South Central Economic Development District P.O. Box 79, Holdrege, NE 68949 Alison Ficociello, alisonr@scedd.us www.nebizrecovery.com
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Resources
October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month Common threats to business information include hacked networks and downloaded malware, lost or stolen storage media such as laptops, thumb drives and smart phones, and disasters such as fires, floods and human error. How are you protecting your data? Smart cyber security practices help protect business information such as personnel records, tax forms, customer orders and payment records as well as other documentation that requires protection. If the information is important to your business then you need to protect it! Businesses should organize the information they keep electronically, know where it is stored, identify who has access to it and make backup copies of important data and information.
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National Cyber Security Alliance – For Business www.staysafeonline.org/forbusiness
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Internet Security Essentials for Business, a best practice guide by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce http://bit.ly/intsecurity
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Improve your cyber security by following a few steps www.ready.gov/business/prot ect/cybersecurity.html
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Don’t have an evacuation plan? Start with the basics www.ready.gov/business/plan/ evacplan.html
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Tips for fire prevention for small businesses from the FL Business Disaster Survival Kit http://bit.ly/smallbizfirelist
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The fire protection checklist from the OSHA Small Business Handbook http://1.usa.gov/smallbizosha
Regardless of your size and resources, take control of your data and protect your business by identifying your potential risks and solutions. You don’t need to be armed with an IT department to be cyber smart! For more simple tips visit http://1.usa.gov/stop-think-connect.
Fire Prevention Week – 3 Training Tips for Businesses Are you and your employees prepared to respond to the threat of fire?
1. Fire Prevention Training: Identify potential hazards including electrical circuits, outlets, motors and appliances; heating and cooling, and ventilation systems; and the storage of any hazardous materials.
2. Evacuation Training: It is essential that businesses develop and practice a basic evacuation plan so employees know what to do in the event of a fire alarm or other emergency. A basic plan includes an outside meeting place, a system to account for staff and customers as well as ensuring the Fire Department is notified via 911!
3. Fire Safety Training: Portable fire extinguishers can be effective but only if employees are trained to know their location and proper use. In addition, staff needs to ensure that exits are always accessible. A fire in a business can cause great disruption and possible closure, so don’t delay in planning to prevent fires and practice fire safety! Fire Prevention Week (Oct. 9-15th) commemorates the Great Chicago Fire of 1871.
Free Upcoming Events Oct 13, 1pm CT Disaster and Small Business Survival Webinar, https://connect.extension.iastate.edu/etc-cop
Oct 25 & Nov 1: Ready Your Business for Disaster Workshop at Central Community College - Hastings http://bit.ly/cccclass
Fire Prevention
Find out how you can help our business communities become more prepared! Contact Alison at 308-995-3190 or alisonr@scedd.us to learn about info sessions, workshops and more! All services are available at no charge. October 2011