Web-Based BCP Software-as-Service

Research indicates that many traditional BCP software projects fail. Pay-as-you-go SaS offering takes much of this risk away. There are several advantages of having an institution’s recovery plans and procedures well away from their own network. A general IT trend exists toward SaS ERP (enterprise resource planning) offerings designed from scratch for delivery as hosted… Continue reading Web-Based BCP Software-as-Service

The Next Crisis Facing Small Business

When this disaster strikes home, business owners – especially small-business owners – can suffer huge losses in financial assets, reputation, banking relationships, vendor relationships, and customer relationships. This simple and usually undetected dishonest act can destroy a business! Business owners spend money on virus prevention and data backup, but what about information theft, which includes… Continue reading The Next Crisis Facing Small Business

The Need to Characterize Redundancy, Performance Requirements

Overview The intent of the table is to provide the initial guidance necessary for planning the redundancy measures for the system. As such, the table is merely a planning tool and does not need to be inclusive of all details up front. The requirements within the table should be revisited, developed, and updated as the… Continue reading The Need to Characterize Redundancy, Performance Requirements

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. A number of Whitney Bank branches in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama, including the bank’s headquarters located in the heart of New Orleans, were impacted by the storms, thereby displacing many bank employees. With… Continue reading Recovering More Than Just a Business

Proactive Security in the World of Terrorism

Fighting terrorism on a global level is not traditionally viewed as a priority for individuals, businesses, and organizations. Rather, it is often considered a task for governments, world organizations, and world leaders. However, we as individuals must also be effective in the fight against terrorism. It is our responsibility and duty to protect ourselves, our… Continue reading Proactive Security in the World of Terrorism

Prepare, But Don’t Expose Other Areas

Natural disasters are sure to grab our attention again this year, but the avian flu H5N1 – or “bird flu” as it is sometimes called – will continue to be a top priority. Avian flu is highly contagious and often fatal among birds. Outbreaks in poultry have been reported in numerous countries. The concern for… Continue reading Prepare, But Don’t Expose Other Areas

Improving Bluetooth Security

But Bluetooth isn’t just for mobile phones, PDAs and laptops. According to Bluetooth SIG, commercial vehicles are installing Bluetooth systems for driver communications, hands-free calling and data capture. Hospitals are employing the use of wireless pulse oximeters, which reduces the likelihood of a patient accidentally removing the pulse receiver. Several companies are implementing Bluetooth technology… Continue reading Improving Bluetooth Security

Hurricanes Bring All Sorts of Problems

Last year we experienced more tropical storms than any year since the National Weather Bureau has been naming storms. They actually ran out of names for the tropical storms and had to start using the Greek alphabet as names. Let’s start with Hurricane Katrina. It came ashore on Aug. 28. While New Orleans was spared… Continue reading Hurricanes Bring All Sorts of Problems

How Well Does Your Business Know its Neighbors?

This situation forces the question, “How well does your business know its neighbors?” Knowing our neighbors is clearly part of DRI International’s Business Continuity Professional Practice No. 2 – Risk Evaluation and Control. DRII defines this step as: “… determining the events and external surroundings that can adversely affect the organization and its resources (facilities,… Continue reading How Well Does Your Business Know its Neighbors?