Business Continuance Preparing for the End or Preparing to Succeed Emmitt Wells - Getronics

September 10-12, 2007 Los Angeles Convention Center Los Angeles, California 3 Natural and Man-made Disasters

September 10-12, 2007 Los Angeles Convention Center Los Angeles, California 4 The Three Ps Property Personnel Processes

September 10-12, 2007 Los Angeles Convention Center Los Angeles, California 5 Business Continuity vs. Disaster Recovery IT Business Continuity or IT Service Continuity –The ability of an organization to continue to function even after a disastrous event, accomplished through the deployment of redundant hardware and software, the use of fault tolerant systems, and a solid backup and recovery strategy. IT Disaster Recovery –A plan of action to recover from an unlikely event of a severe or catastrophic business disruption whether natural or man-made.

September 10-12, 2007 Los Angeles Convention Center Los Angeles, California 6 Business Continuance - Steps to Success

September 10-12, 2007 Los Angeles Convention Center Los Angeles, California 7 Change Management Integration

September 10-12, 2007 Los Angeles Convention Center Los Angeles, California 8 Summary Thorough Requirements Gathering –Remember the three Ps Validated Plan Development –Use a methodical approach to developing the BCP Ongoing Management –Regularly test, validate and revise the plan

September 10-12, 2007 Los Angeles Convention Center Los Angeles, California 9 Final Thoughts