Industries
BC/DR applies everywhere—these are common areas where downtime, data loss, or service disruption creates real impact.
Healthcare
Examples: Hospitals, clinics, urgent care, health insurers, medical billing
Why: Patient safety, EHR access, compliance, 24/7 operations
Do we need a plan? If downtime could impact patient care or compliance — yes.
Government & Public Sector
Examples: City/county/state agencies, public works, emergency services
Why: Essential services must remain operational during crises
Do we need a plan? If your agency supports public safety or critical services — yes.
Financial Services
Examples: Banks, credit unions, insurance, investment firms
Why: Regulatory obligations, integrity, customer trust
Do we need a plan? If outages affect transactions or compliance — yes.
Technology & SaaS
Examples: SaaS platforms, data centers, MSPs, cloud providers
Why: SLAs and customer reliance
Do we need a plan? If customers depend on your systems — absolutely.
Retail & E-Commerce
Examples: Online stores, retail chains, POS systems
Why: Outages disrupt sales and customer experience
Do we need a plan? If downtime means lost sales — yes.
Education
Examples: Universities, colleges, school districts, online learning
Why: Data protection, instructional continuity, remote access
Do we need a plan? If learning or data access must continue — yes.
Legal & Professional Services
Examples: Law firms, accounting firms, consulting organizations
Why: Confidential data access and client trust
Do we need a plan? If clients rely on secure, uninterrupted access — yes.
Manufacturing
Examples: Production facilities, industrial operations, supply chains
Why: Downtime halts production and revenue
Do we need a plan? If outages stop production or delivery — yes.
Energy & Utilities
Examples: Power, water, wastewater, oil & gas
Why: Critical infrastructure availability
Do we need a plan? If disruption impacts communities — yes.
Transportation & Logistics
Examples: Freight, shipping, warehousing, transit agencies
Why: Supply chain reliability and public safety
Do we need a plan? If delays cascade across operations — yes.
Nonprofits & NGOs
Examples: Humanitarian aid, social services, foundations
Why: Mission continuity during emergencies
Do we need a plan? If your mission serves vulnerable populations — yes.