What is CBTAP?

The Critical Business Technology Assessment Program (CBTAP) provides guidance and tools to assist state executive branch agencies in performing a high-level business impact analysis of critical business functions. A business impact analysis is a first step towards business continuity and disaster recovery planning. 

Is CBTAP a Disaster Recovery Plan?

No, CBTAP is not a disaster recovery plan. Creation of a disaster recovery plan has been mandated for each state agency by executive order. One component of the disaster recovery plan is a business impact analysis. CBTAP fulfills that requirement, and provides the foundation for building a disaster recovery plan. 

Why should I take part in CBTAP?

Performing the CBTAP business impact analysis will better prepare agencies to communicate critical agencies needs for project funding, to understand the impact of a disaster on agency operations, and to know the risks in their current environment that require good mitigation strategies.

What is a Critical Business Function?

A critical business function is a group of logically related tasks performed together to accomplish a mission-critical objective. Without this critical business function, the agency cannot achieve its mission. 

What is a Critical Business Application?

A critical business application is an application that directly supports a critical business function.  

What is a Critical External Dependency?

A critical external dependency is a technology component external to the application required for a critical business application to be operational. 

Where can I find examples of CBTAP data?

Complete examples of Critical Business Functions, Critical Business Applications, and Critical External Dependencies are available on the CBTAP website.