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Why the Business Continuity Plan Must Be a Living Document

Diligent

The business continuity plan – sometimes known as a disaster recovery plan – is an essential document for all organizations, designed to ensure their operations can continue with minimal interruption in the event of an unexpected disruption. What is a Business Continuity Plan (BCP)? What Should a BCP Contain?

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The New Normal

BCP Builder

Feedback from BCP Builder Community on this topic – (this is the link to the original LinkedIn Post ): What will “the new normal” look like? Rather than just Main-Site to DR-Site switchover testing, the Disaster Recovery Plan will also need to include regular work from home testing.

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The New Normal

BCP Builder

Feedback from BCP Builder Community on this topic – (this is the link to the original LinkedIn Post ): What will “the new normal” look like? Rather than just Main-Site to DR-Site switchover testing, the Disaster Recovery Plan will also need to include regular work from home testing.

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Everything You Need to Know About Business Continuity Plans

Erwood Group

NOTE: DRII takes this definition from the Business Continuity Institute BCI and Disaster Recovery Journal DRJ. Loss of Workplace : Only one primary site or location is impacted or disrupted at any time. Alternate sites & locations are not impacted and are available for recovery use. BCP and BCP Meaning.

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What is a Business Impact Analysis (BIA)?

Stratogrid Advisory

The Disaster Recovery Institute International (DRII) defines it as an activity to " Identify and prioritize the entity’s functions and processes to ascertain which ones will have the greatest impact should they not be available.". Alternate site and technology requirements (including the ability to work remotely).

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Business Continuity Guide for Smaller Organizations

Stratogrid Advisory

There is a common misconception among many small and medium-sized organizations about what the Business Continuity Planning (BCP) process entails. BCP requires collaboration across the entire organization and the participation of all business units and departments.

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Business Continuity Guide for Smaller Organizations

Stratogrid Advisory

BCP Guide table of Contents: Section 1 - Introduction to Business Continuity Planning (BCP). Section 7 - IT Disaster Recovery Plan. 1 – Introduction to BCP. 7 – IT Disaster Recovery Plan. 1 – Introduction to BCP. 7 – IT Disaster Recovery Plan.