# ITDR Business Impact Analysis > Specialised business impact analysis focused on IT systems and digital processes, identifying critical applications, infrastructure, and services to establish recovery priorities aligned with business objectives. *This content is available in full at: https://www.fixinc.io/disciplines/itdr-business-impact-analysis* Not all systems are created equal, and in a disaster, knowing what to recover first can be the difference between delay and disaster. This discipline focuses IT recovery on what actually matters to your business. ## Delivery Approach Fixinc delivers ITDR Business Impact Analysis through a four-step methodology: 1. **Plan**: Agile, first-principles planning ensures a smooth rollout of your refreshed programme 2. **Do**: ITDR Business Impact Analysis is rolled out smoothly at your organisation 3. **Check**: Your ITDR Business Impact Analysis is draft until validated 4. **Act**: Your team and ours will be ready when your ITDR Business Impact Analysis is activated in real-life ## What This Discipline Involves Fixinc runs a specialised BIA focused on IT systems and digital processes. The process helps identify critical applications, infrastructure, and services, then evaluates the business impacts of their loss across different timeframes. Recovery time objectives (RTOs), recovery point objectives (RPOs), and prioritisation logic are defined to align with both operational and executive expectations. This is not treated as a spreadsheet exercise. Fixinc brings deep technical knowledge and business continuity expertise to build a view of impact that teams can trust and auditors can verify. With real-time input into the [Digital BIA platform](https://docs.fixinc.io/technology/business-impact-analysis.md), ITDR priorities remain aligned, visible, and ready to guide decisions during a disruption. ## Engagement Process ### Initial Consultation - A link will be sent via email from the Advisory team to schedule a convenient time for a call via phone, Teams, Zoom, or in person - The consultation takes 30-45 minutes to discuss objectives, answer prepared questions, and share how Fixinc works - A proposal is delivered within 24 hours detailing the scope of work, followed by discussion one week later and a final quote within 10 minutes of that discussion - Proposals not signed within 5 weeks are assumed to be not the right time ### Delivery Phases **Review and Health Check**: All ITDR Business Impact Analysis implementations start with a deep review of existing arrangements, setting benchmarks formed from best practice and ISO standards. **Design and Develop**: With appropriate involvement from your team, the ITDR Business Impact Analysis component of your ITDR programme is built to the highest quality available. **Validate**: Where appropriate, new ITDR Business Impact Analysis work is tested and validated, providing tangible evidence of capability and maturity to stakeholders. **Maintain**: A plan is built to ensure ITDR Business Impact Analysis runs annually, addressing the common setback of losing momentum after initial implementation. ## Related ITDR Disciplines The following disciplines expand ITDR Business Impact Analysis capabilities: - [ITDR Component Testing](https://docs.fixinc.io/disciplines/itdr-component-testing.md): Tests individual ITDR components from backup systems to restoration protocols - [Disaster Recovery Training](https://docs.fixinc.io/disciplines/disaster-recovery-training.md): Trains leaders, operators, and support teams to understand ITDR and their role in it - [ITDR Test Exercise](https://docs.fixinc.io/disciplines/itdr-test-exercise.md): Simulates real-world IT disaster to test team response and identify recovery improvements - [ITDR System Analysis](https://docs.fixinc.io/disciplines/itdr-system-analysis.md): Maps infrastructure, uncovers risks, and provides visibility for confident decision-making during disruption - [ITDR Training](https://docs.fixinc.io/disciplines/itdr-training.md): Turns ITDR knowledge into team-wide capability - [Cyber Response Exercise](https://docs.fixinc.io/disciplines/cyber-response-exercise.md): Simulates targeted cyber events in real time for rapid response practice - [ITDR Business Impact Analysis Report](https://docs.fixinc.io/disciplines/itdr-business-impact-analysis-report.md): Delivers clean, structured reports from ITDR Business Impact Analysis - [IT Applications and Systems Mapping](https://docs.fixinc.io/disciplines/it-applications-and-systems-mapping.md): Maps every application and system in your environment - [ITDR Plan Training for Technical Teams](https://docs.fixinc.io/disciplines/itdr-plan-training-for-technical-teams.md): Trains IT and infrastructure teams on recovery plan execution - [ITDR Program Review and Audit](https://docs.fixinc.io/disciplines/itdr-program-review-and-audit.md): Audits entire recovery capability including systems, people, and plans - [ITDR Plan Development](https://docs.fixinc.io/disciplines/itdr-plan-development.md): Builds disaster recovery plans around operational reality - [ITDR Threat Analysis](https://docs.fixinc.io/disciplines/itdr-threat-analysis.md): Analyses the evolving threat landscape for recovery planning ## Frequently Asked Questions **Does ITDR Business Impact Analysis link to other services or tools you offer?** Yes. ITDR Business Impact Analysis often feeds into other services like planning, validation, or digital tools. It is designed to integrate, not sit in a silo. **What does the ITDR Business Impact Analysis discipline involve when delivered by Fixinc?** ITDR Business Impact Analysis at Fixinc is built to be clear, structured, and aligned with the Tungsten Diamond lifecycle. It is tailored to programme maturity and backed by real-world application. **How is ITDR Business Impact Analysis different from traditional approaches?** Unlike templated models, ITDR Business Impact Analysis work adapts to the client's sector, stakeholders, and risk profile. It is hands-on, flexible, and always validated. **How do we know when our ITDR Business Impact Analysis activity is fully effective?** Success is validated through exercises, engagement, and outcomes. If the ITDR Business Impact Analysis effort drives action, conversation, and continuous use, it is working. **What kind of outcomes can we expect from engaging in ITDR Business Impact Analysis?** Clients typically gain clarity, leadership alignment, and a measurable shift in preparedness through ITDR Business Impact Analysis delivery, regardless of starting point. ## Case Studies - [OceanaGold](https://docs.fixinc.io/case-studies/oceanagold.md): How OceanaGold embedded business continuity into mining operations across multiple countries - [NTT](https://docs.fixinc.io/case-studies/ntt.md): How NTT responded to a high-profile global cyber incident in real time - [Optus](https://docs.fixinc.io/case-studies/optus.md): How Optus reset its continuity and recovery programmes after a high-profile disruption --- **View this page online:** https://www.fixinc.io/disciplines/itdr-business-impact-analysis For program inquiries: [Contact Fixinc](https://www.fixinc.io/contact) | info@fixinc.org | +64 800 349 462