CSOONLINE.com - Preparedness http://www.csoonline.com/ en_us (c) Copyright 2009 CXO Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 12:40:39 GMT 2009-11-21T12:40:39Z en_us (c) Copyright 2009 CXO Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Most Businesses READY for Flu Pandemic? http://www.csoonline.com/article/502830/Most_Businesses_READY_for_Flu_Pandemic_?source=rss_preparedness 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_preparedness 2009-09-22T04:00:00Z Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery in a Tornado Zone http://www.csoonline.com/article/501306/Business_Continuity_and_Disaster_Recovery_in_a_Tornado_Zone?source=rss_preparedness Tornadoes create risks that differ in key ways from those in a hurricane area. Cancer Treatment Centers of America showcases a study BC/DR plan for dealing with tornadoes. Thu, 03 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT Joan Goodchild http://www.csoonline.com/article/501306/Business_Continuity_and_Disaster_Recovery_in_a_Tornado_Zone?source=rss_preparedness 2009-09-03T04:00:00Z 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_preparedness 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_preparedness 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_preparedness 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_preparedness 2009-06-11T04:00:00Z Survey: Business Continuity Plans Factor in Mobile, Social Networking http://www.csoonline.com/article/494613/Survey_Business_Continuity_Plans_Factor_in_Mobile_Social_Networking_?source=rss_preparedness AT&T research finds companies are now thinking about mobile and social networking concerns when it comes to BC/DR planning. Wed, 10 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT Joan Goodchild http://www.csoonline.com/article/494613/Survey_Business_Continuity_Plans_Factor_in_Mobile_Social_Networking_?source=rss_preparedness 2009-06-10T04:00:00Z Security Wisdom Watch: Swine Flu Edition http://www.csoonline.com/article/494099/Security_Wisdom_Watch_Swine_Flu_Edition?source=rss_preparedness The world was on a panic footing again when swine flu spread from Mexico to the U.S. and elsewhere in early May. Some organizations and individuals offered useful guidance. Others spread fear for a few days, and then went away. Here's the scorecard. Wed, 03 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT Bill Brenner http://www.csoonline.com/article/494099/Security_Wisdom_Watch_Swine_Flu_Edition?source=rss_preparedness 2009-06-03T04:00:00Z 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_preparedness 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_preparedness 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_preparedness 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_preparedness 2009-05-07T04:00:00Z Swine Flu: What Exactly Does Phase 5 Mean? http://www.csoonline.com/article/491319/Swine_Flu_What_Exactly_Does_Phase_5_Mean_?source=rss_preparedness 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_preparedness 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_preparedness 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_preparedness 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_preparedness 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_preparedness 2009-04-28T04:00:00Z UPDATED: Pandemic Preparedness Primer http://www.csoonline.com/article/490717/UPDATED_Pandemic_Preparedness_Primer?source=rss_preparedness 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_preparedness 2009-04-26T04:00:00Z RSA 2009: Why the Top U.S. Cyber Official is Losing Sleep http://www.csoonline.com/article/490356/RSA_2009_Why_the_Top_U.S._Cyber_Official_is_Losing_Sleep?source=rss_preparedness Melissa Hathaway has led an extensive review of the nation's cybersecurity. Her dreams are haunted by what she has discovered. Wed, 22 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT Bill Brenner http://www.csoonline.com/article/490356/RSA_2009_Why_the_Top_U.S._Cyber_Official_is_Losing_Sleep?source=rss_preparedness 2009-04-22T04:00:00Z Report: Cybercriminals Hacked US Electrical Grid http://www.csoonline.com/article/488756/Report_Cybercriminals_Hacked_US_Electrical_Grid?source=rss_preparedness WSJ report says cyberspies from China, Russia and elsewhere have gained access to the U.S. electrical grid and have installed malware tools designed to shut down service. Wed, 08 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.csoonline.com/article/488756/Report_Cybercriminals_Hacked_US_Electrical_Grid?source=rss_preparedness 2009-04-08T04:00:00Z Sample Fire Alarm Evacuation Policy - University http://www.csoonline.com/article/486677/Sample_Fire_Alarm_Evacuation_Policy_University?source=rss_preparedness Fire Alarm Evacuation policy of a large state university with approximately 26,000 students and more than 13,000 employees. Wed, 01 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.csoonline.com/article/486677/Sample_Fire_Alarm_Evacuation_Policy_University?source=rss_preparedness 2009-04-01T04:00:00Z