Winter has a way of bringing the unexpected. Yes, the first snowfall can be magical and winter sports can be quite enjoyable, but the cold and snowy season can also expose your organization to a variety of risks.

Target. Home Depot. eBay. The U.S. Government. The list of organizations with data breaches seems to be growing exponentially. One of the top ways companies were hacked in 2014 was through employee credentials. This means employee passwords aren’t strong enough and companies aren’t utilizing proper password management procedures. What are you doing to protect your organization’s data?

Today we’re sharing insight from guest blogger, Tabitha Williamson, Vice President and Treasury Management Sales Officer at Lake City Bank. We hope you enjoy Tabitha’s wisdom and perspective.

What is it? Can you use it? Why would you want to use it or not? If you are a subcontractor, do you want to be in an SDI program? So many questions…

Hurricane Sandy hit New York City in October 2012 - flooding streets, tunnels, and subway lines and cutting power in and around the city. But we at Gibson are located in the Midwest. Chicago did issue flood warnings as wave heights were expected to reach 18-23 feet. In Michigan, some schools closed due to power outages. But here in Indiana, we weren’t affected. Or were we?

When you hear the word “drone” what do you think of? Twenty-five years ago, some of us might have pictured a male bee. Others may have thought of a low humming sound. Five years ago, almost all of us would have thought of military weaponry.

You’ve constructed firewalls, applied virus software, and password-protected your systems. But fraud techniques have become more sophisticated, and even the most savvy businesses are falling victim to what has been termed social engineering fraud.

Statistics vary, but numerous sources state that 40% of businesses do not reopen after a disaster and another 25% fail within one year. Yet by being proactive you can better equip your business for survival.

75% of companies without business continuity plans fail within three years after facing a disaster.

- Business Continuity Institute

How can you help prepare your company to not only respond to a disaster, but to remain in business once the dust settles?

Power tools can seem like a common part of our lives – so we often overlook the hazards they can pose. But these tools can cause serious injuries when they are not maintained or used properly.

Many of the issues stem from misuse of the tools. Whether it is from lack of proper training or perhaps the development of unsafe habits – it is a problem needing attention.