BCM Policy Module

BCM Policy Module

Overview

The BCM Policy module enables organizations to establish and maintain business continuity policies and governance frameworks. It provides the foundation for all BCM activities.

Key Features

• Policy document management
• Governance framework setup
• Roles and responsibilities definition
• Policy version control
• Approval workflows
• Policy review scheduling
• Compliance tracking

Creating a BCM Policy

To create a new BCM policy:

1. Navigate to Business Continuity - BCM Policy
2. Click Add Policy
3. Fill in policy details:
   • Policy Name - Title of the policy
   • Policy Number - Unique identifier
   • Description - Policy overview
   • Scope - Areas covered by the policy
   • Effective Date - When policy takes effect
   • Owner - Policy owner
4. Click Submit

Policy Components

A comprehensive BCM policy includes:

• Purpose and Objectives - Why BCM is important
• Scope - What is covered
• Roles and Responsibilities - Who does what
• BCM Framework - How BCM is structured
• Review Requirements - When to review
• Compliance Requirements - Standards to meet

Governance Structure

Define BCM governance:

• BCM Steering Committee - Strategic oversight
• BCM Coordinator - Day-to-day management
• Department Representatives - Business unit liaisons
• IT Recovery Team - Technical recovery
• Crisis Management Team - Incident response

Policy Review

Maintain policy currency:

1. Set annual review schedule
2. Review after major incidents
3. Update for organizational changes
4. Document review outcomes
5. Obtain management approval

Best Practices

• Align with ISO 22301 requirements
• Get executive sponsorship
• Define clear responsibilities
• Regular policy reviews
• Communicate to all stakeholders
• Integrate with other policies