All businesses, irrespective of their size, industry or location, are prone to disruption. This could be anything from temporary loss of service due to poor internet connectivity, to severe downtime caused by a storm or a breach. The key to not getting overwhelmed by disruptions is to prepare in advance. Trying to counter the effects after they have occurred is often far more costly. After all, prevention is better than a cure.

Drawing up a comprehensive and effective risk management strategy is critical to combating disruptions of any sort. One of the main components of an effective Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery (BCDR) strategy is a Business Impact Analysis (BIA). A BIA can help you ramp up your business’ security, compliance and backup postures and go a long way towards ensuring your business runs smoothly.