Seven habits of highly resilient organizations (approaches to achieving business continuity)

Article Type: Abstracts From: Strategic Direction, Volume 26, Issue 10

Godlewski J.Financial Executive, May 2010, Vol. 26 No. 4, Start page: 54, No. of pages: 2

Discusses how, when disasters strike, small to medium-sized enterprises(SMEs) with limited resources and meagre business continuity plans are particularly vulnerable. Stresses that ensuring the integrity of the organization’s data, communications capabilities, and the supporting IT infrastructure is more important than protecting the organization’s physical property. Presents a set of seven recommendations to help prevent costly downtime, reduce customer inconvenience, and minimize any damage to the reputation of the organization, comprising: conducting a business impact assessment; taking steps to protect data through tape rotation, data replication, appliance backup, and data vaulting facilities, reviewing power options, identifying and appointing cross-functional and preparedness teams;documenting, testing and updating the disaster preparedness plan; considering telecommunications alternatives; and forming strong relationships with vendors.Article type: ViewpointISSN: 0895-4186Reference: 39AP047

Keywords: Business continuity, Communication technologies,Computers, Data security, Disasters, Risk management