Configure a plan for a loss scenario

Loss scenarios are identified and documented so that the plan has the needs and requirements listed for any particular disaster that may strike. Each potential threat requires unique recovery steps and the need for each loss scenario vary. Your plan must be well laid to maintain operations for any potential impacted loss.

Before you begin

Role required: sn_bcm.admin

About this task

Set up the ability to define a loss scenario that can be planned for. You can then include the loss scenario in a plan template to confirm that the BCM program managers and plan owners consider all possible critical loss scenarios.

Procedure

1. Navigate to Business Continuity > General Administration > Loss Scenarios.
2. Click New.
3. On the form, fill in the fields.

   Table 1. Loss Scenario form

   Field	Description
   Scenario Name	Name of the impact scenario.
   Elements impacted	Items or assets that are impacted because of the loss scenario.
   Description	Short note about the loss scenario.

4. Click Submit.