The recent earthquake has devastated Nepal. Nepal is a very poor country with very little resources. Buildings are not robust and this can be seen in the scale of the damage that the earthquake has caused. The death toll
Earthquakes – Simple Steps to Minimize Calamities
Recently, I came across a website that useful information about earthquakes. Mentally I made a note to write a blog on earthquakes and injury prevention steps. Unfortunately, Nepal was hit by an earthquake and I decided this would be a
Replicate! Replicate! Replicate!
What is the difference between a laptop and an office? In today’s world, for many people the only difference is a physical location, desk and chairs. The laptop has become the office. The other day, I decided to inventory the
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
Cyber Security – Simple Steps for Small Business
Cyber criminals have evolved sophisticated techniques to steal data and gain access. Anyone who uses the net is vulnerable and if adequate precautions are not taken, the chances are, an attack will happen sooner rather than later. Since prevention is
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
Christmas Is Coming – Make it a Safe One
Ever since Santa decided to come down the chimney, children are in awe of this unusual entrance. But they accept it without question and eagerly anticipate his stealthy arrival in the middle of the night. NORAD joins the fun by
Business – A Guide To Protecting Customer Information
A business having personal information of customers on file is a double-edged sword. Information such as name, address, social security number, credit card details etc. which identifies customers, contractors, suppliers and also employees are essential to the business for
Keep Thanksgiving Safe
We all look forward to Thanksgiving and the joy and companionship of family and friends. Food, drinks and forgotten diets are all a part of the ethos of Thanksgiving. While diets may be forgotten and indulgence celebrated, one aspect we
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