A BIA helps leaders prioritize recovery efforts by understanding which services are vital and the acceptable downtime for each.
Outputs of a BIA
- Recovery time objectives (RTO) and recovery point objectives (RPO).
- Interdependencies between systems, vendors, and teams.
- Financial, regulatory, and reputational impact estimates.
Where BIA fits
- Guides disaster recovery and resilience investments.
- Provides input to cybersecurity budgets and tabletop exercises.
- Supports compliance requirements for frameworks like ISO 22301.
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