Download or read book Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery for InfoSec Managers written by John Rittinghouse PhD CISM and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2011-04-08 with total page 409 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Every year, nearly one in five businesses suffers a major disruption to its data or voice networks or communications systems. Since 9/11 it has become increasingly important for companies to implement a plan for disaster recovery. This comprehensive book addresses the operational and day-to-day security management requirements of business stability and disaster recovery planning specifically tailored for the needs and requirements of an Information Security Officer. This book has been written by battle tested security consultants who have based all the material, processes and problem- solving on real-world planning and recovery events in enterprise environments world wide. John has over 25 years experience in the IT and security sector. He is an often sought management consultant for large enterprise and is currently a member of the Federal Communication Commission's Homeland Security Network Reliability and Interoperability Council Focus Group on Cybersecurity, working in the Voice over Internet Protocol workgroup. James has over 30 years experience in security operations and technology assessment as a corporate security executive and positions within the intelligence, DoD, and federal law enforcement communities. He has a Ph.D. in information systems specializing in information security and is a member of Upsilon Pi Epsilon (UPE), the International Honor Society for the Computing and Information Disciplines. He is currently an Independent Consultant. · Provides critical strategies for maintaining basic business functions when and if systems are shut down · Establishes up to date methods and techniques for maintaining second site back up and recovery · Gives managers viable and efficient processes that meet new government rules for saving and protecting data in the event of disasters

Download or read book Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Planning for IT Professionals written by Susan Snedaker and published by Butterworth-Heinemann. This book was released on 2011-04-18 with total page 481 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Powerful Earthquake Triggers Tsunami in Pacific. Hurricane Katrina Makes Landfall in the Gulf Coast. Avalanche Buries Highway in Denver. Tornado Touches Down in Georgia. These headlines not only have caught the attention of people around the world, they have had a significant effect on IT professionals as well. As technology continues to become more integral to corporate operations at every level of the organization, the job of IT has expanded to become almost all-encompassing. These days, it’s difficult to find corners of a company that technology does not touch. As a result, the need to plan for potential disruptions to technology services has increased exponentially. That is what Business Continuity Planning (BCP) is: a methodology used to create a plan for how an organization will recover after a disaster of various types. It takes into account both security and corporate risk management tatics. There is a lot of movement around this initiative in the industry: the British Standards Institute is releasing a new standard for BCP this year. Trade shows are popping up covering the topic. * Complete coverage of the 3 categories of disaster: natural hazards, human-caused hazards, and accidental and technical hazards. * Only published source of information on the new BCI standards and government requirements. * Up dated information on recovery from cyber attacks, rioting, protests, product tampering, bombs, explosions, and terrorism.

Download or read book Disaster Recovery Crisis Response and Business Continuity written by Jamie Watters and published by Apress. This book was released on 2014-02-28 with total page 291 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You're in charge of IT, facilities, or core operations for your organization when a hurricane or a fast-moving wildfire hits. What do you do? Simple. You follow your business continuity/disaster recovery plan. If you've prepared in advance, your operation or your company can continue to conduct business while competitors stumble and fall. Even if your building goes up in smoke, or the power is out for ten days, or cyber warriors cripple your IT systems, you know you will survive. But only if you have a plan. You don't have one? Then Disaster Recovery, Crisis Response, and Business Continuity: A Management Desk Reference, which explains the principles of business continuity and disaster recovery in plain English, might be the most important book you'll read in years. Business continuity is a necessity for all businesses as emerging regulations, best practices, and customer expectations force organizations to develop and put into place business continuity plans, resilience features, incident-management processes, and recovery strategies. In larger organizations, responsibility for business continuity falls to specialist practitioners dedicated to continuity and the related disciplines of crisis management and IT service continuity. In smaller or less mature organizations, it can fall to almost anyone to prepare contingency plans, ensure that the critical infrastructure and systems are protected, and give the organization the greatest chance to survive events that can--and do--bankrupt businesses. A practical how-to guide, this book explains exactly what you need to do to set up and run a successful business continuity program. Written by an experienced consultant with 25 years industry experience in disaster recovery and business continuity, it contains tools and techniques to make business continuity, crisis management, and IT service continuity much easier. If you need to prepare plans and test and maintain them, then this book is written for you. You will learn: How to complete a business impact assessment. How to write plans that are easy to implement in a disaster. How to test so that you know your plans will work. How to make sure that your suppliers won't fail you in a disaster. How to meet customer, audit, and regulatory expectations. Disaster Recovery, Crisis Response, and Business Continuity: A Management Desk Reference will provide the tools, techniques, and templates that will make your life easier, give you peace of mind, and turn you into a local hero when disaster strikes.

Download or read book Disaster Recovery Planning written by Jon William Toigo and published by Prentice Hall. This book was released on 1989 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Business Continuity Exercises written by Charlie Maclean-Bristol, MA (Hons), PgD, FBCI, FEPS, CBCI and published by Rothstein Publishing. This book was released on 2020-11-01 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An Unexercised Continuity Plan Could Be More Dangerous Than No Plan At All! Is exercising your continuity program too time-consuming, costly, or difficult to justify in the face of conflicting organizational priorities or senior management buy-in? What if you could use quick, cost-effective, easy exercises to get valuable results with only a relatively modest commitment? Whether you’re a seasoned practitioner or just getting started, Charlie Maclean-Bristol provides you with expert guidance, a practical framework, and lots of proven examples, tools, tips, techniques and scenarios to get your business continuity exercise program moving! You can carry out any of the 18 simple yet effective exercises detailed in this book in less than an hour, regardless of your level of experience. Plus, you will find all the support you will need to produce successful exercises. Build your teams’ knowledge, experience, confidence and abilities while validating your business continuity program, plans and procedures with these proven resources! Business Continuity Exercises: Quick Exercises to Validate Your Plan Will Help You To: Understand the process of planning and conducting business exercises efficiently while achieving maximum results. Develop the most appropriate strategy framework for conducting and assessing your exercise. Overcome obstacles to your business continuity exercise program, whether due to budget restrictions, time constraints, or conflicting priorities. Choose the most appropriate and effective exercise scenario, purpose and objectives. Plan and conduct your exercise using a straightforward, proven methodology with extensive tools and resources. Conduct exercises suitable for responding to all types of business interruptions and emergencies, including cyber incidents and civil disasters. Conduct exercises for newcomers to business continuity as well as for experienced practitioners. Create a comprehensive post-exercise report to achieve valuable insights, keep management and participants in the loop, and to further your objectives.

Download or read book Planning for Post Disaster Recovery written by Gavin Smith and published by Island Press. This book was released on 2012-08-17 with total page 456 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The failure to plan for disaster recovery results in a process of rebuilding that often presages the next disaster. It also limits the collective maximization of governmental, nonprofit, and private resources, including those resources that are available at the community level. As individuals, groups, communities, and organizations routinely struggle to recover from disasters, they are beset by a duplication of efforts, poor interorganizational coordination, the development and implementation of policies that are not shaped by local needs, and the spread of misinformation. Yet investment in pre-event planning for post-disaster recovery remains low. Although researchers pointed to this problem at least twenty-five years ago, an unfortunate reality remains: disaster recovery is the least understood aspect of emergency management among both scholars and practitioners. In addition, the body of knowledge that does exist has not been effectively disseminated to those who engage in disaster recovery activities. Planning for Post-Disaster Recoveryblends what we know about disaster recovery from the research literature with an analysis of existing practice to uncover problems and recommend solutions. It is intended for hazard scholars, practitioners, and others who have not assimilated or acted upon the existing body of knowledge, or who are unexpectedly drawn into the recovery process following a disaster.

Download or read book Business Continuity Management written by Michael Blyth and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2009-04-06 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: PRAISE FOR Business Continuity Management Few businesses can afford to shut down for an extended period of time, regardless of the cause. If the past few years have taught us anything, it's that disaster can strike in any shape, at any time. Be prepared with the time-tested strategies in Business Continuity Management: Building an Effective Incident Management Plan and protect your employees while ensuring your company survives the unimaginable. Written by Michael Blyth—one of the world's foremost consultants in the field of business contingency management—this book provides cost-conscious executives with a structured, sustainable, and time-tested blueprint toward developing an individualized strategic business continuity program. This timely book urges security managers, HR directors, program managers, and CEOs to manage nonfinancial crises to protect your company and its employees. Discussions include: Incident management versus crisis response Crisis management structures Crisis flows and organizational responses Leveraging internal and external resources Effective crisis communications Clear decision-making authorities Trigger plans and alert states Training and resources Designing and structuring policies and plans Monitoring crisis management programs Stages of disasters Emergency preparedness Emergency situation management Crisis Leadership Over 40 different crisis scenarios Developing and utilizing a business continuity plan protects your company, its personnel, facilities, materials, and activities from the broad spectrum of risks that face businesses and government agencies on a daily basis, whether at home or internationally. Business Continuity Management presents concepts that can be applied in part, or full, to your business, regardless of its size or number of employees. The comprehensive spectrum of useful concepts, approaches and systems, as well as specific management guidelines and report templates for over forty risk types, will enable you to develop and sustain a continuity management plan essential to compete, win, and safely operate within the complex and fluid global marketplace.

Download or read book Business Continuity and Risk Management written by Kurt J. Engemann and published by Rothstein Publishing. This book was released on 2014-10-01 with total page 371 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As an instructor, you have seen business continuity and risk management grow exponentially, offering an exciting array of career possibilities to your students. They need the tools needed to begin their careers -- and to be ready for industry changes and new career paths. You cannot afford to use limited and inflexible teaching materials that might close doors or limit their options. Written with your classroom in mind,Business Continuity and Risk Management: Essentials of Organizational Resilience is the flexible, modular textbook you have been seeking -- combining business continuity and risk management. Full educator-designed teaching materials available for download. From years of experience teaching and consulting in Business Continuity and Risk, Kurt J. Engemann and Douglas M. Henderson explain everything clearly without extra words or extraneous philosophy. Your students will grasp and apply the main ideas quickly. They will feel that the authors wrote this textbook with them specifically in mind -- as if their questions are answered even before they ask them. Covering both Business Continuity and Risk Management and how these two bodies of knowledge and practice interface, Business Continuity and Risk Management: Essentials of Organizational Resilience is a state-of-the-art textbook designed to be easy for the student to understand -- and for you, as instructor, to present. Flexible, modular design allows you to customize a study plan with chapters covering: Business Continuity and Risk principles and practices. Information Technology and Information Security. Emergency Response and Crisis Management. Risk Modeling – in-depth instructions for students needing the statistical underpinnings in Risk Management. Global Standards and Best Practices Two real-world case studies are integrated throughout the text to give future managers experience in applying chapter principles to a service company and a manufacturer. Chapter objectives, discussion topics, review questions, numerous charts and graphs. Glossary and Index. Full bibliography at the end of each chapter. Extensive, downloadable classroom-tested Instructor Resources are available for college courses and professional development training, including slides, syllabi, test bank, discussion questions, and case studies. Endorsed by The Business Continuity Institute (BCI) and The Institute of Risk Management (IRM). QUOTES "It's difficult to write a book that serves both academia and practitioners, but this text provides a firm foundation for novices and a valuable reference for experienced professionals."--Security Management Magazine "The authors...bring the subject to life with rich teaching and learning features, making it an essential read for students and practitioners alike." – Phil AUTHOR BIOS Kurt J. Engemann, PhD, CBCP, is the Director of the Center for Business Continuity and Risk Management and Professor of Information Systems in the Hagan School of Business at Iona College. He is the editor-in-chief of the International Journal of Business Continuity and Risk Management Douglas M. Henderson, FSA, CBCP, is President of Disaster Management, Inc., and has 20+ years of consulting experience in all areas of Business Continuity and Emergency Response Management. He is the author of Is Your Business Ready for the Next Disaster? and a number of templates.

Download or read book DISASTER RECOVERY MANAGEMENT written by Prabhu TL and published by NestFame Creations Pvt Ltd.. This book was released on with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Imagine a Category 4 storm making landfall, dumping 40 inches of rain on the region and destroying hundreds of houses and businesses. The office of a small business could be entirely inundated. Employees may be unable to work for days, if not weeks, on-site. Utility lines may be down for an extended period of time, and power spikes or equipment failure may result in the loss of critical digital data files. While such events may appear implausible, they are not unheard of, and the consequences can be devastating. Businesses must be prepared for any eventuality. They must have plans and procedures in place to mitigate these risks and respond to any negative outcomes. That is what the catastrophe recovery field is all about. It's critical to be aware of the resources and solutions accessible in order to comprehend catastrophe recovery and the efforts firms may take to assure their preparation. What is the definition of disaster recovery? The formal planning process through which a corporation builds its blueprint for responding to disruptive incidents, which can range from natural disasters to cyberattacks to power outages, is known as disaster recovery. A disaster recovery plan, a formal document that describes responsibilities, policies, processes, and resource allocation to assist firm executives in navigating the aftermath of a cataclysmic event, is often the product of the disaster recovery process. A disaster recovery plan's ultimate purpose is to help businesses minimise the consequences of a disaster and resume normal operations as fast as feasible. It's crucial to realise that disasters can have far-reaching consequences for a company, including lost productivity, income, brand reputation damage, and consumer unhappiness. Businesses use a disaster recovery plan to get back up and running as quickly as possible, ideally reducing or limiting the negative consequences. All possible contingencies must be addressed in disaster recovery strategies. Companies must account for more than just data loss; they must also account for structural damage or utilities that are down for days at a time. Furthermore, effective disaster recovery plans handle all aspects of business operations, including phone and internet outages as well as the inability to use certain areas of the structure. Disaster Recovery's Evolution In recent decades, the field of catastrophe recovery has advanced tremendously. Prior to the 1970s, the primary priority in disaster recovery was making and carefully storing paper copies of all vital papers. In other words, businesses primarily aimed to ensure that essential documents were backed up in the event of a fire or flood. Disaster recovery has evolved to prioritise digital data backups, cybersecurity, and associated factors as more and more company processes have switched to computers. Companies are increasingly aiming to keep their critical files accessible in the cloud even if their main operations centre is unavailable. The introduction of cloud computing is viewed as a watershed moment in disaster recovery, offering businesses with a variety of options for reducing the risk of their digital assets.

Download or read book Disaster Recovery Testing written by Philip Jan Rothstein and published by Rothstein Associates Inc. This book was released on 2007-09 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rather than providing readers with only one perspective on testing contingency plans, Mr. Rothstein has taken the powerful approach of carefully assembling a panel of thirty professionals to contribute their unique expertise in 36 detailed chapters, 350+ pages,covering such subject areas as:- test planning and management, including management's role, budgeting, justification and politics- test participants and resources, including professional development, human factors, the test team, self-assessment, the roles of vendors, consultants, auditors, clients, software- testing methods, including walkthroughs, simulations, joint testing, surprise testing, real disasters as the ultimate test- what is being tested, including business units, locations, data centers, voice / data communications, trading floors, local area networks- any other practical considerations, such as test monitoring, first-time testing, feedback, reporting and follow-up;even a sample test plan is included.

Download or read book Achieving Organizational Agility Intelligence and Resilience Through Information Systems written by Rahman, Hakikur and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2021-09-10 with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As technology continues to be a ubiquitous force that propels businesses to success, it is imperative that updated studies are continuously undertaken to ensure that the most efficient tools and techniques are being utilized. In the current business environment, organizations that can improve their agility and business intelligence are able to become much more resilient and viable competitors in the global economy. Achieving Organizational Agility, Intelligence, and Resilience Through Information Systems is a critical reference book that provides the latest empirical studies, conceptual research, and methodologies that enable organizations to enhance and improve their agility, competitiveness, and sustainability in order to position them for paramount success in today’s economy. Covering topics that include knowledge management, human development, and sustainable development, this book is ideal for managers, executives, entrepreneurs, IT specialists and consultants, academicians, researchers, and students.

Download or read book Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Planning for IT Professionals written by Susan Snedaker and published by Newnes. This book was released on 2013-09-10 with total page 602 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Powerful Earthquake Triggers Tsunami in Pacific. Hurricane Isaac Makes Landfall in the Gulf Coast. Wildfires Burn Hundreds of Houses and Businesses in Colorado. Tornado Touches Down in Missouri. These headlines not only have caught the attention of people around the world, they have had a significant effect on IT professionals as well. The new 2nd Edition of Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery for IT Professionals gives you the most up-to-date planning and risk management techniques for business continuity and disaster recovery (BCDR). With distributed networks, increasing demands for confidentiality, integrity and availability of data, and the widespread risks to the security of personal, confidential and sensitive data, no organization can afford to ignore the need for disaster planning. Author Susan Snedaker shares her expertise with you, including the most current options for disaster recovery and communication, BCDR for mobile devices, and the latest infrastructure considerations including cloud, virtualization, clustering, and more. Snedaker also provides you with new case studies in several business areas, along with a review of high availability and information security in healthcare IT. Don’t be caught off guard—Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery for IT Professionals, 2nd Edition , is required reading for anyone in the IT field charged with keeping information secure and systems up and running. Complete coverage of the 3 categories of disaster: natural hazards, human-caused hazards, and accidental / technical hazards Extensive disaster planning and readiness checklists for IT infrastructure, enterprise applications, servers and desktops Clear guidance on developing alternate work and computing sites and emergency facilities Actionable advice on emergency readiness and response Up-to-date information on the legal implications of data loss following a security breach or disaster

Download or read book Business Continuity Disaster Recovery for IT Professionals written by Susan Snedaker and published by Syngress Publishing. This book was released on 2007 with total page 490 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "In this book you will find : Complete coverage of the 3 categories of disaster: natural hazards, human-caused hazards, and accidental/technical hazards, updated information on risks from cyber attacks, rioting, protests, product tampering, bombs, explosions and terrorism, extensive disaster planning and readiness check-lists for IT infrastructure, enterprise applications, servers and desktops.-Clear guidance on developing alternate work and computing sites and emergency facilities, actionable advice on emergency readiness and response, up-to-date information on the legal implications of data loss following a security breach or disaster."--Editor.

Download or read book Faster Disaster Recovery written by Jennifer H. Elder and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2019-03-19 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Protect your company’s finances in the event of a disaster In the face of an environmental or man-made disaster, it’s imperative to have a contingency plan that’s mapped out your corporation’s strategy to minimize the impact on the daily functions or life of the corporation. Successful planning not only can limit the damage of an unforeseen disaster but also can minimize daily mishaps—such as the mistaken deletion of files—and increase a business's overall efficiency. Faster Disaster Recovery provides a 10-step approach for business owners on creating a disaster recovery plan (from both natural and man-made events). Each chapter ends with thought-provoking questions that allow business owners to explore their particular situation. Covers natural events such as earthquakes and floods Provides guidance on dealing with man-made events such as terrorist attacks Offers worksheets to make your contingency plans Includes several examples throughout the book There’s no time like the present to develop a business contingency plan—and this book shows you how.

Download or read book Disaster Planning and Recovery written by Alan M. Levitt and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 1997-04-09 with total page 436 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Katastrophen verursachen jährlich Verluste für Unternehmen in Milliardenhöhe - und ein Artikel des Wall Street Journal wies nach, daß in weniger als 40 Prozent aller Unternehmen systematische Pläne zur Kontrolle von Gefahrensituationen bestehen. Diese Lücke hilft das vorliegende Buch zu schließen - unentbehrlich für alle, die für die Katastrophenplanung ihres Unternehmens verantwortlich sind.

Download or read book Disaster Response and Recovery written by David A. McEntire and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2015-02-02 with total page 560 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides an overview of the various types of disasters that may occur, the myriad of actors that are involved in emergency management, and the diverse theoretical frameworks from which post-disaster activities may be approached. • Includes updated chapters keeping the material fresh and accessible while incorporating recent changes in policy and new research • Highlights lessons learned from such incidents and catastrophes as: Hurricane Katrina, Earthquake in Haiti, Parking lot collapse in Miami, West Texas industrial explosion, Train wreck in Spain, Aurora movie shooting, Times Square bombing, etc. • Examines typical challenges to be expected during response efforts along with tools and techniques to enhance the ability to protect lives, reduce property damage and minimize disruption • Includes an instructor package which contains: Sample Syllabus, Teaching Suggestions, Test bank, and PowerPoints

Download or read book IT Disaster Recovery Planning For Dummies written by Peter H. Gregory and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-03-03 with total page 390 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you have a business or a nonprofit organization, or if you’re the one responsible for information systems at such an operation, you know that disaster recovery planning is pretty vital. But it’s easy to put it off. After all, where do you start? IT Disaster Recovery Planning For Dummies shows you how to get started by creating a safety net while you work out the details of your major plan. The right plan will get your business back on track quickly, whether you're hit by a tornado or a disgruntled employee with super hacking powers. Here's how to assess the situation, develop both short-term and long-term plans, and keep your plans updated. This easy-to-understand guide will help you Prepare your systems, processes, and people for an organized response to disaster when it strikes Identify critical IT systems and develop a long-range strategy Select and train your disaster recovery team Conduct a Business Impact Analysis Determine risks to your business from natural or human-made causes Get management support Create appropriate plan documents Test your plan Some disasters get coverage on CNN, and some just create headaches for the affected organization. With IT Disaster Recovery Planning For Dummies, you’ll be prepared for anything from hackers to hurricanes!