Current Issue Highlights
Cover Story - May/June 2009
Making the Case for Continuity
Buffy RojasMaking the Case for Continuity
Schooled by Swine: Lessons Learned from H1N1
Buffy RojasH1N1: How Can Your Organization Prepare? At press time, the 2009 H1N1 virus continued to spread world-wide, affecting thirty-three countries with over six thousand confirmed cases. Thus far, 2009 H1N1 has a relatively low mortality rate, with symptoms resembling seasonal flu. While the 2009 H1N1 outbreak is not a pandemic, but it does offer some of the characteristics associated with such an event.
How Many Plans Do You Really Need?
John A. JacksonHow Many Plans Do You Really Need? What types of plans do I need, and how many plans is the right number for my organization? It is a question often asked by continuity practitioners, and it doesn’t have an easy answer. As with so many issues in our field, the answer starts with “it depends.” And the discussion should start with the basic types of plans.
Twitter: Ignore It at Your Peril
Jane Jordan MeierTwitter: Ignore It at Your Peril As Domino’s Pizza found out recently, ignoring this micro-messaging service comes at your own peril.
Zombie Attack!
Buffy RojasZombie Attack! A real risk? Maybe not, but there are actual lessons to be learned from this fictional threat.
Ten Universities, One Federation: Sharing BCP Costs, Software, and Best Practices
David LindstedtTen Universities, One Federation: Sharing BCP Costs, Software, and Best Practices Here, we present the history, governance, and some frequently asked questions about this “BCP Federation.”
CI Cares: Getting Involved, Giving Back
Erin DonohoeContinuity Cares Volunteers at the St Peter Indian Mission School
Special Report: Risk & Continuity - How They Relate and Integrate
Continuity Insights StaffSpecial Report: Risk and Continuity Perspectives on implementing a risk management program, how risk and BCP relate, and more.
Preparing for H1N1
Brian ZawadaH1N1: How Can Your Organization Prepare? At press time, the 2009 H1N1 virus continued to spread world-wide, affecting thirty-three countries with over six thousand confirmed cases. Thus far, 2009 H1N1 has a relatively low mortality rate, with symptoms resembling seasonal flu. While the 2009 H1N1 outbreak is not a pandemic, but it does offer some of the characteristics associated with such an event.
Final Thoughts: Let's Make a Difference Today
Mike JenningsLet's Make a Difference Today The bright sun was rising over another beautiful Arizona morning as the Continuity Cares volunteers piled into the vans that would take us to Saint Peter’s Indian Mission School, the site of this year’s volunteer effort. Bolstered by coffee and Red Bull, we spoke about the day, each of us wondering what it might bring.
