Question:  A. Business Continuity Planning (BCP) is the process of creating a system of prevention and recovery from potential threats to a company. The plan ensures that personnel and assets are protected and can function quickly in the event of a disaster. In that regard, illustrate theimportance of having a Business Continuity Plan. Also, explain the downsides of not having one, as well.

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A. Business Continuity Planning (BCP) is the process of creating a system of prevention and recovery from potential threats to a company. The plan ensures that personnel and assets are protected and can function quickly in the event of a disaster. In that regard, illustrate theimportance of having a Business Continuity Plan. Also, explain the downsides of not having one, as well.

 

 

B.  In prevention and recovery from potential threats to the IT of a company, the same will be known as Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP). DRP is a formal document created by an organization that contains detailed instructions on how to respond to unplanned incidents such as natural disasters, Human-made disasters, and system failures. It contains strategies on minimizing the effects of a disaster on the information technology (IT) of an organization to continue to operate or quickly resume key operations. As an IS auditor conducting an audit of DRP, identify and explain the following procedures that must be observed.

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