Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery (BCP/DRP)
93% of companies without a DR plan fail within a year of disaster. We develop BCP/DRP tailored to your organization: analyzing critical processes (BIA), defining RTO/RPO, documenting procedures, and testing them through exercises. Ready for NIS2 audit and insurer.
What is Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery Planning?
BCP (Business Continuity Plan) and DRP (Disaster Recovery Plan) are documents and processes ensuring organizational continuity during major incidents: ransomware attacks, infrastructure failures, natural disasters, or pandemics. BCP addresses business processes, DRP addresses IT system recovery. nFlo develops practical, tested BCP/DRP plans compliant with ISO 22301 and NIS2.
Can your business survive 48 hours without IT systems?
BCP/DRP that works in crisis — not just exists on paper
Business Impact Analysis
Critical process identification, RTO/RPO, system dependencies
BCP/DRP Documentation
Complete plans with procedures, scenarios, and crisis communication
Testing & Validation
Tabletop exercises, technical DR tests, RTO measurement
What is BCP/DRP?
BCP (Business Continuity Plan) and DRP (Disaster Recovery Plan) are documents and processes ensuring organizational continuity during major incidents. BCP addresses business processes, DRP addresses IT system recovery.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Reference standard | ISO 22301, NIST SP 800-34 |
| Scope | BIA + BCP + DRP + testing |
| Timeline | 4-16 weeks (depending on tier) |
| Regulations | NIS2 Art. 21, DORA Art. 11-12 |
In the ransomware era, where attackers can encrypt entire infrastructure within hours, a business continuity plan is not a luxury — it’s a necessity.
Ransomware Encrypted 80% of Systems — Company Lost 14 Days
A manufacturing company (500 employees) was hit by ransomware. There was no DR plan, no emergency procedures, no clear roles. IT tried to restore systems from backups but didn’t know which systems to prioritize. Downtime: 14 days. Cost: €480,000. Lost contracts: priceless.
After nFlo’s BCP/DRP implementation: simulated attack — recovery in 4h instead of 14 days. ROI: 17x on the first potential incident.
Practical BCP/DRP — Not a Shelf Document
Our BCP/DRP plans are written for your specific organization: its processes, infrastructure, and regulatory requirements. They’re tested through tabletop exercises and regularly updated.
What you get:
- Business Impact Analysis (BIA): critical processes, RTO/RPO, dependencies
- Business Continuity Plan (BCP): crisis scenarios, activation procedures, crisis teams
- Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP): backup/restore, failover, system prioritization
- Crisis communication procedures: templates for employees, clients, media, regulators
- Tabletop exercise: simulation with crisis management team
- Maintenance plan: review schedule and update triggers
Who Is It For?
This service is for you if:
- You don’t have a business continuity plan or it’s outdated
- You must meet NIS2/DORA/ISO 22301 requirements
- You want to test an existing plan (tabletop, simulation)
- You experienced an incident that exposed continuity planning gaps
- Insurers or partners require certified BCP
Service Tiers
BASIC — BCP/DRP Assessment
Current readiness assessment and gap analysis:
- Critical process identification (BIA lite)
- Business disruption risk assessment
- Gap analysis vs ISO 22301
- Prioritized recommendations report
2-4 weeks | From €6,000
STANDARD — BCP/DRP Development
Complete continuity plan documentation:
- Everything from BASIC + full BIA and Risk Assessment
- Complete BCP and DRP documentation
- Escalation and crisis communication procedures
- Tabletop test + CMT training
8-12 weeks | From €14,000
PREMIUM — BCP/DRP Implementation & Testing
Full implementation with testing and certification:
- Everything from STANDARD
- 3 tests (tabletop, functional, full DR test)
- Failover procedure automation
- ISO 22301 certification support
- 12 months maintenance and updates
12-16 weeks | From €28,000
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How we work
Our proven service delivery process.
Discovery & BIA
Critical process analysis, system dependencies, RTO/RPO
Risk Assessment
Risk identification and evaluation: ransomware, DC failure, disaster
BCP/DRP Documentation
Plans, escalation procedures, crisis communication development
Testing
Tabletop exercise, recovery test, RTO/RPO verification
Implementation & Maintenance
CMT training, review schedule, regular updates
Benefits for your business
What you gain by choosing this service.
Crisis Readiness
Ransomware, DC failure, disaster — you know what to do
NIS2/DORA Compliance
NIS2 Art. 21, DORA Art. 11-12 — ICT continuity
Lower Cyber Premiums
Certified BCP reduces insurance premiums up to 15%
17x ROI
Project cost = fraction of potential downtime losses
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Read more →Business Continuity Plan (BCP) and Disaster Recovery (DRP) — A Practical Guide
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Read more →Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery (BCP/DRP).
How long does BCP/DRP development take?
Assessment (BASIC): 2-4 weeks. Full BCP/DRP documentation (STANDARD): 8-12 weeks. Implementation with testing (PREMIUM): 12-16 weeks. Timeline depends on organization size and number of critical processes.
Is BCP/DRP required by NIS2?
Yes. NIS2 Article 21 requires business continuity and post-incident recovery capabilities. DORA (Art. 11-12) requires ICT continuity policies and recovery plans. No BCP/DRP = automatic non-compliance.
What's the difference between BCP and DRP?
BCP (Business Continuity Plan) addresses business process continuity: who decides, how to communicate with clients, alternative locations. DRP (Disaster Recovery Plan) addresses IT system recovery: backup/restore, failover, system prioritization.
How much does BCP/DRP development cost?
Assessment: €6,000-€10,000. Full documentation: €14,000-€24,000. Implementation with testing and ISO 22301 certification: €28,000-€48,000. Maintenance retainer: €700-€1,900/month.