Business Resumption  Definition(s): The condition of a function, following its recovery, when it is ready to take on tasks and activities to meet new business obligations.  Source: Singapore MAS

Business Recovery  Definition(s): Steps taken to resume the business within an acceptable timeframe following a disruption. Source: BCI/DRJ

Best Practice  Definition(s): Proven activities or processes that have been successfully used by multiple organizations.  Source: ITIL

Backup facility  Definition(s): A redundant system or service that is kept available for use in case of a failure of a primary facility.  Source: NIST

Backup  Definition(s): A process by which data, electronic or paper based is copied in some form so as to be available and used if the original data from which it

Authority Having Jurisdiction  Definition(s): An organization, office, or individual responsible for enforcing the requirements of a code or standard, or for approving equipment, materials, an installation, or a procedure.  Source:

Authentication  Definition(s): The process of verifying the identity or other attributes claimed by or assumed of an entity (user, process, or device), or to verify the source and integrity of

Auditor  Definition(s):  Person with competence to conduct an audit.  Source: ASIS, ISO 9001 2000

Audit Trail  Definition(s): A chronological record that reconstructs and examines the sequence of activities surrounding or leading to a specific operation, procedure, or event in a security relevant transaction from