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The Top 8 Risk Mitigation Controls, in Order 

MHA Consulting

They are the tool we apply to reduce the risk the organization is running, ideally to the point of bringing the organization’s residual risk below the level deemed acceptable by management. In business continuity, there are around five to 10 measures that are commonly regarded as the key mitigation controls. Recovery Team.

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Unlocking the Truth: Navigating 20 Myths About Business Continuity

Erwood Group

Contrary to popular belief, business continuity extends far beyond IT recovery. In times of crisis, a comprehensive business continuity plan ensures that every facet of the organization is resilient. Myth 2: Business Continuity Plans Are Only for Large Enterprises.

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

MHA Consulting

This means that in the blog when I talk about negative consequences, I’m limited to saying, “Believe me, I’ve seen it over and over again: Companies that neglect business continuity planning frequently live to regret it.” Your IT disaster recovery planning team should consist of the following: Management Steering Committee.

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Separating the Best from the Rest: An Analysis of Why Business Preparedness Is Critical in an Uncertain Future

Erwood Group

ASSESSING THE FINANCIAL IMPACTS OF BUSINESS DISRUPTIONS. Many organizations skip the Financial Impact Analysis. Conducting a Financial Impact Analysis is critical to helping a business understand the actual financial impact a disaster or disruption can have on a business. This is a mistake.

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7 Steps to Establishing a Sound Business Continuity Strategy 

MHA Consulting

Step 1: Gain the Support of Senior Management Without management support and engagement, it is difficult for a BC program to provide value and succeed in its goals. Step 3: Determine the Members of Your BCM Team To develop a BC strategy you need to assemble a business continuity management (BCM) team. Team Member(s).