Forces of nature, force majeure, or acts of God are dangerous because they are UNEXPECTED and can occur with very little warning

Can disrupt not only the lives of individuals, but also the storage, transmission, and use of information

Include fire, flood, earthquake, and lightning as WELL as volcanic eruption and INSECT infestation

Since it is not possible to avoid many of these threats, management must implement controls to limit damage and also prepare contingency plans for CONTINUED operations.

Forces of nature, force majeure, or acts of God are dangerous because they are unexpected and can occur with very little warning

Can disrupt not only the lives of individuals, but also the storage, transmission, and use of information

Include fire, flood, earthquake, and lightning as well as volcanic eruption and insect infestation

Since it is not possible to avoid many of these threats, management must implement controls to limit damage and also prepare contingency plans for continued operations.