Question BCPL-07
Does your organization have an alternative business site or a contracted Business Recovery provider?
| Weight | 20 |
| High Risk | No |
| Required | No |
| Compliant Answer | Yes |
Standard Guidance
EDUCAUSE provides no guidance here
Answering "NO"
Describe your plans to coordinate an alternative business site or contract with a business recovery provider?
Answering "YES"
Provide the distance (in miles) between the primary and secondary locations.
Reason for Question
In the event that a vendor's headquarters (primary location of operation) is no longer usable, an alternative business site may be needed to support business operations. Having an established (planned) alternative business site show maturity in a vendor's BCP.
Follow-Up Inquiries
Follow-up inquiries for alternative business site practices will be institution/implementation specific.
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