This Published Document (PD) establishes the principles and terminology
of exercising and gives guidance on the processes and methods for
developing or improving continuity and contingency capabilities.
NOTE For the purposes of this PD, testing is defined as a particular type of
exercise that incorporates an expectation of a pass or fail element within
the aim or objectives of the exercise being planned. Accordingly, the term
“exercise”, where used in the PD, might also refer to testing activities.
The purposes of this PD are to:
a) provide a basis for understanding, developing and implementing
an effective exercise programme within an organization;
b) provide confidence in the organization’s ability to conduct
exercises and tests with internal and external stakeholders;
c) assist the organization in developing and assessing its exercising
and testing capability in a consistent, cost-effective and risk?assessed
manner that reflects good practice; and
d) encourage constant improvement in contingency and continuity
programmes within an organization.
This PD is intended for use by anyone with responsibility for
operations or the provision of services, whether in public, private or
not-for-profit organizations, from top management through all levels
of the organization; from organizations with a single site to those
with a global presence; from small to very large organizations.
BS PD 25666:2010 history
2010BS PD 25666:2010 PUBLISHED DOCUMENT Business continuity management – Guidance on exercising and testing for continuity and contingency programmes