Introduction to Business Continuity Planning Importance of Data

Introduction to Business Continuity Planning �Importance of Data and value on business �BCP cycle and planning �BCP stages �BCP redundancy phoecho. blog. com/files/2010/11/Introduction-to. BCP 21. ppt

Importance of Data �Data needs to be transformed into information �Information needs to be transformed into knowledge �Knowledge is very crucial to businesses as it provides direction for the business. phoecho. blog. com/files/2010/11/Introduction-to. BCP 21. ppt

BCP Planning and Cycles �What is BCP �BC = activities to keep business running in the event of period of displacement or interruption of normal operation. �DR = process of rebuilding your operation or infrastructure after the disaster. phoecho. blog. com/files/2010/11/Introduction-to. BCP 21. ppt

BCP Planning and Cycles �Why do we need BCP? Preparation Minimise disruption Remain operational and competitive No downtime Data center management phoecho. blog. com/files/2010/11/Introduction-to. BCP 21. ppt

BCP Planning and Cycles �Factors to consider for BCP. Equipment failure Power supply Natural disasters Malicious attack Fire Human error phoecho. blog. com/files/2010/11/Introduction-to. BCP 21. ppt

BCP Planning and Cycles �Who does the BCP? All levels must contribute to BCP phoecho. blog. com/files/2010/11/Introduction-to. BCP 21. ppt

BCP Planning and Cycles �Where to carry out BCP? Cold site Hot site Mutual Backup Point in time replication Continuous replication Mirrored site phoecho. blog. com/files/2010/11/Introduction-to. BCP 21. ppt

BCP Stages �BCP Stages Project Initiation Business Analysis Design and Development Implementation Testing Maintenance phoecho. blog. com/files/2010/11/Introduction-to. BCP 21. ppt

BCP Stages �BCP Stages Project Initiation � Define Business Continuity Objective and Scope of coverage. � Establish a Business Continuity Steering Committee. � Draw up Business Continuity Policies. phoecho. blog. com/files/2010/11/Introduction-to. BCP 21. ppt

BCP Stages �BCP Stages Business Analysis Perform Risk Analysis and Business Impact Analysis. - Consider Alternative Business Continuity Strategies. - Carry out Cost-Benefit Analysis and select a Strategy. - Develop a Business Continuity Budget. phoecho. blog. com/files/2010/11/Introduction-to. BCP 21. ppt

BCP Stages �BCP Stages Design and Development � Set up a Business Recovery Team and assign responsibility to the members. � Identify Plan Structure and major components � �- Develop Backup and Recovery Strategies. �Develop Scenario to Execute Plan. �Develop Escalation, Notification and Plan Activation Criteria. � - Develop General Plan Administration Policy. phoecho. blog. com/files/2010/11/Introduction-to. BCP 21. ppt

BCP Stages �BCP Stages �� � Implementation Prepare Emergency Response Procedures. Prepare Command Center Activation Procedures. Prepare Detailed Recovery Procedures. Prepare Vendors Contracts and Purchase of Recovery Resources. Ensure Recovery Team members know their Duties and Responsibilities. phoecho. blog. com/files/2010/11/Introduction-to. BCP 21. ppt

BCP Stages �BCP Stages Testing �Exercise Plan based on selected Scenario. �Produce Test Report and Evaluate the Result. �Provide Training and Awareness to all Personnel. phoecho. blog. com/files/2010/11/Introduction-to. BCP 21. ppt

BCP Stages �BCP Stages Maintenance �Review the Plan periodically. � Distribute the Plan to Recovery Team members. phoecho. blog. com/files/2010/11/Introduction-to. BCP 21. ppt

BCP Redundancy �Data Redundancy �Network Redundancy �Application Redundancy See sample “ 2007 AT&T Business Continuity Study” for discussion. See sample “Sample WAN Redundancy” for discussion. phoecho. blog. com/files/2010/11/Introduction-to. BCP 21. ppt