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Offshore outsourcers likely to beef up security following Bangalore blasts: A series of bombs have exploded in Bangalore and companies that have technology operations in India are likely to need increased security precautions following what appears to be a terrorist attack. According to various reports from Reuters and Rediff.com, nine bomb blasts have rattled Bangalore, which hosts...; Tags: India, Bangalore, Rediff.com India Ltd., Sacchin Uppal, Outsourcing, Business Security, Security, It Operations, Business Operations, Outsourcing & Subcontracting, Larry Dignan; Blog posts 2008-07-25
Nationwide alert system: Text messages: In 2006, Congress passed the Warning Alert and Response Network Act, required upgrades to the nation's emergency alert system. At least part of the plan the FCC has come up with involves the groundbreaking technology of ... text messaging. "The ability to deliver accurate and timely warnings and alerts...; Tags: Message, FCC, Federal Government, Corporate Insurance, Text Messaging/SMS/MMS, Government, Homeland Security, Business Security, Advertising & Promotion, Business Operations, Cellular Phones, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Online Communications, Marketing, Richard Koman; Blog posts 2008-04-10
When did terrorism become a green tech issue? Just now...: Seems there are more than just environmental issues with building new nuclear plants. There are questions about the ability to protect them from terrorist attacks. For the record, there's been no known terrorist incident at any nuclear plant anywhere in the world...so far. Events at Three Mile Island...; Tags: Green Technology, Terrorism, Plant, Homeland Security, Corporate Insurance, Business Security, Government, Business Operations, Harry Fuller; Blog posts 2008-01-15
Business Continuity: How quickly do you plan to bounce back?: Watch this IBM ForwardView webshow to find out how Business Continuity Planning can help minimize the impact that downtime can have on your business, your customers, and your bottom line. You'll see how to recognize which resources take priority and which people need immediate access to them. Start planning today....; Tags: Business Continuity, IBM Corp., It Services, Business Security, Business Operations; Resource centers 2008-01-14
Complicated failures; simple causes: Kroll Ontrack released surprising results from a survey related to business continuity planning. According to the study: [N]early half of respondents, 43 percent, said they don't believe their companies test their backup systems to ensure data can be produced if needed. Many IT projects fail because participants...; Tags: Information Technology, Failure, Strategy, Business Security, Backups, Management, Business Operations, Michael Krigsman; Blog posts 2007-11-22

Preparedness and the Force of Law: It is a long held and accepted legal tenet that a Presidential Executive Order has the force of law and is for all intent and purpose "the law of the land." Such Executive Orders have been issued from time to time by Presidents to meet specific national needs or executive...; Tags: President, Law, High Alert, Homeland Security, Corporate Insurance, Business Security, Government, Business Operations; White papers 2007-10-20
Compliance Risk Management: The financial services industry is experiencing tremendous growth, diversification and innovation. Derivatives, globalization, product innovation, dynamic markets, and new methods of taking on and managing financial risk are key catalysts to profit growth and evolution. Wide-scale adoption of high-performance computing like that powered by AMD Opteron processors has further accelerated...; Tags: Financial, Compliance, Advanced Micro Devices Inc., Compliance Risk Management, Financial Services Industry, Enterprise Risk Management, Financial Accounting, Business Security, Business Operations, Finance; White papers 2007-07-03
Short Clip: Technology is the backbone behind new emergency system: Col. John Hayes, the CIO of the Air Force Reserve Command, explains how a new emergency notification system would use IP and voice networks during a terrorist attack or natural disaster. by Andrew Mager; Tags: Backbone, Corporate Insurance, Homeland Security, Business Security, Telecommunications, Networking, Business Operations, Government, Andrew Mager; Blog posts 2007-06-05
Best Practices in Data Management: Meeting the Goal of an Enterprise Risk Management Platform: Ever since Enterprise Risk Management ERM systems first came to the forefront in the mid-1990s, financial institutions worldwide have been grappling with ERM principles and their viable implementation. In general, an ERM system should capture and analyze information across all lines of business on multiple topics (e.g., exposures, limits on...; Tags: Best Practice, Enterprise Risk Management, Data Management, Databases, Business Security, Business Operations, Enterprise Software, Software; White papers 2007-05-01
Microsoft business security ready for prime time: Microsoft business security ready for prime timeWow, too funny. They could probably also sell ice to Eskimos if they canconvince customers they are the solution to, NOT the source of security problems. Fat chance.This product should be listed here:http://www.oxymoronlist.com/Shut up, Fool!NTHe's angry because it's true. [nt][nt]That website is stupid...Loads of...; Tags: Microsoft business security, business security, security, Microsoft Corp.; Discussion threads 2007-04-23
A new day for business security: A new day for business securitySecurity can never have enough attentionPrint this article out, put a sticky note on it for your manager and your CIO - they will think are you are smart and within a day or two, they will make a copy and give it to their...; Tags: Content management, PAC System Integration, business security; Discussion threads 2007-03-19
Continuity of Business: Continuity Of Business COB refers to an organization's plans and procedures aimed at protecting its key assets and continuing its critical business functions in the event of threats such as natural disasters, pandemics, power outages, computer viruses, or terrorist attacks. COB has joined corporate governance and information security as factors...; Tags: SAS Institute, Continuity Of Business, Corporate Governance, Corporate Insurance, Homeland Security, Business Security, Security, Business Operations, Corporate Law, Government; White papers 2007-01-01
Disaster Preparedness: Maintaining Business Communications During Unexpected Events: Disaster planning has become a core component of business continuity planning. A disaster or pandemic event can have a profound impact on business operations. Primary among those issues is the displacement of workforce from the worksite. If a disaster or pandemic takes place, employees will not be able to access...; Tags: Worksite, Cisco Systems Inc., Business Security, Business Operations; White papers 2006-12-01
Security Products for Business: The Microsoft Forefront family of business security products helps provide greater protection and control over the security of an organization's network infrastructure. Forefront's products easily integrate with each other, with the organization's IT infrastructure, and can be supplemented through interoperable third-party solutions, enabling end-to-end, defense-in-depth security solutions. Simplified management, reporting,...; Tags: Microsoft Corp., Business Security, Microsoft Forefront, Security; White papers 2006-09-01
Do Your Business Continuity Plans Cover Home Workers?: Organizations concerned with surviving a disaster have undertaken Business Continuity Planning BCP. Studies have shown that without adequate planning, some organizations will not be able to continue operations. Indeed, BCP is should be performed by all organizations with the time and resources invested commensurate with the risks and constraints of...; Tags: Business Continuity Planning, Jupitermedia Corp., Worker, Business Continuity, Organization, Business Security, It Services, Strategy, Business Operations, Management; White papers 2006-07-25
IMPACT Enterprise: Unlocking the Value of Enterprise Risk Management: Enterprise Risk Management ERM is much broader than losses, insurance and claims. In fact the goal of ERM is to manage any facet of risk that threatens a company's ability to achieve its strategic objectives. The desired outcome of a fully integrated Enterprise Risk Management solution is to reduce the...; Tags: Enterprise Risk Management, Business Security, Business Operations; White papers 2006-07-20
In the spotlight: The human side of business continuity planning: IBM's new white paper, "In the spotlight: The human side of business continuity planning," outlines issues and risks related to human capital resiliency that could arise in any crisis, and provides a comprehensive framework for addressing them. The paper offers key insights to all business leaders, but should be of...; Tags: Business Continuity Planning, Business Continuity, IBM Corp., Business Security, Human Capital, Strategy, It Services, Business Operations, Human Resources, Workforce Management, Management; White papers 2006-07-01
Risk Shield Pocket Edition (exe): Risk Shield offers a Windows Mobile solution for users who wish to start enterprise risk management with some basic risk assessments. This solution offers user access to a pre-defined risk matrix. A pocket version of the Risk Shield's Risk Register module. Single risk dimension in assessing risk impacts.; Tags: Solution, Risk Shield, Enterprise Risk Management, Microsoft Windows, Tools & Techniques, Operating Systems, Strategy, Business Security, Business Operations, Software, Management; Software downloads 2006-05-29
The Worried Executive's Guide: A Four-Step Approach to Disaster Recovery in Large Organizations: Many people tasked by their organizations with responsibility for a disaster recovery plan don't really know where to start. Indeed, the responsibility to maintain the integrity of the business in the event of a natural disaster, catastrophic human error, major system failure, or even a terrorist attack can be a...; Tags: Pearson Education Inc., Executive, Disaster Recovery, Corporate Insurance, Business Security, Homeland Security, Data Management, Business Operations, Government; White papers 2006-04-28
Disaster Planning and Recovery: Details for Personal and Professional Success: For many years, disaster recovery and business continuity planning were concerns addressed only by larger corporations and well funded enterprises. Data center preparedness, contingency plans, and hot backup locations for data storage and operations were expensive to activate and to maintain. In the case of larger entities, not a lot...; Tags: Disaster Planning, Recovery, Disaster Recovery, Backups, Data Centers, Business Security, Data Management, Storage, Hardware, Business Operations; White papers 2006-03-15