If You Build It, Inspectors Will Come   Singapore's Building & Construction Authority released security guidelines for commercial buildings. Its fifteen suggestions include shatter-resistant film on windows, evacuation lighting and stand-off distances from buildings. Related item: a U.S. government report on the collapse of the World Trade towers. Fascinating animations of the collapse!

Land of Smiles & Standards   Bank of Thailand (BoT) plans to release disaster recovery and BCP guidelines for Thai banks in 2005. Join our mailing list to find out when the guidelines are released.

Something Phishy   So many people fall prey to online identity theft that an Anti-Phishing Working Group, including VISA, MasterCard and a host of companies, sponsor an anti-phishing web site to fight it. They probably tell each other, "You shoulda seen the one that got away."

Home Safe Home   The International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM) endorsed the Asia Homeland Security conference in November 2005. IAEM wants new members from the public sector (fire, police, disaster relief) in Asia. If you're interested, send email to Gideon at Xtra Mile Continuity.

Can't get the boss' attention for BCP?   Click here for a list of actions you take BEFORE you have a BCP. Or download the schedule for our two-day Do-It-Yourself BCP training course. Email Wendy for more information on our public and in-house courses.