IT Service Continuity Management helps to ensure the availability and rapid restoration of IT services in the event of a disaster. The high level activities are Risk Analysis, Contingency Plan Management, Contingency Plan Testing, and Risk Management.

The primary objective of the IT service continuity plan is to support the wider Business Continuity Plan (BCP) and ensure the business has the best chance possible, of surviving a disaster either at its premises, a location inhabited by its employees, or a location where it’s equipment or otherwise its interest are located