1. Plan Comprehensiveness and Clarity (0-20 Points)
- Detailed Scope and Objectives (0-5 Points): Clear definition of the BCP's scope, including which parts of the business it covers, and specific objectives.
- Identification of Critical Functions and Services (0-5 Points): Comprehensive identification of business-critical functions and services that must be maintained during a disruption.
- Roles and Responsibilities (0-5 Points): Clearly defined roles and responsibilities for BCP activation, execution, and management.
- Communication Plan (0-5 Points): Detailed communication strategies for internal and external stakeholders during a disruption.
2. Risk Assessment and Business Impact Analysis (BIA) (0-20 Points)
- Risk Identification (0-10 Points): Thorough identification of potential risks and threats that could lead to business disruptions.
- Impact Analysis (0-10 Points): Comprehensive analysis of the potential impact of identified risks on business operations, including financial, operational, and reputational impacts.
3. Recovery Strategies and Solutions (0-20 Points)
- Recovery Objectives (0-10 Points): Well-defined recovery time objectives (RTO) and recovery point objectives (RPO) for critical functions and services.
- Recovery Solutions (0-10 Points): Effective and realistic recovery strategies and solutions for maintaining or quickly resuming critical operations.
4. Plan Testing and Maintenance (0-20 Points)
- Testing Frequency and Methods (0-10 Points): Regular testing of the BCP through various methods (e.g., tabletop exercises, full run-throughs) to ensure effectiveness and readiness.
- Review and Updates (0-10 Points): Ongoing review and periodic updates to the BCP based on changes in the business environment, lessons learned from tests, and actual incidents.
5. Training and Awareness (0-20 Points)
- Employee Training (0-10 Points): Regular training programs for employees on their roles and responsibilities within the BCP, including awareness campaigns.
- Leadership and Team Readiness (0-10 Points): Specific training for leadership and critical response teams to ensure they are prepared to act swiftly and effectively during a disruption.
Total Score: 0-100 Points
Grading Scale:
- 91-100 Points: Excellent - BCP is comprehensive, clearly defined, and well-implemented, with strong readiness and resilience capabilities.
- 71-90 Points: Good - BCP covers all critical aspects with minor areas for improvement in implementation or testing.
- 51-70 Points: Satisfactory - BCP addresses key areas but has notable gaps in comprehensiveness, implementation, or testing.
- 31-50 Points: Needs Improvement - BCP has significant gaps in planning, implementation, or testing that need to be addressed.
- 0-30 Points: Inadequate - BCP lacks comprehensiveness, clarity, or effective implementation strategies, requiring significant revision.