Capability to continue delivering products and services during and after a disruptive incident.
Business continuity is an organisation's ability to continue delivering products and services at acceptable levels during and after disruption. It encompasses planning, preparation, and response to events that could interrupt operations—cyber attacks, natural disasters, pandemics, or infrastructure failures. Business continuity planning identifies critical functions, acceptable downtime, and recovery strategies. It ensures organisations can survive and recover from significant disruptions.
Why It Matters
The DSC Perspective:
Disruptions happen. Business continuity planning ensures you can continue operations when they do. Without planning, minor incidents become existential threats.