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Overview
The Business Continuity Unit at Qassim University is concerned with enhancing the university's readiness to face risks, crises, and operational disruptions, and ensuring the efficient and effective continuity of vital services and operations, thereby supporting the achievement of the university's goals and the sustainability of its digital, administrative, and academic services. The unit works on developing and implementing a business continuity management system in accordance with best international practices and standards, including preparing plans and procedures, conducting business impact analysis, assessing risks, and raising the level of readiness, response, and recovery, in line with the requirements of the Digital Government Authority and relevant international standards such as the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 22301 standard.
Vision
Leading the enhancement of business resilience and sustainability at the university, ensuring the efficient and reliable continuity of services in accordance with best global practices and standards.
Mission
Developing and implementing an effective business continuity system that contributes to protecting vital operations and services, enhancing institutional readiness to deal with crises and disruptions, thereby ensuring business sustainability and achieving the aspirations of the university and its stakeholders.
Objectives
- Building and developing a business continuity management system in accordance with approved standards and practices.
- Ensure the continuity of critical services and operations and minimize the impact of potential disruptions.
- Enhance university readiness to respond to and recover from incidents, emergencies, and crises.
- Implement and improve business interruption analysis and risk assessment processes periodically.
- Prepare, update, and regularly test business continuity plans and disaster recovery plans.
- Raising awareness and institutional culture related to business continuity among university employees.
- Support compliance with regulatory and legislative requirements related to business continuity.
- Enhance integration and coordination among stakeholders to ensure the sustainability of digital and operational services.
- Supporting digital transformation and sustainability of technical services, contributing to improved user experience.