A major objective of a business impact analysis is to:

A Business Impact Analysis (BIA) is a critical step in business continuity planning, focusing on identifying and prioritizing the processes, systems, and applications that are essential for organizational survival and recovery during disruptions.

Key Objectives of BIA:

Determine critical business processes and dependencies.

Assess the impact of disruptions on operations, finances, and reputation.

Establish recovery time objectives (RTOs) and recovery point objectives (RPOs).

CPP® Context:

Risk Assessment and Business Continuity: Guides the identification of critical systems and processes for effective recovery planning.

Operational Resilience: Supports decision-making to allocate resources to high-priority areas during crises.