In many organizations, the impression among employees is that Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Plans are only for the computer geeks. This impression is never healthy when it comes to Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity plans and planning. The best
Communications During an Emergency
One of the key steps during an emergency is the communications modality. If key personnel cannot keep in touch with one another and with the staff, then the Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery plan execution will be impeded,. Some of
East Coast Snowstorm – Did Your Business Have a Business Continuity Plan?
Large snowstorms are just as damaging as floods. Unfortunately, small firms do not have a Business Continuity Plan in the event of adverse weather. A severe snowstorm can knock out a business for weeks. For a small business, such a
WHAT SHOULD YOU DO IF YOUR BUSINESS IS HACKED?
With cyber thieves on the prowl, even with the best precautions, business can be hacked and sensitive data stolen. Small businesses are particularly vulnerable because oftentimes they do not have the resources to fight back and get back on their
Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity – Different Concepts But Same Side of the Coin Nevertheless
Though the terms disaster recovery and business continuity are used interchangeably, these are two different concepts. To effectively plan for disaster recovery and business continuity of an organization, the concepts have to be understood before proceeding. The term disaster
RTO, RPO and Other Issues in Business Continuity
In today’s well-connected world, the fight for market share is intense. For many businesses, a few minutes of downtime can lead to lost revenue. Imagine the financial consequences of a fully fledged disaster that can last hours or days or
The Importance Of a Chain Of Command In an Emergency
A disaster can strike at any time. Due to the suddenness of the event, it generally leads to an initial period of uncertainty. If a disaster plan is in place, and is set in motion, the initial confusion starts subsiding.
Prepare For Natural Disasters – Floods
Natural Disasters – Floods Floods are a natural disaster that can occur almost anywhere. It is more likely in places where there is high rainfall during the rainy season, riparian areas, lakes and other bodies of water. Floods can
Three Inches of Rain in Phoenix Overnight
Floods in Arizona! Overnight deluge! A reported 3 inches of rain fell and the streets of Phoenix resembled lakes and rivers. But wait, I could have sworn there is a drought in Arizona. What are a few flooded streets, when
California Earthquake
Any resident of California – specially the bay area is fully aware of the dangers of earthquakes. Almost everyone is schooled in how to protect oneself during an earthquake. While the earthquake may only last a few seconds – the