Information Security Research Library

Pandemic threats and innovations in complementary fields have raised both the stakes and the performance of traditional business continuity and disaster planning (BC-DR). The bar has been raised. Solutions for data and technology--as well as people--must exhibit reliable, proven sophistication in design and resilience and possess a global footprint of resources. Strategic solutions must also rely on the advice and coaching from certified planning professionals (CBCP), who have disaster coordination experience. Even more important, BCM professionals must work closely with technology partners to create and maintain multiple solutions available in many locations. The best vendor solutions packages include not only software products, online storage, and IT support, but also BCM consulting services that are tailored to a company's need and integrated with technology products in a bundled service package. All solutions at best will become more automated and accessible from anywhere by a trained employee who can follow a well-tested, documented, and executable recovery plan to completion. In this case, all affected employees need to do is find safety, while the business resumes function or continues with other support teams.