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NETWORk THREAT RISK ASSESSMENT TOOL

  • US 20130212685A1
  • Filed: 03/15/2013
  • Published: 08/15/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/22/2004
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A computer-implemented method of assessing a weather-related threat to an Information Technology (IT) system, the method comprising the steps of:

  • collecting weather data for a location of the IT system;

    determining, by one or more processors, a likelihood of a predetermined type of adverse weather event occurring at the location of the IT system, based on the weather data;

    determining, by one or more processors, a likelihood of a problem caused by the adverse weather event to the IT system if the type of adverse weather event occurs;

    determining, by one or more processors, an impact of the problem on a business dependent on the IT system if the problem occurs; and

    determining, by one or more processors, a risk based on (a) the likelihood of the predetermined type of adverse weather event occurring, (b) the likelihood of the problem caused by the type of adverse weather event to the IT system, and (c) the impact on the problem on the business dependent on the IT system; and

    generating an electronic alert if the risk exceeds a threshold.

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