"A client once told me they had a mature BCDR plan. Then a hurricane hit. Their primary data center flooded. Admins needed to reach a backup site in another state, but flights were grounded, roads iced over, and their own homes were underwater too. Suddenly, you're asking people to choose between their jobs and their families. That's not just a logistics problem; it's a human one, reminding us that even the best plans can fall apart in practice."
"But while FEMA estimates that one in four businesses never reopen after a disaster, you can take steps to avoid becoming that statistic. BCDR today isn't just about systems and backups. It's about people, priorities, and preparation. And while no plan is perfect, I still see the same five challenges tripping up organizations. The difference now? The stakes are higher. Cyberattacks can paralyze your entire business. And AI, while promising, isn't a silver bullet."
No BCDR plan is perfect; resilience matters more than perfection. Real-world disasters can prevent staff from reaching backup sites and force people to choose between jobs and families. Disasters cause logistics and human challenges and can cause even mature plans to fail. FEMA estimates one in four businesses never reopen after a disaster, but steps can reduce that risk. Modern BCDR centers on people, priorities, and preparation as cyberattacks can cripple entire businesses and AI is not a cure-all. Identity management and clear prioritization are essential, including identity verification in runbooks and defining a minimum viable company to recover.
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