Disaster Recovery Planning and Presented at Security Professionals Conference

A Business Continuity Planning Toolkit

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Title:A Business Continuity Planning Toolkit (ID: SEC08058)
Author(s):Beth Buse (Minnesota State Colleges and Universities), Leslie Maltz (Columbia University), and Robert J. Block (University of Rochester)
Origin:Presented at Security Professionals Conference (05/04/2008)
Type:Presentations/Speeches
Abstract:

As major disasters bring acute awareness to readiness, many higher education institutions have taken the initiative to develop and refine their handling of major disruptions on campus. This presentation provides information and resources collected from experienced business continuity and disaster recovery planning professionals; a toolkit for Business Continuity.

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Business Continuity Planning: From Writing to Testing

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Title:Business Continuity Planning: From Writing to Testing (ID: SEC07076)
Author(s):Ajay Gupta (Prince George's Community College) and Robert J. Block (University of Rochester)
Origin:Presented at Security Professionals Conference (04/11/2007)
Type:Presentations/Speeches
Abstract:Organizations now realize that business continuity plans are "must haves." Instead of a slow-and-steady approach, Prince George's Community College went whole hog and wrote a business continuity plan in only five months. While this was a huge step, the next step—testing—is equally important and difficult. The University of Rochester will discuss the hurdles they faced testing the plan.
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Planning for "What if" Events

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Title:Planning for "What if" Events (ID: SPC0561)
Author(s):Carol Davis (East Carolina University) and Jonathan Rose (East Carolina University)
Origin:Presented at Security Professionals Conference (04/05/2005)
Type:Presentations/Speeches
Abstract:Engaging clinical departments in IT disaster-recovery planning and educating involvement with business continuity is challenging. This section will discuss what is needed in a disaster-recovery plan and the lessons learned from annual recovery testing efforts and Hurricane Floyd on how to address "what if" potential interruptions.
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