Free Checklist Templates for Business Continuity

Business Continuity

OR

Business Continuity Checklist

Plan Scope & Risk Assessment

Confirm BCP scope against Rule 206(4)-7

Run the annual business impact analysis

Review last year's incident log

Staffing & Succession

Identify essential personnel by function

Name a backup for each essential role

Document the gap remediation plan

Refresh emergency contact roster

Systems & Equipment Recovery

Inventory critical advisory systems

Verify laptop and MFA recovery procedures

Confirm alternate worksite arrangements

Data & Records Continuity

Catalog Rule 204-2 books and records

Test the email and text archive restore

Open a remediation ticket for archive gap

Verify offsite custodian data extracts

Client & Vendor Communication

Update the client disruption notice template

Refresh custodian and key vendor contacts

Confirm the BCP is posted on Form ADV Part 2A

Tabletop Test & Approval

Run a tabletop disruption exercise

Log tabletop findings and assign owners

Obtain CCO and principal sign-off

View Workflow Use Workflow

Business Continuity Checklist

Risk Assessment & Threat Identification

Inventory critical NPI systems and data flows

Score insurance-sector threats in the risk register

Map vendor concentration for core platforms

Verify alignment with the NAIC Model Law risk assessment

Submit the risk register for CISO approval

Business Impact Analysis

Catalog critical functions across underwriting and claims

Set RTO and RPO targets for each critical function

Map regulatory deadlines that drive RTO targets

Interview business owners on upstream dependencies

Publish the BIA report

Emergency Response Plan

Define crisis-management team roles and authorities

Document the 72-hour DOI notification workflow

Establish alternate FNOL intake channels

Run a tabletop exercise with claims and underwriting leads

Document the remediation plan for tabletop gaps

Schedule the annual plan review

IT and Data Recovery

Validate backups of PolicyCenter and ClaimCenter

Test failover for the agency management system

Verify MFA on recovery infrastructure per Part 500.12

Confirm SOC 2 Type II coverage for DR vendors

Request updated SOC 2 reports from vendors

Run a quarterly recovery drill

Communication and Coordination

Maintain the producer, carrier, and reinsurer contact directory

Draft DOI, policyholder, and reinsurer notification templates

Coordinate the call tree across CSRs and adjusters

Brief the reinsurance program manager on plan updates

Capture executive sign-off on the plan

View Workflow Use Workflow

Business Continuity Plan Checklist

Business Impact Analysis

Refresh the critical systems inventory

Set RTO and RPO per Tier 0 system

Map upstream and downstream dependencies

Identify single points of failure

Backup and Recovery Posture

Verify 3-2-1 with an immutable copy

Open a remediation ticket for immutability gaps

Review backup job success rates over 90 days

Validate offsite replication lag

DR Test Execution

Schedule the isolated restore drill

Restore a Tier 0 system end-to-end

Record the actual recovery time and data loss

File a P1 remediation plan for missed RTO

Incident Response Readiness

Update the on-call rotation in PagerDuty

Refresh the incident commander runbook

Verify the break-glass account works

Run a tabletop exercise with the IR team

Alternate Site and Workforce Continuity

Confirm VPN and ZTNA capacity for full remote

Validate the alternate communication channel

Review vendor and SaaS escalation contacts

Plan Sign-Off and Maintenance

Capture lessons learned from the drill

Schedule the next quarterly restore drill

Director of IT signs off on the BCP

View Workflow Use Workflow

Business Continuity Planning Checklist

Risk Assessment and Business Impact Analysis

Inventory critical dispatch and fleet functions

Score risk for each disruption scenario

Calculate RTO and RPO per function

Determine if hazmat operations are in scope

Emergency Response and Operations

Write the dispatch failover procedure

Define the ELD malfunction protocol

Build the accident and incident response tree

Integrate the hazmat security plan and ERG

Publish the stakeholder communication tree

Run the annual driver tabletop drill

Recovery Strategies and Infrastructure

Designate the backup dispatch site

Validate the TMS and ELD backup posture

Pre-negotiate emergency equipment and tow contracts

Document the fuel-card failover plan

Plan Documentation and Distribution

Assemble the BCP master document

Distribute printed copies to terminals and lead drivers

Capture executive sign-off on the BCP

Apply revisions and recirculate

Testing and Exercises

Run a tabletop exercise with the leadership team

Execute a full-scale TMS failover drill

Debrief drivers on lessons learned

Open corrective actions from drill gaps

Plan Maintenance and Annual Review

Schedule the next annual BCP review

Monitor regulatory and CSA score changes

Brief new hires on their BCP role within 30 days

View Workflow Use Workflow

Business Continuity Planning Checklist

Risk Assessment and Business Impact Analysis

Inventory critical practice functions

Score disruption likelihood and impact

Set RTO and RPO for each system

Emergency Response and Operations

Stand up the emergency response team

Document evacuation and shelter procedures

Define the docket-coverage protocol

Communication Plan

Build the stakeholder notification tree

Maintain offline contact rosters

Pre-draft client and court notices

Data Protection and Backup

Verify DMS and PMS backup coverage

Confirm IOLTA and billing data redundancy

Run a restore drill from offsite backup

Alternative Work Arrangements

Designate a remote-first work posture

Audit remote access security controls

Test e-filing access from a remote site

Vendor and Client Continuity

Map dependencies on critical vendors

Review vendor SOC 2 reports and DR plans

Notify active-matter clients of the plan

Training, Drills, and Compliance Sign-Off

Run a tabletop with the response team

Deliver firm-wide BCP training

Confirm regulatory and carrier alignment

File remediation items for tracked gaps

Obtain managing partner sign-off

View Workflow Use Workflow

Business Continuity Planning Checklist

Business Impact Analysis

Inventory mission-critical engineering functions

Map dependencies on design platforms and license servers

Set RTO and RPO targets per critical system

Document Engineer of Record continuity exposure

Risk Assessment

Catalog threat scenarios for design operations

Score likelihood and impact per scenario

Review professional liability exposure

Continuity Strategy and Resources

Confirm alternate work site arrangements

Verify off-site backup of project records

Remediate backup gaps before plan finalization

Validate license server failover for analysis software

Document EOR succession authority

Plan Documentation and Approval

Draft the BCP document

Build the stakeholder communication tree

Document active-project notification procedures

Obtain principal-in-charge approval of the BCP

Testing and Training

Run a tabletop exercise on a high-impact scenario

Document tabletop findings and assign remediation

Train staff on activation procedures

Maintenance and Periodic Review

Update plan for personnel and license changes

Reverify off-site backup integrity

Schedule the next annual BCP review

View Workflow Use Workflow

Business Continuity Planning Checklist

Risk Assessment and Business Impact Analysis

Map revenue-critical store operations

Score disaster scenarios by likelihood and revenue impact

Set RTO and RPO for each critical system

Emergency Response and Store Operations

Draft store evacuation and shelter-in-place procedures

Schedule quarterly fire and active-threat drills

Stand up the incident command structure

POS and IT Recovery

Configure encrypted nightly POS backups

Document offline-mode card acceptance procedures

Run the quarterly POS restore test

Open a remediation ticket for the failed restore

Communication Plan

Build the store-team mass notification tree

Designate a spokesperson for media and corporate inquiries

Pre-write customer-facing closure messaging

Supply Chain and Vendor Continuity

Identify backup suppliers for top-50 SKUs

Document 3PL and carrier failover contacts

Refresh vendor COIs and emergency contacts

Training and Awareness

Walk store managers through their BCP role cards

Add the BCP module to new-hire onboarding

Track training completion across the chain

Testing and Exercises

Run the annual tabletop with district managers

Simulate a POS outage during business hours

Capture lessons-learned from each exercise

Plan Maintenance and Review

Review the BCP with the leadership team

Reflect operational and regulatory changes

Distribute the updated plan to store managers

View Workflow Use Workflow

Disaster Recovery Checklist

Physical Security & Site Hardening

Audit data center and branch access controls

Verify environmental controls and fire suppression

Review surveillance footage retention

Backup and Recovery Operations

Verify daily backups of advisor systems

Confirm offsite replication for 17a-4 records

Run the quarterly restore test

Open the restore-test remediation ticket

Document RTO and RPO per critical system

Network Security Controls

Review firewall and IDS/IPS alert logs

Verify EDR coverage on advisor workstations

Audit privileged access and MFA enforcement

Business Continuity Planning

Refresh the FINRA Rule 4370 BCP

Update the emergency contact tree

Test the alternate-site failover

Collect current vendor BCP attestations

Incident Response

Confirm the IR team roster and on-call rotation

Run the annual BCP tabletop exercise

Document tabletop remediation owners

Review the Reg S-P breach notification playbook

Compliance & Documentation

Update the Form ADV BCP disclosure

Capture the CCO annual BCP attestation

File the board sign-off memo

View Workflow Use Workflow

Disaster Recovery Checklist

Risk Assessment and BIA

Run the annual Part 500 risk assessment

Score the business impact analysis

Map system dependencies and third parties

Confirm state retention and notification rules

Communication Plan

Refresh the stakeholder contact roster

Define the DOI and regulator notification path

Draft insured and producer notice templates

Test the out-of-band notification tree

Data Backup and Recovery

Verify the 3-2-1 backup posture

Confirm encryption of NPI in transit and at rest

Run a full restore test from off-site media

Open a remediation ticket for restore gaps

Infrastructure and Vendors

Reconcile the hardware and SaaS asset inventory

Validate failover for Tier 1 systems

Confirm MFA coverage for vendor remote access

Remediate vendor MFA gaps

Review SOC 2 Type II reports for critical vendors

Testing and Sign-Off

Run the annual tabletop exercise

Update the runbook from drill findings

Deliver staff training on the updated plan

Capture the CISO and board attestation

View Workflow Use Workflow

Disaster Recovery Plan Checklist

Risk Assessment & Property Profile

Map properties to FEMA flood zones

Score regional hazards by property

Document insurance limits and deductibles

Verify flood insurance is in force

Communication Plan

Refresh the tenant emergency contact roster

Designate the media spokesperson

Configure the mass-notification system

Draft tenant pre-event notice templates

Emergency Response & Evacuation

Post evacuation routes at every property

Assign on-call roles to staff

Schedule the annual evacuation drill

Data Backup & Software Continuity

Verify PMS backup configuration

Export tenant ledgers to off-site storage

Test restore from the latest backup

Remediate the failed restore

Property Hardening & Vendor Pre-Contracts

Inspect roofs, gutters, and storm drains

Pre-position shutters, sandbags, and supplies

Sign priority-service contracts with restoration vendors

Audit vendor COIs against the master list

Chase expired vendor COIs to renewal

Business Continuity & Owner Reporting

Identify alternate work locations

Set up emergency draw access on the operating account

Brief owners on the plan and reserve recommendations

Post-Event Recovery & Plan Review

Walk damaged units with the insurance adjuster

File insurance claims with documentation

Coordinate habitability restoration with tenants

Sign off on the post-event debrief

View Workflow Use Workflow

Disaster Recovery Plan Checklist

Preparation and Planning

Inventory tier-1 systems with RTO and RPO

Confirm the DR team roster and on-call rotation

Refresh the out-of-band communication tree

Update the business impact analysis

Verify vendor support contracts and escalation SLAs

Backup and Recovery Verification

Verify nightly backup jobs in the backup console

Confirm 3-2-1 with an immutable offsite copy

Run a restore drill into an isolated VLAN

Open a P1 with the backup vendor

Reconcile hardware, software, and license inventory

Emergency Response Readiness

Distribute the emergency response card to staff

Test the out-of-band communication channel

Run a ransomware tabletop exercise

Schedule remediation training for tabletop gaps

Confirm coordination with local emergency services

Business Continuity

Document failover procedures for tier-1 apps

Load-test remote access via VPN and ZTNA

Validate alternate-site readiness and connectivity

Distribute the stakeholder status template

Hold the quarterly DR review with the vCIO

Post-Incident Recovery

Classify the incident severity and document scope

Activate full DR site failover

Prioritize recovery work by RTO tier

Send recovery status updates on the cadence

Capture lessons learned and update the runbook

View Workflow Use Workflow

Restaurant Technology Backup Checklist

POS and Data Backup Verification

Confirm Toast or Square cloud sync status

Export sales and labor reports for the period

Back up R365 or QuickBooks accounting data

Verify reservation platform export ran

Confirm offsite copy of backup exists

Emergency Power and Connectivity

Test the UPS protecting the POS server

Run the backup generator under load

Replace UPS battery flagged in the test

Verify LTE failover for card processing

Walk the kitchen for cooler and freezer alarm wiring

Software and System Recovery

Update the POS recovery runbook

Refresh the vendor support contact sheet

Apply pending POS and OS patches

Run a sandbox restore of last night's backup

Hardware Redundancy and Spares

Inventory on-site spare POS terminals and printers

Test the backup router and switch failover

Reorder kitchen printer paper and KDS cables

Staff Drill and Awareness

Walk managers through the POS-down service flow

Stage paper tickets and manual card slips at each station

Run a 15-minute outage drill at pre-shift

Security and Access Review

Confirm cardholder data encryption on the POS

Enforce MFA on backup and admin accounts

Remove POS access for separated employees

Sign off on the monthly backup review

View Workflow Use Workflow

Ready to take control of your recurring tasks?

Start Free 14-Day Trial

Use Slack? Sign up with one click

With Slack

Company

About
Product Roadmap
API Reference
Privacy Policy
Terms
Contact Us
Blog

Resources

Help
Getting Started Guides
Video Center
Demos
Your Account
Use Cases
Pricing

©Manifestly 2026

When you visit or interact with our sites, services or tools, we or our authorised service providers may use cookies for storing information to help provide you with a better, faster and safer experience and for marketing purposes.