The Ultimate Guide to Business Continuity
A disaster just isn’t what it used to be. In years gone by, most companies defined a disaster as an act of nature — a hurricane, tornado, flood or fire that ravaged a building and wiped out a company’s ability to conduct business. Today, with worldwide networks, Web apps and 24/7 call centers, even a common electrical failure could spell disaster, if it brings communications and online transactions to a screeching halt.
Business continuity involves much more than planning for disasters, though. It’s about taking steps to ensure that unexpected events have a minimal impact on a company’s ability to keep the business going. The focus is on continuity, not crisis. Good planning must take into account everything from people and communications to travel and facilities. Because business continuity and disaster recovery share much in common, they are often lumped together. However, it’s important to mention that the two are actually distinct, but intertwined.
See The Ultimate Guide to Business Continuity, From CSO Magazine and CSOonline.com
