BCM is concerned with anticipating threats to business survival and the achievement of objectives. It means conducting a business impact analysis to identify the key processes and functions within and beyond organisational boundaries that are essential for continuity. A business continuity plan (BCP) sets out the recovery strategies, priorities and actions that will be needed if a crisis occurs. A crisis could arise from a pure risk such as fire, or loss of a major customer or supplier. BCM reduces the likelihood of a disaster and minimis