Chapter 1

Risk Management and Corporate Governance for
Business Continuity

1.1    Role of the Risk Management Committee 

1.2    Model Draft XYZ Limited Risk Management Policy 

1.     Introduction 

2.     Policy Objective 

3.     Philosophy 

4.     Definitions 

5.     Principles of Risk Management

6.     Risk Management Process 

7.     Approach 

7.1     Risk Integration 

7.2     Comprehensive Risk Identification 

7.3     Risk Assessment and Prioritization 

7.4     Risk Mitigation and Control

7.5     Risk Ownership and Accountability 

7.6     Communication and Reporting 

7.7     Continuous Improvement

7.8     Compliance and Regulatory Adherence 

8.     Risk Management Framework for Leadership Teams and Project Leaders

8.1     Annual Holistic Risk Discussion (Leadership Teams)

8.2     Project-Specific Risk Identification and Mitigation (Project Leaders

9.     Continuous Improvement

10.  Risk Oversight

1.     Board of Directors 

2.     Functional Management

3.     Risk & Sustainability Committees 

4.     Audit & Compliance Committee 

11.  Business Continuity Plan (BCP)

12.  Policy Review  

1.3    Categories of Risk 

1.4    Guideline for effective reporting and monitoring of business Risks 

Chapter 2

Components of Various Risks

2.1      Introduction 

2.2      Market Demand and Price Volatility 

2.3      Raw Material Availability and Pricing 

2.4      Competition and Market Saturation 

2.5      Regulatory and Environmental Compliance 

2.6      Technological Advances and Process Efficiency 

2.7      Currency Exchange Rates and International Trade 

2.8      Health and Safety Concerns 

2.9      Economic and Political Stability 

2.10   Production Interruptions 

2.11   Quality Control Issues 

2.12   Energy Cost and Efficiency 

2.13   Talent and Workforce Management

2.14   Regulatory Changes and Trade Barriers 

2.15   Capacity Expansion and Scalability 

2.16   Intellectual Property Protection 

2.17   Information Systems Failure 

2.18   Information Leakage and Espionage 

2.19   Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery 

Chapter 3

Market Demand and Price Volatility

3.1      Keywords and their meanings 

3.2      Market Demand and Price Volatility Risk–Mitigation Strategies 

3.3      Brain Storming - Model Questionnaire 

3.3.1     Market Demand and Price Volatility Risk: Understanding the readiness of the organisation 

3.4      Frameworks for Risk Reduction 

3.5      Real-life Case Study 

3.5.1     Smartphone Industry and Market Demand Fluctuations 

3.5.2     Real-life Case Study 

3.6      Risk Management Policy On Market Demand and Price Volatility 

3.7      Format for seeking Board Approval w.r.t. Market Demand and Price Volatility Strategies 

3.8      Draft Board Resolution for approval of policy and strategies for reduction of Risk related to market demand and price volatility 

3.9      Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) — Market Demand and Price Volatility Risk Management Policy 

3.10   Policy Awareness Market Demand and Price Volatility Risk Management Policy 

3.11   Interactive Exercises 

3.11.1   Scenario based: Objective 

3.11.2   Demand Forecasting Exercise 

3.11.3   Price Sensitivity Analysis 

3.11.4   Competitor Analysis and Response 

3.11.5   Supply Chain Disruption Simulation 

3.11.6   Market Trend Identification 

3.11.7   Role-Playing Negotiation 

3.11.8   Feedback Loop from Customers 

Chapter 4

Raw Material Availability and Pricing

4.1      Keywords and their meanings 

4.2      Raw Material availability and Pricing Risk – Mitigation Strategies 

4.3      Brain Storming - Model Questionnaire 

4.3.1     Raw Material Availability and Pricing: Understanding the readiness of the organisation 

4.4      Frameworks for Risk Reduction 

4.5      Real-life Case Studies 

4.5.1     Semiconductor Industry and the Rare Earth Crisis 

4.5.2     Tata Steel and Raw Material Challenges 

4.6      Risk Management Policy On Raw Material Availability and Pricing 

4.7      Format for seeking Board Approval w.r.t. Raw Material Availability and Pricing Strategies 

4.8      Draft Board Resolution for approval of policy and strategies on Raw material availability and pricing 

4.9      Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)

4.10   Policy Awareness 

4.11   Interactive Exercises 

4.11.1     Supplier Assessment Simulation 

4.11.2     Supplier Communication Role-Play 

4.11.3     Scenario Planning: Raw Material Shortage 

4.11.4     Supply Chain Mapping Activity 

4.11.5     Price Fluctuation Analysis 

4.11.6     Supplier Risk Assessment Quiz:

4.11.7     Supply Chain Disruption Tabletop Exercise 

4.11.8     Raw Material Price Scenario Analysis 

4.11.9     Supplier Risk Matrix Creation 

4.11.10  Raw Material Demand Forecasting 

Chapter 5

Competition and Market Saturation

5.1      Keywords and their meanings 

5.2      Competition and Market Saturation Risk – Mitigation Strategies 

5.3      Brain Storming - Model Questionnaire 

5.3.1     Competition and Market Saturation: Understanding the readiness of the organization 

5.4      Frameworks for Risk Reduction 

5.5      The real-life case study 

5.5.1     Soft Drink Industry and Market Saturation 

5.5.2     Colgate-Palmolive India's Toothpaste Market Competition 

5.6      Risk Management Policy on Competition and Market Saturation 

5.7      Format for seeking Board Approval w.r.t. Competition and Market Saturation Strategies 

5.8      Draft Board Resolution for approval of policy on Competition and Market Saturation Strategies 

5.9      Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) — Competition and Market Saturation Risk Management Policy 

5.10   Policy Awareness Competition and Market Saturation Risk Management Policy 

5.11   Interactive Exercises 

5.11.1     Competitor Analysis Role-Play 

5.11.2     Market Saturation Simulation 

5.11.3     New Market Opportunity Exercise 

5.11.4     SWOT Analysis and Strategy Development

5.11.5     Product Differentiation Workshop 

5.11.6     Market Share War Game:

5.11.7     Case Study Analysis: Emerging Competitor Disrupts the Ride- Sharing Industry 

5.11.8     Scenario Analysis: Price War Impact in the Electronics Industry 

5.11.9     Market Innovation Challenge - Disruption in the Automotive Industry 

5.11.10  Customer Journey Mapping - Enhancing E-Commerce Experience 

Chapter 6

Regulatory and Environmental Compliances

6.1      Keywords and their meanings 

6.2      Regulatory and Environmental compliances Risk – Mitigation Strategies 

6.3      Brain Storming: Model Questionnaire 

6.4      Frameworks for Risk Reduction 

6.5      Real-life Case Study 

6.5.1     BP's Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill

6.5.2     Hindustan Unilever Limited's Sustainable Business Practices 

6.6      Risk Management Policy on Regulatory and Environmental Compliances 

6.7      Format for seeking Board Approval w.r.t. Regulatory and Environmental Compliance Strategies 

6.8      Draft Board Resolution for the approval of policy on Regulatory and Environmental Compliance Strategies 

6.9      Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) — Regulatory and Environmental Compliance Risk Management

6.10   Policy Awareness Regulatory and Environmental Compliance Risk 

6.11   Interactive Exercises 

6.11.1     Regulatory Compliance Scenarios 

6.11.2     Environmental Impact Assessment - Balancing Expansion and Sustainability 

6.11.3     Regulatory Gap Analysis - Ensuring Compliance in a Changing Landscape 

6.11.4     Stakeholder Engagement Workshop - Building Strong Relationships for Regulatory Compliance 

6.11.5     Environmental Compliance Audit - Preparation Exercise 

6.11.6     Regulatory Change Response Plan 

6.11.7     Environmental Sustainability Challenge 

6.11.8     Case Study: Successful Compliance Strategy 

6.11.9     Risk Mitigation Tabletop Exercise - Regulatory Violations and Environmental Concerns 

6.11.10  Scenario Planning: Future Regulatory Landscape 

Chapter 7

Technology Advances and Process Efficiency

7.1      Keywords and their meaning 

7.2      Technological Advances and Process Efficiency Risk – Mitigation Strategies 

7.3      Brain Storming - Model Questionnaire 

7.4      Frameworks for Risk reduction w.r.t. Technological Advancements and Process Efficiency 

7.5      Real-life case study 

7.5.1    Tesla's Technological Innovations and Process Efficiency 

7.5.2    Tata Motors' Nano Manufacturing Process Improvement

7.6      Risk Management Policy on Technological Advances and Process Efficiency 

7.7      Format for seeking Board Approval w.r.t. Technological Advances and Process Efficiency strategies 

7.8      Draft Board Resolution for the approval of policy on Technological Advances and Process Efficiency Strategies 

7.9      Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) — Technological Advances and Process Efficiency Risk Management Policy 

7.10   Policy Awareness of Technological Advances and Process Efficiency Risk Management Policy 

7.11   Interactive Exercises 

7.11.1     Technology Assessment Challenge:

7.11.2     Process Mapping and Optimization:

7.11.3     Technology ROI Calculation:

7.11.4     Scenario: Adopting Automation 

7.11.5     Process Efficiency Workshop 

7.11.6     Innovation Brainstorming Session 

7.11.7     Change Management Simulation:

7.11.8     Benchmarking and Best Practices:

7.11.9     Case Study: Successful Technology Integration 

7.11.10  Process Simulation Game – Tech Optimize 

Chapter 8

Currency Exchange Rates and International Trade

8.1      Keywords and their meanings 

8.2      Currency Exchange Rates and International Trade related Risk – Mitigation Strategies 

8.3      Brain Storming: Model Questionnaire 

8.4      Framework for Risk Reduction w.r.t. Currency Exchange Rates and International Trade 

8.5      Real-life case study 

8.5.1     Sony's Currency Exchange Rates and International Trade Challenges 

8.5.2     Maruti Suzuki's International Trade Risk Management

8.6      Risk Management Policy on Currency Exchange Rates and International Trade 

8.7      Format for seeking Board Approval w.r.t. Currency Exchange Rates and International Trade Strategies 

8.8      Draft Board Resolution for approval of Currency Exchange Rates and International Trade Strategies 

8.9      Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) — Currency Exchange Rates and International Trade Risk Management Policy 

8.10   Policy Awareness Currency Exchange Rates and International Trade Risk Management

8.11   Interactive Exercises 

8.11.1     Currency Risk Simulation – Exchange Guard 

8.11.2     Market Expansion Game – Global Reach 

8.11.3     Scenario Analysis Workshop - Currency Depreciation Impact

8.11.4     Global Supply Chain Optimization - Navigating Multinational Challenges 

8.11.5     Trade Agreement Analysis - Navigating Trade Agreement Impacts 

8.11.6     Currency Hedging Case Study - Effective Currency Risk Mitigation 

8.11.7     Exchange Rate Forecasting Exercise - Predicting Future Exchange Rates 

8.11.8     Import Export Simulation - Navigating International Trade Dynamics 

8.11.9     Global Trade Compliance Quiz - Navigating International Regulations 

8.11.10  Trade Policy Debate - Exploring Trade Policy Changes

Chapter 9

Health and Safety Concerns

9.1      Keywords and their meanings 

9.2      Health and Safety Concerns – Mitigation Strategies 

9.3      Brain Storming - Model Questionnaire 

9.4      Frameworks for Risk Reduction w.r.t. Health and Safety Concerns 

9.5      Real-life case study 

9.5.1     BP Texas City Refinery Explosion 

9.5.2     Bhopal Gas Tragedy 

9.6      Risk Management Policy on Health and Safety concerns 

9.7      Format for seeking Board Approval w.r.t. Enhancement of Health and Safety Practices 

9.8      Draft Board Resolution for approval of Policy on Health and Safety Concerns 

9.9      Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) — Health and Safety Concerns Risk Management Policy 

9.10   Policy Awareness Health and Safety Concerns Risk Management Policy 

9.11   Interactive Exercises 

9.11.1     Safety Audit Role Play - Workplace Safety Challenge 

9.11.2     Hazard Identification Scavenger Hunt - Safety Hazard Detectives 

9.11.3     Emergency Response Simulation - Swift Response Challenge 

9.11.4     Safety Culture Quiz - Safe Workplace Knowledge Check 

9.11.5     Incident Investigation Case Study - Workplace Incident Analysis 

9.11.6     Health and Safety Training Module - Safe Work Pro Training 

9.11.7     Safety Policy Review and Enhancement - Safe Guard Policy Enhancement

9.11.8     Safety Culture Assessment Survey - Safe Culture Survey 

9.11.9     Risk Scenario Brainstorming - Safe Scenarios Brainstorm   

9.11.10  Interactive Safety Inspection - Safety Virtual Check 

Chapter 10

Economic and Political Stability

10.1     Keywords and their meanings 

10.2     Economic and Political Stability Risk – Mitigation Strategies 

10.3     Brain Storming - Model Questionnaire 

10.4     Framework for Risk Reduction w.r.t. Economic and Political Stability 

10.5     Real-life case study 

10.5.1     Economic and Political instability in Venezuela 

10.5.2     India's Demonetization 

10.6     Risk Management Policy on Economic and Political Stability 

10.7     Format for seeking Board Approval w.r.t. Economic and Political Stability Strategies 

10.8     Draft Board Resolution for Approval of Risk Management Policy on Economic and Political Stability 

10.9     Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) of Risk Management Policy on Economic and Political Stability 

10.10  Policy Awareness Economic and Political Stability Risk Management Policy 

10.11  Interactive Exercises 

10.11.1    Country Risk Assessment Game - Global Risk Quest

10.11.2    Mock Economic Scenario Planning - Future Proof Industry Summit

10.11.3    Political Landscape Role Play - Global Trade Negotiation Forum   

10.11.4    Industry Regulation Simulation - Regulatory Shift Challenge 

10.11.5    Scenario based Risk Assessment - Navigating Economic and Political Scenarios 

10.11.6    Stakeholder Perspective Analysis - Navigating Economic and Political Uncertainties 

10.11.7    Economic Indicator Monitoring Challenge - Navigating Economic Trends 

10.11.8    Global Trade Simulation - Navigating International Trade Dynamics 

10.11.9    Political Risk Debate - Exploring Diverse Perspectives on Industry Regulations 

10.11.10  Interactive Economic Timeline - Understanding the Impact of Economic and Political Events 

Chapter 11

Production Interruptions

11.1     Keywords and their meaning 

11.2     Production Interruptions Risk – Mitigation Strategies 

11.3     Brain Storming - Model Questionnaire 

11.4     Framework for Risk Reduction w.r.t. Production Interruption 

11.5     Real-life Case Study 

11.5.1     Toyota's Production Interruption Due to Supply Chain Disruption 

11.5.2     Tata Nano Factory Relocation 

11.6     Risk Management Policy on Production Interruptions 

11.7     Format for seeking Board Approval w.r.t. Production Interruptions Strategies 

11.8     Draft Board Resolution for approval of Policy on Risk Management w.r.t. Production Interruption 

11.9     Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) — Production Interruptions Risk Management Policy 

11.10  Policy Awareness Production Interruptions Risk Management Policy 

11.11  Interactive Exercises 

11.11.1      Production Downtime Simulation - Understanding the Financial Impact of Production Downtime 

11.11.2      Root Cause Analysis Workshop - Uncovering the Causes of Production Interruptions 

11.11.3      Risk Assessment Role Play - Addressing Production Interruption Due to Quality Issue 

11.11.4      Just-In-time Challenge - Adapting to Supply Chain Disruption 

11.11.5      Emergency Response Table top Exercise - Resuming Production Safely 

11.11.6      Supply Chain Resilience Workshop - Strengthening Supply Chain Resilience 

11.11.7      Operational Risk Game - Risky Business Board Game 

11.11.8      Production Line Optimization Challenge - Streamline It

11.11.9      Predictive Maintenance Exercise - Preventing Downtime with Data 

11.11.10   Risk Mitigation Action Plan - Swift Recovery from Production Interruption 

Chapter 12

Quality Control Issues

12.1     Keywords and their meanings 

12.2     Quality Control Issues – Mitigation Strategies 

12.3     Brain Storming - Model Questionnaire 

12.4     Framework for Risk Reduction w.r.t. Quality Control Issues 

12.5     Real-life Case Study 

12.5.1   Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Battery Issue 

12.5.2   Maggi Noodle Recall in India 

12.6     Risk Management Policy on Quality Control Issues 

12.7     Format for Seeking Board Approval on strategies related to Quality Control Issues 

12.8     Draft Board Resolution on Quality Control Issues related strategies 

12.9     Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) — Quality Control Issues Risk Management Policy 

12.10  Policy Awareness Quality Control Issues Risk Management Policy 

12.11  Interactive Exercises 

12.11.1    Defective Product Analysis - Root Cause Analysis and Improvement Plan 

12.11.2    Quality Control Simulation - Detect and Correct Defects 

12.11.3    Quality Audit Role Play - Ensuring Quality Compliance 

12.11.4    Root Cause Tree Workshop - Analyzing Quality Issues 

12.11.5    Quality Improvement Brainstorming - Explain the concept of a root cause tree to participants 

12.11.6    Fishbone Diagram Exercise - Analyzing Quality Issues 

12.11.7    Process Mapping and Visualization - Enhancing Quality Controls 

12.11.8    Whys Analysis - Uncovering Root Causes of a Quality Issue 

12.11.9    Quality Control Metrics Game - Quality Master

12.11.10   Continuous Improvement Plan - Enhancing Quality Control and Product Excellence 

Chapter 13

Energy Cost and Efficiency

13.1     Keywords and their meanings 

13.2     Energy Cost and Efficiency Risk – Mitigation Strategies 

13.3     Brain Storming - Model Questionnaire 

13.4     Framework for Risk Reduction w.r.t. Energy Cost and Efficiency 

13.5     Real-life Case Study 

13.5.1     Tesla's Energy Efficiency Initiatives 

13.5.2     Tata Motors' Green Manufacturing Initiatives 

13.6     Risk Management Policy on Energy Cost and Efficiency 

13.7     Format for seeking Board Approval on Energy Cost and Efficiency 

13.8     Draft Board Resolution on Energy Cost management and Efficiency improvement

13.9     Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) — Energy Cost and Efficiency Risk Management

13.10  Policy Awareness Energy Cost and Efficiency Risk Management Policy 

13.11  Interactive Exercises 

13.11.1      Energy Consumption Analysis and Efficiency Enhancement

13.11.2      Virtual Energy Audit Simulation 

13.11.3      Energy Efficiency Checklist

13.11.4      Energy Efficiency Improvement Plan for XYZ Facility 

13.11.5      Interactive Energy Management Software 

13.11.6      Energy Efficient Equipment Comparison - Making Informed Choices 

13.11.7      Home Energy Challenge - Reducing Your Energy Footprint

13.11.8      Energy Consumption Visualization 

13.11.9      Energy Efficiency Case Studies 

13.11.10   Personal Energy Action Plan 

Chapter 14

Talent and Workforce Management

14.1     Keywords and their meanings:

14.2     Talent and Workforce Management – Mitigation Strategies 

14.3     Brain Storming - Model Questionnaire 

14.4     Framework for Risk reduction w.r.t. Talent and Workforce Management

14.5     Real-life Case Study 

14.5.1     Google's Employee-centric Work Environment

14.5.2     Infosys' Talent and Workforce Management

14.6     Risk Management Policy on Talent and Workforce Management

14.7     Format for seeking Board Approval on Talent and Workforce Management Strategies 

14.8     Draft Board Resolution on Talent and Workforce Management

14.9     Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) — Talent and Workforce Management Risk Management Policy 

14.10  Policy Awareness Talent and Workforce Management Risk Management Policy 

14.11  Interactive Exercises 

14.11.1      Skills Inventory and Gap Analysis 

14.11.2      Scenario Based Succession Planning 

14.11.3      Talent Retention Strategy Brainstorm   

14.11.4      Performance Improvement Plan Simulation 

14.11.5      Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan 

14.11.6      Employee Engagement Survey 

14.11.7      Job Rotation Simulation - Implementing a Cross Functional Experience Program   

14.11.8      Remote Work Strategy Planning 

14.11.9      Leadership Development Workshop 

14.11.10   Team Building Activity Design - Collaborative Escape Room Challenge 

Chapter 15

Regulatory Changes and Trade Barriers

15.1     Keywords and their meanings 

15.2     Regulatory Changes and Trade Barriers Risk – Mitigation Strategies 

15.3     Brain Storming - Model Questionnaire 

15.4     Framework for Risk Reduction 

15.5     Real-Life Case Study 

15.5.1     Impact of Brexit on the UK Automotive Industry 

15.5.2     Impact of Demonetization on the Indian Retail Industry 

15.6     Risk Management Policy on Regulatory Changes and Trade Barriers 

15.7     Format for seeking Board approval on policy related to Regulatory Changes and Trade Barriers 

15.8     Draft Board Resolution on Regulatory Changes and Trade Barrier Mitigation Strategies 

15.9     Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) — Regulatory Changes and Trade Barriers Risk Management Policy 

15.10  Policy Awareness Regulatory Changes and Trade Barriers Risk Management Policy 

15.11  Interactive Exercises 

15.11.1      Impact Assessment of Trade Policy Changes- Scenario Analysis 

15.11.2      Compliance Checklist Creation 

15.11.3      Scenario Analysis: Navigating Tariffs 

15.11.4      Regulatory Lobbying and Advocacy 

15.11.5      Cross Border Expansion Simulation 

15.11.6      Supply Chain Risk Mapping 

15.11.7      Scenario Based Compliance Audit

15.11.8      Impact of Geopolitical Events 

15.11.9      Regulatory Change Communication Plan 

15.11.10   Regulatory Compliance Simulation 

Chapter 16

Capacity Expansion and Scalability

16.1     Keywords and their meanings 

16.2     Capacity Expansion and Scalability Risk –Mitigation Strategies 

16.3     Brain Storming - Model Questionnaire 

16.4     Framework for Risk Reduction w.r.t. Capacity Expansion and Scalability 

16.5     Real-life Case Study Amazon's Fulfillment Center

16.6     Real-life case study Reliance Industries' Petrochemical Complex Expansion 

16.7     Risk Management Policy on Capacity Expansion and Scalability 

16.8     Format for seeking Board Approval on Policy related to Capacity Expansion and Scalability 

16.9     Draft Board Resolution on Capacity Expansion and Scalability Strategies 

16.10  Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) — Capacity Expansion and Scalability Risk Management

16.11  Policy Awareness Capacity Expansion and Scalability Risk Management Policy 

16.12  Interactive Exercises 

16.12.1      Demand Forecasting and Resource Planning - Scaling Up Production 

16.12.2      Scalability Stress Test - Rapidly Scaling Up Operations 

16.12.3      Market Entry Strategy Simulation - Scaling Operations for a New Market

16.12.4      Resource Allocation Game - Optimizing Project Resource Allocation 

16.12.5      Capacity v Demand Analysis - Ensuring Alignment for the Future 

16.12.6      Scenario Planning Workshop - Navigating Growth Scenarios 

16.12.7      Investment Analysis and ROI Calculation 

16.12.8      Supply Chain Integration Exercise 

16.12.9      Capacity Planning Simulation 

16.12.10   Sensitivity Analysis for Expansion Plans 

Chapter 17

Intellectual Property Protection

17.1     Keywords and their meanings 

17.2     Intellectual Property Protection Risk: Mitigation Strategies 

17.3     Brain Storming - Model Questionnaire 

17.4     Framework for Risk Reduction w.r.t. Intellectual Property Protection 

17.5     Real-life Case Study 

17.5.1     Apple v Samsung – Intellectual Property Battle 

17.6     Real-life-case study 

17.6.1     Tata v Castrol - Intellectual Property Dispute 

17.7     Risk Management Policy on Intellectual Property Protection 

17.8     Format for seeking Board Approval w.r.t. Policy on Intellectual Property Protection 

17.9     Draft Board Resolution on Intellectual Property Protection Strategies 

17.10  Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) Intellectual Property Protection Risk Management

17.11  Policy Awareness Intellectual Property Protection Risk Management Policy 

17.12  Interactive Exercises 

17.12.1    IP Audit and Asset Identification 

17.12.2    Infringement Detection Challenge 

17.12.3    Trade Secret Protection Workshop 

17.12.4    Trademark Creation and Registration Simulation 

17.12.5    IP Licensing Negotiation Exercise 

17.12.6    Reverse Engineering Challenge 

17.12.7    Risk Assessment Scenario Analysis - Protecting IP in External Partnerships 

17.12.8    Trade Secret Policies Evaluation and Modification 

17.12.9    Copyright Infringement Case Study 

17.12.10   Development of Intellectual Property Management Framework 

Chapter 18

Information System Failure

18.1     Keywords and their meanings 

18.2     Information System Failure Risk – Mitigation Strategies 

18.3     Brain Storming - Model Questionnaire 

18.4     Frameworks for Risk Reduction w.r.t. Information System Failure 

18.5     Real-life Case Study 

18.5.1     Target Data Breach 

18.6     Real-life Case Study 

18.6.1     Aadhaar Data Security Concerns 

18.7     Risk Management Policy on Information Systems Failure 

18.8     Format for seeking Board Approval on Information Systems Failure Management

18.9     Draft Board Resolution for approval of Risk Management Policy on Information Systems Failure Management

18.10  Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) Information Systems Failure Risk Management

18.11  Policy Awareness Information Systems Failure Risk Management Policy 

18.12  Interactive Exercises 

18.12.1    Critical Data Identification 

18.12.2    Risk Impact Assessment: Main Server Crash 

18.12.3    Backup and Recovery Simulation 

18.12.4    Incident Response Table top Exercise 

18.12.5    Vendor Risk Assessment

18.12.6    Business Continuity Planning Workshop – Information System Failure 

18.12.7    System Redundancy Design Challenge – Information System Failure 

18.12.8    Post Incident Analysis – Information System Failure 

18.12.9    Cyber security Risk Assessment Game 

18.12.10   IT Budget Allocation Exercise - Preventing Information System Failures 

Chapter 19

Information Leakage and Espionage

19.1     Keywords and their meanings 

19.2     Information Leakage and Espionage Risk – Mitigation Strategies 

19.3     Brain Storming - Model Questionnaire 

19.4     Frameworks for Risk Reduction w.r.t Information leakage and espionage 

19.5     Real-life Case Study 

19.5.1     Coca-Cola and PepsiCo Espionage Scandal

19.6     Real-life case Study 

19.6.1     Tata-Mistry Corporate Espionage Case 

19.7     Risk Management Policy on Information Leakage and Espionage 

19.8     Format for seeking Board Approval on Strategies related to Information Leakage and Espionage Prevention 

19.9     Draft Board Resolution for seeking approval on Risk management Policy w.r.t. Information Leakage and Espionage Prevention 

19.10  Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) Information Leakage and Espionage Risk Management

19.11  Policy Awareness Information Leakage and Espionage Risk Management Policy 

19.12  Interactive Exercises 

19.12.1    Sensitive Data Mapping - Identifying Data Flow and Vulnerabilities 

19.12.2    Data Access Control Simulation - Role Based Access Control Strategy 

19.12.3    Social Engineering Awareness Quiz - Identifying Tactics and Preventive Measures 

19.12.4    Insider Threat Detection - Monitoring Unusual User Behaviour

19.12.5    Data Encryption Workshop - Protecting Sensitive Information 

19.12.6    Incident Response Simulation - Data Breach Scenario 

19.12.7    Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Implementation Scenario 

19.12.8    Third Party Vendor Assessment Scenario 

19.12.9    Email Security Audit Scenario 

19.12.10  Employee Training Plan for Preventing Information Leakage and Espionage 

Chapter 20

Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery

20.1     Keywords and their meanings 

20.2     Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Risk – Mitigation Strategies 

20.3     Brain Storming - Model Questionnaire 

20.4     Framework for Risk Reduction w.r.t. Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery 

20.5     Case Studies –various scenario - Contingency Plans 

20.5.1     Natural Disaster Contingency Plan: Scenario: A major earthquake affecting the region where organization is located 

20.5.2     Cybersecurity Breach Contingency Plan 

20.5.3     Power Outage Contingency Plan 

20.5.4     Supplier Disruption Contingency Plan 

20.5.5     Pandemic Contingency Plan 

20.5.6     Fire Emergency Contingency Plan: Scenario: A fire breaks out in the organization's facility 

20.5.7     Social Media Crisis Contingency Plan: Scenario: A negative social media campaign goes viral, damaging the organization's reputation 

20.5.8     Regulatory Compliance Contingency Plan 

20.6     Guidelines for review and update of contingency plans 

20.7     Possible circumstances for updating contingency plans 

20.8     Contingency plans testing methodology 

20.9     Methodology to ensure cybersecurity during testing 

20.10  Industries best practices for contingency plans 

20.11  Examples of cybersecurity measures 

20.12  Examples of cybersecurity breaches 

20.13  Strategies for preventing Cyber security Breaches 

20.14  Strategy for Educating employees about cybersecurity 

20.15  Real-Life Case Study 

20.15.1  Hurricane Katrina and ExxonMobil's Business Continuity 

20.16  Real-life Case Study 

20.16.1  Mumbai Terror Attacks and Taj Mahal Palace Hotel's Business Continuity 

20.17  Risk Management Policy on Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery 

20.18  Format for seeking Board Approval on Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery management strategies 

20.19  Draft Board Resolution on Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery 

20.20  Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Risk Management

20.21  Policy Awareness Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Risk Management Policy 

20.22  Interactive Exercises 

20.22.1    Business Impact Analysis (BIA) Workshop 

20.22.2    Risk Assessment Tabletop Exercise 

20.22.3    Crisis Communication Simulation 

20.22.4    Disaster Recovery Plan Review  

20.22.5    Table top Exercise for Recovery Testing 

20.22.6    Data Backup and Restoration Workshop 

20.22.7    Vendor Dependency Assessment:

20.22.8    Remote Work Continuity Plan 

20.22.9    Post Incident Review and Improvement

20.22.10                Emergency Evacuation Drill