Episode 7 — Trace critical business processes to reveal what truly matters most
Identifying what needs protection is the first step in any strategic plan, and this episode details the process of tracing critical business workflows to uncover hidden dependencies. For the certification, candidates must understand how to conduct a Business Impact Analysis (BIA) to determine the criticality of different organizational functions. We define terms such as Recovery Time Objective (RTO) and Recovery Point Objective (RPO) and explain how they guide the selection of technical disaster recovery controls. Examples include mapping the lifecycle of a customer transaction from the initial web portal entry to the back-end database storage to identify single points of failure. By mastering process tracing, you can ensure that your security resources are focused on the "crown jewels" of the company, which is a frequent theme in situational exam questions. Produced by BareMetalCyber.com, where you’ll find more cyber audio courses, books, and information to strengthen your educational path. Also, if you want to stay up to date with the latest news, visit DailyCyber.News for a newsletter you can use, and a daily podcast you can commute with.
