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How to Prepare for the Unexpected and What It Looks Like in Practice
Take a moment and think about your organization. If something unexpected popped up tomorrow, like a data breach, major system outage, or even a natural disaster, how quickly could your team get back on track?
Business continuity and disaster recovery are essential to a resilient business. With solid data governance backing you up, your organization is prepared for anything that comes your way.
How Data Governance Makes You Stronger
Good data governance goes beyond ticking off regulatory requirements. It ensures your most critical information is safe, handy, and ready to use when you need it most.
With strong data governance, setbacks become manageable bumps in the road rather than full-blown disasters. You'll cut down on downtime, maintain customer trust, and protect your bottom line.
Getting Started with Building Resilience
Identify Your Risks Clearly
Start by pinpointing where your organization might encounter issues. Tools like Collibra can help you identify critical data and systems, understand vulnerabilities, and prioritize immediate actions.
Create a Practical Disaster Recovery Plan
Instead of just drafting a plan, start taking actionable steps. Clearly map out how to quickly restore essential systems and data. Master data governance strategies help you concentrate on what truly matters.
Keep Your Plan Alive
A recovery plan left unused isn't helpful. Regularly test your strategies, run scenario drills, and adapt your approach as threats change. Staying proactive is key to remaining resilient.
Going Beyond the Checklist
Building real resilience involves cultivating strong organizational habits. Embrace best practices like the Minimum Necessary Standard (MNS), which helps your team concentrate on essentials. Empower your governance team with genuine authority rather than just routine tasks.
Explore the Minimum Necessary Standard further in our latest insight, "Adopt the Minimum Necessary Standard (MNS)."
Final Thought
Business continuity and disaster recovery are more than good practices; they're fundamental necessities. Organizations that proactively handle risks, invest in robust data governance, and continuously improve preparedness will successfully navigate future challenges.
Preparedness builds trust. Trust drives lasting success.
Is your organization prepared to handle unexpected challenges?
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References
- National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). (2023). Disaster Recovery Guidelines. Retrieved from https://www.nist.gov/publications/disaster-recovery-guidelines
- Collibra. (2024). Data Governance Solutions for Resiliency. Retrieved from https://www.collibra.com/data-governance-solutions
