What is the difference between a BCP and a DRP?

A Business Continuity Plan, or BCP, is a comprehensive strategy that ensures critical business functions continue during and after a disruption, addressing people, processes, facilities, and technology. A Disaster Recovery Plan, or DRP, is a subset of the BCP focused specifically on restoring IT systems and data after a disruption. The BCP addresses the broader business including alternate work locations, manual workarounds, and customer communications, while the DRP addresses technical recovery including backup restoration, failover procedures, and system rebuilds.