The impact to the business caused by different types of outages, normally measured by revenue lost.

Insurance coverage for disaster related expenses that may be incurred until operations are fully recovered after a disaster.

Steps taken to resume the business within an acceptable timeframe following a disruption.

An individual or group designated to coordinate or control designated recovery processes or testing.

A group responsible for: relocation and recovery of business unit operations at an alternate site following a business disruption; and subsequent resumption and restoration of those operations at an appropriate site.

The approved sequence of activities, required to achieve stable operations following a business interruption. This timeline may range from minutes to weeks, depending upon the recovery requirements and methodology.

Risk that internal and external factors, such as inability to provide a service or product, or a fall in demand for an organization's products or services will result in an unexpected loss.

A business unit within an organization e.g. unit/department/division.A unit, department or division within an organization.

A staff member appointed by a business unit to serve as the liaison person responsible for all BCM direction and activities within the unit.

A component of Business Continuity which deals specifically with the recovery of a key function or department in the event of a disaster.