Blog Posts

October 21, 2021 Posted by Pocketstop in Crisis Communications, Business Continuity

Whether you’re a Fortune 50 company or a small business, cyber criminals are attacking companies of all sizes and becoming more brazen and destructive as a result. The stats bare this out: Cybercrime is up 600% year-over-year due to the COVID-19 pandemic – even small businesses saw a 424% increase in cyberattacks last year The average cost of an attack …

September 26, 2021 Posted by Pocketstop in Pockestop News, Mass Notification

No matter where you work or live a disaster can strike anywhere. Naturally occurring hazards, such as a hurricane or severe thunderstorm, and human-caused hazards, like a fire or civil disturbance, can cause equal opportunity disasters. They don’t judge, they are not biased and they could be coming for you next. In order to protect life and ensure safety, security …

September 10, 2021 Posted by Pocketstop in Mass Notification

As the grim news of cyberattacks continue to grow and become increasingly commonplace, an efficient workaround is needed should your IT systems fail and your ability to communicate is halted or compromised. Although IT professionals and even the FBI are working diligently on stopping or at least reducing cyberattacks, the realization that your company is as vulnerable is your first …

July 1, 2021 Posted by Pocketstop in Mass Notification

The world’s shift to working remote has come with many benefits, and an influx of online and cloud communication software; however, there has been a lack of awareness given to the mass cybersecurity breaches that came with this. From ransomware to data breaches and from election security to unemployment fraud, COVID-19 has kickstarted a new set of challenges and fast-tracked …

January 22, 2021 Posted by Pocketstop in Mass Notification

While communicating effectively during a crisis is key, it is also imperative how we communicate after and prior to a crisis occurring. Effective communication is important to remaining competitive and staying connected in the current and post-pandemic workplace. The workplace ecosystem now consists of millions of remote workers as well as employees that are always on the go. This change …

October 21, 2020 Posted by Pocketstop in Crisis Communications, Resident, Tenant & Vendor Communications

You probably knew it was coming. Now there is official law regarding how California employers must communicate with their employees when they or other colleagues and individuals become ill or have tested positive for COVID-19.

October 12, 2020 Posted by Pocketstop in Crisis Communications

Ten years ago, social media platforms had a very different role, but today social media is used by all demographics and by people of all ages. In 2017, studies showed that 81 percent of the population had at least one social networking profile and those numbers continue to grow. The Pew Research Center showed:

September 14, 2020 Posted by Pocketstop in Business Continuity, Crisis Communications

First know this: you can never be too prepared when it comes to emergencies like fires. Unpreparedness brings panic and chaos. Planning helps bring organization and solutions to a dangerous situation.

September 3, 2020 Posted by Pocketstop in Business Continuity, Crisis Communications

The COVID-19 crisis is showing us the importance of having an emergency plan in place. Natural disasters begs us to be prepared, but also that each situation is unique and sometimes unpredictable. Ultimately, though, your organization having an emergency plan can possibly save lives and keep those around you from giving in to panic.

August 27, 2020 Posted by Pocketstop in Mass Notification

As if we didn’t have enough to worry about, Hurricane Laura is bearing down on Louisiana and Texas potentially bringing along with it severe damage and potentially a lives lost. Keep in mind that in 2019, AccuWeather said that more than $22 billion in hurricane-related damages were reported which this year has the potential to surpass.