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Risk Management
Definitions
n "A business continuity plan is a comprehensive statement of
consistent actions to be taken before, during and after a
disaster. The plan should be documented and tested to ensure
continuity of operations and availability of critical resources
in the event of a disaster."
n In plain language, BCP is how an organization prepares for
future incidents that could jeopardize the organization's core
mission & its long term health. It is aimed at reducing operational
risk associated with information management controls.
Primary objective of business continuity planning
n To protect the organization in the event that all or part of its
operations and/or computer ' services are rendered unusable.
n Preparedness is the key.
n The planning process should minimize the disruption of
operations and ensure some level of organizational stability
and an orderly recovery after a disaster.
Other objectives of business continuity planning include
n Providing a sense of security
n Minimizing risk of delays
n Guaranteeing reliability of standby systems
n Providing a standard for testing the plan.
n Minimizing decision-making during a disaster
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