Primary definition
The documentation of a predetermined set of instructions or procedures that describe how an organization's mission/business processes will be sustained during and after a significant disruption. Source: NIST SP 800-34 Rev 1
Also known asBCP · business continuity planning · continuity plan · disaster recovery plan · emergency response plan · contingency plan
2 sources cited4 related termsReviewed Aug 9, 2026
— Committee on National Security Systems Glossary CNSSI 4009-2015View source
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CNSSGC
The documentation of a predetermined set of instructions or procedures that describe how an organization's mission/business processes will be sustained during and after a significant disruption. Source: NIST SP 800-34 Rev 1
Committee on National Security Systems Glossary CNSSI 4009-2015 · 2024
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Business Continuity Plan (bcp). In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 13, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/business-continuity-plan-bcp
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Committee on National Security Systems Glossary CNSSI 4009-2015
Committee on National Security Systems Glossary CNSSI 4009-2015
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The Cyber Glossary
The Cyber Glossary
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