Does your company really need a Business Impact Analysis? Yes, a disaster recovery plan is a must. In order to write a successful one, you need to conduct a business impact analysis (BIA). What is a BIA? A BIA is a thorough investigation of your entire company, including business processes and the resources (e.g. computer systems, ...
Natural disasters happen. There is nothing you can do because man can’t control nature. Symantec released a report, “2011 SMB Disaster Preparedness Survey,” that showed that 50% of small businesses do not have a disaster recovery plan. The most shocking part is that 65% operate in areas that have natural disasters. Even if you think ...
I received a comment on my blog post, “Is a Disaster Recovery Plan Really Necessary?,” that asked an important question. How about a Business Impact Analysis? In order to write a successful disaster recovery plan, you need to conduct a business impact analysis (BIA). What is a BIA? A BIA is a thorough investigation of ...