Question 1

What is Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery (BC/DR) planning?

Accepted Answer

BC/DR planning is the process of creating systems and procedures to prevent and recover from potential threats to a business. Business Continuity focuses on keeping operations running during disruptions, while Disaster Recovery focuses on restoring IT systems and data after an incident.

Question 2

What is Dave, Avsentia's AI assistant?

Accepted Answer

Dave is Avsentia's AI-powered BC/DR planning assistant. Dave guides businesses through comprehensive Business Impact Analysis, RTO/RPO planning, tabletop exercises, multi-department coordination, and compliance documentation — available 24/7.

Question 3

What is a Business Impact Analysis (BIA)?

Accepted Answer

A Business Impact Analysis (BIA) identifies critical business functions, their dependencies, and the financial and operational impact of disruptions. It is the foundation of any effective BC/DR plan.

Question 4

What are RTO and RPO?

Accepted Answer

Recovery Time Objective (RTO) is the maximum acceptable time to restore a business function after a disruption. Recovery Point Objective (RPO) is the maximum acceptable amount of data loss measured in time. Together they define your recovery targets.

Question 5

Does Avsentia store my BC/DR plans?

Accepted Answer

No. Avsentia does not store or retain your BC/DR plans by default. Your plans belong to you. Off-site storage is available as an optional paid service if you request it.

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