BCM Basics Archives

July 20, 2024July 23, 2024

Crowdstrike Outage and Why your Business Continuity Plan Didn’t Work

Is your BCM Program one of the those that have senior manager and key customers asking about the Crowdstrike Outage and why your Business Continuity Plan didn’t work? The recent Crowdstrike outage serves as a stark reminder of the critical importance of effective business continuity planning. Dubbed the largest IT outage ever, its true impacts …

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April 17, 2023July 20, 2024

Essential Staff Skills for Business Continuity Management across Business Sizes

The specific skills and attributes necessary for successful BCM vary depending on the size and complexity of the business. In this post, we will explore the essential staff skills and attributes required for business continuity management in large complex businesses, medium-sized businesses, and small businesses.

April 14, 2023July 20, 2024

The Key Business Continuity Metrics with Examples: MTPD, RTO, RPO

In this post I will provide the key Business Continuity Metrics with examples. Every business faces potential risks and disruptions, whether natural disasters, cyber-attacks, or unexpected system failures. In today’s fast-paced world, it’s crucial for companies to understand the key metrics that can help them quickly recover from these incidents and minimize their impact on …

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