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We utilize a variety of computer hardware, software, and other tools to get the job done. The software tools that we use enable us to better present our findings, keep track of all projects, prepare evaluations and recommendations in a concise and clear manner, and empower our customers so they can reach the highest level of business continuity within their budget and in a timely manner.
Some of the tools that we use are:
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Remote Hot-sites and Communication Infrastructure such as secured E-mail, Wide Area Networks, Wireless Networks, PDA's, and Remote Login into a Citrix server. A well planned data communication infrastructure facilitates better response to any disaster. It is also a very important component of the back-to-work plan, since users can continue working and process transactions from remote sites or from home.
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Voice communication - ensure that a few different methods to communicate, such as phones, cell phones, and radios, are available in case of an attack.
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Security related equipment will be recommended by our security and technology consultants after conducting a "Detailed Security Requirements Study". We will also oversee installation and testing of all equipment.
Examples of equipment that can improve security at your company are cameras & CCTV, access control, secure doorways, metal detectors, emergency phones, backup power supplies, fences, alarms, and security booths.
Our consultants will recommend the best equipment that does increase security but at the same time stays within your budget.
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Microsoft Project - Successful project management requires cost-effective, timely completion of projects that align with business objectives. We can manage security projects to achieve better business results by ensuring that the tools are in place for the project teams to collaborate, learn from past experiences, and acquire the necessary information to act quickly.
Microsoft Project enables all participants in every one of our projects to keep track of its progress, evaluate the milestones that need to be reached, and identify any potential delays or conflicts. It helps us track the progress of your projects and communicate important project information quickly and easily.
This program also enables us to manage resources and costs more efficiently, track critical paths, and run multiple projects at the same time.
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Programming of security related software using languages such as VB & C++. Depending on your requirements, some solutions may involve more simple programming using Excel, FileMaker, Visual FoxPro, or Access.
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Microsoft Visio is a stand-alone diagramming solution that helps us visualize and communicate ideas, information, and systems. Visio helps us both define and document business continuity procedures at each one of your locations, and effectively share with you our ideas and all relevant information. When we incorporate Visio diagrams into Microsoft Office documents, our message becomes more concise, your employees are more likely to remember the security procedures, and technical barriers are more easily overcome.
Visio allows us to prepare flow charts for all recommended and accepted procedures, so management and employees fully understand all established procedures and can easily follow them.
Also, Visio integrates with Microsoft Project, so we can import dates and tasks from Microsoft Project files into Visio Gantt charts and time-lines.
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Microsoft PowerPoint - Communicating ideas effectively is the cornerstone of being successful in today's business environment. PowerPoint helps our consultants present their ideas and recommendations in a clear and concise manner by giving them a set of easy-to-use tools that make their presentations and training sessions look professional and easy to understand.
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Acrobat PDF Writer - Portable Document Format (PDF) is the de facto standard for the secure and reliable distribution and exchange of electronic documents and forms around the world, with a ten-year proven track record. PDF is a universal file format that preserves the fonts, images, graphics, and layout of any source document, regardless of the application and platform used to create it. Adobe? PDF files are compact and complete, and can be shared, viewed, and printed by anyone with free Adobe Reader? software.
Whether files need to be shared across the office or around the tri-state area, the Adobe? Acrobat? product family enables us to simplify document distribution. A standard adopted by governments and enterprises worldwide, the Adobe PDF is a reliable format for electronic document exchange that preserves document integrity, so files can be viewed and printed on a variety of platforms. PDF files can be viewed by users who are on the Microsoft Windows, MAC OS, and Unix platforms.
When our consultants prepare security procedures and forms, they provide our customers with printed copies and also with PDF password protected files.
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Internet - our programmers can write HTML, CGI scripts, and Java programs, for any required Web based processing. Business Continuity related applications can be automated by using forms that employees, customers, and vendors, can fill up with any questions or comments that they may have. Also, E-mail messages can automatically be generated to groups of people upon an increase in the Alert Level, or after a disaster.
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Backup tools are part of the overall disaster recovery plan that will be devised by our consultants, with the main goal of allowing for continued operations at an alternative site as soon as possible after a disaster.
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