Webcast: In most cases, especially in this time of financial crisis, information security should not be the most important issue for a financial institution or government agency -- but if neglected, it will inevitably become a critical factor in the organization's continuing viability. This "Information Security for Management" webinar focuses on helping managers understand the importance and impact of information security on their organizatio...

Webinar: Think the pandemic threat isn't real, or that you needn't prepare a thorough plan to account for it? Your organization's regulators disagree. Pandemic planning is a significant regulatory requirement for every financial institution and a key component in government agency requirements. Register for this webinar to receive expert advice on: What Regulators Expect From Your Pandemic Plan How Your Organization Can Prevent Or Mitigate A P...

Webcast: The Obama Administration has a heavy emphasis on information security, and already we're seeing greater attention paid to cybersecurity and FISMA reform. Now is the time for government agencies to benchmark and strengthen their information security programs. Learn from security veteran Patrick Howard, CISO of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, how to: Develop the Security Program and Policy Manage Security Risks Provide User Awareness...

"Having an institution-wide Business Continuity (Disaster Recovery) Plan is a regulatory requirement for financial institutions and a must-have for government agencies. Your organization's BCP creates the foundation for your prevention and recovery efforts for both ""traditional"" and ""non-traditional"" disasters, including a pandemic. What organizations often overlook are the issues relating to resource allocation -- the necessary ""people,...

"Organizations understand the need for Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery in the face of natural, man-made and pandemic disasters. But what about Business Resiliency, which brings together multiple disciplines to ensure minimal disruption in the wake of a disaster? Business Resiliency is the combination of Crisis Management, Incident Response, Business Continuance and Disaster Recovery into one succinct set of processes and capabilities...

"All employers have an obligation to exercise a reasonable duty of care in hiring. In addition, many organizations have a legal duty to not employ individuals with certain enumerated criminal records. There are a number of steps that employers can take in the hiring process to reduce their risk when hiring. First, organizations must carefully review and audit their hiring program, including their application, interview and past employment chec...