What do you think of when you hear the term business continuity
planning? Do you know that business continuity planning is critical
to the survival and livelihood of your business?
Effective business continuity planning establishes a solid
foundation of detailed business processes and documented procedures
that ensure your organization’s recovery and ongoing operations of
critical information systems and core business services during and
post an unforeseen business interruption or disaster.
The overarching goal of business continuity planning is to
proactively arm the organization with pre-planned tools and
practices that will mitigate the consequences of a business
interruption event to an acceptable level from the onset. Producing
an enhanced security posture fosters a structure of internal
resilience which is vital to the livelihood and ongoing existence of
your organization.
Taking time to create and implement a business continuity planning
initiative will protect your organization from interrupted business
functions which could ultimately lead to great financial loss or
even bankruptcy.
With the establishment of an effective business continuity planning
program, your business can expect to experience the following
benefits:
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Minimize and/or mitigate financial
losses to the enterprise
• Ensure the on-going availability of key business services
and operations
• Comply with government sponsored regulations such as the
HIPAA Security Rule 164.308(a)(7)(i), GLBA, Sarbanes-Oxley,
Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC)
requirements, National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD)
3510/3520 Rules, and Presidential Decision Directive (PDD)
FPC-65
• Ensure the timely and effective resumption of key business
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Contingency Now’s business continuity planning ensures the
availability of critical business services due to a business
interruption event. Your organization will react with practiced
confidence to successfully maintain business continuity during a
crisis.
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