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BUSINESS CONTINUITY PLANNING SERVICES
Our business continuity planning services help you form a comprehensive strategy to sustain critical operations during and after disruptive events.
Business continuity planning encompasses three key elements: resiliency, recovery and contingency
A business continuity plan (BCP) is a strategic document that’s designed to ensure that essential business functions can continue during and after unplanned disruption such as a server/backup failure or a natural disaster like a fire or flood. The goal of business continuity planning is to maintain business operations, protect employees and assets, and minimise financial losses during times of crisis.
Many businesses outsource their IT business continuity plan to a managed service provider who can analyse their setup to a higher level, challenge existing processes as well as those that would be deployed in the event of an unforeseen circumstance, they also typically produce both the BCP and disaster recovery plan (DRP) in tandem.
Proactive business continuity planning will help safeguard business operations
By identifying and prioritising critical elements, you can create a proactive plan to maintain essential operations. For example, the challenge of restoring large data sets from backups highlights the importance of considering alternatives, such as failover to remote data centres.
A business continuity plan serves as a vital fallback addressing last-resort needs, from enlisting assistance from third-party vendors to securing emergency office space or remote backup servers in a fast time frame.
Quickly transition your business to cloud based infrastructure
Various business continuity tools are available to support your business’ resilience efforts. Back-up solutions, including Backup as a Service (BaaS), Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS) enable businesses to transition their computing processes to a cloud-based infrastructure on a subscription basis.
The first step in creating a BCP involves conducting a risk assessment to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities, such as natural disasters, cyber attacks, or equipment failures. This is followed by a business impact analysis (BIA) to evaluate the potential consequences of disruptions on critical business functions and resources.
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Added peace of mind that critical business functions can be restored fast
Based on the findings of the risk assessment and business impact assessment (BIA), one of our Cyber Security Consultants will help you to develop recovery strategies and procedures to restore critical business functions and minimise downtime. These strategies may include alternative work arrangements, backup systems, redundant infrastructure, as well as IT outsourcing.
A crisis communication plan is also developed to facilitate effective communication with employees, customers, suppliers, and other stakeholders during the unforeseen event. The Covid-19 pandemic was a prime example where untested business continuity plans had to be deployed overnight.
Frequent testing and refinement of processes is critical
Testing business continuity plans is crucial as it validates their effectiveness and readiness in real-world scenarios. By simulating potential disruptions or crises, organisations can identify weaknesses, gaps, and areas for improvement in their plans.
Testing helps refine response procedures, assesses the functionality of recovery strategies, and ensures that personnel are adequately trained and prepared to execute their roles. Moreover, conducting regular tests fosters business resilience, enhances stakeholder confidence, and minimises the impact of disruptions on business operations.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Business Continuity Planning
Business continuity planning (BCP) and Disaster recovery planning (DRP) are closely related but serve different purposes within an business’ overall risk management strategy.
Business Continuity Planning (BCP):
- This takes a broader approach, encompassing all aspects of a businesses operations.
- It addresses how the entire business will continue to function during and after a disruptive event.
- It includes plans for maintaining critical business functions, communication channels, and stakeholder relationships.
- It considers various scenarios, including pandemics, supply chain disruptions, or regulatory changes.
- It focuses on resilience and adaptability, aiming to minimise the overall impact of disruptions across the business.
Disaster Recovery Planning (DRP):
- This focuses primarily on IT systems and infrastructure.
- It aims to restore IT operations and data after a disaster or disruptive event.
- It involves creating backup systems, data recovery procedures, and contingency plans for IT assets.
- It typically addresses specific incidents such as cyber attacks, hardware failures, or natural disasters.
- Emphasises the technical aspects of recovery, such as data backup, replication, and restoration.
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