What does the business continuity policy do Answer: It sets out the purpose,
scope and governance of the business continuity programme
If an organisation doesnt have any business continuity capacity Answer: Get
an interim structure and plan in place
The BCP should be what Answer: Short, precise and to the point
Business Continuity should include Answer: 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? Answer: 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 Answer: Oversight and support.
Monitoring and review.
Alignment with organisational objectives
Compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
Business continuity roles Answer: Should be embedded in the job
descriptions and performance plans.
Roles - top management Answer: Leadership, commitment and resources
Roles - steering group Answer: Oversee, advise and manage - making the
recommendations to top mgt.
Business continuity plan owner Answer: Make sure the plan reflects the
business continuity capability.
Business Continuity Programme Answer: Ongoing mgt and governance
process appropriately resourced to implement and maintain business continuity
mgt.
Business continuity mgt. programme documentation Answer: 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 Answer: 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 Answer: Engage the key players
Use existing communication channels to get the message across.
Build a network of champions across the business
Methods & Techniques Answer: 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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