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10 Tips for Selling BCP to Upper
Management The number one challenge facing
BCP professionals today is getting upper
management buy-in. Ted Brown gives us 10
steps to take when planning a presentation to
gain management support of a business
continuity program. Click HERE>>
Health Experts Say Country Could Be Overwhelmed by Bird Flu
With the possibility of an avian flu pandemic poised to strike, experts are saying we will be
overwhelmed. Are we really that poorly prepared for a pandemic? Click HERE>>
The Top 10 Information Security Myths
IT professionals beware: Your data may be at risk if you believe the security myths out there. Can
you separate fact from fiction when it comes to information security? Click HERE>>
Are State Evacuation Plans Better Late Than Never?
With evacuation planning a hot topic post-Katrina, Connecticut has taken a hard look at its own
evacuation plans – or lack thereof. Are these plans better late than never? Click HERE>>
Boston Globe Exposes Credit Card Data
Data security keeps declining as two newspapers accidentally expose almost a quarter of a million
subscribers' credit card information. Will we ever get our data secure? Click HERE>>
Cyber Storm Exercise to Go Global
The DHS’s long-awaited Cyber Storm exercise is kicking off this week, and now it is taking on an
international scope. Will it help improve the nation’s cybersecurity? Click HERE>>
Professional Development More Important Than Ever for IT Security
With IT security issues constantly in the news, is it any wonder some experts recommend IT pros
upgrade their skills? Do we need a refresher course in security? Click HERE>>
100th Anniversary
Earthquake Conference
commemorates the 1906 San
Francisco earthquake. April
18-22. Discuss best practices
and new research with 2,000
professionals engaged in
emergency management,
earth science, engineering,
RM, and BC. Click HERE>>
Employee Problems Emotional Terrors in the
Workplace By Vali Mitchell.
This book will help you persuade
the boss to add the skill and
knowledge that will help
managers preempt the signs of
corrosive emotional distress in
the workplace. Click HERE>>
CPM 2006 WEST May 23-25,
The Mirage, Las Vegas. CPM
is the premier education and
networking event for business
continuity/COOP, emergency
management and security
professionals. Early-Bird
pricing in effect thru March
24! Click HERE>>
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"Share the Wealth"...Industry Organizations Update Click HERE>>
Americans Give Mixed Reviews to Public and Private Groups’ Information Security
A recent national opinion survey of United States adults revealed that Americans have widely
varying attitudes about the ability of key institutions to store information accurately and securely in
computer systems. Among the institutions covered in the survey were hospitals and medical clinics,
which received the highest public confidence scores in accuracy and security of information.
http://www.infosentry.com/InfoSENTRY_NewsRelease_Security-Attitudes_20060122.htm
The Business Continuity Awards 2006
The BC Awards are designed to highlight examples of good practice, particularly in the face of
disasters such as those in 2005. The substantial number of nominations this year is recognition of
the growth and excellence of BC management. The City of London hopes that the example of those
nominated will encourage others and assist organisations as they strive to implement business
continuity management for the first time this year. http://www.businesscontinuityawards.com/
Texas Hurricane Conference
Beaumont, TX – May 23-25 – Volunteer organizations, emergency management professionals and
first responders will join with leaders to discuss key issues involved in evacuation, sheltering and
the reentry process after the storm. The goal is to share information and improve coordination
among Texas communities in planning to respond to a catastrophic storm.
http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/dem/hurrconf06.pdf
2006 Business Continuity & Corporate Security Show & Conference
New York, NY – March 21-22. Security, contingency planning, data storage, compliance, and
emergency messaging are all covered in this year's program. Learn from case studies: where to
save, where to spend, where to deploy. Register for the conference today and receive a free copy of
"The Resilient Enterprise," the highly praised book by Dr. Yossi Sheffi. Register at $295. Save $100.
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