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Don’t be left in the dark: Here’s how to create a business continuity plan that works

Online Computers

A business continuity plan (BCP) is a vital document that outlines the procedures and strategies an organization must follow to be able to continue operating in the event of an emergency or a disaster. These may include natural disasters, cyberattacks, power outages, supply chain disruptions, and more.

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Aligning Cyber Incident Response Planning with Your BC/DR Program

eBRP

In the IT realm, CIO’s and CISO’s now focus their efforts on mitigating those risks, and planning responses to potential data breaches, malware and other cyber threats. As a result, more and more organizations have begun developing Cybers Security Incident Response Plans (CSIRPs).

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BCP vs. DR Plans: What Are the Key Differences?

Zerto

Business Continuity Plan vs. Disaster Recovery Plan. Savvy organizational leaders employ corporate strategies such as disaster recovery and business continuity to nimbly navigate through such emergencies and maintain functionality in the face of disasters. What is a Business Continuity Plan?

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Why Every BC Professional Should Become a Gap Hunter

MHA Consulting

But one thing we find a lot is that organizations with elaborate BC programs—they’ve done lots of BIAs and have extensive plans and other documentation—are often not nearly as resilient as they think they are. The issue, more often than not, is that their operations and response plans are riddled with unidentified gaps.

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How flexible is your BCP?

KingsBridge BCP

You should be able to use the same BCP to respond to a fire, a train derailment, a power outage, or an active threat. This might seem a bit daunting; how can one plan possibly respond to all of these things? The answers are in your plan content and structure, and training. So by all means, include those pieces.

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10 Disaster Recovery Plan Mistakes to Avoid for Your Business

Erwood Group

A disaster recovery plan is a set of procedures and protocols put in place to help a business recover from a disaster. Without a disaster recovery plan, a business can suffer significant financial losses and may even go out of business. Your disaster recovery and business continuity plan should involve more than just technology.

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The Future of Business Continuity: Innovations and Emerging Technologies

Erwood Group

Simulation and Training: How it Works: AI-driven simulations create realistic scenarios for training and testing business continuity plans. Application: Organizations use AI simulations to train personnel , identify weaknesses in plans, and improve overall preparedness for various scenarios.