Why did you become an entrepreneur? Two pretty simple reasons really. First, I have always wanted to own the relationship with my clients first hand and to know that the brand I was building was based on a collaborative partnership. Secondly, because I have a constant desire to learn and grow and be challenged.
No company is immune to a crisis. With increased threats to company systems and employees, having a crisis management program in place is important. However, with so many people and problems vying for executive’s time and attention, how can you get them to allocate the necessary time and resources to implement a plan to prevent and/or
I was speaking with the President of a marketing and photography company and she asked "what do you do?" "Asfalis provides protection and peace of mind for our customers to enhance security and awareness in crisis and emergency situations" was my response. I could see her wheels spinning as she tried to figure out what
Summary. The phenomenon of increased online shopping the Monday after Thanksgiving has been accepted as Cyber Monday by shoppers, retailers, and the eager criminals hoping to steal from both. According to a recent article in Fortune, the “upcoming holiday season will be the largest online shopping affair yet, with expectations of 11% biggest growth year
Securing information technology assets and what that entails has continued to transform as technology becomes more integrated into society, and adversaries that would harm or exploit those systems increase. According to the Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA), only “38 percent of global organizations” feel that they could withstand an advanced cyber-attack as
What is leadership? What does leadership mean to you? How does your leadership style influence others? If your products are "what you do" and your business is "where you work" then it's time for a leadership overhaul. When employees come to work to make a product, meaning they arrive on time, punch the clock,
Vanessa S. Vaughn is the founder of Asfalis, a boutique-consulting firm focused on Crisis Management & Business Continuity. Prior to owning her own firm, she gained her experience through two major corporations, government agencies and a university. Her expertise encompasses business resilience, which includes crisis management and business continuity. She holds a Master’s in
