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Are you kept awake at night wondering "What if?" It is nearly impossible to be prepared for all risks, but there are ways to be prepared for many risks and to be better prepared for the unknown. In the articles below, you will find references to some risks you may or may not have considered and perhaps find some help in dealing with them.

You have to play the cards you are dealt and reduce, spread, transfer, or assume each risk. (Item #1) Remote users don't have malicious intentions, but they can inadvertently expose the network to a myriad of security threats. (Item #2) Increased dependence on the smooth functioning of IT has amplified the business impact of IT risk incidents. (Item #3)

A 2007 survey found that 38 percent of employers report presenteeism as being a problem in their organizations. (Item #4) Proactive threat monitoring is an important aspect of risk management. (Item #5) Some types of email content can put your organization at considerable risk. (Item #6)

As always, we look forward to hearing about your concerns with regards to business continuity. If you have a topic you'd like to see covered, please email me at [email protected]

Best Regards,

Bob Mellinger
President
Attainium Corp

Quote of the Week

"An issue ignored is a crisis ensured."
- Henry Kissinger -

Articles

1. Does Pure Risk Exist in Business?
Risk text books always used to begin with a section explaining the distinction between pure risk and speculative risk. But is there really such a thing as pure risk in business?
http://www.riskythinking.com/articles/article10.php

2. Businesses divided over who poses the biggest threat
Who is more risky… office-based employees, mobile workers, guests or contractors?
http://www.continuitycentral.com/news03536.htm

3. Gartner says CIOs must manage IT risk as business risk
While IT has become increasingly central to business success, many enterprises have not adjusted their processes for IT decision making and risk management, according to Gartner, Inc.
http://www.continuitycentral.com/news03490.htm

4. Businesses need to consider the risks of 'presenteeism'
When sick employees show up for work, known as 'presenteeism', there is a significant and costly impact on an organization, not only in terms of risking the spread of disease, but also in terms of diminished productivity, quality and attention to safety.
http://www.continuitycentral.com/news03702.htm

5. Crisis monitoring: the art of preparation
Global risks and threats are evolving and multiplying faster than the speed at which risk management policies and implementation can keep pace, making crisis monitoring a necessary addition to risk management programs.
http://www.continuitycentral.com/feature0538.htm

6. Is Email Putting Your Company At Risk?
Before you hit send, you may want to think twice about the content of your email. Chances are if it is a joke, gossip, or even information about your company, you could be putting yourself and your company at risk.
http://www.s-ox.com/news/detail.cfm?articleID=1345