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:
How to Prepare for a Swine Flue Pandemic
SANS Institute President Stephen Northcutt talks to CSO Senior Editor Bill Brenner about what companies can do to prepare for a pandemic related to Swine Flu or other viruses.
Tabletop Exercises: Three Sample Scenarios
Six tips and three scenarios to get you started on a tabletop exercise.
What you can do to prepare.
You'll Sneeze If Your Suppliers Get the Flu
A simulation at MIT of an avian flu outbreak in China underscores the need for companies to consider possible supply chain disruptions as part of their plans for handling emergencies.
Preparing Businesses for a Pandemic
As news of the spread of the avian flu grows, businesses must factor in the possibility of a pandemic into their continuity planning.
HELPFUL LINKS ELSEWHERE:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
SANS Institute Pandemic Watch page
World Health Organization (WHO)