What is the function of the BIA (Business Impact Analysis)?

The function of a Business Impact Analysis (BIA) is primarily focused on determining how disruptions might affect an organization and to analyze the potential impact of such disruptions on business operations. One key aspect of the BIA is calculating metrics like Recovery Time Objectives (RTO) and Recovery Point Objectives (RPO), which help in defining acceptable downtime and the maximum tolerable data loss, respectively.

By calculating RTO and RPO, the BIA aids in developing a business recovery strategy that aligns with organizational priorities and risks. This would ensure that when a disruption occurs, the organization has a clear plan in place to restore its operations effectively and efficiently, minimizing any adverse impacts on business continuity.

The other options do not fully encapsulate the primary purpose of a BIA. While identifying procedures to minimize RTO is important in a recovery plan, it is a specific tactic rather than the comprehensive strategic analysis that BIA provides. Similarly, measuring computing power needed to recover and evaluating the effects of failover, while relevant to disaster recovery processes, do not capture the broader analytical and strategic role of a BIA in defining recovery goals and prioritizing business functions.