Everybody is preoccupied with chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear devices (CBRNE) and vehicle-borne improvised explosive devices (VBIED) while the hackers are practicing to really take us down hard. In our opinion, this is the new “front line” in security and counterterrorism. How do we get the great unwashed to understand that passwords are not just there as a nuisance? Gives …
Travel Plans
Maybe it’s just us, but we’re thinking 2011 will be remembered as the year of the disaster plan. We have seen tsunamis, fires, earth quakes, volcanic eruptions, tornadoes, hurricanes, dust storms, and the snow and ice of last winter. The good news is that we have seen a new or at least renewed awareness in the businesses we support and …
Every Cloud Has a Silver Lining
Thank goodness for small blessings and the lack of a traditional work week! Who hasn’t been affected by the economy of the last several years? If someone tells you they haven’t, then they are either fooling you or themselves. Every business has on some level been affected, and this is evident on many levels. We all know that companies …
Disaster Planning
With the onset of Hurricane Irene and the subsequent damage and destruction left in its wake, we are all reminded how critical disaster planning is to our well being as individuals, communities, and businesses. Our previous blog entry provided information from the National Weather Service National Hurricane Center that can be applied to any number of natural disasters and should …
Hurricane Preparedness
Source: National Weather Service: National Hurricane Center History teaches that a lack of hurricane awareness and preparation are common threads among all major hurricane disasters. By knowing your vulnerability and what actions you should take, you can reduce the effects of a hurricane disaster. Be Prepared Preventing the loss of life and minimizing the damage to property from hurricanes are …
Emergencies and Visitors
John looked out across the lobby at the growing crowd. Mondays were always busy, but the crowd seemed larger than usual today. Because of the storms on the horizon, no one was waiting on the front sidewalk. His phone buzzed, and he saw a notification from his weather app. At the same time, he heard a warning from the …
Emergency Situations and Situational Awareness
Most of us have practiced fire drills at work and have thought about where to take shelter from a tornado when at home. The tornados and severe weather hit North Carolina on a Saturday, a day when many people are away from work and home. In general, we spend most of our time at work or at home. Hopefully, we …
Business Continuity Planning and the Protection of the Supply Chain
As security consultants, we have the privilege of working for multiple companies and agencies around the globe, which gives us deeper insight into how businesses typically view, plan, and prepare for the unexpected. Too often, however, it seems we are brought into the security process in a remedial role, after an unforeseen and unprepared for event. In the current economy, …
Expert: Terrorists Look to Hide Bombs in Common Items
This story was originally broadcast on WRAL and posted on their website on November 5, 2010. Raleigh, N.C. — The two mail bombs bound for Chicago that were found in printer cartridges on international flights last week have added a new twist to counter-terrorism efforts in the United States. “The smart bad guys will look at what you’re doing and …
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