A pass/fail evaluation of infrastructure (example-computers, cabling, devices, hardware) andor physical plant infrastructure (example-building systems, generators, utilities) to demonstrate the anticipated operation of the components and system. An exercise whose aim is to obtain an expected, measurable pass/fail outcome.

A combination of the risk, the consequence of that risk, and the likelihood that the negative event will take place. A potential cause of an unwanted incident, which may result in harm to individuals, a system or organization, the environment, or the community.

The process of evaluating threats to identify unacceptable concentrations of risk to activities and single points of failure.

The process of helping employees deal with trauma in a systematic way following an event by proving trained counselors, support systems, and coping strategies with the objective of restoring employees psychological well-being.

An event that causes a system to initiate a response.

The worst-case financial loss or impact that a business could incur due to a particular loss event or risk. The unexpected loss is calculated as the expected loss plus the potential adverse volatility in this value.

A backup electrical power supply that provides continuous power to critical equipment in the event that commercial power is lost. A battery powered backup power supply use to provide short-term temporary power in the event of failure of mains supply.

The Technical Practice within the BCM Lifecycle that confirms that the Business Continuity Management (BCM) programme meets the objectives set in the Business Continuity (BC) Policy and that the organization's Business Continuity Plan (BCP) is fit for purpose.

A set of procedures within the Business Continuity Plan to validate the proper function of a system or process before returning it to production operation.

Confirmation, through the provision of evidence, that specified requirements have been fulfilled.