Business Continuity

Identify critical services

List the people, systems, suppliers and information required to sustain important operations. Map dependencies so a single failure does not become an unexpected chain of disruption.

Define recovery priorities

Recovery time and recovery point objectives should reflect business impact. These targets guide backup design, alternative procedures and communication plans.

Test and improve

Exercises reveal gaps that a written plan can miss. Record lessons, assign owners and update procedures after organizational or technology changes.

Practical review checklist

• Define the business objective and the owner accountable for decisions.
• Document the current position and relevant dependencies.
• Assess security, operational and legal implications before making changes.
• Set measurable outcomes and a date to review results.
• Maintain records of approvals, exceptions and lessons learned.

These are general considerations; the appropriate approach depends on the organization, sector and applicable requirements.

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