Q + A: An Interview with Kathy Apple of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing

Kathy Apple, MS, RN, FAAN, is the CEO of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN), a position she has held since 2001. Apple brings to the table more than 39 years of experience in nursing and regulation as well as a strong commitment to the mission of NCSBN. Apple has held various… Continue reading Q + A: An Interview with Kathy Apple of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing

Step Away from the Infrastructure

Data protection includes a broad array of activities from archiving and backups, through replication and disaster recovery; all of these activities require increasingly staggering budgets to build, maintain, and manage the infrastructure that supports them. The problem with these data-protection activities is that they’ve become more focused on the underlying infrastructure than on preserving the… Continue reading Step Away from the Infrastructure

Common Security Mistakes (And How To Remedy Them)

Let’s face it. Cyber attackers hold the competitive edge. They have a higher motivation than the average IT professional. The salaried IT guy spends his days focused on keeping the organization productive and at the end of the day wants to get home to his family. The attacker, however, is paid on results – possibly… Continue reading Common Security Mistakes (And How To Remedy Them)

How, When, and If to Implement Business Continuity Software

Business continuity planning software can add significant value if it complements a strong program that has management support, competent personnel, and the information necessary to establish requirements, identify strategies, and document plans. While software will not “do business continuity planning for an organization,” it can provide an already-built and structured approach that automates what could… Continue reading How, When, and If to Implement Business Continuity Software

Challenging the ‘Why’ of Small Business Preparedness

Why is it that so few small businesses prepare for emergencies? Or is that even the right question? Maybe the question should be more along the lines of “why do so few small businesses focus on preparedness in response to the avalanche of messages prompting them to do so?” Just to recap some of the… Continue reading Challenging the ‘Why’ of Small Business Preparedness

An EAB Committee Needs You

Are you interested in learning more about Disaster Recovery Journal Editorial Advisory Board (EAB)? The EAB consists of both practitioners and vendors who provide strategic direction to DRJ staff regarding the focus, format, and content of the magazine, Website, and conferences. Members of the EAB are a distinguished group of leaders in the BC/DR profession.… Continue reading An EAB Committee Needs You

Preparing For The Inevitable Disasters

Fires. Floods. Hurricanes. Earthquakes. Unfortunately these types of natural disasters are happening all over the world, but it seems with very little attention. Perhaps this is because we’re becoming more used to natural disasters or maybe it’s because most people simply don’t know how to prepare for and respond to these inevitable occurrences. It’s really… Continue reading Preparing For The Inevitable Disasters

The Role of Data Centers in Business Continuity

Can your business afford downtime? While the obvious, likely answer is “no,” the more important question is, “Has your business clearly defined the true cost of significant downtime?” We are not just talking about an hour without Internet access or a half-day without your server. We’re talking about significant business interruptions such as natural disasters… Continue reading The Role of Data Centers in Business Continuity