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Natural disasters highlight importance of business continuity plans

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The recent devastation brought about by tornadoes in Oklahoma have shined a spotlight on the importance of developing business continuity plans the include contingencies for natural disasters.
The recent devastation brought about by tornadoes in Oklahoma have shined a spotlight on the importance of developing business continuity plans the include contingencies for natural disasters.

Last month, powerful tornadoes ripped through Oklahoma over a 12-day period, leveling buildings and killing more than 40 people in the process. Among the victims were 10 children, seven of whom were killed when a twister stuck an elementary school in the Oklahoma City suburb of Moore. Last fall, Superstorm Sandy struck the northeastern U.S., destroying numerous homes and businesses. The storm also knocked out power and communications for thousands of residents in the region. The damage...
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Natural disasters highlight importance of business continuity plans

Security experts discuss best practices for mitigating risks posed by Mother Nature

Article • June 12th, 2013
Securing the data supply chain crucial to business resiliency

Do your due diligence with global vendor partners

Article • June 7th, 2013
Philadelphia controller disputes Mayor’s claim that police surveillance system at full capacity

Nutter claims that reports of widespread police department video surveillance systems failures are not correct

Article • May 29th, 2013
Getting to cyber resiliency

The status quo methods of maintaining cyber security just aren’t up to the task

Article • May 28th, 2013
Bolstering ER security through environmental design

Experts discuss security considerations for building, renovating hospital emergency departments

Article • May 22nd, 2013
Sage Conversations: Insights from a next generation leader

Bob Hayes discusses how the SEC is laying the educational foundation for future security executives

Article • May 22nd, 2013
Living on the edge

Advances in edge-based video surveillance technology provide cost savings, enhanced capabilities

Article • May 21st, 2013
Major embezzlement cases on the rise

Report records its highest rate of employee theft in the last five years

Article • May 20th, 2013
Virginia Tech weaves emergency management into its security landscape

University has built a solid plan following the tragic campus shootings in 2007

Article • May 17th, 2013
VMS in Action: Monitoring the Second Presidential Debate

A networked surveillance system had all of Hofstra University covered as the world watched Obama and Romney trade barbs

Article • May 15th, 2013
IT Security: Network Troubleshooting

Six proven steps to figuring out what’s wrong with your IT infrastructure

Article • May 15th, 2013
My Point of View: Half empty or half full?

Tech events like ISC West do a lot to promote growth among middle-market companies, but are they enough to overcome our sluggish economy?

Article • May 15th, 2013
VMS in Action: Technology Enhances Law Enforcement in Boca Raton

Police are able to manage and analyze video from daily operations to special events like the third Presidential Debate

Article • May 15th, 2013
Healthcare: The Benefits of a Federated Identity

From better care to stopping fraud, the case for a standardized way to recognize people in the healthcare setting is the key to a secure environment

Article • May 15th, 2013
Trained and Ready

Dealing with workplace violence in the healthcare environment means having the policies, procedures and training in place to respond quickly and effectively

Article • May 15th, 2013

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