Business continuity : Playbook /

The Business Continuity playbook provides the background and tools to create, manage, and execute all facets of an organization's business continuity program (BCP). Business continuity planning is an activity performed daily by organizations of all types and sizes to ensure that critical busine...

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Corporate Authors: Elsevier Science & Technology.
Group Author: Hayes, Bob E., 1963-; Kotwica, Kathleen.; Correia, Dean.
Published: Elsevier,
Publisher Address: Oxford :
Publication Dates: 2013.
Literature type: eBook
Language: English
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Online Access: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/book/9780124116481
Summary: The Business Continuity playbook provides the background and tools to create, manage, and execute all facets of an organization's business continuity program (BCP). Business continuity planning is an activity performed daily by organizations of all types and sizes to ensure that critical business functions are available before, during, and after a crisis. This playbook guides the security leader through the development, implementation, and maintenance of a successful BCP. The text begins with a detailed description of the concept and value of business continuity planning, transitioning into a step-by-step guide to building or enhancing a BCP. Its 14 appendices, which include sample forms, templates, and definitions, make it an invaluable resource for business continuity planning. Answers the unavoidable question, "What is the business value of a business continuity program?"Breaks down a business continuity program into four major elements for better understanding and easier implementationIncludes 14 appendices that provide sample forms, templates, and definitions for immediate adaptation in any business setting.
Carrier Form: 1 online resource (87 pages)
Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN: 9780124165649
0124165648
Index Number: HD49
CLC: F272.3
Contents: What is business continuity planning, and why do I need it? -- How does a business continuity program help my business, and how is it managed? -- How do I implement the four pillars of a business continuity program? -- How do I maintain a business continuity program in the long term? -- Appendix 1 : specific job descriptions and salary ranges -- Appendix 2 : advisory committee members -- Appendix 3 : corporate contingency planning umbrella -- Appendix 4 : threat risk matrix and heat map -- Appendix 5 : business impact analysis template -- Appendix 6 : CMT/IMT/LRT member list -- Appendix 7 : CMT, IMT, and LRT member roles and responsibilities -- Appendix 8 : Crisis management meeting locations and contacts -- Appendix 9 : CMT/IMT meeting agenda -- Appendix 10 : Critical incident decision matrix -- Appendix 11 : Critical incident individual decision matrix -- Appendix 12 : Facility property assessment checklist -- Appendix 13 : incident report -- Appendix 14 : government contacts.