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Safeguarding Your Computer Systems: How to Build an IT Disaster Recovery Team

MHA Consulting

The cost of not having an IT disaster recovery team can range from being unable to recover from a disruption, to overspending. Related on MHA Consulting: Who Does What: The Most Critical Job Roles in IT Disaster Recovery The Price of Neglecting IT/DR Being a business continuity consultant can be frustrating.

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Disaster Recovery Plan vs. Business Continuity Plan: Is There a Difference?

Diligent

Disaster recovery and business continuity are two terms often used interchangeably – but doing so risks missing some of the key differences between the two strategies. To debunk the disaster recovery plan vs. business continuity plan debate, we look at: What each means. What is Disaster Recovery?

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All About BIAs: A Guide to MHA Consulting’s Best BIA Resources

MHA Consulting

We write a lot about BIAs in our blog and ebooks, and no wonder: the business impact analysis is the cornerstone of a sound business continuity program. Which would cause the greatest impact if it was down for six hours: Manufacturing? Communications? What Goes Into A Business Impact Analysis (BIA) Report?

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Unlocking the Truth: Navigating 20 Myths About Business Continuity

Erwood Group

Section 1: The Scope of Business Continuity Myth 1: Business Continuity is Only About IT Disaster Recovery or DR. Contrary to popular belief, business continuity extends far beyond IT recovery. It integrates people, processes, properties, communication, technology and other key areas.

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(Un)Realistic Expectations

KingsBridge BCP

Sure, we can probably communicate across multiple channels, but what happens when you lose access to your company email? Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery planning are based on getting critical services/systems back online as soon as possible to ensure the business suffers the least impact possible.

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Enterprise Resiliency: Navigating Through Disruptions

eBRP

Business Impact Analysis (BIA) BIA is a strategic tool that helps organizations understand the potential impact of disruptions on their operations. Effective communication and collaboration among stakeholders are crucial during both the planning and response phases.

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An Introduction to FFIEC: BCM’s Gold Standard

MHA Consulting

It has greater governance, risk assessment, business impact analysis, planning, testing, and maintenance requirements than any other standard. FFIEC’s requirements are very stringent due to the critical role financial institutions play in the economy.

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