This new pocket guide provides an easy to read and straightforward introduction to the subjects of business continuity and BS 25999. If your organisation is implementing, or considering implementing, a BS 25999 business continuity management system (BCMS) then you need to read a copy of this pocket guide. This has been written for IT Governance Limited by Tony Drewitt, an experienced business continuity practitioner and a professional member of the Business Continuity Institute. In demand as a consultant in operational risk management and business continuity management, Tony has advised a wide range of small, medium and large organisations on developing business continuity policies, strategies and plans. He has been a guest lecturer for Cranfield University and is currently helping a number of clients to achieve BS25999 certification. Key insights into how to undertake a BS 25999 implementation, as well as other key business continuity planning & management strategies are distilled in this book. This makes this book both a practical read and an essential resource for beginners as well as hardened business continuity practitioners. Some of the situations in which this book will be of help to corporate bodies include: * At the decision-making stage - to ensure that those committing to a business continuity programme do so from a truly informed position. * At project initiation stage - as an introduction to business continuity for the board, project team members and those on the periphery of the project. * As part of an ongoing awareness campaign- being made available to all staff. * Being made available to all new starters - as an introduction to the company"s business continuity management procedures. Business continuity is now more than ever a critical business issue. Ensure that you have an adequate business continuity management system in place using the advice and guidance in this book. Key Features: * Straightforward and no nonsense introduction to the subjects of business continuity and BS25999. * Distils an approach to business continuity planning and management that is fully aligned with BS25999, the new business continuity standard. * The perfect solution for many requirements within corporate organisations when undertaking a business continuity programme. * Essential advice and guidance on implementing a BS25999 business continuity management system (BCMS) is distilled. This makes this book an essential read for those organisations implementing a BCMS.