What does a Business Impact Analysis (BIA) primarily analyze?

• A. The budget allocated for IT projects
• B. The effectiveness of employee training programs
• C. The impact of an interruption on systems, apps, or networks
• D. The compliance of security policies with regulations

Answer: (C)

A Business Impact Analysis (BIA) primarily focuses on evaluating the potential effects that an interruption or disruption can have on critical business processes, systems, applications, or networks. It helps organizations identify which functions are essential for the continuity of operations and determines the consequences of these interruptions, including financial losses, operational delays, and impacts on customer trust. By assessing the risks associated with downtime and interruptions, a BIA enables businesses to develop effective strategies for disaster recovery and continuity planning.

The other options do not align with the primary aim of a BIA. While budgeting for IT projects, assessing employee training program effectiveness, and ensuring compliance with security regulations are important business considerations, they do not specifically relate to the analysis of impact resulting from disruptions to business operations. Therefore, the focus of the BIA is distinct in its purpose of analyzing how interruptions can affect the organization and what measures can be taken to mitigate those impacts.