SEC 402 WEEK 5 DISCUSSION

1. Ensuring Continuity Across the Enterprise" Please respond to the following:

· Identify three of the most important benefits derived from performing an effective risk assessment and explain the relationship between the risk assessment and the development of a preparedness plan. Explain why a preparedness plan is critical for operations.

· Provide two examples that demonstrate how preparation plans could ensure effective crisis management operations. Describe two risks that could surge if crisis management is not planned adequately.  

1. Managing the Incident" Please respond to the following:

· Provide three examples that demonstrate how a well-prepared incident response team (IRT) may minimize damages that an organization may experience after a disaster. Give your opinion of two quality control measures that could be used in order to validate actions of the IRT.

· Suggest three factors that should be analyzed and three activities that should be performed when planning for incident management. Select which activity would offer the most effective response support for an organization and explain why.