This PPT slide, part of the 61-slide Business Continuity Planning - Guide, Process and Tools PowerPoint presentation, outlines various exercises and testing methods associated with Business Continuity Planning (BCP). It categorizes these methods based on their complexity and frequency, providing a structured approach to evaluating a BCP's effectiveness.
The first exercise is the Desk Check, which involves reviewing the plan's structure and content. This is a straightforward process primarily involving the plan author. Next, the Walk-through exercise allows for a conceptual discussion of the plan's usability, engaging both the plan author and users.
The Simulation exercise takes a step further by simulating a response to a hypothetical incident. This method requires facilitators and plan users, indicating a more collaborative approach. The Function/Unit Check assesses the effectiveness of recovery procedures for specific technologies, involving targeted users and technical staff.
Function/Unit Rehearsal is similar, but focuses on practicing recovery procedures, again involving technology users. The End-to-end Check is the most comprehensive, confirming the effectiveness of recovery procedures across complete business processes or interconnected technologies. This exercise engages a broader range of participants, including business process users and technical staff.
The slide emphasizes the importance of testing the BCP to ensure its effectiveness, highlighting that the complexity of the exercises increases with the depth of testing. This structured approach provides organizations with a clear framework for evaluating their preparedness and resilience in the face of disruptions. Understanding these exercises can help potential customers appreciate the necessity of thorough testing in their own BCP initiatives.
This slide is part of the Business Continuity Planning - Guide, Process and Tools PowerPoint presentation.
MBB/Big 4 style presentation that guides for business continuity planning (BCP) as part of holistic business continuity management (BCM) program
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