{"id":78244,"date":"2024-05-14T12:01:01","date_gmt":"2024-05-14T04:01:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/version-2.com\/?p=78244"},"modified":"2024-05-08T12:04:08","modified_gmt":"2024-05-08T04:04:08","slug":"understanding-the-business-continuity-plan-bcp-and-its-importance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/version-2.com\/zh\/2024\/05\/understanding-the-business-continuity-plan-bcp-and-its-importance\/","title":{"rendered":"Understanding the Business Continuity Plan (BCP) and Its Importance"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"78244\" class=\"elementor elementor-78244\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-35fe5dd post-content elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"35fe5dd\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;_id&quot;:&quot;cef08c3&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image_tablet&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image_mobile&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_speed&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;%&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:50,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_type&quot;:&quot;scroll&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_direction&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_fx_direction&quot;:null,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_z_index&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x&quot;:50,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y&quot;:50,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size&quot;:&quot;auto&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_animation_prop&quot;:&quot;transform&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_on&quot;:[&quot;desktop&quot;,&quot;tablet&quot;]}]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-409a2e9a\" data-id=\"409a2e9a\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2493f1c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2493f1c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/a.storyblok.com\/f\/157611\/1600x900\/b1517136d4\/business-continuity-plan-800x450.png\/m\/1080x0\/filters:quality(75)\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" \/><\/p><div><div class=\"my-3 PostContent_excerpt__wB2qU\"><p class=\"nord-text text-lead font-medium leading-normal text-black\">These days, cybercrime is rampant. It&#8217;s no longer a matter of \u201cif\u201d you&#8217;re going to suffer an attack but \u201cwhen\u201d it will happen. All companies want to be ready for any crisis \u2013 that\u2019s where a business continuity plan comes into play.\u00a0<\/p><p class=\"nord-text text-lead font-medium leading-normal text-black\">Setting up a strategy helps understand the next steps during and following a potential cyber incident. So what is a business continuity plan, exactly? What does it encompass? And what makes it so important to organizations? Today, we&#8217;re exploring all these questions in-depth.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"mb-12 mt-6 md:mt-12\"><p class=\"mb-6 text-base text-black font-medium\">Contents<!-- -->:<\/p><ul class=\"leading-loose List_list__BljM0 List_noStyle__kj8bR\"><li class=\"ListItem_item__ZgGQo list-item mt-4\"><a class=\"nord-link cursor-pointer outline-none transition-colors duration-250 ease-out text-teal hover:text-teal-dark text-base font-medium\" href=\"#what-is-a-business-continuity-plan\" data-link=\"NordUIlink\">What is a business continuity plan?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ListItem_item__ZgGQo list-item mt-4\"><a class=\"nord-link cursor-pointer outline-none transition-colors duration-250 ease-out text-teal hover:text-teal-dark text-base font-medium\" href=\"#business-continuity-vs-disaster-recovery-plan-what\u2019s-the-difference\" data-link=\"NordUIlink\">Business continuity vs disaster recovery plan: What\u2019s the difference?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ListItem_item__ZgGQo list-item mt-4\"><a class=\"nord-link cursor-pointer outline-none transition-colors duration-250 ease-out text-teal hover:text-teal-dark text-base font-medium\" href=\"#benefits-of-business-continuity-planning\" data-link=\"NordUIlink\">Benefits of business continuity planning<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ListItem_item__ZgGQo list-item mt-4\"><a class=\"nord-link cursor-pointer outline-none transition-colors duration-250 ease-out text-teal hover:text-teal-dark text-base font-medium\" href=\"#business-continuity-plan-template\" data-link=\"NordUIlink\">Business continuity plan template<\/a><br \/><ul class=\"leading-loose mt-4 ml-8 List_list__BljM0 List_noStyle__kj8bR\"><li class=\"ListItem_item__ZgGQo list-item mt-4 TOC_nestedListItem__mOhUb\"><a class=\"nord-link cursor-pointer outline-none transition-colors duration-250 ease-out text-teal hover:text-teal-dark text-base\" href=\"#business-continuity-plan-example\" data-link=\"NordUIlink\">Business Continuity Plan Example<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ListItem_item__ZgGQo list-item mt-4 TOC_nestedListItem__mOhUb\"><a class=\"nord-link cursor-pointer outline-none transition-colors duration-250 ease-out text-teal hover:text-teal-dark text-base\" href=\"#i-introduction\" data-link=\"NordUIlink\">I. Introduction<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ListItem_item__ZgGQo list-item mt-4 TOC_nestedListItem__mOhUb\"><a class=\"nord-link cursor-pointer outline-none transition-colors duration-250 ease-out text-teal hover:text-teal-dark text-base\" href=\"#ii-risk-assessment\" data-link=\"NordUIlink\">II. Risk Assessment<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ListItem_item__ZgGQo list-item mt-4 TOC_listItemHidden__kpCKu TOC_listItem__bKFHG TOC_nestedListItem__mOhUb\"><a class=\"nord-link cursor-pointer outline-none transition-colors duration-250 ease-out text-teal hover:text-teal-dark text-base\" href=\"#iii-emergency-response\" data-link=\"NordUIlink\">III. Emergency Response<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ListItem_item__ZgGQo list-item mt-4 TOC_listItemHidden__kpCKu TOC_listItem__bKFHG TOC_nestedListItem__mOhUb\"><a class=\"nord-link cursor-pointer outline-none transition-colors duration-250 ease-out text-teal hover:text-teal-dark text-base\" href=\"#iv-business-impact-analysis\" data-link=\"NordUIlink\">IV. Business Impact Analysis<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ListItem_item__ZgGQo list-item mt-4 TOC_listItemHidden__kpCKu TOC_listItem__bKFHG TOC_nestedListItem__mOhUb\"><a class=\"nord-link cursor-pointer outline-none transition-colors duration-250 ease-out text-teal hover:text-teal-dark text-base\" href=\"#v-recovery-and-restoration\" data-link=\"NordUIlink\">V. Recovery and Restoration<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ListItem_item__ZgGQo list-item mt-4 TOC_listItemHidden__kpCKu TOC_listItem__bKFHG TOC_nestedListItem__mOhUb\"><a class=\"nord-link cursor-pointer outline-none transition-colors duration-250 ease-out text-teal hover:text-teal-dark text-base\" href=\"#vi-plan-activation\" data-link=\"NordUIlink\">VI. Plan Activation<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ListItem_item__ZgGQo list-item mt-4 TOC_listItemHidden__kpCKu TOC_listItem__bKFHG TOC_nestedListItem__mOhUb\"><a class=\"nord-link cursor-pointer outline-none transition-colors duration-250 ease-out text-teal hover:text-teal-dark text-base\" href=\"#vii-testing-and-maintenance\" data-link=\"NordUIlink\">VII. Testing and Maintenance<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ListItem_item__ZgGQo list-item mt-4 TOC_listItemHidden__kpCKu TOC_listItem__bKFHG\"><a class=\"nord-link cursor-pointer outline-none transition-colors duration-250 ease-out text-teal hover:text-teal-dark text-base font-medium\" href=\"#what-should-a-business-continuity-plan-checklist-include\" data-link=\"NordUIlink\">What should a business continuity plan checklist include?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ListItem_item__ZgGQo list-item mt-4 TOC_listItemHidden__kpCKu TOC_listItem__bKFHG\"><a class=\"nord-link cursor-pointer outline-none transition-colors duration-250 ease-out text-teal hover:text-teal-dark text-base font-medium\" href=\"#business-continuity-planning-steps\" data-link=\"NordUIlink\">Business continuity planning steps<\/a><br \/><ul class=\"leading-loose mt-4 ml-8 List_list__BljM0 List_noStyle__kj8bR\"><li class=\"ListItem_item__ZgGQo list-item mt-4 TOC_listItemHidden__kpCKu TOC_listItem__bKFHG TOC_nestedListItem__mOhUb\"><a class=\"nord-link cursor-pointer outline-none transition-colors duration-250 ease-out text-teal hover:text-teal-dark text-base\" href=\"#analysis\" data-link=\"NordUIlink\">Analysis<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ListItem_item__ZgGQo list-item mt-4 TOC_listItemHidden__kpCKu TOC_listItem__bKFHG TOC_nestedListItem__mOhUb\"><a class=\"nord-link cursor-pointer outline-none transition-colors duration-250 ease-out text-teal hover:text-teal-dark text-base\" href=\"#design-and-development\" data-link=\"NordUIlink\">Design and development<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ListItem_item__ZgGQo list-item mt-4 TOC_listItemHidden__kpCKu TOC_listItem__bKFHG TOC_nestedListItem__mOhUb\"><a class=\"nord-link cursor-pointer outline-none transition-colors duration-250 ease-out text-teal hover:text-teal-dark text-base\" href=\"#implementation\" data-link=\"NordUIlink\">Implementation<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ListItem_item__ZgGQo list-item mt-4 TOC_listItemHidden__kpCKu TOC_listItem__bKFHG TOC_nestedListItem__mOhUb\"><a class=\"nord-link cursor-pointer outline-none transition-colors duration-250 ease-out text-teal hover:text-teal-dark text-base\" href=\"#testing\" data-link=\"NordUIlink\">Testing<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ListItem_item__ZgGQo list-item mt-4 TOC_listItemHidden__kpCKu TOC_listItem__bKFHG TOC_nestedListItem__mOhUb\"><a class=\"nord-link cursor-pointer outline-none transition-colors duration-250 ease-out text-teal hover:text-teal-dark text-base\" href=\"#maintenance-and-updating\" data-link=\"NordUIlink\">Maintenance and updating<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ListItem_item__ZgGQo list-item mt-4 TOC_listItemHidden__kpCKu TOC_listItem__bKFHG\"><a class=\"nord-link cursor-pointer outline-none transition-colors duration-250 ease-out text-teal hover:text-teal-dark text-base font-medium\" href=\"#business-continuity-planning-standards\" data-link=\"NordUIlink\">Business continuity planning standards<\/a><br \/><ul class=\"leading-loose mt-4 ml-8 List_list__BljM0 List_noStyle__kj8bR\"><li class=\"ListItem_item__ZgGQo list-item mt-4 TOC_listItemHidden__kpCKu TOC_listItem__bKFHG TOC_nestedListItem__mOhUb\"><a class=\"nord-link cursor-pointer outline-none transition-colors duration-250 ease-out text-teal hover:text-teal-dark text-base\" href=\"#iso-22301\" data-link=\"NordUIlink\">ISO 22301<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ListItem_item__ZgGQo list-item mt-4 TOC_listItemHidden__kpCKu TOC_listItem__bKFHG TOC_nestedListItem__mOhUb\"><a class=\"nord-link cursor-pointer outline-none transition-colors duration-250 ease-out text-teal hover:text-teal-dark text-base\" href=\"#iso-22313\" data-link=\"NordUIlink\">ISO 22313<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ListItem_item__ZgGQo list-item mt-4 TOC_listItemHidden__kpCKu TOC_listItem__bKFHG TOC_nestedListItem__mOhUb\"><a class=\"nord-link cursor-pointer outline-none transition-colors duration-250 ease-out text-teal hover:text-teal-dark text-base\" href=\"#iso-27001\" data-link=\"NordUIlink\">ISO 27001<\/a><\/li><li 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company&#8217;s security with NordPass Business<\/a><\/li><\/ul><p><button class=\"text-black hover:text-teal font-medium duration-250 transition-colors mt-4\" type=\"button\">Show more<\/button><\/p><\/div><div class=\"PostContent_content__eM_tn text-black break-words\" data-content-type-blog=\"true\"><section class=\"my-3\"><div class=\"Article_wrapper__8_7eU\"><div class=\"richtext\"><h2 id=\"what-is-a-business-continuity-plan\" class=\"nord-text text-h2 leading-normal font-medium tracking-tight text-black font-bold\" style=\"line-height: 1.2;\"><b>What is a business continuity plan?<\/b><\/h2><p class=\"nord-text text-base leading-normal text-black\">A business continuity plan (BCP) is a document that sets guidelines for how an organization should continue its operations in the event of a disruption, such as fires, floods, other natural disasters, or cybersecurity incidents. A BCP aims to help organizations resume operations without significant downtime.<\/p><p class=\"nord-text text-base leading-normal text-black\">Despite their utility for business security, BPCs are not as commonplace as expected. According to <a class=\"nord-link cursor-pointer outline-none transition-colors duration-250 ease-out text-teal hover:text-teal-dark\" href=\"https:\/\/zipdo.co\/statistics\/business-continuity\/\" data-link=\"NordUIlink\">ZipDo<\/a>, 43% of businesses across the globe don&#8217;t have a business continuity plan in place.<\/p><h2 id=\"business-continuity-vs-disaster-recovery-plan-what\u2019s-the-difference\" class=\"nord-text text-h2 leading-normal font-medium tracking-tight text-black font-bold\" style=\"line-height: 1.2;\"><b>Business continuity vs disaster recovery plan: What\u2019s the difference?<\/b><\/h2><p class=\"nord-text text-base leading-normal text-black\">Sometimes, people use the terms disaster recovery plan (DRP) and business continuity plan (BCP) interchangeably. However, these are two separate types of plans. A business continuity plan helps organizations stay prepared to deal with a potential crisis and, hence, usually encompasses a disaster recovery plan. Although the two overlap and are often set into motion to optimize procedures during crisis events, their purposes differ.<\/p><p class=\"nord-text text-base leading-normal text-black\">The key difference between BCPs and DRPs is their goal. Business continuity plans aim to reduce downtime during the incident to a minimum. Disaster recovery plans focus on reducing any faults or abnormalities in the system caused by the event and returning things back to normal. They also tend to be more extensive, including additional steps like containing, examining, and restoring operations and covering employee safety measures.<\/p><p class=\"nord-text text-base leading-normal text-black\">In terms of functionality, a disaster recovery plan focuses on operational steps to restore data access to business as usual following an incident. On the other hand, a business recovery plan is set in place while the incident is still ongoing, ensuring that the operations proceed despite the circumstances.<\/p><h2 id=\"benefits-of-business-continuity-planning\" class=\"nord-text text-h2 leading-normal font-medium tracking-tight text-black font-bold\" style=\"line-height: 1.2;\"><b>Benefits of business continuity planning<\/b><\/h2><p class=\"nord-text text-base leading-normal text-black\">The number of news headlines announcing data breaches has numbed us to the fact that cybercrime is very real and frequent and poses an existential risk to companies of all sizes and industries.<\/p><p class=\"nord-text text-base leading-normal text-black\">According to the 2023 Data Breach Investigations report, <a class=\"nord-link cursor-pointer outline-none transition-colors duration-250 ease-out text-teal hover:text-teal-dark\" href=\"https:\/\/www.verizon.com\/business\/content\/dam\/resources\/reports\/2023\/2023-data-breach-investigations-report-dbir.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-link=\"NordUIlink\">ransomware is present in 24% of all breaches<\/a> and is among the top four most common types of cyberattacks. In fact, 24% of breaches involved ransomware, with damages costing businesses an average of $4.82 million.<\/p><p class=\"nord-text text-base leading-normal text-black\">Most cyberattacks are financially motivated, as the global cost of cybercrime exceeded $8 trillion in 2022 and is expected to <a class=\"nord-link cursor-pointer outline-none transition-colors duration-250 ease-out text-teal hover:text-teal-dark\" href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/forecasts\/1280009\/cost-cybercrime-worldwide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-link=\"NordUIlink\">exceed $13 trillion by 2028<\/a>. The picture is quite clear \u2014 cybercrime is a lucrative venture for bad actors and potentially disastrous for those on the receiving end.<\/p><p class=\"nord-text text-base leading-normal text-black\">The importance of business continuity plans cannot be understated, as to thrive in these unpredictable times, organizations go beyond conventional security measures. Many companies develop a BCP parallel to secure infrastructure and consider it a critical part of the security ecosystem. The purpose of a business continuity plan is to significantly reduce the downtime in an emergency and, in turn, reduce the potential reputational damage and \u2014 of course \u2014 revenue losses.<\/p><h2 id=\"business-continuity-plan-template\" class=\"nord-text text-h2 leading-normal font-medium tracking-tight text-black font-bold\" style=\"line-height: 1.2;\"><b>Business continuity plan template<\/b><\/h2><h3 id=\"business-continuity-plan-example\" class=\"nord-text text-h3 leading-normal font-medium tracking-tight text-black font-bold\" style=\"line-height: 1.2;\">Business Continuity Plan Example<\/h3><p class=\"nord-text text-base leading-normal text-black\">[Company Name]<\/p><p class=\"nord-text text-base leading-normal text-black\">[Date]<\/p><h3 id=\"i-introduction\" class=\"nord-text text-h3 leading-normal font-medium tracking-tight text-black font-bold\" style=\"line-height: 1.2;\">I. Introduction<\/h3><ul class=\"leading-loose List_list__BljM0\"><li class=\"ListItem_item__ZgGQo list-item mb-2\"><p class=\"nord-text text-base leading-normal text-black\">Purpose of the Plan<\/p><\/li><li class=\"ListItem_item__ZgGQo list-item mb-2\"><p class=\"nord-text text-base leading-normal text-black\">Scope of the Plan<\/p><\/li><li class=\"ListItem_item__ZgGQo list-item mb-2\"><p class=\"nord-text text-base leading-normal text-black\">Budget<\/p><\/li><li class=\"ListItem_item__ZgGQo list-item mb-2\"><p class=\"nord-text text-base leading-normal text-black\">Timeline<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p class=\"nord-text text-base leading-normal text-black\">The initial stage of developing a business continuity plan starts with a statement of the plan&#8217;s purpose. It explains the main objective of the plan, such as ensuring the organization&#8217;s ability to continue its operations during and after a disruptive event.<\/p><p class=\"nord-text text-base leading-normal text-black\">The Scope of the Plan outlines the areas or functions that the plan will cover, including business processes, personnel, equipment, and technology.<\/p><p class=\"nord-text text-base leading-normal text-black\">The Budget specifies the estimated financial resources required to implement and maintain the BCP. This includes costs related to technology, personnel, equipment, training, and other necessary expenses.<\/p><p class=\"nord-text text-base leading-normal text-black\">The Timeline provides a detailed schedule for developing, implementing, testing, and updating the BCP.<\/p><h3 id=\"ii-risk-assessment\" class=\"nord-text text-h3 leading-normal font-medium tracking-tight text-black font-bold\" style=\"line-height: 1.2;\">II. Risk Assessment<\/h3><ul class=\"leading-loose List_list__BljM0\"><li class=\"ListItem_item__ZgGQo list-item mb-2\"><p class=\"nord-text text-base leading-normal text-black\">Identification of Risks<\/p><\/li><li class=\"ListItem_item__ZgGQo list-item mb-2\"><p class=\"nord-text text-base leading-normal text-black\">Prioritization of Risks<\/p><\/li><li class=\"ListItem_item__ZgGQo list-item mb-2\"><p class=\"nord-text text-base leading-normal text-black\">Mitigation Strategies<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p class=\"nord-text text-base leading-normal text-black\">The Risk Assessment section is an essential part of the business continuity plan that identifies potential risks that can disrupt an organization&#8217;s critical functions.<\/p><p class=\"nord-text text-base leading-normal text-black\">The Identification of Risks involves identifying potential threats to the organization, such as cybersecurity breaches, supply chain disruptions, or power outages. This step is critical to understand the risks and their potential impact on the organization.<\/p><p class=\"nord-text text-base leading-normal text-black\">Once the risks have been identified, the Prioritization of Risks follows, which helps determine which risks require the most attention and resources.<\/p><p class=\"nord-text text-base leading-normal text-black\">The final step in the Risk Assessment section is developing Mitigation Strategies to minimize the impact of identified risks. Mitigation strategies may include preventative measures, such as system redundancies, data backups, and cybersecurity measures, as well as response and recovery measures, such as emergency protocols and employee training.<\/p><h3 id=\"iii-emergency-response\" class=\"nord-text text-h3 leading-normal font-medium tracking-tight text-black font-bold\" style=\"line-height: 1.2;\">III. Emergency Response<\/h3><ul class=\"leading-loose List_list__BljM0\"><li class=\"ListItem_item__ZgGQo list-item mb-2\"><p class=\"nord-text text-base leading-normal text-black\">Emergency Response Team<\/p><\/li><li class=\"ListItem_item__ZgGQo list-item mb-2\"><p class=\"nord-text text-base leading-normal text-black\">Communication Plan<\/p><\/li><li class=\"ListItem_item__ZgGQo list-item mb-2\"><p class=\"nord-text text-base leading-normal text-black\">Emergency Procedures<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p class=\"nord-text text-base leading-normal text-black\">This section of the plan focuses on immediate actions that should be taken to ensure the safety and well-being of employees and minimize the event\u2019s impact on the organization&#8217;s operations.<\/p><p class=\"nord-text text-base leading-normal text-black\">The Emergency Response Team manages the response to an emergency or disaster situation. This team should be composed of individuals trained in emergency response procedures who can act quickly and decisively during an emergency. The team should also include a designated leader coordinating the emergency response efforts.<\/p><p class=\"nord-text text-base leading-normal text-black\">The Communication Plan outlines how information will be disseminated during an emergency situation. It includes contact information for employees, stakeholders, and emergency response personnel, as well as protocols for communicating with these individuals.<\/p><p class=\"nord-text text-base leading-normal text-black\">The Emergency Procedures detail the steps during an emergency or disaster situation. They should be developed based on the potential risks identified in the Risk Assessment section. The procedures should be tested regularly to ensure their effectiveness.<\/p><h3 id=\"iv-business-impact-analysis\" class=\"nord-text text-h3 leading-normal font-medium tracking-tight text-black font-bold\" style=\"line-height: 1.2;\">IV. Business Impact Analysis<\/h3><p class=\"nord-text text-base leading-normal text-black\">The Business Impact Analysis (BIA) section of a business continuity plan is a critical step in identifying the potential impact of a disruption to an organization&#8217;s critical operations.<\/p><p class=\"nord-text text-base leading-normal text-black\">The BIA is typically conducted by a team of individuals who understand the organization&#8217;s critical functions and can assess the potential impact of a disruption. The team may include representatives from various departments, including finance, operations, IT, and human resources.<\/p><h3 id=\"v-recovery-and-restoration\" class=\"nord-text text-h3 leading-normal font-medium tracking-tight text-black font-bold\" style=\"line-height: 1.2;\">V. Recovery and Restoration<\/h3><ul class=\"leading-loose List_list__BljM0\"><li class=\"ListItem_item__ZgGQo list-item mb-2\"><p class=\"nord-text text-base leading-normal text-black\">Procedures for Recovery and Restoration of Critical Processes<\/p><\/li><li class=\"ListItem_item__ZgGQo list-item mb-2\"><p class=\"nord-text text-base leading-normal text-black\">Prioritization of Recovery Efforts<\/p><\/li><li class=\"ListItem_item__ZgGQo list-item mb-2\"><p class=\"nord-text text-base leading-normal text-black\">Establishment of Recovery Time Objectives<\/p><p class=\"nord-text text-base leading-normal text-black\">\u00a0<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p class=\"nord-text text-base leading-normal text-black\">The Recovery and Restoration section of a Business Continuity Plan (BCP) outlines the procedures for recovering and restoring critical processes and functions following a disruption.<\/p><p class=\"nord-text text-base leading-normal text-black\">The Procedures for Recovery and Restoration of Critical Processes describe the steps required to restore critical processes and functions following a disruption. This may include steps such as relocating to alternate facilities, restoring data and systems, and re-establishing key business relationships.<\/p><p class=\"nord-text text-base leading-normal text-black\">The Prioritization of Recovery Efforts section identifies the order in which critical processes will be restored based on their importance to the organization&#8217;s operations and the overall mission.<\/p><p class=\"nord-text text-base leading-normal text-black\">Recovery time objectives (RTOs) define the maximum amount of time that critical processes and functions can be unavailable following a disruption. Establishing RTOs ensures that recovery efforts are focused on restoring critical functions within a specific timeframe.<\/p><h3 id=\"vi-plan-activation\" class=\"nord-text text-h3 leading-normal font-medium tracking-tight text-black font-bold\" style=\"line-height: 1.2;\">VI. Plan Activation<\/h3><ul class=\"leading-loose List_list__BljM0\"><li class=\"ListItem_item__ZgGQo list-item mb-2\"><p class=\"nord-text text-base leading-normal text-black\">Plan Activation Procedures<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p class=\"nord-text text-base leading-normal text-black\">The Plan Activation section is critical in ensuring that an organization can quickly and effectively activate the plan and respond to a potential emergency.<\/p><p class=\"nord-text text-base leading-normal text-black\">The Plan Activation Procedures describe the steps required to activate the BCP in response to a disruption. The procedures should be clear and concise, with specific instructions for each step to ensure a prompt and effective response.<\/p><h3 id=\"vii-testing-and-maintenance\" class=\"nord-text text-h3 leading-normal font-medium tracking-tight text-black font-bold\" style=\"line-height: 1.2;\">VII. Testing and Maintenance<\/h3><ul class=\"leading-loose List_list__BljM0\"><li class=\"ListItem_item__ZgGQo list-item mb-2\"><p class=\"nord-text text-base leading-normal text-black\">Testing Procedures<\/p><\/li><li class=\"ListItem_item__ZgGQo list-item mb-2\"><p class=\"nord-text text-base leading-normal text-black\">Maintenance Procedures<\/p><\/li><li class=\"ListItem_item__ZgGQo list-item mb-2\"><p class=\"nord-text text-base leading-normal text-black\">Review and Update Procedures<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p class=\"nord-text text-base leading-normal text-black\">This section of the plan is critical to ensure that an organization can effectively respond to disruptions and quickly resume its essential functions.<\/p><p class=\"nord-text text-base leading-normal text-black\">Testing Procedures may include scenarios such as natural disasters, cyber-attacks, and other potential risks. Clear objectives, testing scenarios, roles and responsibilities, and evaluation criteria to assess the plan\u2019s effectiveness are also part of the procedural structure.<\/p><p class=\"nord-text text-base leading-normal text-black\">The Maintenance Procedures detail the steps necessary to keep the BCP up-to-date and relevant.<\/p><p class=\"nord-text text-base leading-normal text-black\">The Review and Update Procedures describe how the BCP will be reviewed and updated regularly to ensure its continued effectiveness. This may involve reviewing the plan regularly or after significant changes to the organization&#8217;s operations or threats.<\/p><h2 id=\"what-should-a-business-continuity-plan-checklist-include\" class=\"nord-text text-h2 leading-normal font-medium tracking-tight text-black font-bold\" style=\"line-height: 1.2;\"><b>What should a business continuity plan checklist include?<\/b><\/h2><p class=\"nord-text text-base leading-normal text-black\">Organizations looking to develop a BCP have a lot to consider. Variables such as the organization\u2019s size, its IT infrastructure, personnel, and resources all play a significant role in developing a continuity plan. Remember, each crisis is different, and each organization will have its own view on handling it according to all the variables in play. However, all business continuity plans include a few fundamental elements.<\/p><ul class=\"leading-loose List_list__BljM0\"><li class=\"ListItem_item__ZgGQo list-item mb-2\"><p class=\"nord-text text-base leading-normal text-black\"><b>Clearly defined areas of responsibility<\/b><\/p><p class=\"nord-text text-base leading-normal text-black\">A BCP should define specific roles and responsibilities for emergencies. You must detail who\u2019s responsible for what tasks and clarify what course of action a person in a specific position should take. Clearly defined roles and responsibilities in an emergency event allow you to act quickly and decisively and minimize potential damage.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"ListItem_item__ZgGQo list-item mb-2\"><p class=\"nord-text text-base leading-normal text-black\"><b>Crisis communication plan<\/b><\/p><p class=\"nord-text text-base leading-normal text-black\">In an emergency, communication is vital. It is the determining factor in crisis handling. Establishing clear and effective communication pipelines is critical. Alternative communication channels should not be overlooked either. Make sure to outline them in your business continuity plan.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"ListItem_item__ZgGQo list-item mb-2\"><p class=\"nord-text text-base leading-normal text-black\"><b>Recovery teams<\/b><\/p><p class=\"nord-text text-base leading-normal text-black\">A recovery team is a collective of professionals who ensure that business operations are restored as soon as possible after the organization confronts a crisis.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"ListItem_item__ZgGQo list-item mb-2\"><p class=\"nord-text text-base leading-normal text-black\"><b>Alternative site of operations<\/b><\/p><p class=\"nord-text text-base leading-normal text-black\">Today, when we think of an incident in a business environment, we usually think of a cybersecurity-related event. However, as discussed earlier, a BCP covers many possible incidents. In a natural disaster, determine potential alternate sites where the company could continue to operate.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"ListItem_item__ZgGQo list-item mb-2\"><p class=\"nord-text text-base leading-normal text-black\"><b>Backup power and data backups<\/b><\/p><p class=\"nord-text text-base leading-normal text-black\">Whether a cyber event or a real-life physical incident, ensuring that you have access to a power source is crucial to continue operations. A BCP often contains lists of alternative power sources like generators, locations of such tools, and who should oversee them. The same applies to data \u2013 regularly scheduled backups can significantly reduce potential losses incurred by a crisis event.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"ListItem_item__ZgGQo list-item mb-2\"><p class=\"nord-text text-base leading-normal text-black\"><b>Recovery guidelines<\/b><\/p><p class=\"nord-text text-base leading-normal text-black\">If a crisis is significant, a comprehensive business continuity plan usually includes detailed guidelines on how the recovery process will be carried out.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h2 id=\"business-continuity-planning-steps\" class=\"nord-text text-h2 leading-normal font-medium tracking-tight text-black font-bold\" style=\"line-height: 1.2;\"><b>Business continuity planning steps<\/b><\/h2><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" style=\"color: transparent; background-size: cover; background-position: 50% 50%; background-repeat: no-repeat;\" src=\"https:\/\/a.storyblok.com\/f\/157611\/746x320\/74005c767e\/business-continuity-plan-steps-746x320.svg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 743px) 100vw, 50vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a.storyblok.com\/f\/157611\/746x320\/74005c767e\/business-continuity-plan-steps-746x320.svg 640w, https:\/\/a.storyblok.com\/f\/157611\/746x320\/74005c767e\/business-continuity-plan-steps-746x320.svg 750w, https:\/\/a.storyblok.com\/f\/157611\/746x320\/74005c767e\/business-continuity-plan-steps-746x320.svg 1080w, https:\/\/a.storyblok.com\/f\/157611\/746x320\/74005c767e\/business-continuity-plan-steps-746x320.svg 1200w\" alt=\"business continuity plan steps\" width=\"756\" height=\"320\" data-nimg=\"1\" \/><\/p><p class=\"nord-text text-base leading-normal text-black\">Here are some general guidelines that an organization looking to develop a BCP should consider:<\/p><h3 id=\"analysis\" class=\"nord-text text-h3 leading-normal font-medium tracking-tight text-black font-bold\" style=\"line-height: 1.2;\"><b>Analysis<\/b><\/h3><p class=\"nord-text text-base leading-normal text-black\">A business continuity plan should include an in-depth analysis of everything that could negatively affect organizational infrastructure and operations. The analysis phase should also include assessing different levels of risk.<\/p><h3 id=\"design-and-development\" class=\"nord-text text-h3 leading-normal font-medium tracking-tight text-black font-bold\" style=\"line-height: 1.2;\"><b>Design and development<\/b><\/h3><p class=\"nord-text text-base leading-normal text-black\">Once you have a clear overview of potential risks your company could face, start developing a plan. Create a draft and reassess it to see if it accounts for even the smallest of details.<\/p><h3 id=\"implementation\" class=\"nord-text text-h3 leading-normal font-medium tracking-tight text-black font-bold\" style=\"line-height: 1.2;\"><b>Implementation<\/b><\/h3><p class=\"nord-text text-base leading-normal text-black\">It\u2019s critical to get everyone on the same page regarding crisis management. Implement the BCP within the organization by providing training sessions for the staff to familiarize themselves with the plan.<\/p><h3 id=\"testing\" class=\"nord-text text-h3 leading-normal font-medium tracking-tight text-black font-bold\" style=\"line-height: 1.2;\"><b>Testing<\/b><\/h3><p class=\"nord-text text-base leading-normal text-black\">Make sure to test the plan rigorously. Run through a variety of scenarios in training sessions to assess its overall effectiveness. By doing so, everyone on the team will be closely familiar with the business continuity plan&#8217;s guidelines.<\/p><h3 id=\"maintenance-and-updating\" class=\"nord-text text-h3 leading-normal font-medium tracking-tight text-black font-bold\" style=\"line-height: 1.2;\"><b>Maintenance and updating<\/b><\/h3><p class=\"nord-text text-base leading-normal text-black\">The threat landscape constantly changes and evolves, which means you should regularly reassess your BCP and take steps to update it. By tuning your continuity plan to recent developments, you can stay one step ahead of a crisis.<\/p><h2 id=\"business-continuity-planning-standards\" class=\"nord-text text-h2 leading-normal font-medium tracking-tight text-black font-bold\" style=\"line-height: 1.2;\">Business continuity planning standards<\/h2><p class=\"nord-text text-base leading-normal text-black\">Business continuity plans don\u2019t just appear out of thin air. They must strictly adhere to industry standards, including ISO and regional standards, to ensure that business is sufficiently prepared for a crisis scenario.<\/p><p class=\"nord-text text-base leading-normal text-black\">Following a standard is advantageous to businesses as the relevant information and the requirements are continuously being updated. This ensures that the implemented strategies don\u2019t fall behind the security requirements. The ISO 223XX standard series, in particular, aims to provide a clear and internationally recognized framework for continuity planning.<\/p><h3 id=\"iso-22301\" class=\"nord-text text-h3 leading-normal font-medium tracking-tight text-black font-bold\" style=\"line-height: 1.2;\">ISO 22301<\/h3><p class=\"nord-text text-base leading-normal text-black\">ISO 22301, or the Security and Resilience Standard, provides organizations with a framework to plan, operate, improve, and otherwise maintain response and recovery strategies. The business continuity plan acts as the documented management system (known as a business continuity management system, or BCMS) that aims to prevent disruptive incidents and, if they occur, ensure a full recovery. It goes hand in hand with ISO 22313.<\/p><h3 id=\"iso-22313\" class=\"nord-text text-h3 leading-normal font-medium tracking-tight text-black font-bold\" style=\"line-height: 1.2;\">ISO 22313<\/h3><p class=\"nord-text text-base leading-normal text-black\">This <b>business continuity plan standard<\/b> provides guidance on implementing the ISO 22301 requirements. It details the precise steps on how the business continuity management system should be implemented in an organization.<\/p><h3 id=\"iso-27001\" class=\"nord-text text-h3 leading-normal font-medium tracking-tight text-black font-bold\" style=\"line-height: 1.2;\">ISO 27001<\/h3><p class=\"nord-text text-base leading-normal text-black\">ISO 27001 provides a framework for managing information security. This standard ensures that an organization implements the right risk assessment and controls to upkeep the development, improvement, and protection of information management systems (ISMS). <a class=\"nord-link cursor-pointer outline-none transition-colors duration-250 ease-out text-teal hover:text-teal-dark\" href=\"\/blog\/first-iso-standard\/\" data-link=\"NordUIlink\">The NordPass ISMS is certified according to ISO 27001<\/a>.<\/p><h3 id=\"isoiec-27031\" class=\"nord-text text-h3 leading-normal font-medium tracking-tight text-black font-bold\" style=\"line-height: 1.2;\">ISO\/IEC 27031<\/h3><p class=\"nord-text text-base leading-normal text-black\">These guidelines cover the principles of how ready an organization\u2019s information and communication technology (ICT) infrastructure should be for business continuity. It covers all potential events and incidents that may impact the infrastructure, leading to the implementation of a BCP.<\/p><h3 id=\"iso-31000\" class=\"nord-text text-h3 leading-normal font-medium tracking-tight text-black font-bold\" style=\"line-height: 1.2;\">ISO 31000<\/h3><p class=\"nord-text text-base leading-normal text-black\">ISO 31000, or the Risk Management Standard, exists to help all organizations handle potential risks. Its main purpose is to allow organizations to compare their internal risk management practices to the global standards. However, ISO 31000 can\u2019t be used for certification purposes.<\/p><h2 id=\"level-up-your-companys-security-with-nordpass-business\" class=\"nord-text text-h2 leading-normal font-medium tracking-tight text-black font-bold\" style=\"line-height: 1.2;\"><b>Level up your company&#8217;s security with NordPass Business<\/b><\/h2><p class=\"nord-text text-base leading-normal text-black\">A comprehensive business continuity plan is vital for the entire organization&#8217;s security posture. However, in a perfect world, you wouldn&#8217;t have to use it. That\u2019s is where NordPass Business can help.<\/p><p class=\"nord-text text-base leading-normal text-black\">Weak, reused, or compromised passwords are often cited among the top contributing factors in data breaches \u2013 unsurprising, considering <a class=\"nord-link cursor-pointer outline-none transition-colors duration-250 ease-out text-teal hover:text-teal-dark\" href=\"\/blog\/how-many-passwords-does-average-person-have\/\">that an average user has around 170 passwords<\/a>. Password fatigue is real and significantly affects how people treat their credentials. NordPass Business counters these issues.<\/p><p class=\"nord-text text-base leading-normal text-black\">With <a class=\"nord-link cursor-pointer outline-none transition-colors duration-250 ease-out text-teal hover:text-teal-dark\" href=\"\/business-password-manager\/\" data-link=\"NordUIlink\">NordPass Business<\/a>, your team will have a single secure place to store all work-related passwords, credit cards, and other sensitive information. Accessing all the data stored in NordPass is quick and easy, which allows your employees not to be distracted by the task of finding the correct passwords for the correct account.<\/p><p class=\"nord-text text-base leading-normal text-black\"><a class=\"nord-link cursor-pointer outline-none transition-colors duration-250 ease-out text-teal hover:text-teal-dark\" href=\"\/enterprise-password-manager\/\" data-link=\"NordUIlink\">NordPass Enterprise<\/a> helps keep your corporate credentials secure at all times. Everything stored in the NordPass vault is secured with advanced xChaCha20 encryption, which would take hundreds of years to brute force.<\/p><p class=\"nord-text text-base leading-normal text-black\">If you&#8217;are interested in learning more about NordPass Business and how it can help fortify corporate security, do not hesitate to <a class=\"nord-link cursor-pointer outline-none transition-colors duration-250 ease-out text-teal hover:text-teal-dark\" href=\"\/business-password-manager\/request-demo\/\" data-link=\"NordUIlink\">book a demo<\/a> with our representative.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/section><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2004c86 elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode\" data-id=\"2004c86\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"shortcode.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shortcode\">\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"page\" data-elementor-id=\"18103\" class=\"elementor elementor-18103\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-748947f elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"748947f\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;_id&quot;:&quot;c4f773e&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image_tablet&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image_mobile&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_speed&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;%&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:50,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_type&quot;:&quot;scroll&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_direction&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_fx_direction&quot;:null,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_z_index&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x&quot;:50,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y&quot;:50,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size&quot;:&quot;auto&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_animation_prop&quot;:&quot;transform&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_on&quot;:[&quot;desktop&quot;,&quot;tablet&quot;]}]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7995c19\" data-id=\"7995c19\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a437045 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"a437045\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><h3 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\">About Version 2 Digital<\/h3><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\">Version 2 Digital is one of the most dynamic IT companies in Asia. The company distributes a wide range of IT products across various areas including cyber security, cloud, data protection, end points, infrastructures, system monitoring, storage, networking, business productivity and communication products.\n<br><br>\nThrough an extensive network of channels, point of sales, resellers, and partnership companies, Version 2 offers quality products and services which are highly acclaimed in the market. Its customers cover a wide spectrum which include Global 1000 enterprises, regional listed companies, different vertical industries, public utilities, Government, a vast number of successful SMEs, and consumers in various Asian cities.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"page\" data-elementor-id=\"63561\" class=\"elementor elementor-63561\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-1b6aa2c4 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"1b6aa2c4\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[{&quot;_id&quot;:&quot;c4f773e&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image_tablet&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image_mobile&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_speed&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;%&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:50,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_type&quot;:&quot;scroll&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_direction&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_fx_direction&quot;:null,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_z_index&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x&quot;:50,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y&quot;:50,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size&quot;:&quot;auto&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_animation_prop&quot;:&quot;transform&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_on&quot;:[&quot;desktop&quot;,&quot;tablet&quot;]}]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1b283ee5\" data-id=\"1b283ee5\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4e466f1a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4e466f1a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>About NordLayer<br \/><\/strong>NordLayer is an adaptive network access security solution for modern businesses \u2013 from the world\u2019s most trusted cybersecurity brand, Nord Security.<\/p><p>The web has become a chaotic space where safety and trust have been compromised by cybercrime and data protection issues. 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