The ContinuSys BCMS application enables you to use MS-Word like text editing of your Business Continuity Plan and store the information in a relational database that is 100% in the cloud. The software is made up of 4 ‘stages’. The 4 ‘stages’ contain 37 ‘modules’, with the majority of these modules being comprised of ‘Forms’. Each ‘form’ contains information that can be classified into different categories.
A grouping of related modules designed to achieve a high-level objective of the Business Continuity program. The Business Continuity Life-cycle consists of 4 "Stages" (Know Your Business, Develop Your PlanImplement Your Plan Maintain Your Plan )
The majority of the ‘modules’ contain ‘forms’. A single form is created for each item. For example, each ‘resource’ has its own ‘form’ (ID). Forms contain all the information about your Business Continuity process
Relevant and current information required for the successful maintenance of the Business Continuity process. Information that requires regular verification and status checks.
Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How to do something?
Information of a financial nature can be analyzed to develop a financial breakdown of the Business Continuity process.
A specific position within the database that contains information.
Information that can be used for displaying on a Timeline / Calendar to get an overview of the Business Continuity Process.
Each “stage” consists of various “modules” that contain specific information (forms). This information is shared (assigned) amongst the other modules when required. Modules are a group of forms. For example, the “Assets” module contains a list of all your Business Continuity relevant Assets.
Describes the various types of information contained within the forms.
Information that was once relevant to the plan. The information has been verified and is maintained within the plan to facilitate an Audit Trail.
A value that can be placed on the information residing in the module. For example, a Printer.
Information that is typically selected from a fixed drop-down list or is automatically generated by the software.
Information that is filtered through a Conditional process. For example, Insurance Coverage Status can be calculated by ‘Covered = Today’s date < Expiry Date.’