Business continuity & operational resilience · Core
Disaster-recovery plan
Also called: DRP
ELI5
A documented plan for recovering systems and data.
Used in conversation
“The team needs one controlled copy of disaster-recovery plan, with an owner and date.”
Pitch context
You will see “Disaster-recovery plan” in operating plans, procurement packs, supplier reviews and supply-chain reports when the discussion reaches business continuity & operational resilience.
Why it matters: In business continuity & operational resilience, the scope can change what data may be used, who may access it and which controls are required.
Connected terms
- Distribution requirements planningThe search label “DRP” can route to both entries.
Sources & evidence · 4
Direct term-level sources and supporting source families.
- National Institute of Standards and Technology — Computer Security Resource Center GlossaryDirect source · primary · checked 2026-08-16
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Productivity programmeDirect source · primary · checked 2026-08-16
- U.S. Acquisition.gov — Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 15 — Contracting by NegotiationSupporting source family · primary · checked 2026-08-16
- UK Government — Groceries Supply Code of PracticeSupporting source family · primary · checked 2026-08-16