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Business Continuity Business Continuity Planning Planning

StagesStages

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Business Continuity Planning Business Continuity Planning StagesStagesInitiationBusiness Impact AnalysisDisaster Readiness StrategiesDevelop and Implement the PlanMaintenance and Testing

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InitiationInitiationPrepare for the Initial Meeting

with Senior Management Know as much as possible about the issues associated with the development of disaster planning.

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InitiationInitiationReview your organization to determine

what resources are appropriate.Review any continuity plans that are in

place within your organization. Research any local events in the

recent past that had a negative effect on your organization.

Review any pertinent laws and regulations.

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InitiationInitiationPrepare a Project Introduction

Memo for senior management's signature

Prepare to discuss project funding.

Research and recommend any necessary training.

Ensure access to personal computers for all team leaders.

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InitiationInitiationDraft the Project Schedule. Invite a management

representative to kickoff meeting from every department section.

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Business Impact Business Impact AnalysisAnalysisDetermines the financial exposures

and operational impacts resulting from a major disruption of services. ◦ Gather business impact analysis data◦ Review initial business impact analysis

results◦ Conduct BIA interviews◦ Identify time-sensitive business operation

processes and application systems

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Disaster Readiness Disaster Readiness StrategiesStrategiesDefine and Cost Business Continuity

AlternativesRecommend Disaster Readiness

StrategyPrepare Senior Management Report

and PresentationObtain Disaster Readiness Strategy

Approval

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Develop and Implement Develop and Implement the Planthe PlanDefine the Scope and Number of Business

Continuity PlansDevelop Alternate Site Request for ProposalDefine the BCP Team OrganizationConduct Initial Meetings with the BCP TeamsMeeting Agenda OverviewMeeting Conclusion and Follow UpOrganize Plan Data

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Maintenance and Maintenance and TestingTestingEstablish a Plan Exercise ProgramEstablish Training RequirementsSample Emergency Response

Exercises

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