The objective of a BCP process is to manage and mitigate the risk of disaster so that the continuity of business operations can be ensured. It is very important that the BCP is reviewed and approved by senior management. This will ensure that the BCP is aligned with the goals of the business.
Steps of the BCP life cycle
The first step in preparing a BCP is to identify the processes of strategic importance for attaining business objectives.
The following are the steps of the BCP life cycle:
- Project and scope planning
- Risk assessment and analysis
- BIA
- Business continuity strategy development
- BCP development
- Business continuity awareness training
- BCP testing
- BCP monitoring, maintenance, and updating
Content of the BCP
The plan should be well documented and written in simple language that should be understandable to all. Interviewing the key personnel to determine their understanding of the BCP will help the auditor to evaluate the clarity and simplicity of the BCP...
