Living off the grid after Superstorm Sandy

	Sandy wounded servers, some grievously, say services firms | Patrick Thibodeau: Was saving this data center worth the risk?
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	Diary of a disaster: Living off the grid after Superstorm Sandy Tech writer Brian Nadel lasted 10 days without municipal power in the wake of superstorm Sandy. Here's how he kept heat, lights and computers going and what he'll do differently next time. Read More WHITE PAPER: Dell SonicWall Smart Security for Escalating Challenges This eBook examines how CSOs and IT managers are solving these issues using next-generation firewalls. Read now. In this Issue Sandy wounded servers, some grievously, say services firms Patrick Thibodeau: Was saving this data center worth the risk? CommVault highlights app snapshots with standalone IntelliSnap software From near disaster to shaky recovery in NYC Even with prep, did Wall Street's business continuity plans fail? Michael Horowitz: Defensive Computing in a Hurricane - Part 2 Drilling for disaster at LAX Sharky: Oh, THAT'LL help! WHITE PAPER: Sourcefire, Inc. How to Protect Against Hackers Targeting Applications Read "The Five Key Benefits of Application Control and How to Achieve Them," by Sourcefire security experts, to learn: • Why application control is so critical to your network security • How to encourage productivity while minimizing risks • Must haves when evaluating application control solutions Learn More Sandy wounded servers, some grievously, say services firms Companies that specialize in data recovery are still getting many calls for help from businesses and institutions whose equipment was damaged by the effects of Hurricane Sandy. Read More Patrick Thibodeau: Was saving this data center worth the risk? What were the risks involved in saving a data center in lower Manhattan? Read More CommVault highlights app snapshots with standalone IntelliSnap software In a bid to help large businesses create and manage snapshots of application data across sprawling enterprise environments, CommVault is releasing the snapshot component of its Simpana suite as a standalone product. Read More From near disaster to shaky recovery in NYC Hurricane Sandy brought the tide in, literally. But the flooding in lower Manhattan had the same effect on data centers that exposed the problems and shortcomings in the system. Read More WHITE PAPER: TRUSTe How to Identify Trustworthy Vendors in the Cloud In the modern business landscape it's rare to be able to talk about customer relationship without the discussion centering on data. Data is at the center of understanding your customer and gaining and maintaining that customer's trust. Read more about the issues faced with data privacy concerns. Read Now! Even with prep, did Wall Street's business continuity plans fail? A report slams Wall Street for lack of foresight in preparing for a megastorm the size of Hurricane Sandy, stating that the New York Stock Exchange shut down for two days in part because it was not ready to use an all-electronic trading system during the disaster. Read More Michael Horowitz: Defensive Computing in a Hurricane - Part 2 Last year, prompted by Irene, I wrote about Defensive Computing in a Hurricane. This time, for Hurricane Sandy, some old and new advice. Read More Drilling for disaster at LAX Los Angeles World Airports, the department that oversees three airports in the LA area, recently implemented a business continuity and disaster recovery plan for the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). As part of the effort, the organization conducted a tabletop exercise on what would happen if an earthquake struck LAX. Read More Sharky: Oh, THAT'LL help! This hospital system spends weeks planning an 'active shooter' drill -- to prepare for an emergency in which someone starts shooting people in a public place. And the drill goes perfectly except for one little hitch. Read More
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