Business Continuity Planning

How long can your business survive if you lose access to the data you depend on to deliver results? How much of your business is dependent upon electricity and stable internet access? How protected is your essential equipment from natural disasters such as floods, tornadoes, or fires, or from man-made disasters such as theft of equipment, catastrophic employee error, or outright sabotage? These are critical questions addressed by effective IT disaster recovery planning.

Consider these vital aspects of your business's preparedness:

• Equipment Inventory: Do you have an up-to-date inventory of equipment you regularly use in case you need to replace or account for it?
• Data Accessibility: If your data needs to be replaced, do you have everything you need to access it? Do you need special software or equipment?
• Backup Redundancy: If your original backups are damaged or lost, what solution do you have to get back up and running again?
• Software Licensing: Do you have records of all necessary software licenses stored in case you need to reinstall those programs for any reason?

Without proper data loss prevention strategies and a comprehensive business continuity plan, your business's future could be at significant risk.