Business Continuity is a core advanced GRC concept that every cybersecurity and GRC professional should understand.
What Is Business Continuity?
Business Continuity refers to the practices, processes, or technologies related to business continuity within the context of information security and risk management. Understanding business continuity helps organizations protect their systems, data, and operations from relevant threats.
How It Works
Business Continuity is applied through a combination of policies, technical controls, and organizational procedures. Security teams implement business continuity as part of a broader security program aligned to industry frameworks and regulatory requirements.
Why It Matters
Organizations that correctly implement business continuity reduce their exposure to cyber risk, improve regulatory compliance, and strengthen their overall security posture.
Key Takeaways
- Understand what business continuity is and how it applies to your organization’s security program.
- Align business continuity practices to a recognized framework such as NIST CSF, ISO 27001, or CIS Controls.
- Regularly review and test controls related to business continuity to ensure they remain effective as threats evolve.