Studies have shown that unfortunately the chance of our normal business being disrupted is more common than we think. In fact, 1 in 5 businesses experience a major disruption every year, ranging from extreme weather to cyber attacks. The impacts these events can have on our business can be catastrophic and the costs of returning to normal operations can be very expensive. By purchasing a British Standard, such as BS 25999, companies can judge the effectiveness of their business continuity plan, which will help minimise the impact and cost of any disruption to their business.