Episode 75 — Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Basics
When incidents scale beyond a single system, organizations rely on Business Continuity (BC) and Disaster Recovery (DR) planning to stay afloat. This episode explains how BC ensures critical operations continue under disruption, while DR focuses on restoring technology after failure. You’ll learn how Business Impact Analysis (BIA) identifies essential processes, dependencies, and tolerances that shape recovery priorities. The discussion also covers the importance of risk assessments and alternate site strategies like hot, warm, and cold facilities.
Listeners will then explore the human and procedural side of continuity. We examine communication plans, leadership roles, and tabletop exercises that test coordination before crisis strikes. The episode highlights that documentation, training, and rehearsal make BC/DR plans actionable instead of aspirational. By mastering this domain, you’ll not only prepare for related GSEC exam questions but also gain the mindset to ensure organizational survival through structure, foresight, and adaptability. Produced by BareMetalCyber.com, where you’ll find more cyber audio courses, books, and information to strengthen your educational path. Also, if you want to stay up to date with the latest news, visit DailyCyber.News for a newsletter you can use, and a daily podcast you can commute with.
