Amended FRCP rocks the data center
Dave Hunt explains why changes made in 2006 are evolving into a real business risk that must be addressed. Read article •Date: 29th February 2008• Region:US •Type: Article •Topic: Operational risk
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FIRST and CERT looking for submissions of system and network security best practices Submissions will be judged, with cash awards for the top two. Read article •Date: 29th February 2008• Region:US/World •Type: Article •Topic: ISM
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Survey identifies IT continuity skills gap
New IT graduates aren't up to speed on business continuity and disaster recovery. Read article •Date: 28th February 2008• Region:US/World •Type: Article •Topic: IT continuity
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2008 CCEP Awards: call for nominations made Deadline: April 30, 2008. Read article •Date: 28th February 2008• Region:Canada •Type: Article •Topic: BC general
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DHS names academic institutions to lead new Centers of Excellence Five new Centers of Excellence will study: border security and immigration; explosives detection, mitigation, and response; maritime, island and port security; natural disasters, coastal infrastructure and emergency management; and transportation security. Read article •Date: 28th February 2008• Region:US •Type: Article •Topic: Terrorism
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Supercomputer models 9.0 megaquake in Pacific Northwest Seattle shown to be the city most at risk from any future Cascadia Subduction Zone megathrust earthquake. Read article •Date: 28th February 2008• Region:US •Type: Article •Topic: DR general
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Understanding Earthquakes: From Research to Resilience This year, Seattle plays host to the 22-26 April 2008 National Earthquake Conference. According to Cascadia Region Earthquake Workgroup (CREW) Executive Director Bob Freitag, the five-day Seattle conference enjoys one of the most ambitious agendas to date. The program contains over 100 nationally and internationally renowned speakers, and features an evening forum webcast on applying the lessons from the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami. www.earthquakeconference.org •Date: 28th February 2008• Region:US •Type: Briefing •Topic: Events
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The importance of the network in IT disaster recovery planning
Too many companies are inadequately prepared to deal with adverse events relating to their business and network operations, says Dr. Jim Kennedy. Read article •Date: 26th February 2008• Region:US/World•Type: Article •Topic: IT continuity
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IAFC seeks best practices in US critical infrastructure protection Submissions are requested by March 3, 2008. Read article •Date: 26th February 2008• Region:US •Type: Article •Topic: Emergency planning
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Researchers reveal new class of vulnerability
A team of academic, industry and independent researchers has demonstrated a computer attack method that can compromise the contents of ‘secure’ memory systems, particularly in laptops. Read article •Date: 22nd February 2008• Region: US/World •Type: Article •Topic: ISM
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Record results for SunGard SunGard saw good growth in 2007, with its Availability Services business performing strongly, particularly in the UK. Read article •Date: 22nd February 2008• Region: US/UK/World •Type: Article •Topic: BC markets
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CDC preparedness report highlights progress and challenges An inaugural report on public health preparedness has been released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). It indicates that US states have made significant progress with respect to emergency preparedness, but that significant challenges remain. Read the report. •Date: 22nd February 2008• Region: US •Type: Briefing
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Major disaster declared for Kentucky FEMA has announced that federal disaster aid has been made available for the commonwealth of Kentucky to help people and communities recover from the effects of severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds, and flooding during the period of February 5-6, 2008. http://www.fema.gov/news/event.fema?id=9405 •Date: 22nd February 2008• Region:US •Type: Briefing •Topic: DR general
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FEMA Region I announces first federal preparedness coordinator FEMA has announced the selection of Captain W. Russell Webster, USCG (Retired) as FEMA Region I's (New England) first Federal Preparedness Coordinator (FPC). The FPC position is a newly created role that is ‘emblematic of FEMA's acknowledgment of and renewed emphasis on establishing and maintaining relationships with state, federal and tribal partners’. FEMA has designated one FPC for each of its ten regions. •Date: 22nd February 2008• Region:US •Type: Briefing •Topic: DR general
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Sniffing out insider threats
A new and rapid way to spot insider threats from individuals within an organization such as a multinational company is reported in the current issue of the International Journal of Security and Networks. Read article •Date: 20th February 2008• Region: US/World •Type: Article •Topic: IT continuity
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New light shone on why 1918 flu spread so widely and rapidly MIT researchers have explained why two mutations in the H1N1 avian flu virus were critical for viral transmission in humans during the 1918 pandemic outbreak that killed at least 50 million people. Read article •Date: 20th February 2008• Region: US/World •Type: Article •Topic: Pandemic planning
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Dell to acquire MessageOne
The acquisition, for approximately $155 million in cash, has been approved by the board of directors of each company and is subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions. Read article •Date: 18th February 2008• Region: US/World •Type: Article •Topic: BC markets
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Continuity Software launches 'DR Assurance'
Managed service added to RecoverGuard disaster recovery testing and monitoring software. Read article •Date: 18th February 2008• Region: US •Type: Article •Topic: BC software
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BIA Tool Set 2008 now available Waypoint Advisory has announces the general availability of its latest version of the popular BIA Tool Set software. Read article •Date: 18th February 2008• Region: US •Type: Article •Topic: BC software
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Study reveals large contribution of sea surface warming to increased Atlantic hurricane activity Atlantic hurricane activity has increased significantly since 1995 but the underlying causes of this increase remain uncertain. It is widely thought that rising Atlantic sea surface temperatures have had a role but the size of this contribution has remained unclear. Now, scientists at the Benfield UCL Hazard Research Centre have quantified this contribution for the first time. More details (PDF) •Date: 18th February 2008• Region: US •Type: Briefing
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Business resumption safety tips from the American Society of Safety Engineers
To help businesses resume operations safely after a natural disaster, the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) has written a business resumption checklist. Read article •Date: 8th February 2008• Region:US •Type: Article •Topic: DR general
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FEMA announces next meeting of the National Advisory Council
Along with the swearing in of new NAC members at the February meeting, the Council will be briefed on their comments to the National Response Framework, Integrated Planning System, FEMA's draft Strategic Plan, Regional Advisory Council updates, and other topics as appropriate. Read article •Date: 8th February 2008• Region: US •Type: Article •Topic: Emergency planning
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Atlanta-Based FEMA team in Tennessee to support Federal response to tornado strikes FEMA has deployed its Atlanta-based Federal Incident Response Support Team (FIRST) to Tennessee. FIRST is supporting federal and state leadership as they coordinate emergency support for the response effort by ensuring that essential communications channels remain accessible and operational. In addition to computers and cell phones, self-contained vehicles include state-of-the-art satellite technology that will provide video-teleconferencing capabilities for federal, state and local emergency response officials. •Date: 8th February 2008• Region: US •Type: Briefing
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Major disaster declared for Arkansas FEMA has announced that federal disaster aid has been made available for the state of Arkansas to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding beginning on February 5, 2008, and continuing. http://www.fema.gov/news/event.fema?id=9345 •Date: 8th February 2008• Region:US •Type: Briefing •Topic: DR general
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New website lists validated software security tools for Federal IT A new website launched by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) can help federal information systems managers maintain the security of their systems by providing a list of software security tools that have been validated for correct performance by external testing labs as processing SCAP correctly. http://nvd.nist.gov/scapproducts.cfm •Date: 8th February 2008• Region:US •Type: Briefing •Topic: ISM
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US associations working on preparedness framework
Collaborative efforts to be delivered to the Department of Homeland Security. Read article •Date: 7th February 2008• Region: US •Type: Article •Topic: BC general
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California State University maps critical infrastructure as part of business continuity plan Uses Planet Associates IRM enterprise software for mapping project. Read article •Date: 7th February 2008• Region: US •Type: Article •Topic: IT continuity
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FEMA responds to support communities struck by tornadoes FEMA is coordinating with state and local officials in response to severe thunderstorms that have spawned dozens of tornadoes in Mississippi, Arkansas, and Tennessee and are currently moving into Kentucky. http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=42479 •Date: 7th February 2008• Region: US •Type: Briefing •Topic: DR general
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Major disaster declared for Hawaii FEMA has announced that federal disaster aid has been made available for Hawaii to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms, high surf, flooding and mudslides during the period of December 4-7, 2007. http://www.fema.gov/news/event.fema?id=9325 •Date: 7th February 2008• Region: US •Type: Briefing •Topic: DR general
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DHS publishes details of Fiscal Year 2008 Preparedness Grants
In Fiscal Year 2008, the Department of Homeland Security will award more than $3 billion in grants to states, territories, urban areas, and transportation authorities under 14 programs to bolster national preparedness capabilities and protect critical infrastructure. Read article •Date: 5th February 2008• Region: US •Type: Article •Topic: Emergency planning
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IBM completes Arsenal acquisition Will now be integrated into the Business Continuity and Resiliency Services (BCRS) business unit in IBM Global Technology Services. Read article •Date: 5th February 2008• Region: US/World •Type: Article •Topic: BC markets
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Lieberman responds to report on military’s role in homeland security prepardness Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee chairman Joe Lieberman, ID-Conn., has reacted to a new report by the Commission on National Guard and Reserves entitled, ‘Transforming the National Guard and Reserves into a 21st-Centry Operation Force.’ Read article •Date: 5th February 2008• Region: US •Type: Article •Topic: Emergency planning
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Teneros secures further funding Teneros has announced that it has secured $40 million in late-stage funding. The round was led by Advanced Equities, Inc. (AEI), a financial services company that specializes in late-stage technology investments in the United States. This landmark investment in the application continuity space brings the total capital raised, to drive Teneros' leadership position in the market, to $84.5 million. http://www.teneros.com •Date: 5th February 2008• Region: US •Type: Briefing •Topic: BC markets
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FBI looks for extra IT disaster recovery budget The US Department of Justice’s FY 2009 budget request includes $28.4 million to ensure a safe and appropriate work environment and updated technology, including resources for central records management, field facility infrastructure, and IT disaster recovery. •Date: 5th February 2008• Region: US •Type: Briefing
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The business continuity resistant organization
Geary W. Sikich highlights various characteristics of a ‘business continuity resistant organization’ and explains why resistance exists or develops. Read article •Date: 1st February 2008• Region:US/World •Type: Article •Topic: BC general
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Project risk management: a practical and effective approach
Vicki Wrona provides a practical and effective framework for managing the specific risks associated with projects. Read article •Date: 1st February 2008• Region:US/World •Type: Article •Topic: Operational risk
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Andy Chase to manage business continuity & disaster recovery sales for WTS WTS, Inc., the leader in application hosting and managed disaster recovery services for Oracle's JD Edwards enterprise software, has announced the hiring of Andy Chase as its national sales manager for business continuity and disaster recovery. Prior to WTS, Mr. Chase was area sales manager for Visions Solutions, formerly Lakeview Technology. •Date: 1st February 2008• Region:US •Type: Briefing
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Business Continuity Journal Volume Two, Issue Four now available
Continuity Central’s quarterly peer-reviewed advanced level publication. Read article •Date: 31st January 2008• Region:World •Type: Article •Topic: BC general
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Xsigo development accelerates disaster recovery of virtualized systems Xsigo announces Virtual I/O integration with VMware ESX Server 3.5. Read article •Date: 31st January 2008• Region: US/World•Type: Article •Topic: IT continuity
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Major disaster declared for Indiana FEMA has announced that federal disaster aid has been made available for the state of Indiana to help people and communities recover from the effects of severe storms and flooding during the period of January 7, 2008, and continuing. http://www.fema.gov/news/event.fema?id=9265 •Date: 31st January 2008• Region: US •Type: Briefing •Topic: DR general
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Stratus Technologies takes hat trick of awards Stratus Technologies started off 2008 racking up two awards for its products and one for overall performance as a fault-tolerant technology provider. Stratus won best product/technology in award competitions conducted by Internet Telephony and InfoWorld magazines, and a financial services industry award from American Banker and Financial Insights in their FinTech 100 competition. Read press release (PDF) •Date: 31st January 2008• Region: US •Type: Briefing •Topic: BC markets
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FERC approves new reliability standards for cyber security
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has approved eight new mandatory critical infrastructure protection reliability standards to protect the US’s bulk power system against potential disruptions from cyber security breaches. Read article •Date: 29th January 2008• Region: US •Type: Article •Topic: Power management
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Cypress Communications wins telecom disaster recovery award
Receives Frost & Sullivan Product Innovation Award in the field of hosted VoIP solutions for telecom disaster recovery. Read article •Date: 25th January 2008• Region:US •Type: Article •Topic: Telecoms continuity
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Public confidence in US education institutions’ business continuity and disaster recovery capabilities jumps Public confidence in the abilities of US education institutions to continue in operation during major emergencies and recover from disasters jumped in 2008. This finding came from a 2008 opinion survey released today by InfoSENTRY Services, Inc., a national information technology consulting firm located in Raleigh, North Carolina. The company’s president, M. Glenn Newkirk, said, “While overall confidence in major US institutions’ abilities to prepare for disasters and continue operation after disasters remained broadly low, education institutions have seen a rise in overall public confidence in their abilities from a net score of 28% in 2006, to 29% in 2007, and to 37% in 2008.” •Date: 25th January 2008• Region:US •Type: Briefing
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