SOC 2 Type II
Operational

Business Continuity Plan Template

Ensures critical business functions continue during and after disruptions.

What This Policy Covers

Purpose and Scope-Plan objectives.
Business Impact Analysis-Critical functions and MTD.
Recovery Strategies-Maintaining operations.
Plan Activation-When and how to activate.
Communication Plan-Stakeholder notification.
Roles and Responsibilities-BCP team.
Testing-Exercise schedule.
Maintenance-Review and updates.

Required Sections

A compliant Business Continuity Plan for SOC 2 Type II must include the following8 sections. Each section addresses a specific control requirement that auditors will review.

1

Purpose and Scope

Plan objectives.

2

Business Impact Analysis

Critical functions and MTD.

3

Recovery Strategies

Maintaining operations.

4

Plan Activation

When and how to activate.

5

Communication Plan

Stakeholder notification.

6

Roles and Responsibilities

BCP team.

7

Testing

Exercise schedule.

8

Maintenance

Review and updates.

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