Our work fortifying C-Bay's security policy and network is almost through, at least for this round (our job is never really done). We have one more integral task for now: drafting a step-by-step set of emergency response procedures.

The first rule in any emergency is, of course, remaining calm, and the best way to enable this is to be prepared ahead of time. Think of these emergency procedures as evacuation plans from a burning building. They need to be clear and succinct enough for someone to follow under enormous pressure, and should anticipate and warn against wrong, dangerous moves that a reader might be tempted to make during a crisis.

As we've already learned, and will no doubt keep learning, there are a lot of things that can befall our network. So let's be ready.

Thanks,
IT Director

The general who wins the battle makes many calculations in his temple before the battle is fought. The general who loses makes but few calculations beforehand. -- Sun Tzu

Or, if you prefer:

Be prepared. -- Boy Scouts of America