Business Continuity Collaborative Articles

What are the benefits and challenges of adopting the COSO ERM framework for business continuity?

Learn what the COSO ERM framework is, how it helps you manage your risks and ensure your business continuity, and how to implement it effectively.

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How do you balance the cost and benefits of different cloud backup and recovery options for your RPO?

23 contributions 2 days ago

Learn how to compare different cloud backup and recovery options for your RPO, which is the maximum data loss you can tolerate in a disaster.

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How do you evaluate and select data sovereignty and privacy solutions and vendors?

25 contributions 3 weeks ago

Learn how to evaluate and select the best data sovereignty and privacy solutions and vendors for your business continuity. Follow these six steps to protect your…

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What are the best practices for data privacy audits and assessments?

20 contributions 1 month ago

Learn how to conduct effective data privacy audits and assessments to protect your data assets, comply with regulations, and avoid reputational damage.

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How do you review and update your data governance and lifecycle strategy and policies?

16 contributions 3 weeks ago

Learn how to assess, define, develop, implement, evaluate, and update your data governance and lifecycle strategy and policies for business continuity.

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How do you leverage data analytics and AI to support business continuity and resilience?

19 contributions 2 weeks ago

Learn how to leverage data analytics and AI to enhance your decision-making, operations, and customer experience for business continuity and resilience.

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How do you update and review your RPO as your cloud environment and business needs change?

13 contributions 2 months ago

Learn how to keep your Recovery Point Objective (RPO) aligned with your cloud environment and business needs. Follow these tips to update and review your RPO.

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How do you benchmark and compare your cyber resilience maturity with your peers and competitors?

18 contributions 3 weeks ago

Learn how to assess and improve your cyber resilience performance using frameworks, tools, and data. Compare your cyber resilience maturity with your peers and…

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What are the key skills and roles for a data breach recovery team?

18 contributions 2 months ago

Learn how to recover from a data breach with a team of experts who can help you achieve your RPO and minimize data loss.

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What are the best methods to measure and reduce downtime risks in your industry?

17 contributions 2 months ago

Learn some of the best methods to measure and reduce downtime risks in your industry and ensure business continuity. Discover how to define metrics, assess sources,…

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How do you review and update your SLAs to reflect changing business needs and expectations?

11 contributions 2 months ago

Learn how to review and update your SLAs to align with your business goals, strategies, and capabilities. Follow these five steps to ensure service quality and…

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How do you learn from your RPO and RTO incidents and improve your business continuity capabilities?

16 contributions 4 months ago

Learn how to assess, review, implement, and share the lessons from your RPO and RTO incidents, and improve your business continuity capabilities.

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What are the best practices for reducing RPO and downtime in a disaster scenario?

15 contributions 2 months ago

Learn some of the best practices for minimizing data loss and downtime in a disaster scenario. Find out how to plan, implement, test, and improve your business…

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How do you monitor and measure your RPO performance and identify areas for improvement?

13 contributions 2 months ago

Learn how to define, track, test, analyze, implement, and review your recovery point objective (RPO) performance and ensure your business continuity.

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How do you balance RPO and data replication costs?

14 contributions 2 months ago

Learn what RPO (Recovery Point Objective) is and how it impacts your data replication costs, and get tips on how to optimize them for your business continuity.

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How do you review and improve your RPO and BCP over time?

14 contributions 3 months ago

Learn how to evaluate, update, implement, monitor, and enhance your recovery point objective (RPO) and business continuity plan (BCP) over time.

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What are the common causes and impacts of data breaches on business continuity?

55 contributions 1 day ago

Learn about the common causes and impacts of data breaches on business continuity, and how to mitigate them with effective planning and recovery strategies.

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How do you monitor and audit data quality and integrity?

14 contributions 2 months ago

Learn best practices to ensure your data is fit for purpose, secure, and compliant. Monitor and audit your data quality and integrity regularly.

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How do you align your RPO with your recovery time objective (RTO) and service level agreement (SLA)?

20 contributions 3 weeks ago

Learn how to align your recovery point objective (RPO), recovery time objective (RTO), and service level agreement (SLA) with your business continuity plan.

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How do you align your business continuity training with the international standards and frameworks?

13 contributions

Learn the steps and tips to align your business continuity training with the international standards and frameworks that guide business continuity management.

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How do you balance the costs and benefits of different business continuity options and solutions?

21 contributions 3 months ago

Learn how to balance the costs and benefits of different business continuity options and solutions with these six tips.

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How do you integrate your BC plan with your risk management and crisis management strategies?

37 contributions 3 weeks ago

Learn how to align your business continuity plan with your risk management and crisis management strategies. Find out the benefits, steps, and options for…

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How do you handle conflicting or unrealistic business continuity plan assumptions?

20 contributions 3 months ago

Learn how to avoid or resolve conflicting or unrealistic business continuity plan assumptions with these tips. Improve your business continuity plan quality and…

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What are the best tools and methods for simulating a disaster scenario?

25 contributions 4 months ago

Learn how to simulate a disaster scenario to test and improve your business continuity plan. Discover the best tools and methods for creating realistic and…

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How do you foster trust and credibility with your audience during a crisis?

20 contributions 4 months ago

Learn how to craft a crisis communication plan that fosters trust and credibility with your audience during a stressful and uncertain situation.

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How do you use scenarios and simulations to validate your business continuity plan assumptions?

39 contributions 4 months ago

Learn how to use scenarios and simulations to test and improve your business continuity plan assumptions. Find out how to create and use them effectively.

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How do you design an effective emergency communication plan for your business?

15 contributions 3 months ago

Learn how to design an effective emergency communication plan for your business and why it is important for business continuity.

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What are the main challenges and risks of setting a low RPO for your critical processes?

14 contributions 2 months ago

Learn about the challenges and risks of setting a low RPO for your critical processes, such as cost-benefit analysis, technical feasibility, testing, human factors,…

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What are the key risks and impacts that a BIA should assess and quantify?

24 contributions 2 months ago

Learn how to conduct a business impact analysis (BIA) that identifies and prioritizes the potential risks and impacts that could affect your critical business…

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What are the benefits and challenges of synchronous vs. asynchronous data replication?

11 contributions 2 months ago

Learn the benefits and challenges of synchronous and asynchronous data replication methods, and how to implement them for business continuity.

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How do you balance the cost and benefit of achieving your RPO and RTO?

13 contributions 3 weeks ago

Learn what RPO and RTO are, why they matter, how to calculate them, how to balance their cost and benefit, and how to monitor and improve them.

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What are the key elements of a risk mitigation strategy for your BCP?

29 contributions 2 months ago

Learn the key elements of a risk mitigation strategy for your BCP and how to identify, analyze, respond, monitor, communicate, and document the risks that could…

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How do you define the scope and objectives of a business continuity audit?

37 contributions 3 months ago

Learn how to plan and conduct a successful business continuity audit by defining the scope and objectives, criteria, methods, and activities of your audit.

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How do you assess the impact of a disruptive event on your business operations?

23 contributions 4 weeks ago

Learn how to assess the impact of a disruption on your critical functions and processes, and prioritize your recovery actions with a business impact analysis.

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How do you review and evaluate your continuity plan after a disruptive event and implement improvements?

40 contributions 4 weeks ago

Learn the steps to review and evaluate your continuity plan after a disruptive event and implement improvements based on feedback, analysis, and testing.

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How do you conduct a business impact analysis using the BCI Good Practice Guidelines?

10 contributions 2 months ago

Learn how to use the BCI Good Practice Guidelines to conduct a business impact analysis (BIA) for your business continuity plan.

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How do you prepare for a business continuity audit and assurance project?

16 contributions 2 months ago

Learn how to plan and prepare for a business continuity audit and assurance project to evaluate and improve your BCMS and enhance your resilience.

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How do you measure and report on the effectiveness and efficiency of your business continuity processes?

24 contributions 1 month ago

Learn how to measure and report on the effectiveness and efficiency of your business continuity process with key concepts and methods.

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What are the best practices for IT resilience in a hybrid cloud environment?

17 contributions 1 month ago

Learn how to improve your IT resilience in a hybrid cloud environment by following some best practices, such as defining your RPO and RTO, choosing the right cloud…

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How do you integrate your business continuity plan with your crisis management and emergency response plans?

12 contributions 2 months ago

Learn how to integrate your business continuity plan with your crisis management and emergency response plan to manage and recover from a crisis effectively.

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What are the key elements of a crisis communication strategy for your business?

18 contributions 2 months ago

Learn the key elements of a crisis communication strategy that can help you manage and recover from a business crisis effectively.

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What are the best practices for managing remote teams and maintaining productivity during a disruption?

22 contributions 2 months ago

Learn the best practices for creating and implementing an alternate work site policy and procedures that enable your staff to work remotely and productively during…

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How do you measure and improve your RPO performance in a multi-cloud architecture?

15 contributions 1 month ago

Learn how to measure and improve your RPO performance in a multi-cloud architecture. Find out how to optimize your backup methods, tools, and strategy.

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How do you assess the impact of different types of disruptions on your RPO and RTO?

17 contributions 2 months ago

Learn the steps to assess the impact of different types of disruptions on your recovery point objective (RPO) and recovery time objective (RTO) and optimize your…

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What are the benefits and drawbacks of using cloud-based solutions for disaster recovery?

17 contributions 2 months ago

Learn how cloud-based DR can improve your RTO and resilience, and what challenges and best practices you need to consider.

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How do you monitor and measure remote work performance and productivity?

11 contributions 2 months ago

Learn how to conduct a risk assessment for remote work, what are some common risks and mitigation strategies, and how to monitor and measure remote work performance…

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