Definitions[]
Business impact analysis (BIA) is
| “ | [a]n analysis of an information technology (IT) system's requirements, processes, and interdependencies used to characterize system contingency requirements and priorities in the event of a significant disruption."[1] | ” |
| “ | [t]he process of identifying the potential impact of uncontrolled, non-specific events on an institution's business processes.[2] | ” |
References[]
- ↑ NIST Special Publication 800-34.
- ↑ FFIEC IT Examination Handbook, Business Continuity Planning, Appendix B: Glossary (full-text).