Extreme weather events, natural disasters and unpredictable violence – they seem to be occurring more frequently these days. To cope in an ever-changing world, be aware of the common threats (based on weather, geography, vulnerabilities, etc.) and take steps to be prepared for the unexpected. Here are five tips from state emergency management professional, Matthew McCrystal of … [Read more...] about Top 5 Tips for Personal Emergency Preparedness
Disaster Recovery
Planning Tool Helps Guide Disaster Preparation and Recovery Strategies
Article courtesy of Federated Insurance The skies are clear. The river is at its normal level. Authorities are reporting a low risk of wildfire. Fault lines have been quiet. It’s tempting to operate a business as if these will always be the case. But what will a business do when disaster strikes? Ask any business owner who has been through a disaster — thorough preparation … [Read more...] about Planning Tool Helps Guide Disaster Preparation and Recovery Strategies
Ransomware Attacks Kentucky’s Par 4 Plastics
by Lara Copeland, contributing editor Plastics Business Reveton. Bad Rabbit. Fusob. Petya. WannaCry. While some of these words seem nonsensical and others may read like a bad Hollywood movie title, they are names of notorious ransomware attacks that have spread across the globe since the beginning of this decade. Ransomware is just one type - albeit the most popular - of … [Read more...] about Ransomware Attacks Kentucky’s Par 4 Plastics
Established Procedures Stop Fraud Attempt at Plastikos
by Dianna Brodine, managing editor Plastics Business While the stories have been circulating for a while now – and this magazine has reported previously on attempts to initiate fraudulent wire transfers – a recent warning from the FBI brought additional attention to the problem. At the same time, MAPP member Plastikos, Inc., in Erie, Pennsylvania, was the target of an … [Read more...] about Established Procedures Stop Fraud Attempt at Plastikos
Prevent Disgruntled Employees from Stealing Your Data
by Tony Bradley, TechSpective People don't like getting fired. When an employee learns that he or she is being terminated, any company loyalty that may have existed instantly is dissolved in most cases, and the now-disgruntled employee may look for ways to boost his or her prospects at a new employer or at least inflict some harm on the company. It's important for companies … [Read more...] about Prevent Disgruntled Employees from Stealing Your Data