Business Continuity
Management (BCM) and
Business Impact Analysis
(BIA)
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Course Overview
This 3-day course provides an in-depth understanding of Business Continuity Management (BCM) and Business Impact Analysis (BIA) with a focus on their implementation in SaaS and Fintech environments. Participants will learn the key components of BCM frameworks, perform risk assessments, develop recovery strategies, and understand the integration of cybersecurity and BCM. Through interactive sessions, hands-on exercises, and case studies, participants will gain the skills required to ensure operational resilience and continuity.
Course Objective
By the end of this course, participants will:
Gain a thorough understanding of BCM frameworks, standards, and practices.
Learn how to conduct a Business Impact Analysis (BIA) to identify critical processes and resources.
Understand risk assessment methodologies and their role in BCM.
Develop recovery strategies and continuity plans for cloud-based services.
Explore the integration of cybersecurity and BCM for resilient operations.
Create actionable BCMS roadmaps tailored for SaaS and Fintech organizations.
Target Audience
IT managers and professionals responsible for business continuity.
Risk management teams in SaaS and Fintech organizations.
Cybersecurity professionals focusing on operational resilience.
Compliance officers and team leads managing regulatory adherence.
Anyone involved in the development or maintenance of BCM and BIA frameworks.
Course Duration
- Duration: 3 Days
Introduction to BCM for SaaS & Fintech
Learn the basics of BCM, its importance in cloud-based services, and key components of BCM frameworks such as ISO 22301, ISO/IEC 27001, and PDCA models.
Understanding the Organization's Context
Analyse the SaaS and Fintech business models, conduct threat and resilience assessments, and map stakeholders and regulatory requirements.
Leadership and Commitment
Understand the importance of top management support, develop BC policies, and establish BCM structures.
Operational Resilience in SaaS and Fintech
Explore strategies for high availability, data backup, and managing third-party risks during service outages.
Assessing Current BCM Maturity
Explore strategies for high availability, data backup, and managing third-party risks during service outages.
Introduction to BIA
Explore strategies for high availability, data backup, and managing third-party risks during service outages.
Identifying Critical SaaS Functions and Components
Explore strategies for high availability, data backup, and managing third-party risks during service outages.
Impact Assessment
Explore strategies for high availability, data backup, and managing third-party risks during service outages.
Practical BIA Exercise
Explore strategies for high availability, data backup, and managing third-party risks during service outages.
Risk Assessment in BCM Context
Explore strategies for high availability, data backup, and managing third-party risks during service outages.
Developing Business Continuity Strategies
Explore strategies for high availability, data backup, and managing third-party risks during service outages.
Business Continuity Plans and Procedures
Explore strategies for high availability, data backup, and managing third-party risks during service outages.
Testing and Exercising SaaS Environments
Explore strategies for high availability, data backup, and managing third-party risks during service outages.
BCMS Implementation and Maintenance
Explore strategies for high availability, data backup, and managing third-party risks during service outages.
Cybersecurity and BCM Integration
Explore strategies for high availability, data backup, and managing third-party risks during service outages.
Action Planning for SaaS and Fintech
Explore strategies for high availability, data backup, and managing third-party risks during service outages.
Recovery Time Objectives (RTO) and Recovery Point Objectives (RPO)
Explore strategies for high availability, data backup, and managing third-party risks during service outages.
Course Outcome
By completing this course, participants will:
- Gain a comprehensive understanding of BCM and BIA tailored for SaaS and Fintech organizations.
- Be able to conduct effective Business Impact Analysis to identify critical functions and prioritize recovery efforts.
- Develop and implement robust business continuity strategies to mitigate risks and ensure resilience.
- Understand the integration of cybersecurity practices with BCM to address modern threats.
- Create actionable BCMS plans to ensure compliance and operational continuity.
- Contribute to building a culture of resilience within their organizations.