The University’s Business Continuity Program aims to minimize the impact of disruptions and to support the timely resumption of mission-critical functions and services.
What is Business Continuity Planning (BCP)?
A Business Continuity Plan is like an organization’s safety net. BCP is a strategic process that enhances organizational resilience in the face of possible disruptions from:
- Natural Hazards (such as extreme weather, storms, floods, earthquakes).
- Technological Hazards (such as utility or power failures, IT outages).
- Human-caused hazards (such as cyber-attacks, hazardous materials spills).
- Supply Chain Issues (such as loss of suppliers, resource shortages).
- Loss of Personnel.
Business Continuity Planning Process
A high-quality business continuity program ensures that an organization is well prepared to respond quickly and efficiently to disruptions, which can:
- Minimize downtime.
- Minimize impacts on operations and stakeholders.
- Minimize the financial impact.
- Protect the organization’s reputation.
