Could Your Organization Be The Next Terror Target?

With the looming terror threat over Kochi, and the failed attempt on the Thiruvananthapuram flight, the perception towards Kerala being a safe IT/ITES destination is likely to be questioned. The state, which is aiming at attracting more investment, will certainly lose out if something untoward were to happen.

Against this background, the question that needs to be asked is how significant is the terror threat to operations within IT parks in Kerala? And what are the safeguards that companies/employees need to take to minimize the threat? Considering the deadly, hi-tech feature of present day terrorism, the counter-terrorism strategy of an organization needs to be integrated accordingly.

Kerala is home to many companies and a terror strike on companies that outsource services will not only affect operations within, but will also have an impact on the business of other countries as well. Several companies have already set up disaster recovery plans and special disaster recovery sites that could be used during emergencies arising out of a terror attack. Managements should organize security training for employees at regular intervals and emergency evacuation plans need to be put in place on a priority basis.

Any citizen coming to know of the designs of anybody to commit a crime or having information that a crime is being committed or having any other information, including information on extremists and terrorists, etc, can call:

Crime Stopper Cell:      Help Line Numbers of Kerala Police:

1090                             0471-3243000, 0471-3244000

Ultimately, the ability to prevent an attack will not depend on the government alone. How well they cope will also depend on you.