ABSTRACT
In chapter 1 we examined the development of business continuity (BC) into its current form – business continuity management (BCM) – from its origins in disaster recovery planning. The transition stages of this approach have moved from a technical focus to one driven by the needs of compliance and finally to one based on the needs of the strategic management of the organisation. In the twenty-first century, not only is BC a strategic concern, but it is once again heavily influenced by the heartbeat of technology (Chapter 3) and the pressure from external bodies to comply with standards and regulations. The latter is the focus of this chapter.
