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COVID-19: Is Management Asking the Right Questions?
by Jerry Hughes on April 24, 2020 at 4:00 PM
What if you are the owner or manager of a business in today’s world? A few weeks ago, our world was turned upside down – to say the least. Management’s focus shifted from business as usual to figuring out how to keep employees safe and company doors open for business (in-person or vir …
Telecommuting (Securely) During a Pandemic Outbreak
by Derek Morris on March 16, 2020 at 1:30 PM
Unless you live under a rock, you’ve likely seen the incessant news coverage of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). This has driven many companies to allow working from home for their staff. The technology has existed for years to allow workers that do not need to be in the office to work rem …
Pandemic Planning and Tabletop Testing
by Patrick Hughes on March 10, 2020 at 3:45 PM
With the recent outbreak of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recommended that organizations assess their current pandemic response plans. If your organization doesn’t have a pandemic response plan in place, it is highly recommended t …
IT Asset Management – Governance Policies & Procedures
by Kyle Daun on February 28, 2020 at 1:00 PM
One of the most daunting and time-consuming tasks that an IT administrator can face is logging, monitoring, and tracking assets for their organization. Depending on the size of an organization, tracking can vary and may or may not include a robust program with various tools and spread …
The Coronavirus – Be Prepared!
by Jerry Hughes on February 13, 2020 at 1:30 PM
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is closely monitoring an outbreak of respiratory illness caused by the Coronavirus. This new virus was first identified in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China. Chinese authorities identified the new coronavirus, which has resulted in thous …
The FFIEC Gives the BCP Booklet a Facelift
by Jerry Hughes on December 19, 2019 at 1:00 PM
From BCP to BCM The Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) Information Technology Examination Handbook (IT Handbook) is comprised of several IT booklets for use by examiners. In November of 2019, the FFIEC member agencies replaced the dated “Business Continuity Pla …