It’s among a chief compliance officer’s worst nightmares: A bank’s financial crimes unit discovers that a commercial banking client is laundering money. The bank quickly cuts off the lawbreaker and notifies the U.S. Treasury. Case solved, right? Not so fast.

In an age of infinite information where a company’s reputation can be destroyed in as little as 140 characters, it may seem difficult to bounce back from a crisis, but it is possible. Businesses that are prepared for natural disasters or other incidents can protect themselves from serious financial losses, and keep their reputation and customer loyalty intact, if they have the right tools.