Hurricane preparedness checklist for SMBs
While no one can prevent hurricanes or other natural disasters, the good news is that every SMB can prepare to survive if disaster strikes.
According to data collected by the National Hurricane Survival Institute, around 40% of SMBs can't reopen after hurricane damage. Why?
Disaster Recovery Planning Step 6 – Backup Facilities
Business Continuity and not mere survival needs to be the focus of your Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP). But, if your office is damaged or destroyed, where will your employees go to work? How will you maintain IT operations? How will you access your data?
These are the questions that your DRP must answer now, so you can prepare for the unthinkable. Those businesses that prepare, survive. Those that don’t, fail. Read this post so you can survive and thrive should disaster strike.
5 cybersecurity basics every one of your employees should know
Many small businesses don't protect their data at all. Are you one of them?
Disaster Recovery Planning Step 4 – Evacuation Plan
Disasters come in many flavors and sometimes the unthinkable happens—you need to immediately evacuate the premises. Don’t trust this part of your Disaster Plan to chance. Document and test. Make sure every employee knows what to do. Read on and find out how.
How to develop a balanced BYOD policy
It’s increasingly common for employees to have their own devices – laptops, tablets, phones – at work; devices that they’re comfortable and familiar with. But BYOD policies can create some potentially dangerous situations for employers. These factors are a few to consider as you set up your BYOD policy.
Disaster Recovery Planning Step 3 – Declaring A Disaster
Recovery starts when an emergency or disaster is declared and the energies of the company are focused on one thing—survival.
Disaster Recovery Planning Step 2 – Critical Processes
Catastrophes have a way of blurring events that can quickly overwhelm even the well prepared. This article discusses the role of documenting your Critical Processes in your Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP).
Disaster Recovery Planning Step 1 – The Threat Matrix
A Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP) is essential to the survival of a business, no matter the size. In this article—the first in a planned series—we cover the initial phase of a DRP, the Threat Matrix.
Now Available: A Simple Disaster Recovery Plan Template
Some businesses create a false sense of security because they’ve instituted a cloud data backup strategy and enabled staff to work remotely in a crisis. Nothing can be further from the truth.
All businesses need a written Disaster Recovery Plan. Our FREE template makes it easy.
5 things to consider (other than cost) when purchasing new technology
When purchasing new technology, costs aren't the only factor. It's important to make the right investment for your company's short and long-term business objectives. We've listed the 5 top considerations before committing to new equipment around the office.