Business Continuity Planning 101
The 7 Phases of the BCP Process / Phase 7 - Plan  MaintenancePlan Maintenance
Purpose: Activities:
To assist in maintaining the currency of continuity capabilities and the BCP document in accordance with the organization’s strategic direction.

Regular updates must be scheduled according to policy.

A report card mechanism can be used to encourage timely participation.

  1. Pre-plan and coordinate the exercises
  2. Facilitate the exercises
  3. Evaluate and document the exercise Results
  4. Update the Plan
  5. Report results/evaluation to management
  6. Coordinate ongoing plan maintenance
  7. Establish audit program

It involves many participants across the organization.
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