# Logicmanager > LogicManager's BCP Development Software provides comprehensive tools for creating, maintaining, and managing Business Continuity Plans (BCPs) across the organization. It enables organizations to syste --- # 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/ --- # Business Continuity Event Response Software ## Overview LogicManager's Event Response Software enables organizations to effectively manage business continuity events and cybersecurity incidents by connecting them to associated people, policies, procedures, and controls. It provides real-time incident coordination and visibility during critical events. ## Event Management & Incident Coordination ### Connecting People and Processes The platform enables you to: - **Manage Any Business Continuity Event**: Track and coordinate response to disruptions - **Link to Associated Controls**: Connect events to relevant policies, procedures, and controls - **Monitor Affected Areas**: Track relationships between events and impacted departments - **Improve Visibility**: Gain clarity into which critical business functions are affected ## Custom Data Collection ### Dynamic Information Gathering The system offers custom profile and visibility rules that dynamically collect additional information based on event specifics: - **Incident Type**: Gather different information based on whether outage is IT, facility, personnel, or other - **Location Impact**: Track how many facilities or geographic regions are affected - **Department Impact**: Identify which departments or business units are impacted - **System Impact**: Document which servers, applications, or critical systems are affected - **Customizable Questions**: Tailor data collection to your organization's needs ## Workflow Automation ### Intelligent Incident Routing Workflow automation routes incidents based on business logic: - **Auto-Assignment**: Automatically assign response tasks to appropriate personnel - **Escalation**: Route critical incidents to senior management - **Impact-Based Routing**: Different workflows for different impact levels - **Department Routing**: Route to relevant department heads and teams - **Task Tracking**: Monitor completion of assigned response tasks ## Emergency Response Capabilities ### Real-Time Response Coordination Key emergency readiness features include: - **Rapid Task Assignment**: Quickly assign response activities - **Issue Escalation**: Escalate critical issues to leadership - **Progress Tracking**: Monitor recovery efforts in real-time - **Accountability**: Ensure transparency and accountability during crisis ### Resource & Dependency Management - **Integrated References**: Connect processes to vendors, applications, and dependencies - **Upstream/Downstream Impact**: Account for cascade effects across systems - **Vendor Contact Information**: Quick access to critical vendor relationships - **Recovery Interdependencies**: Understand recovery sequencing requirements ### Customizable Response Resources - **Home Screens**: Customize rapid access to critical resources during emergencies - **Dashboard Views**: Role-specific views for different response teams - **Quick Navigation**: Fast access to assigned tasks and procedures - **Incident Templates**: Pre-built response procedures by incident type ## Recovery Monitoring & Reporting ### Performance Tracking Robust reporting and dashboards track key recovery metrics: - **RTO Tracking**: Monitor Recovery Time Objectives vs. actual recovery time - **RPO Tracking**: Track Recovery Point Objectives and actual data recovery - **Personnel Assignment**: Verify key personnel are in place and executing - **Status Updates**: Real-time status of recovery operations - **Impact Assessment**: Measure actual impact vs. projected impact ### Post-Incident Analysis - **Event Documentation**: Complete audit trail of incident response - **Root Cause Analysis**: Identify causes and contributing factors - **Lessons Learned**: Document what worked and what needs improvement - **Trend Analysis**: Identify patterns in incident types and impacts - **Continuous Improvement**: Use insights to improve future response ## Key Capabilities - **Incident Templates**: Pre-built response procedures for common incident types - **Custom Workflows**: Define workflows specific to your organization - **Multi-Team Coordination**: Facilitate communication across multiple response teams - **Mobile Access**: Access incident information and complete tasks from anywhere - **Notification System**: Real-time alerts and notifications to responders - **Document Repository**: Centralized storage for incident-related documents - **Integration**: Connect to alert systems, ITSM platforms, and other tools ## Target Users - **Incident Commanders**: Lead incident response efforts - **Operations Managers**: Coordinate operational recovery - **IT Operations**: Technical incident response and recovery - **Department Leaders**: Manage departmental impact and recovery - **Executive Leadership**: Monitor crisis and communicate status - **Communications**: Manage internal and external communications ## Benefits - **Faster Response**: Automated workflows reduce response time - **Better Coordination**: Clear visibility into who is doing what - **Reduced Downtime**: Efficient recovery execution minimizes impact - **Clear Accountability**: Transparent assignment and tracking of tasks - **Data-Driven Decisions**: Real-time information for decision-making - **Continuous Learning**: Post-incident analysis drives improvement - **Regulatory Readiness**: Complete documentation for compliance ## Source https://www.logicmanager.com/solutions/business-continuity-management/event-response-software/