Posts Tagged ‘planning’

Harris Interactive surveyed 497 IT individuals who were either IT or business executives and the results showed similarities and differences in matters relating to disaster recovery.

In July of 1993, eight individuals were arrested and later convicted for plotting attacks on key sites in Manhattan.  Such key sites included: the St. Regis, the Waldorf-Astoria and the UN Plaza hotels, as well as the Holland and Lincoln tunnels.  VP of Counter Terrorism and Corporate Security at Stratfor Fred Burton stated, “The militants [...]

Computer hackers. Natural disasters. Careless employees. What do all these things have in common?

In February, President Obama ordered a 60-day review of the nation’s cybersecurity to examine how federal agencies use technology to protect secrets and data in hopes of closing any gaps that might exist.
Two weeks ago cyberspies penetrated the U.S. electrical grid. 

When disaster strikes, not only can it impact the workplace, but what occurs outside of the office as well.  Encouraging employees to prepare for emergency situations can help individuals and families greatly reduce the impact a disaster might have on their lives. 

Practicing Internet Security
Security is an issue for almost every computer user, especially those who frequently use the internet.  Computers have become an integral part of everyday and act as the lifeblood for many critical business operations.  It doesn’t matter how safe you think you are; every computer is vulnerable to a wide range of security [...]

Developing an Emergency Communications Plan
During an emergency, being able to efficiently communicate with staff, customers, authorities and the public can make a huge difference in regards to how well your business will be able to recover from the disaster.  To better assure this efficiency, it is wise to encourage open communication amongst workers prior, during, [...]

USA Today is reporting that a plot to destroy data at Fannie Mae was uncovered and is being prosecuted. In this case it was a fired employee named Rajendrasinh Makwana. His plan was

Vital Emergency Supplies
There is never a good time for an emergency, but your company must have much more than a basic first-aid kit in the event of an untimely disaster. In regard to supplies, it is important to let workers know just what will be stored and available in the building.  This will encourage feedback [...]

In-House Shelter
During an evacuation, there may be instances when it is best to stay in your location and form a shelter in a special area within the building to avoid dangerous conditions outside.  In such situations, knowing how and where to take shelter can be a matter of life or death.  When it comes to [...]