Management Considerations and a Management Checklist
A business continuity plan (BCP) is a comprehensive plan that focuses on how to keep the business running, even after an unplanned outage or disaster.
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Management considerations and a management checklist is a good place to start a BCP
Management Considerations:
- Ensure that the BCP is independently reviewed and approved at least annually
- Ensure the BCP is regularly tested on an enterprise-wide basis
- Review the BCP testing program and test results on a regular basis
- Ensure the BCP is continually updated to reflect the current operating environment
- Prepare a business case and obtain management support.
- Identify any regulation requirement.
- Identify the continuity plan coordinator.
- Establish policy by determining how the institution will manage and control identified risks.
- Allocate knowledgeable personnel and sufficient financial resources to implement the BCP.
- Ensure employees are trained and aware of their roles in the implementation of the BCP.
- Review the BCP testing program and test results on a regular basis.
Management Checklist
The following management checklist is suggested to meet the goals of establishing a good foundation, developing a thorough plan, and maintaining the plan diligently.
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