In this post, we explain how cyber security isn’t cyber resilience. Cyber security only focuses on preventing attacks, but no system can be 100% secure and cyberattacks are inevitable. Cyber resilience focuses on how to anticipate, withstand, adapt, and recover from cyber disruptions. It’s about maintaining operations and minimizing downtime after security breaches or disruptions.

BCM software is a valuable component of a business continuity strategy, but it is not a substitute for comprehensive planning, human oversight, and continuous improvement. A holistic approach that integrates software with effective processes, training, and risk management practices is essential for robust business continuity.

Organizations need to make BCM programs measurable to enable useful oversight and accountability. Too often, however, measuring BCM becomes unnecessarily complex, time-consuming and onerous, diverting resources and sapping engagement and commitment.