Purpose

This template provides a structured framework for developing and maintaining Business Continuity Plans (BCP).

Organization Information

Business Unit

Process Owner

Critical Function

Business Impact Analysis

Recovery Objectives

Recovery Time Objective (RTO)

Recovery Point Objective (RPO)

Risk Assessment

Recovery Procedures

Personnel Recovery

  • Staff Contact List
  • Escalation Procedures
  • Alternate Workforce Arrangements

Technology Recovery

  • System Recovery Procedures
  • Backup Validation
  • Infrastructure Recovery

Facility Recovery

  • Alternate Locations
  • Workspace Recovery
  • Equipment Availability

Communication Plan

Internal Communications

  • Executive Team
  • Employees
  • Business Units

External Communications

  • Customers
  • Vendors
  • Regulators

Testing Schedule

Conclusion

Business Continuity Plans should be reviewed and tested regularly to ensure organizational resilience.