Background Of Password Cracking
Passwords to access computer systems are usually stored, in some form, in a database in order for the system to perform password verification. To enhance the privacy of passwords, the stored password verification data is generally produced by...
Compensating for Disruptions in the Oil and Gas Industry
Compensating for Disruptions in the Oil and Gas Industry
Hurricane Damage, Shut-Ins and High Energy Demands Put Pressure
on Oil and Gas Supplies
By Ann-Marie Fleming, www.NaturalGasStocks.com,
www.OilandGasStockNews.com October 2005...
Identity Theft: The road back
A couple of weeks ago, a friend of mine mentioned that one of his co-workers recently recovered his stolen identity. I asked how long the process took. "Only two years" he replied. Compared to the six year nightmare suffered by one of my business...
The Worst Case Scenario: How To Protect Your Data
Just another day, doing as you always do with your computer. Making documents, working on your finances, updating your family's website or conducting your home or online business.
Suddenly, strange errors start appearing, your computer makes...
Using SANRAD V-Switch as the VSS hardware provider for Windows backups
Introduction
Many Microsoft Window applications (like Exchange, MS-SQL, etc)
are critical to the daily core functionality for many companies
and organizations. Managing the data backup for these
applications presents new challenges for...
Disaster Preparedness In A Post 9/11 World
So much has changed in the last several years after 9/11, and yet most businesses are still inadequately prepared for disastrous situations. Not only are they vulnerable from the threat of terrorism, but from security and natural disaster standpoints as well. While a terrorist act poses a substantial threat to business operations; data loss, internal and external theft, floods and fires can be just as harmful. Unfortunately, of the few businesses that have some semblance of a disaster preparedness plan, there is still little consideration given to business continuity management. When disasters happen, not only do businesses need to be prepared to immediately offset the effects of the detrimental event, they must do so while maintaining core operating functions. Disaster preparedness without continuity management can be likened to fortifying a strategic position without a progressive plan of action. What can make things more complicated is the tendency for businesses to implement a disaster preparedness plan without fully considering the consequences.
A good disaster preparedness plan shouldn't hinder a businesses ability to continue functioning. Initiating a disaster preparedness plan that will protect
the interests of the business should be an all inclusive affair, with due diligence given not only to limiting damage from the situation at hand, but to keeping operational status. Given the uncertainties faced by businesses in the post 9/11 world, continuity management can often mean the difference between success in the face of adversity or a complete loss of business. So often, companies take steps to limit their loss liability, but rarely consider the fact that most loss liability can be avoided altogether with the proper safeguards in place. A well thought out business continuity management plan, which should include a contingency centered around disaster preparedness, can prove triumphant in the face of what would otherwise be considered tragedy. As the old saying goes, "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure".
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