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Section 1. Business Continuity Program

Our company has an organization-wide business continuity program.

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There are company policies that set forth business continuity standards.

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A designated business continuity planning group addresses all business continuity issues.

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The organization has a business continuity manager or other individual assigned specific, ongoing responsibility for our business continuity program.

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Auditors, a business continuity consultant, or other outside independent reviews the program annually.

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We have developed and adopted standardized business continuity terminology used throughout the organization.

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We have an essential records program that includes established retention cycles and off-site storage of all critical documents (electronic, paper, microfiche, etc.).

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Business continuity responsibilities are assigned to each department.

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Our organization has emergency provisions in place that include management succession plans.

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All electronic data files are backed up daily and backups are stored at an off-site location.

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Section 2. Supply Chain Business Continuity

All supply chain business units are fully included in the business continuity planning process.

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At least one representative of the supply chain business units is a member of the business continuity planning group.

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Existing plans include business continuity procedures and strategies for supply chain business units.

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Supplier business continuity capability is included in our procurement selection process.

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We review and document our supply chain risks and threats on an annual basis.

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Our department maintains an up-to-date list of contact information for all suppliers, contractors, and shippers.

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A list of key people and qualified alternates for each key person needed for critical business functions is maintained.

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A list of critical suppliers and an alternate for each is maintained and updated at least twice annually.

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Section 3. Security, Facilities, and Life Safety Systems

Our building is equipped with life safety systems including emergency lighting, a fire suppression system, fire extinguishers, and a fire alarm system.

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We have trained employee Emergency Response Teams who assist and help evacuate employees and others when an emergency or disaster occurs.

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Our organization maintains and regularly inventories and updates emergency supplies and equipment.

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We have physical security measures in place that include building access controls.

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Section 4. Training and Awareness

Employee orientation and refresher training in life safety and security procedures (e.g., evacuation, bomb threats, medical emergencies) is conducted regularly.

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All employees are familiar with our emergency contact procedures.

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Employee orientation and refresher training is conducted in business continuity procedures.

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We have an established schedule of business continuity training, tests, and exercises.

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Section 5. Business Continuity—Your Perspective

I am confident that our company is adequately prepared to handle unplanned business interruptions.

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I am aware of what my role is should the company experience a disaster.

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I have received sufficient business continuity training.

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I have read the business continuity plan.

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I keep a current list of company emergency contact numbers with me at all times.

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1. Business Continuity Program

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2. Supply Chain Business Continuity

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3. Security, Facilities, and Life Safety Systems

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4. Training and Awareness

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5. Business Continuity—Your Perspective

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TOTAL OVERALL SCORE

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155

Outstanding. Continue to maintain and update the program regularly.

125–154

Excellent job. Identify the areas needing further enhancement; continue updates and testing and training. Strive to embed business continuity in the organization’s culture.

95–124

A good start. Note sections with lowest scores; concentrate efforts there.

65–94

Considerable improvement is needed. Choose two or three items as first steps. Attempt to gain greater executive support for the program.

0–64

There is a great deal of work to be done. Get started now. Develop a comprehensive project plan; involve people from all areas of the organization. Find an executive sponsor for the project.