Systems Security Certified Practitioner – SSCP – Question0598

A business continuity plan should list and prioritize the services that need to be brought back after a disaster strikes. Which of the following services is more likely to be of primary concern in the context of what your Disaster Recovery Plan would include?

A.
Marketing/Public relations
B. Data/Telecomm/IS facilities
C. IS Operations
D. Facilities security

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

The main concern when recovering after a disaster is data, telecomm and IS facilities. Other services, in descending priority order are: IS operations, IS support services, market structure, marketing/public relations, customer service & systems support, market regulation/surveillance, listing, application development, accounting services, facilities, human resources, facilities security, legal and Office of the Secretary, national sales. Source: BARNES, James C. & ROTHSTEIN, Philip J., A Guide to Business Continuity Planning, John Wiley & Sons, 2001 (page 129).