CyberGuard dictionary / Business Cybersecurity
Business Continuity
The capability to continue essential operations during and after disruption.
In simple terms
Business continuity means keeping the most important work going when something breaks.
Technical explanation
Plans identify critical processes, dependencies, alternate methods, communications, and recovery priorities.
Continuity focuses on keeping essential work going during disruption, including people, facilities, suppliers, and manual alternatives. Plans should name activation authority and be exercised.
Examples in practice
A shop switches to an alternate order workflow while its main system is unavailable.
When the ordering system fails, staff record orders on approved forms and communicate realistic delays. After service returns, they reconcile the manual records before resuming normal operations.
Why it matters
Cyber incidents are business disruptions as well as technical events.
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Published 2026-10-15 · Last updated 2026-10-15 · CyberGuard editorial content. Source links provide context; they do not imply endorsement.