Develop a comprehensive Business Continuity Plan for CNE that addresses critical business processes and functions. SCOPE Develop and document recovery strategies for critical systems, processes, and data. Develop a communication plan for internal and external stakeholders, including procedures for crisis communication. Provide training and awareness programs for staff on BCP implementation and response procedures. Facilitate the testing and exercising of the BCP to ensure its effectiveness. Document all BCP-related activities, including risk assessments, BIA, recovery strategies, and testing results. LOCATION Oklahoma, Mississippi, Arkansas PROJECT DELIVERABLES Completed Risk Assessment Report Business Impact Analysis Report Business Continuity Plan Document Communication Plan Training Materials Testing and Exercise Reports Project Completion Report MILESTONES Assessment Phase Identify critical business functions: Determine which processes and activities are essential for the organization's continued operations. Assess potential risks and threats: Evaluate various disruptions, including natural disasters, cyberattacks, supply chain disruptions, and pandemics. Conduct a Business Impact Analysis (BIA): Determine the potential financial, operational, and reputational consequences of disruptions. Plan Development Phase Develop recovery strategies: Create plans for restoring critical functions in the event of a disruption. Define recovery time objectives (RTOs) and recovery point objectives (RPOs): Set target times for restoring operations and data. Create a crisis communication plan: Outline procedures for communicating with employees, customers, and stakeholders during a crisis. Develop a continuity of operations plan (COOP): Specify how essential functions will be maintained during a disruption. Develop a disaster recovery plan (DRP): Detail the steps for recovering IT systems and data. Training and Education Phase Develop training materials: Create training materials for employees on business continuity procedures. Conduct training sessions: Deliver training sessions to relevant staff. Provide ongoing education: Offer ongoing education and updates on business continuity best practices. Testing and Exercise Phase Conduct tabletop exercises: Simulate disruptions in a controlled setting to test response plans. Perform functional drills: Test specific aspects of the BCP, such as data recovery or communication procedures. Conduct full-scale simulations: Simulate a major disruption to evaluate the organization's overall readiness. Maintenance and Review Phase Regularly review and update the BCP: Ensure the plan remains current and relevant. Conduct periodic assessments: Evaluate the organization's preparedness for potential disruptions. Address gaps and weaknesses: Identify and address any shortcomings in the BCP. TASKS Develop a BCP for use at all CNE locations. Develop a supply chain continuity plan: Address the risks associated with disruptions in the supply chain. Implement a business continuity management system: Establish a framework for managing business continuity activities. Integrate business continuity with other risk management initiatives: Align the BCP with the organization's overall risk management strategy. Establish a business continuity team: Assign responsibility for business continuity planning and execution. STANDARDS, TESTING, and COMPLIANCE Assist in conducting regular tests and exercises to validate the BCP's effectiveness. Provide guidance on tabletop exercises, functional drills, and full-scale simulations. REQUIREMENTS Must be "turn-key" after the consultant(s) turn over deliverables. SUCCESS CRITERIA (expected outcomes) CNE approval of the final BCP documents. Completion of all project deliverables as outlined in the SOW.
