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Business Continuity Plan (BCP) Template

1. Plan Overview

• Plan Title:
• Department:
• Plan Owner:
• Date Created:
• Last Review Date:
• Next Review Date:

2. Purpose and Objectives

• Purpose: Describe the purpose of the plan and why it is important.
• Objectives: List the key objectives such as minimizing disruption, ensuring staff safety, protecting assets, and restoring operations quickly.

3. Scope

Define the scope of the plan, including the departments, operations, and processes covered.

4. Roles and Responsibilities

5. Business Impact Analysis (BIA)

• Critical Functions: List and describe critical business functions and their maximum tolerable downtime (MTD).
• Key Resources: Identify key personnel, systems, facilities, and third-party vendors essential for continuity.

6. Risk Assessment

• Identify potential risks and threats that could impact operations (e.g., natural disasters, cyberattacks, pandemics).
• Assess the likelihood and impact of each risk.

7. Preventative Measures

• Outline measures to prevent or reduce the impact of disruptions (e.g., fire safety, data backups, security protocols).

8. Response Procedures

• Step-by-step procedures to respond to incidents including activation criteria for the BCP, communication plans, and immediate actions.

9. Recovery Strategies

• Plans for restoring critical functions and returning to normal operations. Include timelines and priorities.

10. Communication Plan

• Internal and external communication protocols during disruptions, including key contacts and communication channels.

11. Training and Awareness

• Outline training requirements, schedules, and awareness activities to ensure all staff understand their roles.

12. Testing and Maintenance

• Describe how the plan will be tested (e.g., drills, simulations) and the schedule for reviews and updates.

13. Appendices

• Contact Lists: Key personnel, emergency contacts, vendors
• Forms and Templates: Incident report forms, communication templates
• Supporting Documents: Relevant policies, agreements, and procedures

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