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May 2008   
Risk Management Magazine - Vol. 55 - Issue: 5, May 01, 2008 Steal This Issue

Digital piracy threatens every company that values its intellectual property. Read this month's three-part spotlight on this pirate threat to better understand the risks and rewards of the digital age.
RM Blog
 Cyclone Disaster
Tuesday May 6, 2008
The people and economy of Myanmar has been devastated by the recent cyclone.  ...read more

 
Features
 
  Steal This Article Part I:
Battening Down the Digital Hatches
 
As professional piracy kicks into high gear, developers must protect their intellectual property against reverse engineering and unauthorized use.
 
  Steal This Article Part II:
Good vs. Evil
 
In one corner, organizations fight to protect IP. In the other corner, the pirates brazenly steal anything they can. Let's meet the combatants.
 
  Steal This Article Part III:
To Fight or Not to Fight?
 
In his book, The Pirate's Dilemma, Matt Mason details the culture of the IP thieves who are changing the digital world. Here we talk to him about the pirate life.
 
  ERM in Action 
Penn State University, Conrail and Bonneville Power Administration are three organizations that have found the proper path to ERM success. Here is how they did it.
 
  Lifeline 
When crisis occurs, who are you going to call? Learn the importance of call centers.
 
  After the Fire 
Since last year's wildfires, traditional fire prevention measures have been called into question. What went wrong?
 
  Washed Away 
New advances are challenging conventional wisdom and forcing insurers to reassess coastal and inland flood risk.
 
 
Departments
 
  Publisher's Desk 
Managers catastrophes via CyberNations.
 
  From the Pulpit 
A field guide to meetings.
 
  Train of Thought 
Recent NBA trades demonstrate the fine line between risk and reward.
 
  Avoiding a Bloodbath 
Why reinsurers are better prepared to face a soft market than ever before.
 
  You Are Now Free
to Worry About Your Safety
 
Southwest and American show alternate ways to handle plane inspections.
 
  Big Problems for Big Pharma 
Controversies at Pfizer, Eli Lilly and Airborne have raised questions about drug ads.
 
  Atlanta Drops the Ball
During Surprise Tornado
 
When a miracle three-pointer manages risk.
 
  John Lee Riches v. The World 
John Lee Riches will sue you and you and you and you and you and you and you.
 
  Tsunami First Alert 
The U.S. leads the way in creating a global early warning system for tsunami waves.
 
  Protecting Your Walls 
What medieval castle builders can teach us about modern-day security.
 
  Violent by Design 
Workplace violence expert Randall Spivey sits in for a Q&A and explains how to survive a shooting.
 
  Ashes to Ashes, Dust to Dust 
Though it seems innocuous, the dust residue from sugar can be deadly.
 
  Construction Projects & Insurance Safety 
Accidents do happen, so effective insurance coverage is vital.
 
 

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