Methods for Exercising and Testing Business Continuity Plans PPT

This PPT slide, part of the 61-slide Business Continuity Planning - Guide, Process and Tools PowerPoint presentation, presents a structured overview of various methods for exercising and testing business continuity plans. It categorizes these methods based on their complexity and frequency of execution.

The first method listed is the Desk Check, which involves reviewing the structure and content of the plan. This is a low-complexity exercise primarily involving the plan author. Next, the Walk-through method allows for a conceptual discussion of the plan to ensure its usability, again involving the plan author and users.

As complexity increases, the Simulation method is introduced. This involves simulating a theoretical response to an incident, requiring facilitators and plan users, along with observers. The Function/Unit Check assesses the effectiveness of recovery procedures for specific technologies, engaging target users and technical staff.

The Function/Unit Rehearsal takes this further by practicing the recovery procedure, maintaining similar participant requirements as the check. The End-to-end Check evaluates recovery procedures for complete business processes or interconnected technologies, involving a broader range of participants. Finally, the End-to-end Rehearsal practices recovery for entire business processes, again engaging a diverse participant group.

The slide emphasizes that while the type and frequency of these exercises are crucial, they must also consider cost and resource implications. This highlights the need for organizations to balance thorough testing with practical constraints. Overall, the slide serves as a guide for executives to understand the various testing methods and their implications for business continuity planning.

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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