Business Perspective of BIA

• Creates a statement of

  • The critical operational needs
  • How quickly I need it back
    • How do I meet catch-up implications after the information systems become available again?
  • How much I can afford to have lost when the process is restored
  • The (non-IT) resources that are essential for me to achieve my fundamental purpose
    • What do I need to do to ensure their availability?

• Identifies critical business applications

  • Time scales and impacts
  • Document in the DR plan

• Drives the IT perspective of BIA

For assistance with conducting your business impact analysis, please contact Mt Xia.