Surviving the attack
Networks played a multifaceted role in the events of Sept. 11 and the aftermath. They were central to the orchestration of the attacks, they helped stricken companies cope with the disaster; and they are at the heart of a lingering vulnerability - cyberterrorism.
Here's a look at the upsides and downsides of network technology, what has already changed and what work remains before us.
Lehman Brothers' network survives
Investment giant doesn't miss a beat after IT headquarters is leveled in WTC attack.
Disaster recovery: Then and now
Companies are looking beyond tape backups and hot sites, and toward "business continuity plans."
Security takes center stage
Doors that were usually left open prior to Sept. 11 at Precise Software in Dallas are now locked.
How ready are the nation's networks?
Service providers say their network readiness prevented widespread disruption Sept. 11...but they're still doing more.
The terrorist network
Al Qaeda has been suspected of using everything from advanced steganography over the Internet to couriers carrying messages across the desert.
The history of steganography, and a closer look at how it is used today
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Planning for the worst: Bring in the best
Expert advice is available for drawing up disaster-recovery and business contingency plans.
Spending shifts
Our annual IT Spending Survey shows that IT resources are being shifted to disaster recovery and security for the 2002 budgets.
How to start the disaster-recovery processes
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