Business Continuity Plan
A business continuity plan ensures the continuation of critical business functions:
Risk Assessment
Identify potential risks and threats:
- Natural disasters (e.g., hurricanes, fires)
- Cyberattacks and data breaches
- Supply chain disruptions
Business Impact Analysis (BIA)
Determine the impact of disruptions:
- Assess potential financial losses and operational impacts
- Identify critical business functions and processes
Recovery Objectives
Define recovery time and point objectives:
- RTO: Maximum acceptable downtime for critical functions
- RPO: Maximum acceptable data loss
Continuity Strategies
Outline continuity strategies:
- Alternate processes and workarounds
- Redundant systems and failover mechanisms
- Remote work arrangements