Comprehensive Business Continuity Management[1]

Comprehensive Business Continuity ManagementPress the “Page Down” button to Advance the SlidesWhat is BusinessContinuity Planning?Planning to ensure the continuation of operations in the event of a catastrophic event. Business continuity planning goes beyond disaster recovery planning to include the actions to be taken, resources required, and procedures to be followed to ensure the continued availability of essential services, programs, and operations in the event of unexpected interruptions. It’s Not Just aTechnical ProblemBusiness Continuity Management is not just a job for your IT team -it is an operationalissue.A team effort is required to develop comprehensive plans for critical operations including not just computing processes but also operational, building systems, suppliers, and other processes. Risk Management ProcessIdentificationAssessmentControl TransferFinanceBusiness Continuity PlanIdentify Risks -Triage to assess all processesAll business functionsEDI/EBDSuppliersInfrastructureDevelop Plans for EverythingTest and Exercise the PlansLayer Business Plan & Disaster PlanBusiness Continuity IssuesBiggest Risk is not knowing all the risksBiggest Problem -much risk is out of your controlBest Practices?Business Impact AssessmentContingency PlansDisaster Planning Business RecoveryCreate a Business Continuity Management TeamLead by Top Management Project BoD MonitorsRegular Status Reporting to ManagementBroad-based Awareness for EveryoneKey PlayersSenior OfficialsInternal AuditRisk ManagementLegalFinance/BudgetProcurementSafetyOthers?