Security & Business Resilience - Articles - Page 357

Los Angeles to Adopt Toughest Building Codes in U.S.

October 11, 2015

The city of Los Angeles has enacted agressive seismic regulations, requiring 15,000 buildings be retrofitted so they will better withstand an earthquake.

Cyber and Reputation Risks Remain Top Concerns for Enterprises

October 6, 2015

According to the 2015 International Business Resiliency Survey, firms consider cyber and IT-related risks to be the most likely to occur and have the greatest potential impact on their operations.

HHS Launches Disaster Preparedness Information System

October 2, 2015

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has launched an online information system to help health and emergency preparedness professionals prepare for and manage the effects of disasters.

New security technology is looking to reduce response times because, in emergency situations, seconds count.

Is Your Facility Prepared for a Crisis Situation?

John Shales

September 29, 2015

Much of today’s security philosophy focuses on the idea of prevention. School, church, hospital, public and commercial facility and security managers are taking a proactive approach to security by deploying access control, perimeter security and other measures.

New Model May Predict Tornadoes Months or Seasons in Advance

September 13, 2015

A new model from the University of Toronto Scarborough may forecast tornado activity months or seasons in advance.

Celebrating Resiliency 10 Years after Hurricane Katrina

Diane Ritchey

September 1, 2015

It’s not just the resiliency of the citizens of New Orleans that has earned the right to be celebrated this hurricane season. Businesses should also be celebrated for their resiliency. I recently spoke with executives from Cooperative Processing Resources (CPR) and LifeShare Blood Centers about the ways they avoided severe downtime during Hurricane Katrina, and bounced back as even more resilient organizations.

NYC Mayor De Blasio Announces $100M for Storm Protection

August 28, 2015

NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio announced $100 million in capital funding for continued storm protection in lower Manhattan to protect it from flooding.

3 Steps to Evaluate Your Supply Chain Preparedness

Don't Let the Next Catastrophe Fracture Your Supply Chain

Scott Patterson

August 11, 2015

Your supply chain is the lifeline of your business, but it also can be a significant vulnerability during a hurricane or a natural catastrophe or other event such as a cyber-attack, strike or delay.

Proactive Planning for International Response and Recovery

Michael Payne

August 1, 2015

In the wake of disasters like Nepal’s earthquake, proactive efforts provide a significant return on investment when reacting to the extraordinary challenges of response and recovery; they reduce the demand for reactive resources in environments rife with life safety constraints and limitations.