A Business Continuity Plan (BCP) outlines how an institution will maintain or restore essential functions during and after a disruptive event. These events may include cyberattacks, pandemics, natural disasters, or system failures.
This category defines terminology used by IT leaders, compliance officers, and institutional risk managers to ensure operational resilience.
A documented strategy to ensure continued institutional operations during emergencies or disruptions.
A subset of BCP focused on restoring IT systems and data after a major disruption.
The process of identifying and evaluating potential threats to institutional operations.
The targeted time within which systems or processes must be restored.
A structured approach to managing the aftermath of a security breach or crisis.
A designated group responsible for activating and managing the BCP during emergencies.
With increased reliance on digital infrastructure, BCPs now include remote access strategies, data backups, and cybersecurity frameworks. Institutions are embedding continuity planning into governance and compliance structures.