Business Continuity: Best Practices--World-Class Business...

Features

• Cover Type: Paperback with 290 pages
• Published by: Rothstein Associates Inc. December 2003
• ISBN 10 Number: 1931332223
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-1931332224
• Book Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.4 x 0.8 inches
• Weighs: 2 pounds

BCI, DRII
Endorsed by Business Continuity Institute (BCI)and Disaster Recovery Institute International (DRII)

Disaster Recovery Institute International, November, 2003
"Provides an invaluable reference work for those new to the profession and a source of help to experienced practitioners."

Reader Reviews
Business Continuity: Best Practices by Andrew Hiles The Business Continuity: Best Practices book addresses all the professional areas of competencies recommended by the Disaster Recovery Institute International (DRII) and the Business Continuity Institute (BCI). The DRII and BCI are the largest professional groups establishing industry standards and membership educational requirements on a worldwide basis in the continuity and disaster recovery field. Business Continuity: Best Practices is designed for use by professionals as well as by interested non-professionals. In fact the book directs the user at a `Practitioner Level' and at a `Foundation Level'. Most business continuity concepts are more practical than technical and the conscientious nonprofessional can utilize this book. The book makes very liberal use of Appendices in every section, thus allowing the serious user to selectively examine specific topics in detail. The casual reader can skip any technical Appendix without losing important concepts. For the serious reader / plan developer there are numerous tables and checklists that are useful in gathering information and developing the actual Business Continuity Plan. The checklists and tables are very detailed allowing the user to develop a comprehensive plan that does not miss any major points. The book is easy to read and even a non-professional can develop a good plan, especially if a good planning template or actual Business Continuity Plan from a similar business is available as a guide. In addition to developing a Business Continuity Plan document, Business Continuity: Best Practices addresses ongoing communication, plan implementation, plan activation and all the important aspects of plan development and execution. There is also an excellent section on emergency response and plan operations that provides important guidance during an actual emergency situation. Most importantly, Business Continuity: Best Practices addresses ongoing maintenance and exercise issues so the plan can be properly maintained. Business Continuity: Best Practices deserves a solid 5-star rating. Douglas M. Henderson, FSA, CBCP Disaster Management, Inc.