What is Business Continuity?

Business Continuity (BC) refers to the planning and preparation activities undertaken to ensure that an organization's critical business functions can continue to operate during and after a disruption. This disruption could be anything from a natural disaster (e.g., hurricane, earthquake), a cyberattack, a power outage, or even a pandemic. BC involves identifying potential threats and their impact, developing strategies to mitigate risks, and establishing procedures for recovery. Commonly used techniques include data backups, redundant systems, disaster recovery plans, and communication protocols to keep the business running with minimal downtime.