CHAPTER 9Testing and Maintaining Business Continuity Plans

FOLLOWING THE DEVELOPMENT of plan documents, the next step in the business continuity planning lifecycle is to test and implement plans while continuing the ongoing process of maintaining the program and incorporating business continuity into the day-to-day operations and culture of the organization.

A program of training, exercises, and tests, providing all employees with the appropriate level of education and training, is an integral part of any business continuity program that moves plans beyond the concept stage. A continuity awareness and training program for all employees underpins any organization’s capability to manage disasters and helps ensure that all employees understand what ...

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