B - Definitions
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business continuity
Business continuity is the ability of an organization to maintain essential functions during, as well as after, a disaster has occurred.
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business continuity and disaster recovery (BCDR)
Business continuity and disaster recovery (BCDR) are closely related practices that describe an organization's preparation for unforeseen risks to continued operations.
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Business Continuity Institute (BCI)
The Business Continuity Institute, which was started in 1994 and is headquartered out of the United Kingdom, is an international organization that offers accreditation and certification, networking, published resources, training and guidance for business continuity professionals.
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business continuity plan (BCP)
A business continuity plan (BCP) is a document that consists of the critical information an organization needs to continue operating during an unplanned event.
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business continuity plan audit
A business continuity plan audit is a formalized method for evaluating how business continuity processes are being managed to determine whether the BC plan is effective and in line with the company’s objectives.
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business continuity policy
Business continuity policy is the set of standards and guidelines an organization enforces to ensure resilience and proper risk management.
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business continuity software
Business continuity software is an application or suite designed to make business continuity planning/business continuity management (BCP/BCM) processes, metrics and compliance more efficient and accurate.