Business continuity has long been little more than jargon, particularly among smaller business units, regardless of where they operate—in industry, government, defense or academia. But the SoBig, Netsky, Bagle, MyDoom and other viruses have propelled business continuity up the corporate agenda. Any system connected to the Internet, or with inadequate internal security, is liable to be a victim. The reliance on computers for command and control; for commercial activities such as ordering, purchasing and stocktaking; or even for simple personal management requirements establishes a vulnerability that needs protection.
In an increasingly uncertain world, businesses big and small need to be prepared for events that arrive without warning and that create major disruption. And it is not just computer viruses that businesses need to think about: a fire, a flood, an illness, the death of an employee or a full-scale terrorist attack can also pose major threats to an operation. All can lead to loss of capability, unmanageable costs, dented reputations and, in the worst case, mission failure.
To be prepared requires a full understanding of business continuity issues, and these are the subject of an in-depth program to be presented during TechNet Europe, October 14 and 15, 2004, in Warsaw, Poland. The event will feature key speakers from Poland and NATO, including military and industry representatives, who will bring their perspectives and experiences to the topic. Presentations will include subjects such as risk management, disaster recovery and security. Additionally, the sessions will cover networks and business and will examine the challenges to consider when developing a tailored networked capability.
A full range of exhibitors and sponsors also will participate in the Warsaw event.
For more information about attending or exhibiting at
TechNet Europe (www.technet-europe.com) in Warsaw, contact AFCEA Europe at +32-2-7052731
or afcea@skynet.be.
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