Chapter 2 mod 2 Flashcards
What is the primary intent of a business continuity plan?
The primary intent of a business continuity plan is to sustain business operations while recovering from a significant disruption.
What is a key component of a business continuity plan, especially in terms of communication?
Communication is a key component of a business continuity plan, including multiple contact methodologies and backup numbers in case of a disruption of power or communications.
What is the significance of establishing a phone tree in business continuity planning?
Establishing a phone tree is significant in business continuity planning as it ensures that if one person is not available, there is a predetermined list of individuals to contact.
Why is having established procedures and a thorough checklist crucial in business continuity planning?
Established procedures and a thorough checklist are crucial in business continuity planning to ensure that no vital element of business continuity is missed, similar to how pilots go through a checklist before take-off.
What is the role of management in activating a business continuity plan?
Management must be included in activating a business continuity plan, as priorities may change depending on the situation, and individuals with proper authority must be present to execute operations.
Why is it important to have critical contact numbers for the supply chain, law enforcement, and other external sites in business continuity planning?
It is important to have critical contact numbers for the supply chain, law enforcement, and other external sites in business continuity planning to ensure effective communication and coordination during a disruption.
How can a hospital maintain essential activity during a severe cyberattack affecting communications?
In the United States, specific numbers in specific networks can bypass normal cell phone services and use military-grade networks. These numbers are assigned to authorized individuals for hospitals or other critical infrastructures in case of a major disruption or cyberattack, allowing them to maintain essential activity.
Why is it emphasized that no matter how many times they have flown, pilots go through a checklist before take-off?
The emphasis on pilots going through a checklist before take-off highlights the importance of established procedures and checklists to ensure thoroughness and readiness, even in familiar situations.
What role does communication play in business continuity planning, especially during a disruption?
Communication plays a critical role in business continuity planning, and having multiple contact methodologies and backup numbers is crucial in case of disruptions in power or communications.
How does a phone tree contribute to effective communication in business continuity planning?
A phone tree contributes to effective communication in business continuity planning by providing a predetermined list of individuals to contact, ensuring that communication can proceed even if one person is unavailable.
What is the primary purpose of business continuity planning (BCP)?
The primary purpose of business continuity planning is the proactive development of procedures to restore business operations after a disaster or other significant disruption to the organization.
Why is it important for members from across the organization to participate in creating the BCP?
Members from across the organization should participate in creating the BCP to ensure that all systems, processes, and operations are accounted for in the plan.
Why is the term “business” frequently used in the context of business continuity planning?
The term “business” is frequently used in the context of business continuity planning as it is considered a business function rather than a purely technical one, emphasizing the alignment of technology with business needs.
What is the significance of safeguarding the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information in business continuity planning?
Safeguarding the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information is crucial in business continuity planning to ensure that technology aligns with business needs.
What are some common components of a comprehensive business continuity plan? (6)
Common components of a comprehensive business continuity plan include:
List of the BCP team members, including multiple contact methods and backup members.
Immediate response procedures and checklists (security and safety procedures, fire suppression procedures, notification of appropriate emergency-response agencies, etc.).
Notification systems and call trees for alerting personnel that the BCP is being enacted.
Guidance for management, including designation of authority for specific managers.
Instructions on how and when to enact the plan.
Contact numbers for critical members of the supply chain (vendors, customers, possible external emergency providers, third-party partners).
