Notes for BCM Institute's Course Participants: This is the template for completing the "Part 3: BCS - Minimum Resources Required during a Disaster"
In the event of a disruption or disaster, ensuring the continuity of Bandtree Sdn Bhd’s
This chapter outlines the minimum resources required to restore and maintain these critical services during a disaster scenario.
The specified resources are crucial for re-establishing ICT infrastructure, application systems, data access, and compliance functions within acceptable recovery timelines.
These include, but are not limited to, staffing, workspace, communication tools, computing equipment, and specialised systems or facilities.
Each sub-critical function within this CBF has been analysed to ensure that the minimum resource requirements align with the recovery strategies and business impact assessment outcomes previously established.
Here is a table detailing the Critical Business Function: CBF-6 Information Systems & Records Management with its associated sub-processes and minimum resource requirements:
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Minimum Resource Requirements Per Function Per Recovery Location |
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Sub-CBF |
Sub-CBF Code |
Recovery Location |
No of Staff (Min Qty) |
No of Seat (Min Qty) |
No of Tel (Min Qty) |
No of PC/ Laptops (Min Qty) |
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ICT Infrastructure Management |
6.1 |
Alternate Data Centre / DR Site |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
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Property Systems Application Support |
6.2 |
Temporary Ops Site |
3 |
3 |
2 |
3 |
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Records Retention & Archiving |
6.3 |
Archive Storage Facility |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
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Data Backup & Recovery |
6.4 |
Offsite Backup Location |
2 |
2 |
1 |
2 |
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Cybersecurity & Access Control |
6.5 |
Secure DR Site |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
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System Development & Enhancement |
6.6 |
Remote Dev Environment |
2 |
2 |
1 |
2 |
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ICT Vendor Management |
6.7 |
Primary/Alternate Site |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
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User Training & Support |
6.8 |
Temporary Training Room |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
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Compliance & IT Governance |
6.9 |
Head Office / DR Site |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
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Physical Records Handling |
6.10 | Primary/Alternate Site |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
The identification and allocation of minimum resource requirements is a fundamental component of Bandtree’s business continuity strategy for CBF-6: Information Systems & Records Management.
These resources ensure that critical ICT operations, data protection measures, and compliance controls can be resumed with minimal delay, thereby reducing the potential impact on internal operations and external stakeholders.
By documenting and validating these requirements, Bandtree enhances its disaster preparedness and ensures a structured response during disruptions.
This proactive approach not only safeguards information integrity and system functionality but also reinforces organisational resilience, enabling the company to continue delivering essential services to clients and stakeholders, even under adverse conditions.
Implementing Business Continuity Management for Bandtree: A Practical Guide |
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To learn more about the course and schedule, click the buttons below for the BCM-300 Business Continuity Management Implementer [BCM-3] and the BCM-5000 Business Continuity Management Expert Implementer [BCM-5].