Part of the overall business resilience program that establishes, implements, operates, monitors, reviews, maintains and improves business continuity.

A group of individuals functionally responsible for directing the development and execution of the business continuity management program, as well as responsible for declaring a disaster and providing direction during the recovery process, both pre-disaster and post-disaster.

A tool to measure the level and degree to which BCM activities have become standard and assured business practices within an organization.

The designated individual responsible for plan documentation, maintenance, and distribution.

The process of developing prior arrangements and procedures that enable an organization to respond to an event in such a manner that critical business functions can continue within planned levels of disruption.

A management group to give advice, guidance and management authorization to the BC Manager/coordinator/professional.

A committee of decision makers, (e.g., Business leaders, technology experts and continuity professionals) tasked with making strategic policy and continuity planning decisions for the organization, and for providing the resources to accomplish all business continuity program goals.

An approach selected by an organization to ensure its recovery and continuity in the face of a disaster or other business disruption

Designated individuals responsible for developing, execution, rehearsals, and maintenance of the business continuity plan.

A description of work that is performed to accomplish the specific business requirements of the organization. Examples of business function include delivering raw materials, paying bills, receiving cash and inventory control.