Business Continuity Management (BCM) is an approach that focuses on identifying potential threats to an organisation and the effects on business operations. The main objective of BCM is to ensure that critical business processes continue to function efficiently even in (IT) emergency situations, such as cyberattacks or human error.
BCM comprises a series of steps ranging from risk assessment and analysis through the development of strategies and plans to implementation and review. It begins with a Business Impact Analysis (BIA), which identifies the most important business processes and assesses which resources are needed and what effects an interruption could have. Strategies are then developed to mitigate or eliminate these risks.
