We at Global Data Vault are sticklers for disaster planning. And we think you should be too. So we’re sharing this fascinating and valuable white paper by Everbridge, “Message Mapping and the Six Stages of Crisis” that we think is essential for every CEO to read before putting together his/her company’s disaster recovery plan.
Think back [...]
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Disaster Messaging Basics
What’s a SAS70 and why is it SO important to my data?
If you’re not of the accounting type, you may have not heard of this little reporting stronghold called the SAS70. What it is, is an audit that service companies willingly subject themselves to (Yes, I said willingly and audit in the same sentence) in order to assess and evaluate their internal controls.
Basically, it’s a review [...]
What Have You Got to Lose - Your Laptop?
A recent study, sponsored by Intel, provides interesting data about laptops that are lost each year in the United States. The study included data from 329 private and public companies. The participating organizations ranged in size from 1,000 to 75,000 employees. The average company lost
Your worst data loss?
GDV wants to know: What’s the worst consequence you’ve suffered after losing data a computer crash or hacking?
A recent study by a leading online backup provider indicated data loss is on the rise. 48 percent of American small businesses (between 2 and 20 employees) had experienced data loss, up 6 percent
Small Office Network Security Checklist
With the recent news about hacked systems Lockheed Martin and RSA, and given these organizations’ apparent sophistication, it is clear that it’s time for all of us to review the security of our IT systems. Small businesses are not nearly as interesting to high-end hackers, but the threat comes from many sources and is still quite [...]
Could Advance Data Protection Save Japan’s Core Businesses?
The devastation in Japan of this week has been beyond comprehension for most Americans. The events of the earthquake, followed by the tsunami and now the nuclear meltdown have conjured images of disaster and loss that are difficult for us to wrap our head around.
As a company that insures business continuity, we can’t help but [...]
Global Data Vault Featured in High Profile Newsletter
Global Data Vault was featured in this month’s newsletter from High Profile Staffing.
High Profile has provided superior staffing assistance to Global Data Vault over the years.
We appreciate the mention in their excellent newsletter - reproduced here:
Business Continuity Services Alliance
Global Data Vault is pleased to announce we have formed a new strategic alliance with The Global Continuity Advisors (TGCA), a premier provider of global business continuity, disaster recovery, and data protection consulting services.
This agreement will enable GDV to make available for its customers and resellers the entire suite
How Do You Define and Manage Access Controls?
Access control permits or denies a user access to information, systems or resources. It allows an organization to effectively manage, track and audit disclosure of information.
What are the primary objectives of access controls?
Access control maintains and safeguards confidentiality, integrity and availability of information, systems and resources:
Are You Prepared?
On June 11, 2009, the World Health Organization (WHO) raised the worldwide pandemic alert level to Phase 6 due to the spread of the H1N1 virus. The virus, also known as Swine Flu, has rapidly established itself and will continue to persist in the coming months as the virus continues to move through susceptible populations.
The [...]
