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Business continuity and disaster recovery are often used interchangeably, but they address fundamentally different challenges. Disaster recovery focuses on restoring IT systems after a disruption, while business continuity ensures the entire organisation can continue operating during and after a crisis. This guide unpacks both concepts, walks through the business impact analysis process, covers Australian standards, and provides a practical framework for helping your clients build resilience.

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Every organisation depends on IT systems, yet surprisingly few have a tested, documented plan for recovering those systems when disaster strikes. Whether the threat is ransomware, a hardware failure, a natural disaster or simple human error, a Disaster Recovery (DR) plan ensures you can restore critical services within defined timeframes. This guide walks through each step of building a DR plan, from risk assessment through to testing and ongoing maintenance.

26 Feb 2026
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Recovery Time Objective (RTO) and Recovery Point Objective (RPO) are two of the most critical metrics in disaster recovery planning. Understanding the difference between them, and how to calculate each for your organisation, is essential for building a backup and DR strategy that actually protects your business.

26 Feb 2026
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The 3-2-1 backup rule has been a cornerstone of data protection for over two decades: keep three copies of your data, on two different media types, with one copy stored offsite. In an era of ransomware, cloud storage, and immutable repositories, the rule has evolved but its core logic is more relevant than ever. This article explains the original rule, modern variations, and how to build a backup strategy that actually works when disaster strikes.

26 Feb 2026
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