Industry priorities
| Industry | Typical BCM focus | Watch point |
|---|---|---|
| Financial services | Important services, customer harm, technology recovery, suppliers. | Tolerance and evidence must be board-visible. |
| Healthcare | Patient care, staffing, facilities, clinical systems, supply chain. | Manual workarounds must protect safety and records. |
| Energy and utilities | Field operations, control systems, safety, regulators, restoration. | Operational technology and public communication matter. |
| SaaS | Cloud availability, data recovery, incident communication, support. | RPO and supplier concentration need validation. |
| Manufacturing | Production lines, materials, maintenance, logistics, workforce. | Single-site and specialist equipment risks are common. |
Practical use
Use industry context to tune BIA questions, scenario design, supplier reviews, exercise participants, metrics, and management reporting. Avoid importing another sector assumption without testing it against your own operating model.