For most traditional BCM programs, conducting a BIA is the de facto starting point. BIA enables planners to rank & stack business processes by their relative restoration priority, whether it be measured by RTO or Restoration Tier. In most instances the RTO, Recovery Tier & RPO are a result of organization’s infrastructure capabilities and are […]

Planning, Plan Development & Validation are 3 essential phases of building a BCM program. The Planning phase includes Risk Assessment, BIAs and resumption Strategies. Plan Development turns resumption Strategies into actionable Plans.  Validation of Plans through Testing and Exercises builds confidence in the program’s effectiveness. Using different tools from different vendors to conduct those phases […]

January is almost over.  If you haven’t made your Business Continuity New Year Resolutions this is your last chance.  If you made them and broke them, here’s a chance at a fresh start!  Don’t focus on metrics (more plans, more tests, etc.); those are the equivalent of ‘exercise more, eat more vegetables: the kinds of […]