SOC 2 is an auditing standard created by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) to assess how well a service organization's systems and processes meet security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, and privacy requirements. The answer to the question of whether SOC 2 covers business continuity is yes.
Business continuity plans are an important part of any organization's operational setup and should be included in a SOC 2 audit if the "Availability Criteria" is included in the scope.
A business continuity plan ensures that an organization can continue to provide its essential services and functions even if a disruption occurs