A robust business continuity plan includes beyond backups: defining RTO/RPO, disaster recovery, incident response, communication, cyber security, network redundancy, remote work, and regular testing to ensure resilience.
Integrate cybersecurity early in IT planning to reduce risks, ensure compliance, enhance operational continuity, and save costs. Use strategies like ACSC Essential Eight, Zero Trust, and staff training for robust protection.
Australian SMEs must adopt 12 practical IT security strategies aligned with ASD Essential Eight and Privacy Act compliance, including MFA, patching, phishing training, breach plans, and managed IT services for robust cyber defence.
