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An electronic version of How to Deploy BS 25999 (second edition) is currently available on Avalution’s website.  In addition, printed versions will be available at Avalution's exhibit (booth 111) at the Continuity Insights Management Conference, May 5^th through the 7^th.

Free BS 25999 Self-Assessment
Curious as to how your organization's BCMS measures up?  Avalution developed a short survey to allow organization's interested in certification to benchmark their BCMS against the BS 25999 Specification. Participate in the Free BS 25999 Self-Assessment 

About BS 25999
Driven by recent industry demands for a common, generally accepted framework, British Standard 25999 originated as an attempt to provide an industry-wide process that was consistent in regards to business continuity analysis and response techniques.   The British Standard Institute met this demand by convening a committee of professionals with experience in several different fields of business from around the world.  It was this diverse group of professionals that developed a widely reaching yet actionable set of guidelines and processes.  

BS 25999 is written in two parts.  Part 1, the Code of Practice (published November 2006), outlines the standard's overall objectives, guidance and recommendations.  Part 2, the Specification (finalized November 2007), details the activities that should be completed in order to meet business continuity objectives within the context of an organization's risk management philosophy.  Part 2 is designed to be "auditable", meaning only objective, measurable requirements are included in the Specification.

About Avalution Consulting
Avalution Consulting specializes in business continuity strategy design, development, implementation and long-term solution maintenance. Avalution excels at implementing business continuity programs and enabling in-house personnel to execute and maintain continuity plans through effective knowledge transfer processes and compelling training concepts.

Avalution is also recognized as a participant in the BSI Americas Associate Consultant Program (ACP). BSI Americas administers the ACP program in order to provide a list of consulting organizations who are "credible and offer an acceptable service in terms of value and performance." As a certified firm, Avalution assists in preparing organizations for BS 25999 certification as well as assessing readiness for the certification process. 

For additional information regarding Avalution's professionals, tools and solutions please visit www.avalution.com, call 800.941.0381 or email contactus@avalution.com.

About BSI Management Systems America
BSI is the world's leading management systems certification body.  Founded in 1901, BSI has certified more than 60,000 locations in nearly 90 countries.  BSI's certification experience covers virtually every industrial and commercial sector.  BSI Management Systems America, Inc. is headquartered in Reston, Virginia. BSI is truly a pioneering organization.

For further information about BSI Management Systems, please visit www.bsiamericas.com.