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

Business Interruption  Definition(s): Any event, whether anticipated (i.e., public service strike) or unanticipated (i.e., blackout), which disrupts the normal course of business operations at an organization’s location.  Source: BCI/DRJ

Business Impact Analysis (BIA)  Definition(s): A method of identifying the effects of failing to perform a function or requirement.  Source: FCD-1 A Process of analyzing activities and the effect that

Business Function  Definition(s): A description of work that is performed to accomplish the specific requirements of the organization. Examples of business function include delivering raw materials, paying bills, receiving cash