How to Stay in Business — When the Sky Falls In Final

Posted on October 20th, 2008 by Terence Kierans, aka TK

To wind up this series on Business Continuity Planning here’s a summary as to why you should plan:

  • Information systems built on computers have become increasingly vital to the effective operation of a business;
  • The provision of timely business services has become progressively more dependent on computer systems;
  • By now you should be even more aware of the impact on your business that a serious incident could have;
  • The necessity of setting up at least a semiformal procedure to be complied with when a disaster happens;
  • The high probability of an increase in inefficient IT and data protection safeguards;
  • The need to set up efficient and effective recovery strategies to diminish the consequences of any disrupting events;
  • To have the goal of lessening the costs and losses which might otherwise arise from the occurrence of severe events, and finally
  • Prevention of failure of your business resulting from any disrupting events.

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How to Stay in Business—When the Sky Falls In Part 4

Posted on October 1st, 2008 by Terence Kierans, aka TK

 

  1. Practise your plan on a regular basis.

It is the best way of determining deficiencies. Test it using “what if?” scenarios. Although a disaster may strike at any time, foresight will minimise the damage. “Prevention is better than cure” holds very true regarding disaster recovery.

Prevention and preparation are the biggest, and most important, parts of an effective Business Continuity strategy. You will avoid many disasters and minimise the effects of others by having a comprehensive BCM plan.

….and of course, you do document all your procedures — don’t you? Contact me if you need assistance in this area.

Terence CAVB (Certified Australian Virtual Business)
Principal, Cyberspace Virtual Services, Western Australia
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