The AtHoc Blog

Planning for large public events can be a thankless job. When the planning goes well, people don’t really notice. When there’s an oversight in planning, the fallout can be damaging. Not all crowds are dangerous,

While hindsight is 20/20, there’s a lot we can learn from the communication failures of the past. In the last decade or so, there have been several operational failures, natural disasters, and data breaches requiring

The crisis management cycle has several stages. As you plan your crisis management response, you’ll have different steps for before, during, and after a crisis. Each stage presents different challenges. Further, those challenges look very

In an emergency, a hospital becomes a fast-paced, hectic environment. While doctors, nurses, and emergency personnel run around, there are temporary visitors filing in and out, health and safety protocols to be adhered to, and

Choosing a college is a major life decision for students and families. There are many factors to consider, from financing and geographic location to academic programming and career services. Yet perhaps more important than all

Government agencies are made up of hierarchies. Whether through seniority, location, department, or function, hierarchies allow agencies to conduct large-scale operations. When you’re dealing with issues on a national scale, one of the largest issues

There are many ways in which technology has made the world a safer place. There are also other ways where technology catalyzes risk. Terror and cyber attacks are aided and abetted by certain technologies. To

Today’s workforce is a mobile workforce. Part of your organization probably works from home, or offsite, or after hours, from anywhere they can get a WiFi connection.

Even if all of your employees work onsite,

Unpredictability is the defining characteristic of an emergency. A disruption to your day-to-day operations throws many variables into chaos. When people are confused, equipment isn’t working properly, or danger is imminent, you need turn to

The Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) is a government-wide program. It aims to standardize security across all government agencies. Assessments and monitoring are built into IT operations for cloud products and services. If