CSOONLINE.com - Pandemic http://www.csoonline.com/ en_us (c) Copyright 2009 CXO Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 12:58:08 GMT 2009-11-21T12:58:08Z en_us (c) Copyright 2009 CXO Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Gartner Joins GAO in Raising Flu Network Congestion Fears http://www.csoonline.com/article/506300/Gartner_Joins_GAO_in_Raising_Flu_Network_Congestion_Fears?source=rss_pandemic Could the H1N1 flu virus give networks a bad case of congestion? It could if workers and students are forced to stay home because of the pandemic and networks aren't prepared for a deluge of Internet traffic. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.csoonline.com/article/506300/Gartner_Joins_GAO_in_Raising_Flu_Network_Congestion_Fears?source=rss_pandemic 2009-10-30T04:00:00Z Most Businesses READY for Flu Pandemic? http://www.csoonline.com/article/502830/Most_Businesses_READY_for_Flu_Pandemic_?source=rss_pandemic Results of a survey from the Pandemic Prevention Council finds continuity plans include H1N1 considerations in most organizations. Tue, 22 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT Joan Goodchild http://www.csoonline.com/article/502830/Most_Businesses_READY_for_Flu_Pandemic_?source=rss_pandemic 2009-09-22T04:00:00Z Swine Flu Near You? IPhone App Will Let You Know http://www.csoonline.com/article/502509/Swine_Flu_Near_You_IPhone_App_Will_Let_You_Know?source=rss_pandemic Apple's increasingly popular App Store has been flooded with a wide number of applications related to Swine Flu since the initial H1N1 outbreak in March, but very few of the apps were actually useful. Thu, 17 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.csoonline.com/article/502509/Swine_Flu_Near_You_IPhone_App_Will_Let_You_Know?source=rss_pandemic 2009-09-17T04:00:00Z A Swine Flu (H1N1) Business Continuity Planning Guide http://www.csoonline.com/article/502008/A_Swine_Flu_H1N1_Business_Continuity_Planning_Guide?source=rss_pandemic Concerned about the coming flu season and the impact H1N1 will have on the workforce? Here's a fear-free roundup of articles, columns and podcasts to help you keep improving your preparedness plan. Mon, 14 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT Bill Brenner http://www.csoonline.com/article/502008/A_Swine_Flu_H1N1_Business_Continuity_Planning_Guide?source=rss_pandemic 2009-09-14T04:00:00Z Swine Flu: Watching the Southern Hemisphere for Signs of H1N1 Havoc http://www.csoonline.com/article/497837/Swine_Flu_Watching_the_Southern_Hemisphere_for_Signs_of_H1N1_Havoc_?source=rss_pandemic For security professionals in charge of pandemic planning, swine flu cases unfolding in the lands down under may offer clues into what the rest of the world is in for this fall and winter. Wed, 22 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT Bill Brenner http://www.csoonline.com/article/497837/Swine_Flu_Watching_the_Southern_Hemisphere_for_Signs_of_H1N1_Havoc_?source=rss_pandemic 2009-07-22T04:00:00Z WHO Declares Swine flu a Pandemic. Now What? http://www.csoonline.com/article/494859/WHO_Declares_Swine_flu_a_Pandemic._Now_What_?source=rss_pandemic The World Health Organization has raised its pandemic alert level to 6, making swine flu the first true pandemic in more than 40 years. Here's what it means for your company. Thu, 11 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT Bill Brenner http://www.csoonline.com/article/494859/WHO_Declares_Swine_flu_a_Pandemic._Now_What_?source=rss_pandemic 2009-06-11T04:00:00Z Swine Flu: A Wake-up Call for Emergency Planners http://www.csoonline.com/article/494081/Swine_Flu_A_Wake_up_Call_for_Emergency_Planners?source=rss_pandemic Think Swine Flu is an overblown health threat with negligible security consequences? Think again. Wed, 03 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT Bill Brenner http://www.csoonline.com/article/494081/Swine_Flu_A_Wake_up_Call_for_Emergency_Planners?source=rss_pandemic 2009-06-03T04:00:00Z Swine Flu: Now That the Hype Is Over, Keep Planning http://www.csoonline.com/article/492002/Swine_Flu_Now_That_the_Hype_Is_Over_Keep_Planning?source=rss_pandemic Last week, CSO Senior Editor Bill Brenner warned against panic over the swine flu. But with the crisis atmosphere easing, there's also a danger of letting pandemic planning slide again. Thu, 07 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT Bill Brenner http://www.csoonline.com/article/492002/Swine_Flu_Now_That_the_Hype_Is_Over_Keep_Planning?source=rss_pandemic 2009-05-07T04:00:00Z 10 Questions for Pandemic Planning http://www.csoonline.com/article/491464/10_Questions_for_Pandemic_Planning?source=rss_pandemic Business risk consultancy Control Risks identifies ten questions organizations can use to determine their level of preparedness in the event of a pandemic emergency. Fri, 01 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT Joan Goodchild http://www.csoonline.com/article/491464/10_Questions_for_Pandemic_Planning?source=rss_pandemic 2009-05-01T04:00:00Z Swine Flu: What Exactly Does Phase 5 Mean? http://www.csoonline.com/article/491319/Swine_Flu_What_Exactly_Does_Phase_5_Mean_?source=rss_pandemic The World Health Organization has raised its pandemic alert level to 5 because of the swine flu. Here's what it means for your company. Wed, 29 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT Bill Brenner http://www.csoonline.com/article/491319/Swine_Flu_What_Exactly_Does_Phase_5_Mean_?source=rss_pandemic 2009-04-29T04:00:00Z Swine Flu: To Fear is to Fail http://www.csoonline.com/article/491239/Swine_Flu_To_Fear_is_to_Fail?source=rss_pandemic CSO Senior Editor Bill Brenner looks to history for examples of how fear only made matters worse, and how security pros can use reason to be of service in a swine flu pandemic. Wed, 29 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT Bill Brenner http://www.csoonline.com/article/491239/Swine_Flu_To_Fear_is_to_Fail?source=rss_pandemic 2009-04-29T04:00:00Z Swine Flu: How to Make Biz Continuity Plans http://www.csoonline.com/article/490915/Swine_Flu_How_to_Make_Biz_Continuity_Plans_?source=rss_pandemic 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. Tue, 28 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.csoonline.com/article/490915/Swine_Flu_How_to_Make_Biz_Continuity_Plans_?source=rss_pandemic 2009-04-28T04:00:00Z UPDATED: Pandemic Preparedness Primer http://www.csoonline.com/article/490717/UPDATED_Pandemic_Preparedness_Primer?source=rss_pandemic With the possibility of a swine flu pandemic in mind, CSOonline has put this collection of preparedness articles together to help companies review their own plans (with updated links to helpful government and health organization sites). Sun, 26 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.csoonline.com/article/490717/UPDATED_Pandemic_Preparedness_Primer?source=rss_pandemic 2009-04-26T04:00:00Z States Improve Tracking for Possible Pandemic or Bioterrorism Incident, But Still Have Ways to Go http://www.csoonline.com/article/221551/States_Improve_Tracking_for_Possible_Pandemic_or_Bioterrorism_Incident_But_Still_Have_Ways_to_Go?source=rss_pandemic A new CDC report says that states are sharing more information about diseases, but still need to be sure they could act on it. Thu, 20 Mar 2008 04:00:00 GMT Katherine Walsh http://www.csoonline.com/article/221551/States_Improve_Tracking_for_Possible_Pandemic_or_Bioterrorism_Incident_But_Still_Have_Ways_to_Go?source=rss_pandemic 2008-03-20T04:00:00Z 'Pandemic Fatigue' Sets In (Or Maybe You've Noticed) http://www.csoonline.com/article/216843/_Pandemic_Fatigue_Sets_In_Or_Maybe_You_ve_Noticed_?source=rss_pandemic The avian flu has a plot line similar to a Stephen King novel. It’s a menacing presence, mysterious and somewhat hidden, striking in out-of-way places and threatening broader havoc -- a global evil. And until this year, it was a best-seller in newsrooms, spurring headlines that raised public attention and spurred organizations to plan for it. Thu, 29 Nov 2007 05:00:00 GMT http://www.csoonline.com/article/216843/_Pandemic_Fatigue_Sets_In_Or_Maybe_You_ve_Noticed_?source=rss_pandemic 2007-11-29T05:00:00Z