Business Continuity Planning Resources

(This list was compiled from various sources by the Nonprofit Risk Management Center)
This document contains a list of sources and materials that may be helpful to your team in creating, implementing, and refining your BCP, such as BCP-oriented Web sites, on-line articles, and books.

Web Sites on Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery

www.availability.com
A vendor-neutral site committed to the improvement of processes and systems, with informative links to resources to help educate, analyze and remedy business continuity.

www.thebci.org/
The Business Continuity Institute Web site contains excellent information and resources for both the business continuity novice and expert, as well as allowing members the opportunity to communicate and network with each other.

www.contingencyplanning.com
If you only plan to visit one of the helpful websites, be sure that this one is it! At this site you will find on-line articles, tips, “how-to” manuals, and on-line training in BCP. In addition, you can subscribe to a free on-line magazine, Contingency Planning & Management. This site is not to be missed!

www.drj.com
Disaster Recovery Journal has been publishing information on disaster recovery since 1987 and provides a number of helpful articles regarding disaster recovery and business continuity planning.

www.disaster-resource.com
Disaster-Resource.com provides a number of helpful articles, a chat room, business continuity planning supplies, and general support for those who are developing business continuity plans.

www.fema.org
U.S. government site for emergency and disaster planning/prevention for hurricane, fire, flood, and terrorist action.

www.globalcontinuity.com
A business continuity/disaster recovery (BC/DR) portal service provided by Global Continuity plc. This site has an abundance of information and resources on a broad range of topics.

www.infosyssec.com/infosyssec/buscon1.htm
A comprehensive computer and network-security resource on the Internet for information system security professionals.

www.iprepare.com/survival-kits.html
IPrepare.com sells a number of disaster and emergency kits, both for the home and business. Kits include first aid kits, automobile emergency kits, food preparation kits, and many more.

www.nonprofitrisk.org
The Nonprofit Risk Management Center offers many free publications on continuity, natural disasters and emergency situations; business interruption insurance; information technology; and strategic risk management.

www.osha.gov/SLTC/smallbusiness/sec10.html
The Occupational Safety & Health Administration provides an informative site for emergency responses and preparedness. This site provides good information regarding creating and maintaining a safe work environment.

www.ready.gov/business/index.html
Overview on setting up a business continuity plan to quickly get your organization back to business after a terrorist attack or tornado, fire or flood. Start planning now to improve the likelihood that your company will survive and recover.

www.redcross.org
The American Red Cross site contains a wealth of information regarding disaster and emergency situations, as well as business continuity planning.

www.rothstein.com
Disaster recovery information regarding the industry's principal source for hundreds of books, software tools, videos and research reports.

www.sba.gov
The U.S. Small Business Administration site addresses disaster assistance and prevention for small businesses.

www.score.org
Score has numerous local community sites offering small businesses with face-to-face and e-mail counseling for disaster-related events and issues.

www.survive.com
Survive provides an online forum for expertise and information exchange among business continuity management practitioners and professionals, and all managers and directors with responsibility for ensuring the resilience and ultimate survival of their companies.

www.sustainable.doe.gov/disaster/disintro.shtml
The Center of Excellence for Sustainable Development site provides a number of articles regarding sustainability in the face of a number of natural disasters, such as fire, flood and hurricane.


Books/Publications on Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery

Barnes, James C., and Philip Jan Rothstein, Guide to Business Continuity Planning. Available from www.amazon.com and other major bookstores.

Fulner, Kenneth L., Business Continuity Planning, 2000 Edition: A Step-By-Step Guide with Planning Forms on CD-ROM. Available from www.amazon.com and other major bookstores.

Getting Back to Business—A Guide for the Small Business Owner Following Disaster. Available in PDF format at www.ibhs.org/business_protection.

“Good Practice in Business Continuity Management,” Business Continuity Institute, 2002. Comprises Introduction plus Six Stages of Business Continuity Management, Glossary and Scorecard in 228 pages, which are downloaded in sections. Available at www.thebci.org/GPGMain.html.

Herman, Melanie L., and Barbara B. Oliver, Vital Signs: Anticipating, Preventing and Surviving a Crisis in a Nonprofit. Available from the Nonprofit Risk Management Center at www.nonprofitrisk.org.

Hiatt, Charlotte J., Primer for Disaster Recovery Planning in an IT Environment. Available from Idea Group Publishing at www.idea-group.com.

Lang, Andrew S., CPA, and Richard F. Larking, CPA, Disaster Preparedness and Recovery: A Guide for Nonprofit Board Members and Executives. Available from Boardsource at www.boardsource.org.

Myers, Kenneth N., Manager's Guide to Contingency Planning for Disasters: Protecting Vital Facilities and Critical Operations. Available from www.amazon.com and other major bookstores.

Open for Business: A Disaster Planning Toolkit for the Small Business Owner. Available in PDF format at www.ibhs.org/business_protection.

Toigo, Jon William, Disaster Recovery Planning: Strategies for Protecting Critical Information Assets (2nd Edition). Available from www.amazon.com and other major bookstores.

Understanding Your Risks: Identifying Hazards and Estimating Losses. Available from the FEMA Publication Warehouse at (800) 480-2520. Request FEMA No. 386-2 from www.fema.org

Wrobel, Leo. A., Definitive Guide to Business Resumption Planning. Available from Artech House at www.artechhouse.com.


Articles on Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery

Bland, Michael, “Communicating Out of Crisis.” Available from Global Continuity at
www.globalcontinuity.com/article/articleview/1662/1/30/.

“Business Continuity Management—Preventing Chaos in a Crisis,” Management Best Practice Directorate of the Department of Trade and Industry, UK. It gives an excellent overview of the BCP process and offers practical suggestions. www.dti.gov.uk

Dunn, Steven L., “Business Recovery Planning: How Associations Can Avoid Disaster.”
Provides a good overview of the process of creating a BCP and the importance of doing so. www.asaenet.org

“Glossary of BCP/DR/EM Terms,” Contingency Planning and Management Online. Covers key terms used in emergency management and business recovery. www.contingencyplanning.com

Goggins, Kelley, “Contingency Planning 101” is an excellent introduction to the BCP process. Highly recommended. Available at www.contingencyplanning.com/article_index.cfm?article=162

Hiles, Andrew, “Contractual Arrangements for Recovery Services.” Link available at www.globalcontinuity.com.

Honour, David “Business Continuity Lessons Learned from September 11th: A Summary.” Available from Global Continuity plc at www.globalcontinuity.com.

King, Charles, “After September 11: Lessons on Planning and Implementing Business Continuity.” PDF available via the following link:
www.availability.com/research/industry/index.cfm?fuseaction=news&id=C79B2357-6E81-4CBC-8925B65425D3F49C.

“Lessons Learned.” Available from the EMC Corporation at www.emc.com/continuity/lessons_learned.pdf.

“Performing the Business Impact Analysis,” contributed March 19, 2001, by MarkH927@aol.com. Available at www.auditnet.org/docs/BIA.doc.

“Preparation, Planning & Peace of Mind, Top Ten Business Continuity & Disaster Planning Tips for Nonprofits.” Available from NPower New York, www.NPowerNY.org.

Ream, Scott, “How Mature Is Your Business Continuity Program?” Discusses the process of developing and implementing a “mature” BCP.
www.virtual-corp.net/html/news5.html
 
Sheetz, Guy, “In the Fact of Disaster,” American Society of Association Executives, provides a good description of the BCP efforts of Airlines Reporting Corporation, a nonprofit that acts as a clearinghouse between travel agents and airlines.
www.asaenet.org.

Syong, Gan Chee, “Introduction to Business Continuity Planning,” Oct. 1, 2001, gives overview, guidance, and resources for a beginner; details IT perspective. Available at www.sans.org.

“Training: The Missing Link,” Global Continuity.com. Available at www.globalcontinuity.com, Knowledge, Articles.

Watkins, John, “Justifying the Contingency Plan,” Disaster Recovery Journal, 1997. Available at www.drj.com/new2dr/w2_011.htm.

Williamson, John, “Business Continuity Planning, a Primer for Management and IT Personnel.”
Available from www.allhandsconsulting.com/toolbox/BCP_2-07a.PDF.

Wold, Geoffrey H., Disaster Recovery Planning Process, Parts I, II, and III, Disaster Recovery Journal, Vol. 5, No. 1; Vol. 5, No. 2; and Vol. 5, No. 3. Available at www.drj.com.


E-Meeting/Virtual Collaborative Information

www.conferzone.com/index.html
ConferZone is an objective e-conferencing resource that tracks the latest technology and trends in the marketplace.

www.evolutionb.com
A Web-based meeting center for real-time collaboration, including sharing documents and working together on almost any application.

www.eweek.com/article2/0,3959,326382,00.asp
“Web Conference Call.” Article is available from the E-Week publication as well as www.eweek.com.

www.groove.net
A peer-to-peer collaboration solution.

www.intranets.com
A Web-based meeting center for real-time collaboration, including sharing documents and working together on almost any application.

www.socio.demon.co.uk/vc/toolkit.html
Virtual Community Builder’s Toolkit site provides an overview of e-meeting vendor listings, white papers and frequently asked questions.

www.webex.com/home/services_business.html
A Web-based meeting center for real-time collaboration, including sharing documents and working together on almost any application.

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