What Will You Do When the Cyber-Levee Breaks?

from Bruce Levinson in CIO mag: "Just as the world was shocked by the devastation of New Orleans, a scenario that has been predicted for decades, so too will the globe be staggered by the failure of the Internet. There are still many people and institutions who don’t appreciate just how intertwined the Internet has become in virtually every aspect of modern society." .... "Not only are there limits to how far we can go in securing the Internet, there should be limits. After all, the most secure computer is one that is unplugged. ".... "Yes, making sure your data is regularly and securely backed up in geographically diverse locations, having hot sites, cold sites and the all other associated tools, services and miscellaneous paraphernalia are important aspects of disaster preparedness. But it’s not enough."..."One of the lessons learned from Katrina and 9/11 is that communications failures are the first consequence of disaster. "..."Contingency plans are great at providing lists of steps for people to take during various scenarios."