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Backlog:
The effect on the business of a build-up of work that occurs as a result of a system or process being unavailable for an unacceptable period of time. A backlog of work requires more time to action than is normally available
Battle Box:
A container in which equipment and documents are stored offsite (usually an Alternative Premises) so as to be immediately available to those responding to an Incident. This container could range from a holdall to a metal storage cupboard depending upon the requirements of your business.
Business as Usual:
Processes and procedures that efficiently deal with normal day to day business issues that don’t require the Activation of the Business Continuity Plan and resources.
Business Continuity:
Planning for and responding to incidents and business disruption in order to continue critical activities at an acceptable pre-defined level.
Business Continuity Plan:
Documented collection of procedures and information that is developed, compiled and maintained in readiness for use in an incident to enable an organization to continue to deliver its critical activities at an acceptable pre-defined level
Business Continuity Planning System:
The Protektit system; the system is web based and can be accessed from anywhere in the world through a standard web browser. The system provides support to its members' in many ways including the storage of key information that can be used at the time of an Incident.
Business Impact Analysis:
The process of analysing critical activities and the effect that a disruption or Incident may have on them.
Business Interruption Insurance:
An Incident forcing an organisation into recovery may incur additional costs. These may include leasing premises or equipment, recruiting additional staff, temporary staff, use of a third party recovery facility, etc. These costs may be recovered through Business Interruption Insurance