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The very nature of terrorism means that it will occur with little or no warning. What does this mean to your organization? As with other business continuity threats, it means that you have to develop a certain level of awareness and preparedness that will enable you to deal with whatever occurs and be able to get back to business. The articles below may be helpful to achieving that end.

Here are some tips on what you can do to prepare for the unexpected. (Item #1) What's the difference between being prepared for terrorism and being panicked? (Item #2) An organization's dedication to crisis prevention, management and restoration not only safeguards the firm but also contributes directly to strengthening our nation. (Item #3)

Few people would put corporations on the list of organizations counter-terrorism brings to mind. (Item #4) How real is the threat of terrorism? (Item #5) What do you say if someone calls in a bomb threat? (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

"Terrorism raises the risk and cost of doing business,
whether that business is diplomacy, manufacturing, or sales."
- Francis X. Taylor -

Articles

1. Terrorism--Preparing for the Unexpected
There are things you can do to prepare for the unexpected and reduce the stress that you may feel now and later should another emergency arise. Taking preparatory action can reassure you, your employees, and your family that you can exert a measure of control even in the face of crises.
http://www.prepare.org/text/basic/terrorismTX.htm

2. Terrorism: The difference between being prepared and being panicked.
Knowing what to do in the event of terrorism is a must. This will ensure that you know what you need to do should terrorism strike, but you won't have to live your life in fear of the unknown.
http://www.emergencypreparednesstips.org/dont_let_terrorism_get_the_best_of_you.html#more

3. Private Sector Security Responsibilities against Potential Terrorism Attacks
If private sector preparedness is ignored, it will be a potentially catastrophic cost in lost lives, financial loss to companies and their employees due to replacement costs, downtime, insurance increase ramifications and marketplace loss. A lack of private sector preparedness can lead to a terrorist attack, which can gravely impact national security by demoralizing the citizenry.
http://www.vincentbove.com/vb_article_004.php

4. Counter-terrorism for Corporations - Part I
It is hard to believe that behind red mahogany desks, professionals are now deeply involved in security measures to protect their organization, employees and customers against terrorist attacks.This article will examine how corporations are involved in the fight against terrorism.
http://www.directionsmag.com/article.php?article_id=2054&trv=1

5. Cyber-Terrorism: Propaganda or Probability?
The reliance the so-called critical infrastructure has on the Internet is often cited as the reason cyber attacks could be so severe. Power, water, transportation, government, and even the US military maintain a certain reliance on the Internet for communications.
http://antivirus.about.com/library/weekly/aa090502a.htm

6. Protecting your business against extortion bomb threats
Advice from the FBI on handling bomb threats, following various incidents in the US.
http://www.continuitycentral.com/news03441.htm