A business continuity plan (BCP) is a document that outlines how an organization will continue its operations in the event of a disruption, such as a cyber attack. The goal of a BCP is to minimize the impact of a disruption on the organization’s operations, employees, and customers. BCPs typically include measures for protecting against cyber attacks as well as procedures for responding to and recovering from such attacks.

To protect against cyber attacks, BCPs typically include the following:

1. Risk assessment: Identifying potential vulnerabilities and threats to the organization’s IT systems and data, and assessing the potential impact of a cyber-attack.
2. Prevention measures: Implementing security controls and procedures, such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and regular security updates, to prevent cyber attacks from occurring in the first place.
3. Incident response plan: Having a plan in place for identifying, responding to and recovering from cyber security incidents.
4. Data backup and recovery: Regularly backing up critical data and having a plan for recovering it in the event of a cyber attack.
5. Communication plan: Establishing procedures for communicating with employees, customers, and partners in the event of a cyber attack, including procedures for maintaining business operations and customer service.
6. Testing and rehearsal: Regularly testing and rehearsing the BCP to ensure that it is effective and that employees understand their roles and responsibilities.
7. Update and maintain the BCP: Regularly updating the BCP to reflect changes in the organization, its operations, and the threat landscape, and ensuring that all employees are familiar with it.

By having a well-established Business continuity plan in place, organizations can minimize the impact of a cyber attack and can continue to operate with minimal disruption, while also minimizing any damage to reputation and legal or financial consequences.