Alternative Processing

1. Alternative processing (methods) is a set of business unit's procedures that enable the critical business functions to continue to be performed during the temporary unavailability of resources and services. BL-B-5 Click to know more Notes: These procedures are usually conducted before the business units can have access to the alternate site for resumption of critical business functions. Related Term: Recovery Strategy, Business Continuity Strategy BCM Institute's Professional Training and Certification BCMBoK Competency Level BCMBoK 4: Business Continuity Strategy CL 2B: Intermediate (BC) BCMBoK Competency Level BCMBoK 4: Business Continuity Strategy CL 2C: Intermediate (CM) BCMBoK Competency Level BCMBoK 4: Business Continuity Strategy CL 2CC: Intermediate (CC) BCMBoK Competency Level BCMBoK 4: Business Continuity Strategy CL 2D: Intermediate (DR) Click to know more about expert level training (Source: Business Continuity Management Institute - BCM Institute)

2. Alternative procedures that may be used by a functional unit(s) to enable it to continue to perform its critical functions during temporary unavailability of specific application systems, electronic or hard copy data, voice or data communication systems, specialized equipment, office facilities, personnel, or external services.

A Manager’s Guide to ISO 22301 Standard for Business Continuity Management System

(Source: Disaster Recovery Institute International / Disaster Recovery Journal - DRII/DRJ)