Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to Business Continuity Management

• Defining business continuity management (BCM)
• Exploring the value of BCM to organizations
• Integrating BCM with risk management frameworks
• Using ISO 22301 for BCM standards
• Case Study: Assess an organization’s BCM needs

Module 2: Assessing Business Disruption Impacts

• Analyzing the impact of business disruptions
• Determining tolerable downtime and recovery time objectives
• Conducting business impact analysis (BIA)
• Using tools like ServiceNow for impact assessment
• Case Study: Perform a BIA for a critical system

Module 3: Business Continuity Implementation

• Developing a business continuity implementation plan
• Establishing continuity policies and procedures
• Coordinating with stakeholders for plan execution
• Using Microsoft Teams for continuity coordination
• Case Study: Draft a business continuity plan

Module 4: Disaster Recovery Strategies

• Designing effective disaster recovery strategies
• Exploring standby systems and recovery time impacts
• Implementing backup solutions with Veeam Backup
• Ensuring data integrity and system availability
• Case Study: Develop a disaster recovery strategy

Module 5: Documentation and Testing

• Creating robust continuity and recovery documentation
• Designing testing scenarios for plan validation
• Conducting tabletop exercises and simulations
• Updating plans based on test outcomes
• Case Study: Simulate a disaster recovery test