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New simulation tool for handling hazardous situations
Irish, Israeli companies develop new simulation tool which immerse trainees in a scene which has been designed for them; new tool will help first responders and law enforcement familiarize themselves with situations before they occur
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Who should be treated first in case of pandemic outbreak?
Representatives from 35 states participate in an Indiana University-hosted discussion about how should limited, potentially life-saving resources like vaccines or ventilators be allocated during a pandemic
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Is the U.S. prepared for a bioterror attack?
Some experts believe a bioterrorist attack or pandemic outbreak could be inevitable. How would the United States fight back against an infectious disease outbreak?
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Business continuity and disaster recoveryNew Indian Point siren system scores high in full test
Test of new alarm siren system in the four counties surrounding the Indian Point nuclear plants in New York produce good grades
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Business continuity and disaster recoveryThe neglected aspects of business continuity planning
Most business continuity plans fail to take into consideration the fact that in the aftermath of a disruption, organizations may have to handle large volumes of telephone calls from a variety of sources including
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AnalysisBusiness continuity: It is not possible to guard against every risk
Business continuity means more than data back-up systems; businesses need to design their infrastructure with resilience in mind, but at the same time plan for the unexpected -- because the unexpected will happen
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Business continuity and disaster recoveryMidwest floods threaten IT infrastructure
More than 100 blocks in the Cedar Falls's downtown are underwater and 3,900 homes have been evacuated; companies must cope with the threat of rising water to IT infrastructure
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Business continuity and disaster recoveryCyber mishap causes nuclear power plant shutdown
Worries about critical infrastructure vulnerabilities: The move to SCADA systems boosts efficiency at utilities because it allows workers to operate equipment remotely, but experts say it also exposes these once-closed systems to cyber attacks
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Business continuity and disaster recoveryMaster of Science in Business Continuity Management
With more emphasis placed by organizations on business continuity, there is a growing need for business continuity management. Norwich University offers that first-in-the-United States MS in business continuity management
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Business continuity and disaster recoveryLondon Olympic organizers look for business continuity manager
Business continuity is now emphaszies everywhere; in evidence: Teh organizers of the 2012 London Olympic Games are looking for a business continuity manager toput together a busness continuity team and procedures
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Business continuity and disaster recoveryManchester wins award for business continuity planning
The city of Manchester is recognized for having a sophisticated business continuity plan which can "deliver essential services whatever the disruption"
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Business continuity and disaster recoveryFEMA will be aggregator/gateway for CMAS
FEMA said it will be the aggregator and gateway for the Commercial Mobile Alert System, a voluntary nationwide emergency alert system
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Business continuity and disaster recoveryEU funds disaster modeling project
Do people from different countries and cultures behave differently during disasters -- for example, when evacuating a burning building? EU-funded research aims to find out whether different disaster-behavior patterns should influence the design of buildings and the fashioning of emergency policies
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Avian flu by the numbers
Two Los Alamos National Laboratory theorists have developed a mathematical tool which could help health experts and crisis managers determine in real time whether an emerging infectious disease such as avian influenza H5N1 is poised to spread globally
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Chicago firm recalls beef products due to E. coli contamination fear
E. coli scare causes large beef recall: Chicago firm distributed the suspect beef product to processing plants in Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin
The Long View
IT security during tough economic times
Tough economic times lead to layoffs and mergers and acquisitions; a key aspect of such transitions is the inevitable turnover and its impact on internal security
U.K. businesses lack understanding of threats they face
U.K. companies invest billions in software for intrusion detection, encryption, and identity management, but are still struggling with basic security processes
