# BCP Development Software

## Overview

LogicManager's BCP Development Software provides comprehensive tools for creating, maintaining, and managing Business Continuity Plans (BCPs) across the organization. It enables organizations to systematically identify critical business areas and develop effective recovery strategies.

## Core Planning & Analysis Tools

### Business Impact Analysis (BIA)

Conduct thorough Business Impact Analysis on your processes to determine the most critical areas:

- Identify critical business processes and functions
- Determine recovery time objectives (RTO)
- Define recovery point objectives (RPO)
- Map dependencies and interdependencies
- Prioritize recovery efforts based on business criticality

### Centralized Plan Development

Develop, approve, and manage Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Plans on an ongoing basis:

- Centralized documentation management
- Version control and approval workflows
- Plan templates and best practices
- Scenario-specific planning
- Team collaboration tools

## Testing & Validation

### Automated Testing Framework

Ensure your BCPs are operational and effective with automated testing capabilities:

- Automated test execution
- Testing templates and checklists
- Results tracking and documentation
- Compliance validation

### Continuous Improvement

- Identify gaps and weaknesses in plans
- Validate team roles and responsibilities
- Clarify communication protocols
- Document lessons learned
- Track plan effectiveness over time

## Risk-Based Decision Making

### Bridging Organizational Silos

Leverage risk-based BCP software to:

- Identify exactly which business areas are impacted by potential outages
- Understand downstream dependencies and cascade effects
- Prioritize recovery efforts across the organization
- Improve cross-team coordination and communication

## Reporting & Compliance

### Prove Compliance and Effectiveness

Use highly configurable reports and compliance checklists to:

- **Report to Auditors**: Demonstrate BCP compliance and governance
- **Report to Management**: Show BCP effectiveness and organizational preparedness
- **Track Metrics**: Monitor KPIs and recovery objectives
- **Audit Trails**: Maintain records for regulatory compliance

## Key Capabilities

- **Automated Tasks**: Set up automated reminders and notifications
- **Alerts & Reminders**: Keep teams informed of plan reviews and updates
- **Customizable Dashboards**: Visualize plan status and metrics
- **Centralized Storage**: Access all documentation from one location
- **Access Controls**: Role-based permissions for appropriate stakeholder access
- **Integration**: Connect with third-party systems and applications
- **Workflow Automation**: Automate delegation and approval processes

## Target Users

- **Business Continuity Managers**: Oversee BCP development and maintenance
- **Department Heads**: Identify critical processes and recovery needs
- **IT Teams**: Plan technical recovery strategies
- **Risk Officers**: Ensure compliance and effectiveness
- **Executive Leadership**: Monitor organizational preparedness

## Source

https://www.logicmanager.com/solutions/business-continuity-management/bcp-development-software/