World Conference on Disaster Management

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KETCHConsulting’s Conference Session:                                                                              

Title:                        BCP in a Down Economy
Presenter:
Audience:             BCP
Level:                       All
Date:                        Wednesday, June 27, 2012
Time:                       10:15 AM – 11:05 AM

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Presentation Description

Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery are no less critical in a Down Economy, yet upper management may look at this as an area where cost savings can be achieved. This session will discuss why BCP and DR may be even more critical in a Down Economy AND will also discuss sources of additional funding and support. Areas to be discussed include:

• Executive Education Business Issues Risks increase Risk Assessment Supply Chain – audit their BCPs SLAs and penalties
• Resiliency –key suppliers; key customers A current BIA is critical
• Prioritize processes Right people; minimum resources Save on technology solutions Review overall efficiency More regulations not less HIPAA DHS Title IX BS25999 Failure to maintain readiness Increased cost to re-establish

But What about Funding?

• Other Peoples Money (OPM)
•  HR IT Teleworking
• High Availability Insurance savings
• Hot Site Savings Renewals – Guaranteed Savings & Increased coverage Extensions – Guaranteed Savings – Not recommended
• Alternative Vendors Packaging
• Deferred Billing

Learning Objectives:

• Learn why BCP is even more important in a down economy
• Learn why your supply chain is at risk
• Learn how to get funding in spite of the economy