IT Disaster Recovery

Unfortunately, too many of us are familiar with the difficulty of attempting to recover electronic data after a device failure or an application error and too many of us are still not fully protected. Depending on your industry and the size of your business, you may need to seek specialized expertise on how to improve your data recovery plan. However, all businesses should consider their risks and review their current recovery plans and procedures.

Resources:

• 10 Cyber Security Tips for Small Business from the FCC
• Small Biz Cyber Planner from the FCC
• TechSoup's Disaster Planning and Recovery Toolkit
• U.S. Chamber of Commerce's Internet Security Essentials for Business guide
• Federal agency resources and activities for business owners

Recent Articles:

• Protect yourself against technology disasters

The following video encourages small business owners to define their security needs, establish IT security practices and stay current on cyber security issues.

 

Credits/acknowledgments:
National Institute of Standards and Technology, Computer Security Division