Business Impact Analysis, and Inherent and Residual Risk
The aim of this chapter is to detail the differences between business impact analysis (BIA) and risk assessment, learn concepts that are related to BIA, understand the differences between inherent and residual risk, and finally, review how BIA can be used to ensure business continuity (BC) and effective disaster recovery planning.
In this chapter, we will cover the following topics:
- Differentiating between BIA and risk assessment
- Key concepts related to BIA
- Understanding types of risk
With that, let us dive into the first section, in which we will understand the differences between BIA and risk assessment.