Business Continuity Myths and Facts
Written by Paul Kirvan on August 13, 2008 in Business Continuity.
Avalution Consulting has compiled five myths and five facts about business continuity.
Myths
- BS 25999 is a European standard.
- Use of business continuity software represents best practice.
- Plans can be generated without a business impact analysis.
- BS 25999 and Public Law 110-53 Title IX are the same.
- The threat of a pandemic has diminished since 2005.
Facts
- The “popularity” of (and perceived importance of) the risk assessment has increased over the past five years.
- Exercises are the best form of performance measurement and awareness generation.
- Continuous improvement is a necessity – getting business continuity “right” takes some time.
- Training and awareness programs should reach all employees, not just the business continuity “team.”
- Crisis communications strategies are a core element of the business continuity program (but often overlooked).
See http://www.avalution.com/Perspectives/Lists/Posts/Post.aspx?List=84617ae8-ef98-4ebb-9dda-b6f73f4b5466&ID=53 for the complete article.
Principles and Practice of Business Continuity: Tools and Techniques, by Jim Burtles, is an important book which will help you shatter those myths in your organization.
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