Essential Business Continuity Management (BCM) Best Practices

1. Conduct Business Impact Analysis (BIA) The first step in a successful BCM program is conducting a Business Impact Analysis (BIA). This analysis helps organizations understand how disruptions can affect operations. A BIA identifies critical business functions, quantifies potential losses, and determines the acceptable downtime for each function. For FinTech companies and cybersecurity firms like CyRAACS, understanding these impacts ensures better planning and rapid recovery in the face of cyber incidents or operational failures. 2. Develop a Risk Assessment Framework A solid risk assessment framework allows businesses to systematically evaluate threats and vulnerabilities. It includes identifying internal and external risks, evaluating their likelihood, and assessing their potential impact. In a dynamic threat landscape, businesses need to adopt a risk-based approach to manage evolving cybersecurity challenges. 3. Establish a Clear Business Continuity Management (BCM) Policy ...