CISSP Security and Risk Management Practice Question
An organization is implementing a BCP. After completing the BIA, which of the following is the next logical step in the planning process?
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Develop recovery strategies
After the BIA identifies critical processes and recovery requirements, the next step is to develop strategies to meet those requirements, such as selecting recovery sites and technologies.
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Develop recovery strategies
Why this is correct
Developing recovery strategies is the direct and logical next step after completing a Business Impact Analysis (BIA). The BIA identifies critical business functions, their Recovery Time Objectives (RTOs), and Recovery Point Objectives (RPOs), essentially defining *what* needs to be recovered and *how quickly*. Based on these findings, the organization then determines the *how* by selecting and designing appropriate recovery strategies, such as hot sites, warm sites, or reciprocal agreements, to meet those defined objectives.
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Test the plan
Why it's wrong here
Testing the plan is a crucial phase in the Business Continuity Planning (BCP) lifecycle, but it occurs significantly later than strategy development. Before a plan can be effectively tested, it must first be fully developed, documented, and implemented, incorporating the recovery strategies chosen. Testing serves to validate the plan's effectiveness, identify gaps, and ensure personnel proficiency, making it a post-development and implementation activity.
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Conduct a risk assessment
Why it's wrong here
Conducting a risk assessment typically precedes the Business Impact Analysis (BIA) in the comprehensive BCP process. A risk assessment identifies potential threats and vulnerabilities that could disrupt business operations, providing a foundational understanding of potential adverse events. This information then informs the BIA, which quantifies the financial and operational impact of those identified risks on critical business functions, making risk assessment an earlier, preparatory step.
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Train personnel
Why it's wrong here
Training personnel is an essential component of BCP implementation and maintenance, but it logically follows the creation and documentation of the plan itself. Personnel cannot be effectively trained on procedures, roles, and responsibilities until the recovery strategies have been developed and integrated into a comprehensive, actionable plan. Training ensures that staff are prepared to execute the plan during a crisis, making it a post-development and pre-exercise activity.
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