DISASTER RECOVERY Articles
London Hospitals Almost Back Online After Worm Infection
Three London hospitals whose computer systems were infected with a relatively old worm are now almost back online.
BC/DR Challenges in a Hurricane Zone
Some business continuity demands are universal, but others vary depending on where you are. In the first part in an ongoing series, we take a look at what's at stake and what's in place for two companies faced with the worsening threats posed by hurricane zones.
Forrester: Why (and How) Security Must Drive Business Resiliency
Four reasons and eight practical steps for building a better business resiliency program.
Inside OSAC's Race Against Terrorism
The Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC) was set up to forge better cooperation between the public and private sector in the event of an attack like the recent Marriott bombing in Pakistan. In this Q&A, OSAC member and Honeywell security chief John McClurg explains how it all works.
Threat to SCADA Systems Growing
A security researcher has released easy-to-use attack code that targets industrial SCADA systems.
Georgia Cyber Attacks From Russian Government? Not So Fast
It is natural for people to link cyber attacks against Georgia to the Russian government's military actions. But industry expert Gadi Evron says the evidence so far indicates otherwise.
Parts Of San Francisco Network Still Locked Out
The San Francisco DA's office says part of the city's network is still not under control, even though the city's rogue administrator has handed over passwords.
How to Evaluate BC/DR Consultants
Five questions to help weed out the posers from the real deal. Plus: a checklist of topics a BC/DR consultant should know.
Iowa's Floods: Tragic Lesson in Business Continuity
For security administrator Deb Hale, the recent tornadoes and floods in Iowa hit close to home and provided a sobering lesson in business continuity.
TJX Staffer Sacked After Talking About Security Problems
A low-level TJX employee has lost his job for speaking in public about information security problems he uncovered while working for the company.
