United States schools and American Overseas (a/os) schools depend upon educational technology (et) to support business operations and student learning experiences. Schools rely upon administrative software, on-line course modules, information databases, digital communications systems, and many other et processes. However, ET's fragility compared to buildings and other physical resources makes it vulnerable to potential compromise from a variety of threats including natural disasters, human created risks, and environmental dangers. In order to make certain that their et is adequately protected, schools would benefit from engaging in business continuity planning. This study examined the business continuity planning practices among overseas American schools in South America. The results indicated that nearly every school engaged, to some degree, in business continuity planning for et. However, many educators did not recognize such planning as being critical to the school's mission. In addition, the primary drivers of business continuity planning for et were reported to have been derived from external factors that existed outside of the school's governance and organizational structures (E.G. keeping abreast of recommended business practices, threats specific to geographic location, etc.). In contrast, the barriers to effective business continuity planning were reported to have been derived from internal factors such as business or academic units not having defined their business continuity needs, lack of staff expertise, and difficulty developing campus policies and procedures. These results indicate a need for educational leaders to take steps to ensure that members of their school community perceive business continuity in terms of mission continuity. Regardless of size, a/os status, or previous experiences, much of the capacity to remove barriers to effective continuity planning existed within the participating schools' internal governance and organizational structures. Accrediting bodies and other organizations that influence the development of school policy should review their standards of good practice and continuous improvement in the areas of business continuity planning and consider requiring schools to protect the administrative, instructional, and technological systems that support their mission. If new mission continuity standards are proposed, then guidelines and training should be made available to help school leaders implement best practices. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest llc. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://www.proquest.com/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.].

The book discusses the activities involved in developing an Enterprise Continuity Program (ECP) that will cover both Business Continuity Management (BCM) as well as Disaster Recovery Management (DRM). The creation of quantitative metrics for BCM are discussed as well as several models and methods that correspond to the goals and objectives of the International Standards Organisation (ISO) Technical Committee ISO/TC 292 "Security and resilience”. Significantly, the book contains the results of not only qualitative, but also quantitative, measures of Cyber Resilience which for the first time regulates organizations’ activities on protecting their critical information infrastructure. The book discusses the recommendations of the ISO 22301: 2019 standard “Security and resilience — Business continuity management systems — Requirements” for improving the BCM of organizations based on the well-known “Plan-Do-Check-Act” (PDCA) model. It also discusses the recommendations of the following ISO management systems standards that are widely used to support BCM. The ISO 9001 standard "Quality Management Systems"; ISO 14001 "Environmental Management Systems"; ISO 31000 "Risk Management", ISO/IEC 20000-1 "Information Technology - Service Management", ISO/IEC 27001 "Information Management security systems”, ISO 28000 “Specification for security management systems for the supply chain”, ASIS ORM.1-2017, NIST SP800-34, NFPA 1600: 2019, COBIT 2019, RESILIA, ITIL V4 and MOF 4.0, etc. The book expands on the best practices of the British Business Continuity Institute’s Good Practice Guidelines (2018 Edition), along with guidance from the Disaster Recovery Institute’s Professional Practices for Business Continuity Management (2017 Edition). Possible methods of conducting ECP projects in the field of BCM are considered in detail. Based on the practical experience of the author there are examples of Risk Assessment (RA) and Business Impact Analysis (BIA), examples of Business Continuity Plans (BCP) & Disaster Recovery Plans (DRP) and relevant BCP & DRP testing plans. This book will be useful to Chief Information Security Officers, internal and external Certified Information Systems Auditors, senior managers within companies who are responsible for ensuring business continuity and cyber stability, as well as teachers and students of MBA’s, CIO and CSO programs.

In the Business Continuity State of the Industry Report, authors Herbert Mattord and Michael Whitman provide a comprehensive overview of recent research and news related to business continuity programs. Using the most recent surveys, reports, and research data available, the authors provide an objective analysis of the state of business continuity today. The report covers events that have shaped the industry, including natural, economic, and technological disasters; the perspective of business continuity from top management executives; business continuity job descriptions and compensation data; the legal and regulatory environment; and emerging trends. It brings together what fragmented bits of information are currently available into one easy-to-read document. The Business Continuity State of the Industry Report is a part of Elsevier's Security Executive Council Risk Management Portfolio, a collection of real world solutions and "how-to" guidelines that equip executives, practitioners, and educators with proven information for successful security and risk management programs. - Saves you time by bringing together the most important pieces of research and news into one document. - Can be used for a quick update on what business continuity programs look like today, what trends exist, and what resources are available for addressing gaps. - Includes appendices that cover business continuity key terms, industry events, job descriptions and compensation trend data, and more.

"This study looks at IT unit readiness to foster and support the functioning of colleges and universities that are challenged by disruption. Responding to a well-documented increase of interest in business continuity and disaster recovery issues among higher education CIOs, ECAR designed the study to inform executives about how institutions approach continuity issues and to identify practices that are associated with good BC outcomes. The study methodology included a literature review; consultation with a select group of CIOs and BC experts for the purpose of identifying and validating research questions; a quantitative survey of IT administrators (mostly CIOs) at 340 higher education institutions; post-survey interviews with 15 executives and IT staff members involved in BC; a quantitative survey of institutional business officers (mostly CBOs/CFOs) at 247 member institutions of the National Association of College and University Business Officers (NACUBO); and four case studies looking at BC planning and operations Florida State University, New York University, Pace University, UC-Davis, and UCLA."--Abstract from ECAR web site.

Educational Continuity During Uncertainty is a resource created by a teacher just for teachers. This book offers valuable tips educators can employ as they tackle remote, distance, hybrid, or blended learning. It starts by defining five considerations educators can use to achieve continuity with their students, parents, and families during online learning. The continuities are (1) social (2) familial (3) emotional (4) cognitive (5) academic. These five continuities are principles that cultivate successful teaching and learning experiences. The book also provides examples for each continuity that can be applied to synchronous and asynchronous learning experiences. Having options for synchronous and asynchronous learning is especially important since districts and schools have various learning scenarios. Last but not least, the book offers useful and timely discussions about various technology tools that can be utilized with the continuity ideas.

"This case study examines how risk assessment and business impact analysis initiatives emerged and are moving to completion at UCLA, one of the largest and technologically most complex institutions in US higher education. Researchers conducted this in-depth case study to complement the 2007 ECAR study, Shelter from the Storm: IT and Business Continuity in Higher Education, which provides higher education with empirical information about where its business continuity vulnerabilities, plans, and practices stand in relation to surveyed institutions, and what factors are associated with success in planning for the delivery of information technology-dependent business services following a spectrum of potential service disruptions. Senior IT administrators at 340 colleges and universities completed the quantitative survey that informed the study."--Abstract from ECAR web site.

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