This Technical Specification provides guidance for an organization to establish, implement, and
maintain a formal and documented business impact analysis (BIA) process. This Technical Specification
does not prescribe a uniform process for performing a BIA, but will assist an organization to design a
BIA process that is appropriate to its needs.
This Technical Specification is applicable to all organizations regardless of type, size, and nature,
whether in the private, public, or not-for-profit sectors. The guidance can be adapted to the needs,
objectives, resources, and constraints of the organization.
It is intended for use by those responsible for the BIA process.