BCI: Only half of local authorities are prepared for a cyber attack

The Business Continuity Institute Local authorities in the UK perceive themselves to be vulnerable in the face of cyber attacks, particularly in the wake of the recent ransomware attack on the NHS, with just over half (53%) of local authorities claiming they are prepared to deal with a cyber attack, according to a new study carried… Continue reading BCI: Only half of local authorities are prepared for a cyber attack

BCI: Business continuity a key factor in the relocation of UK-based EU agencies

The Business Continuity Institute A consequence of Brexit is that two European Union agencies currently hosted by the United Kingdom will need to be relocated elsewhere in the EU once the UK is no longer a member. In the next few years, both the European Medicines Agency (EMA) and the European Banking Authority (EBA) will need… Continue reading BCI: Business continuity a key factor in the relocation of UK-based EU agencies

Media Policies and Procedures for Business Continuity Managers

When a crisis hits or your business is disrupted due to any unexpected event, the media will come a-knockin’. That’s why it’s so important to have a detailed, quality business continuity plan in place and to understand the role that the media play in the public’s perception of not only the crisis itself but how… Continue reading Media Policies and Procedures for Business Continuity Managers

Knock, Knock. Is That a City Inspector… Or a Hired Gun?

What Business Owners Need to Know as Governments Outsource Code Enforcement Companies across virtually every industry are experiencing a rapid increase in regulation. Naturally, regulatory agencies are having a hard time keeping up with enforcement. That being the case, some state and local governments are turning to private companies and outsourcing enforcement. Compliance is always… Continue reading Knock, Knock. Is That a City Inspector… Or a Hired Gun?

How to Prevent Cyber-Crime in Your Organization in the Wake of Another Ransomware Attack

Let’s face it, cyber-crime is a very real threat globally in today’s working world. From small businesses to large corporations, the risk is real and the impact can be great. Look no further than the latest WannaCry attack that has impacted more than 230,000 victims in over 150 countries since it began. The malware locked… Continue reading How to Prevent Cyber-Crime in Your Organization in the Wake of Another Ransomware Attack

CA Technologies Recognized for Addressing Cloud, Container and DevOps Challenges

CA Unified Infrastructure Management Awarded for Providing Single Pane of Glass Monitoring for Today’s Hybrid Cloud Environments   NEW YORK – CA Technologies (NASDAQ:CA) has been recognized by Enterprise Management Associates (EMA) as part of their Ten Priorities for Hybrid Cloud, Containers and DevOps in 2017 report. CA Unified Infrastructure Management (CA UIM) was identified… Continue reading CA Technologies Recognized for Addressing Cloud, Container and DevOps Challenges

Continuum Introduces Cost-Effective Cloud-Enabled Backup and Restore Solution for Continuity247

Archive add-on for Continuity247 allows MSPs to simplify management and expand their BDR opportunities BOSTON – Continuum®, the exclusive provider of the only vertically integrated IT service delivery platform that enables MSPs to scale rapidly and profitably, today announced the availability of Archive for Continuity247, Continuum’s managed backup and disaster recovery (BDR) platform. Archive gives… Continue reading Continuum Introduces Cost-Effective Cloud-Enabled Backup and Restore Solution for Continuity247

Rackspace Leverages Splunk to Help Power Its Decision Analytics Engine

Rackspace Improves Speed of Security Event Detection by 70 Percent   SAN FRANCISCO – Splunk Inc. (NASDAQ: SPLK), provider of the leading software platform for real-time Operational Intelligence, today announced Rackspace®, a managed cloud leader, is leveraging Splunk® Enterprise and Splunk Enterprise Security (Splunk ES) as the foundation for the company’s decision analytics engine. Rackspace… Continue reading Rackspace Leverages Splunk to Help Power Its Decision Analytics Engine

Nextnine wins gold medal for Best IT Solution for Critical Infrastructure at IT World Awards

Company recognized for its ICS Shield solution for facilitating secure connected industrial operations NEW YORK, NY – Nextnine, a leading provider of top-down operational technology (OT) security management solutions for connected industrial control system (ICS) environments, today announced that the company has won the gold medal award for the Best IT Solution for Critical Infrastructure… Continue reading Nextnine wins gold medal for Best IT Solution for Critical Infrastructure at IT World Awards