Preparing a Business Continuity Plan

Whether the threats are natural, such as fires or floods, or man-made, such as computer viruses, no company is immune to the effects of disasters and other major disruptions. That's why many firms develop a business continuity plan, a strategic instrument aimed at mitigating threats to critical business functions and preserving the continuity, or continuous operation, of these functions should attempts at mitigation fail. This report outlines the procedures for developing an effective corporate business continuity plan.