Imagine you have just led a successful incident response effort, restoring order after a critical cyberattack. Systems are back online, data is secured, and the team breathes a sigh of relief. But the question lingers-how do you know if your response was truly effective? This is where metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) come in, and business analysts play a vital role in defining them. Metrics and KPIs help organizations assess how well they manage and mitigate cybersecurity incidents. For business analysts, identifying the right KPIs for incident response is essential not only for evaluating current processes but also for driving improvements. Let's explore how BAs can create a powerful set of KPIs to gauge incident response effectiveness and ultimately enhance business resilience.

Let's review some of the key differences between two similar looking certifications in the field of Business Analysis, CBAP (Certified Business Analysis Professional) and CPRE (Certified Professional for Requirements Engineering) (Foundation) certifications. One of the questions I have received often from my participants as well as BA professionals in my circle. Let's delve into those differences.

For computer and applications, "architecture" is a very common and often ambiguous word. It seems certainly to be referred to complex systems, and appears often to be confused with such as structure or frameworks, planning or blueprint, approach or methodology, and so on. It can be seen that, however, there are certain reasons to using this term.

This article explores the fascinating intersection of physics and business analysis, revealing how timeless scientific principles can transform your approach to solving business challenges.

Business Analysts (BAs) are pivotal in guiding organizations through a rapidly evolving landscape, leveraging new technologies and methodologies to address complex problems. In 2025, these ten trends will redefine the scope and capabilities of business analysis, enabling businesses to thrive in complex environments.  Here’s how individual analysts can prepare to take advantage of these opportunities.