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Bioterrorism:
What is it? What Can Be Done to Prepare?
 The
threat of a biological attack on the United States is real and serious.
Federal, state, and local governments are grappling with how to best
detect an attack, identify the biological agent(s), warn the public,
and provide specific instructions regarding actions to be taken for
protection. Many of the same best practices that apply to response to
bio-terrorism attacks should be applied to other wide-scale disasters
when the private sector must work with the government agencies that
take charge. By JAMES HAMMILL, CBCP
Proactive
Security in the World of Terrorism
We live in the era of information technology. Using this powerful technology
available today enables us to fight terrorism
and enhance security by efficiently and effectively sharing vital information
with emergency responders. By OFER AZOULAY
 Fire
& Fury
With massive detonations and bombarding gas canisters
seemingly targeting people, businesses, and historic 19th century homes,
the range of reactions during the June 24 Praxair fire and explosions
in downtown St. Louis was vast. By JON SEALS
How
Well Does Your Business Know its Neighbors?
The June 24, 2005, disaster was not our disaster. However, another company’s
disaster can quickly become our disaster if we do not have proper plans
in place. By LISA SMALLWOOD, CBCP, CNE, CIW
Recovering
More Than Just a Business
Following Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, Whitney National Bank quickly
recognized the “human factor” is also important to an organization’s
disaster recovery plan. By SUSAN DeSANTIS
The
Next Crisis Facing Small Business
Do you know the quickest way to lose both your personal and business
assets at the same time? A fire? A hurricane? No, it is information
theft, the corporate equivalent of personal identity theft. By NORRIS
L. BEREN
Web-Based
BCP Software-as-Service
Four trends are driving BCP planning software toward Web-based software-as-service
(SaS) offerings in upcoming years, defined as offering solutions over
the Web on a subscription basis. By CHRIS ALVORD
CERT:
Protecting the Home Front
Using the training learned in the classroom and during exercises, CERT
members can assist others in their neighborhood or workplace following
an event when professional responders are not immediately available
to help. By AL MARCELLA, Ph.d., CFSA, CISA
 When
Disaster Strikes
A few minutes loss of transaction data can amount to millions of dollars
in lost revenue. But, what about the loss in business continuity when
the phone system also goes down? Customers call and get no answer. That,
too, can precipitate a substantial loss of revenue. By GREG BRASHIER
Beyond
Data Backup: Contingency Workspace
Workspace recovery services help buffer businesses from this kind of
lasting damage by providing a ready-to-use alternate work site. By MIKE
ULICKI
‘All
Circuits Are Busy Now’
The key to getting your operation back to business as usual, amidst
the chaos, is planning ahead with a self-contained back-up communications
solution that does not rely on any local infrastructure. By DAVID MYERS
How
Effective is Your Response Plan?
As a veteran manager of computer disaster recovery for a large Florida
corporation, I have observed what I believe works and what needs to
be reviewed, revised and re-tooled. By JOHN MARINO, CBCP
Improving
Bluetooth Security
Now that Bluetooth has gained significant deployment and is being used
to power real-world business solutions, it faces a problem common to
all fast-emerging communications technologies: security. By BRIAN HERNACKI
The
Need to Characterize Requirements
Without the establishment of fundamental performance targets, it is
impossible to determine if an IT infrastructure is properly built and
compliant with the organization’s mission. By KEITH T. HALL
BC
Training For All Levels of an Organization
In this article, a simple procedure for gaining commitment and raising
awareness is outlined. The tips are based on procedures followed in
my organization. By CANDY WEHENKEL
Mitigating
Risk to Excel
Your business may be running at peak performance, but a host of events
beyond your control can quickly bring it to a halt. You need to protect
your business from disruptions, and safeguard your clients from unexpected
service and delivery failures. By ROBERTO A. ZEGARRA, CBCP
Data
Forensics in Risk Management, Incident Response
The “catch 22” faced by business owners today is in the
fact that employees must have access to data to do their job, but unmonitored
access to certain types of data can greatly increase the company’s
risk and vulnerability. By CAROLE LONGENDYKE
FICON
and Mainframe Disaster Recovery Insourcing
This approach, bringing disaster recovery back in-house, addresses many
of the complaints that surround the traditional hot site recovery scenario.
By STEVE GUENDERT & RICK BOYD
Avoiding
Big Risks for Mid-Sized Businesses
The good news is that technology has moved on to a point where efficient
DR need no longer be the realm of the few or only the very large. DR
for the many is upon us. By ROB PEGLAR
Even
SMBs, Remote Offices Can Survive
SMBs and remote offices typically have limited or no dedicated IT support,
leaving the burden of backup and recovery in the hands of untrained
personnel. By BOB CRAMER
2006
Consultant Survey (PDF)
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