Balancing Automation with Third Party Risk
Before taking on any new process automation or software, it’s important to consider the third party risk associated with the new approach. Current market pressures and constrained resources, especially people resources, combined […]
Recovery Time Objective Vs. Recovery Point Objective
These concepts are at the heart of your business recovery strategy, and they’re the root of much confusion. Get it all straight here.
A Business Impact Analysis Checklist For Continuity Managers
You won’t overlook a single step of your Business Impact Analysis with this handy checklist.
Vendor Risk Management – Where to Start
Vendor management gets a lot of attention these days, but have you considered the risk associated with your vendors? When was the last time you conducted a vendor-related risk assessment? Is vendor […]
BIA and Risk Assessment: Why Both Are Important
Can you describe the differences and benefits of the BIA and Risk Assessment? Today’s short blog may help you provide answers when the questions arise. You just spent time completing a Business Impact […]
What Goes Into A Business Impact Analysis (BIA) Report?
Every Business Impact Analysis report should have these six essential elements.
Convincing Management To Do a BIA
Those of us with feet on the ground understand the value BIA (Business Impact Analysis) data brings when it comes to strategy development and prioritization, but how can we convince resource/financial decision […]
A Business Impact Analysis Guide
Considering a business impact analysis? Here’s everything you need to know before you decide.
Business Impact Analysis (BIA): BCM’s First Step
Creating a functional Business Impact Analysis (BIA) can be a daunting task for any organization. As a foundational requirement of any continuity program, it must be completed in order for you to […]
Risk Acceptance – Conscious Decision or Ignorance?
Risk Acceptance must be a conscious decision, not a default action due to lack of information or desire to act. Risk Assessments and Risk Mitigation remain important topics in many association groups […]
Is Business Continuity Broken?
There has been a lot of talk lately in the Business Continuity industry about a “next generation” of Business Continuity planning. In a recent article from Continuity Central, David Lundstedt asserts that […]
Mitigating Controls and Your Business Recovery Plans.
Understanding what residual risk remains after we have implemented all of the mitigating controls available to us is essential for a strong BCM program. In the world of Business Continuity Management (BCM), […]