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Swine Flu: How to Make Biz Continuity Plans

Kevin Nixon, an expert in security and business continuity planning, offers organizations a map for navigating pandemic Web pages. The goal: Stay running in the face of a potential swine flu pandemic

By Kevin M Nixon, CISSP, CISM, CGEIT Evangalist

The guidance which the U.S. Government recommends using is the Community Strategy for Pandemic Influenza Mitigation.

Corporations, businesses, and employers who have not already done so should immediately consider developing their business continuity plans. To help organize the effort, the government has established a website to assist in the quick development of plans. The website is www.pandemicflu.gov and provides templates and guidelines. The place to start is theBusiness Pandemic Influenza Planning Checklist.

Resources available for quick plan development:

Planning Guide for U.S. Businesses with Overseas Operations

Planning Guide for Businesses and other Employers

Planning Guide for Childcare Programs

Planning Guide for Elementary and Secondary Schools

Planning Guide for Colleges and Universities

Planning Guide for Faith-Based and Community Organizations

Planning Guide for Individuals and Families

About the author: Kevin Nixon ( LinkedIn profile here) has testified as an expert witness before the Congressional High Tech Task Force, the Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, and the Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee. He has also served on infrastructure security boards and committees including the Disaster Recovery Workgroup for the Office of Homeland Security, and as a consultant to the Federal Trade Commission. For other topics that Nixon and his associates cover, refer to the ISR Website.

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