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While BCPs traditionally covered incidents such as extreme weather conditions, fires, natural disasters, and disease outbreaks, [cyberattacks](https://www.upguard.com/blog/cyber-attack) are now also a major focus.\ \ BCPs typically focus on: * Business processes * Assets * Human resources * Business partners/suppliers/third-party vendors ## How to Incorporate Cybersecurity into Your Business Continuity Plan Organizations can ensure their business continuity plans effectively consider [cybersecurity](https://www.upguard.com/blog/cyber-security) by following the below steps. 1\. Perform a Risk Assessment and Business Impact Analysis 2\. Assess Third Party and Supply Chain Risks 3\. Devise an Incident Response Plan 4\. Test Your Incident Response Plan 5\. Continually Assess Incoming Risks and Update Practices ## Key takeaways * Business Continuity Plans ensure an organization can maintain or quickly resume business following a disaster. * BCPs can help organizations manage cyber threats through incident prevention strategies. * Organizations should update their BCPs regularly to address new cyber threats and vulnerabilities across their attack surfaces. * * ###### Reviewed by No items found. ###### Author ##### [Catherine Chipeta](/team/catherine-chipeta) ###### Reviewed by ##### [Axel Sukianto](/team/axel-sukianto) ###### Join 27,000+ cybersecurity newsletter subscribers ## Read more about Business Continuity Plans Learn more about Business Continuity Plan and the latest issues in cybersecurity. No other blog posts found. [View all blog posts](/blog) ## See UpGuard In Action Book a free, personalized onboarding call with one of our cybersecurity experts. 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