What does the business continuity policy do Right Ans - It sets out the
purpose, scope and governance of the business continuity programme
If an organisation doesnt have any business continuity capacity Right Ans -
Get an interim structure and plan in place
The BCP should be what Right Ans - Short, precise and to the point
Business Continuity should include Right Ans - Definition for use.
Objectives and scope
Roles and responsibilities
Legals and standards
Identification of interested parties
Measurement and review frequency and methods
Sign off and comms
The definition of scope should be? Right Ans - Which areas of the
organisation are included and which aren't.
A grasp of the organisations strategies, objectives and culture and its risk
appetite.
Also list its regulatory constraints
Business continuity governance focuses on Right Ans - Oversight and
support.
Monitoring and review.
Alignment with organisational objectives
Compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
Business continuity roles Right Ans - Should be embedded in the job
descriptions and performance plans.
Roles - top management Right Ans - Leadership, commitment and
resources
, Roles - steering group Right Ans - Oversee, advise and manage - making the
recommendations to top mgt.
Business continuity plan owner Right Ans - Make sure the plan reflects the
business continuity capability.
Business Continuity Programme Right Ans - Ongoing mgt and governance
process appropriately resourced to implement and maintain business
continuity mgt.
Business continuity mgt. programme documentation Right Ans - Business
Continuity policy
Business continuity programme of activities
Project management documentation
Meeting agendas, minutes and action trackers
Skills and competancy
BIA questionnaires
Response structure
Plans
Exercise programmes
Crisis mgt. plans
Outsource contracts
SLA with customers and suppliers
General Principles of Embedding Right Ans - Ensure business continuity is
a central p[art of what the organisation does.
Make sure its aligned with the organisational goals and objectives.
Health and saftey and data protection are embedded in similar ways
Process Right Ans - Engage the key players
Use existing communication channels to get the message across.
Build a network of champions across the business
Methods & Techniques Right Ans - Sector peers having disasters - make it
relevant to the persons short term objectives. Learn lessons from peers.
Get business continuity onto meeting agendas
Schedule exercises for holidays or quieter times
Make sure business continuity is part of supply change mgt.
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