A new online assessment tool, developed by BSI British Standards, will allow organisations to determine the adequacy of existing business continuity plans and strategies.

‘Business Continuity Assessment Online’ uses 191 questions and multiple choice answers covering each aspect of the BS 25999-1 Business Continuity Management Code of Practice, to find out where organisations are doing well and what improvements can be made.

The tool contains an enhanced help option which gives guidance on interpreting the questions and explains what the answer options deliver in practice.

Completion of the online assessment will help an organisation develop an understanding of the principles of business continuity management and the component parts of BS 25999-1.

Mike Low, director of BSI British Standards, said, “The Business Continuity Assessment tool will help organisations understand how to prepare a business continuity plan in a simple yet effective framework and will give added value to their business by enabling them to demonstrate improved risk management.”

Business Continuity Assessment Online starts at £225 + VAT. This price entitles one user (one user id and password) to unlimited use of BS 25999 Business Continuity assessment tool for one year within an organisation.

The tool is aimed both at SMEs and listed companies.

For a demonstration and more information visit www.bsigroup.com/BS25999Online

•Date: 27th Sept 2007• Region: UK/World •Type: Article •Topic: BC standards
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