionals (ACP). ACP is a non-profit professional organization, which provides a forum for the exchange of experiences and information, for business continuity professionals, throughout a network of local chapters.
Founded in March of 1986, the North Texas Chapter is one of the oldest continuously meeting chapters, and the largest ACP chapter by membership, serving the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex and North Texas region. Meetings are held on the first Tuesday of every month unless the first Tuesday coincides with a holiday week. We invite you to attend our next meeting either in-person or virtually.
For anyone who would like to join our chapter and/or attend our meetings, please contact our Membership Director at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.for more information.
Next Meeting
April Meeting
Date/Time: Tuesday, April 2, 2024 Noon - 1:30 PM
Location: Virtual meeting presentation only
Topic: Well-Being: Burning bright without burning out
Presenter: Dr. Lauren Bojarski, D.O.
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Attendees should anticipate a 90-minute monthly meeting, with the understanding that some meetings may last up to 2 hours. Please join us for our next meeting!
Our meetings (unless indicated) are also available to attend virtually. Please attend in person if possible. Virtual meeting information will be provided with each meeting registration.
Anyone interested in hosting an event or speaking at an upcoming meeting, please contact our Programs Director.
Note: Additional information for regular meeting locations can be found on the Events page.
President's Comments
ACP North Texas Members,
As we approach spring break and vacation plans, it's essential for us as resiliency
professionals to remember that cybercriminals don't take vacations. In fact,
history and recent reports show that the threat of cyber-attacks, particularly
ransomware, significantly increases during holiday periods when organizations
are most vulnerable due to reduced staff. This real risk underscores the critical
need for our teams to stay vigilant and maintain robust cybersecurity measures
even when operations might be running on a skeleton crew. The holidays can
create perfect storm conditions for cyber threats to flourish: fewer eyes
monitoring networks, delayed response times, and an overall drop in defensive
activities. The consequences of such attacks are not only immediate but can have
long-lasting impacts on an organization's operations, reputation, and bottom line.
This spring break let's not give cybercriminals a chance to exploit our
organizations. Before you head off to a warm beach and margaritas, ensure your
cybersecurity protocols are up to date, staff and employees are trained to
recognize phishing attempts, and that there are clear procedures in place for
responding to incidents, even while some of the team is away. Keep your guard
up and ensure your digital assets remain secure while you relax and recharge.
Regards,
Joel Navarro, CBCP, MBCI
North Texas Chapter President
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