Business continuity is of course a vital activity. However, prior to the creation of a business continuity plan, it is essential to consider the potential impacts of disaster and to understand the underlying risks.... these are the foundations upon which a sound business continuity plan should be built.

Indeed, it is now widely accepted that both business impact analysis and risk analysis are vital components of the business continuity process. However, many organizations are unsure of how to approach these important disciplines.

This site is intended to assist with this. It will explain how to approach these issues and detail a method used across the globe by major organizations and governments. Thereafter it will introduce an approach to create the actual plan with the minimum fuss and to the highest standards.

 The Critical Role of Risk Analysis & BIA

This page explains the role of business impact analysis and risk analysis in the business continuity process and describes a method to help you perform these tasks.

Building The Continuity Plan

The task of building the actual business continuity plan is too often overcomplicated. This page introduces an approach to simplify this, yet ensure that the end product is of the highest quality.

ISO 17799 / BS7799

ISO17799 (BS7799) is an international security standard.... which covers business continuity in some detail. If you are seeking to comply with the standard, this page outlines a proven approach.

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