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The need for security for the business user is all important these days especially as the trend is to distribute computing power in the user environment. Examines risk analysis of information security and its aim of placing risk exposures into perspective and providing a basis for comparing the risk exposure with the cost of the solution. Views two different approaches, qualitative and quantitative, based on the mixed influences of Dr Jerry FitzGerald′s matrix approach and Bob Courteney′s approximation scales. Assesses the strengths and weaknesses of the analysis.

Discusses the change in business continuity planning when centralized mainframe computing environments are replaced by decentralized server/workstation/minicomputer environments. Telecommunications emerges as both the “soft spot” and the major challenge to strategy planners.

Proposes that for a business continuity strategy to be adjudged effective, it must be matched to the business′ true tolerance, be enterprise‐wide, get the basics right, develop a business continuity ownership structure, establish a plan discipline and not over‐invest. Looks at each of these points in detail.

Deals with the dangers to computer systems from flooding and water‐related hazards which so far appear to have been underestimated, and offers preventive and remedial advice to companies which may find themselves in such a position.

Network disaster recovery plans (DRPs) are just emerging as a business issue. The need to make contingency plans in case of a computer disaster, or major disruptions to the network, is a vital part of corporate strategy. Discusses the roles that users, IT management and staff must play. Identifies users as responsible directly for the problem of security and for establishing the levels of security; whereas IT management staff must be responsible for the availability of IT. Highlights what measures can be taken to set up network DRPs, although advises against too complex strategies and plans, and emphasizes easy‐to‐maintain strategies. Concludes that a corporate policy must be developed to accommodate all the changes needed in selecting an appropriate DRP.

Describes a set of “baseline” threats and presents the reasoning behind the “baseline” security approach. Discusses an example of the acceptance of the security baseline approach and suggests the way in which it can be used. Describes the advantages and disadvantages of the approach and concludes that a baseline approach is worthy of consideration as a way forward.

In a distributed computing environment, ownership of the security problem is avoided by management and users alike. Not only integrity and confidentiality, but also network (i.e. information, availability must be considered). Management has begun to realize that the security provided in the mainframe era has not been provided in the distributed environment. What must be considered now are the following issues: logical access controls access all platforms; improved network and platform reliability, and the ability to recover readily from disruption and disasters. Concludes that information security is absolutely vital to the survival of today′s enterprises and therefore should be given the emphasis it deserves at all enterprise levels.

Deals with the dangers to computer systems from flooding and water‐related hazards which so far appear to have been underestimated, and offers preventive and remedial advice to companies which may find themselves in such a position.

Establishing information security in a downsized multi‐platform, multi‐vendor, enterprise‐wide information technology environment is emerging as the greatest challenge yet to confront the information security industry. Outlines the problems, describes the ideal solution and suggests some currently possible solutions.

This study examines the relationship between spectator motivation and sports consumption behaviours in the context of an adaptive sport. Respondents were spectators from five matches held in the Midwest United States involving registered United States Quad Rugby Association teams. The Motivation Scale for Sport Consumption (MSSC; Trail & James, 2001) was adapted to measure spectator motivation and predict repatronage intentions and online media consumption among wheelchair rugby spectators. Results indicated that two spectator motivation factors, physical skill and knowledge, were related to repatronage intentions. In addition, knowledge and vicarious achievement were found to be related to online media consumption.