For some time a debate has ensued regarding the development of a business continuity plan by an organization new to this process.  For the most part,  BC models begin by using a business impact analysis and risk assessment to determine the vulnerabilities that the business faces and the level of threat that these vulnerabilities present.  However, as David Honour, editor, Continuity Central states and asks in his writeup on this issue, “Do the standard BC models leave organizations that are developing their first plans vulnerable for too long?”

Please read David’s article along with the comments to the article for helping each of us determine the best answer to that question and review some of the important elements and points raised in that debate.