Overview
BCP is a broad strategy that ensures an organization can continue to operate during and after a disaster. It includes not just IT systems (Disaster Recovery), but also business processes, personnel, and facilities.
Key Components
- Business Impact Analysis (BIA): Identifying critical business functions and the impact of their loss.
- Recovery Strategies: Defining how to restore operations.
- Testing and Maintenance: Regularly practicing the plan to ensure it works.
Context
Disaster Recovery (DR) is the subset of BCP that focuses specifically on IT infrastructure and data.