Continuity guide

Remote work as a continuity strategy

Remote work can reduce dependence on a facility, but it introduces dependencies on identity, devices, connectivity, collaboration tools and home working conditions.

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Editorial review: August 11, 2026 · Adrian M. Westbridge

Capacity

A remote-work strategy should consider whether access systems can handle a sudden increase in users.

Critical roles

Some activities require physical equipment, records or on-site coordination and cannot simply move online.

Security

Remote access should use the organization's approved security controls rather than emergency shortcuts.

Exercise

A periodic whole-team remote-work exercise can expose access, communications and process gaps before a real disruption.

Business continuity is organization-specific. Recovery priorities, legal duties, safety requirements, contracts, insurance terms and technical recovery methods should be validated by the responsible people in the organization.