

The new year is in full swing. With this first issue of Disaster Recovery Journal for 2019, I want to share a few things that are currently at the top of my priority list.
Cyber Criminals
Hacking, malware, social engineering, credential compromising, web attacks. These are only a few ways cyber criminals wreak havoc on your business. The new year will also bring additional threats and attacks. In fact, these will keep growing in quantity and complexity. It is critical to have systems—tools, policies, and strategies—already in place to fend off these ruthless criminals.
It’s important to realize that not all cyberattacks can be prevented. This is why disaster recovery practices are imperative and necessary to avoid complete financial loss. They must also be flexible to adjust as new threats emerge and evolve.
Let DRJ help you stay one step ahead of cyber criminals by providing you with the essential tools and processes in place to help you stay one step ahead.
Overcoming Obstacles
When it comes to brainstorming and planning, that’s easy. When it’s time to execute those ideas, that becomes the challenge. Whether a business is expanding, ordering new equipment, transitioning into a new phase, or more, you will likely encounter common obstacles with budgets, management support, communication, resources, etc.
You need tools to help you overcome obstacles, and DRJ is one of the most valuable tools you can use. Let us help you plan so you can avoid—or be prepared for—the unavoidable challenges you will face.
Necessary Networking
With DRJ Spring 2019 just around the corner, have you secured your spot for our March 24-27 conference? It’s our 60th conference, and we have a massive lineup of experts who are ready to share their expertise with you!
With close to 100 speakers and more than 65 sessions and workshops, the possibilities are absolutely endless to make connections with other professionals.
Business networking is a valuable way to not only expand your knowledge but to also learn from others’ success. When you take the time to meet new people, you gain clients, mentors, friends, and advantages for you and your business to flourish.
Let DRJ help you make these necessary networking connections.
Sharpening Your Skills
Whether you need to learn sharpen your skills in the areas of people management, public speaking, or emergency planning, let DRJ help you!
Our website—DRJ.com—has a plethora of information at your fingertips. The abundance of materials available includes up-to-date industry information, current trends articles, webinars, Business Resilience Decoded podcast, DRJ Book Club, and more! Don’t forget industry updates on Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook.
Our spring and fall conferences are also valuable opportunities to gain an immense amount of information and ready-to-implement tools and tips for your business or organization.
So whatever information you’re seeking, from protecting your business from cyberattacks, to networking, to sharpening your skills, let DRJ help you find exactly what you need.
DRJ has the resources you need. After all, we listen to YOU, our partners in business continuity and resiliency, to plan the information and opportunities we bring to you to help you stay on top of an ever-evolving business world.
Think of all the opportunities that are attached to DRJ. We are the leading thinkers and doers in the industry, so won’t you join us in 2019? If you don’t, you’ll be missing out on unlimited opportunities!
