Use this Business Impact Analysis (BIA) template to identify business/technical activities and resources required to ensure continuity of operations during and after a business disruption.

Table of Contents

1. Executive Summary

2. Introduction

2.1 Purpose of the Business Impact Analysis
2.2 Scope of the Business Impact Analysis
2.3 Methodology Used
2.4 Assumptions and Limitations

3. System Information
3.1 Points of Contact
3.2 System Identification
3.3 System Resources
3.4 Critical Contacts and Resources
3.5 Disruption Impact
3.6 Resource Recovery Priority

4. Identification of Critical Business Functions and Processes
4.1 Overview of Business Functions
4.2 Prioritized List of Critical Business Processes and Activities

5. Impact Analysis
5.1 Impact Categories Considered
5.2 Detailed Impact Assessment Per Critical Process/Activity
5.3 Summary of Impacts Over Time

6. Dependencies
6.1 Internal Dependencies
6.2 External Dependencies (Suppliers, Third Parties)
6.3 IT System and Technology Dependencies
6.4 Resource Dependencies (Personnel, Equipment, PPE)

7. Recovery Objectives
7.1 Recovery Time Objectives (RTO)
7.2 Recovery Point Objectives (RPO)
7.3 Maximum Tolerable Outage (MTO) / Maximum Acceptable Outage (MAO)

8. Key Findings and Conclusions
8.1 Summary of Most Critical Functions and Processes
8.2 Key Vulnerabilities and Risks Identified
8.3 Overall Resilience Assessment

9. Recommendations
9.1 For Business Continuity Planning (BCP)
9.2 For Risk Mitigation
9.3 For Resource Allocation

10. Appendix A: Reference Documents

11. Appendix B: Glossary of Terms

12. How to Use This Template
12.1 Add Your Logo to the Cover Page
12.2 Add Your Logo to the Header
12.3 Update the Table of Contents
12.4 Add Notes
12.5 Add Warnings
12.6 Add Comments
12.7 Add Code Samples

Target BIA Writers:

• Business Continuity Managers – Professionals responsible for ensuring organizational resilience.
• Risk Management Teams – Teams tasked with identifying and mitigating operational risks.
• IT Disaster Recovery Planners – Specialists focused on restoring critical IT systems.
• Compliance Officers – Professionals ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements.
• Small Business Owners – Entrepreneurs needing a structured approach to risk assessment.

Why You Need This Business Impact Analysis Template Pack

Disruptions happen—whether from cyberattacks, natural disasters, or system failures. Without a clear recovery plan, your business faces financial loss, reputational damage, and operational chaos.

This all-in-one Business Impact Analysis (BIA) Template Pack gives you the tools to:

• Identify critical business functions – Know exactly which processes keep your organization running.
• Assess risks & impacts – Quantify potential downtime costs and prioritize recovery efforts.
• Define RTO & RPO – Set clear recovery targets for IT systems and operations.
• Streamline compliance – Meet regulatory requirements with a professional, structured approach.
• Save time & effort – No starting from scratch—just plug in your data and go.

What’s Included in the Pack?

1. Business Impact Analysis Report Template (MS Word – 31 Pages)

A ready-to-use, fully editable template that guides you through:

• Executive summary
• Critical business processes & dependencies
• Impact assessment (financial, operational, reputational)
• Recovery Time Objectives (RTO) & Recovery Point Objectives (RPO)
• Risk mitigation & business continuity recommendations

2. Business Impact Analysis Prompts (MS Word – 117 Prompts)

Struggling to write your BIA? These AI-friendly prompts help you:

• Generate clear, concise responses for each section
• Customize the report for your industry
• Ensure no critical detail is overlooked

3. Business Impact Analysis Prompts (MS Excel – 117 Filterable Prompts)

The same prompts in Excel format so you can:

• Sort by priority, department, or risk level
• Track completion status
• Easily integrate with project management tools

4. RPO & RTO Matrix (MS Excel)

A structured framework to:

• Identify mission-critical IT systems
• Define acceptable data loss (RPO) and downtime (RTO)
• Align IT recovery with business priorities

5. Risk Register (MS Excel)

A dynamic tool to:

• Log and categorize risks
• Assign mitigation actions & owners
• Monitor risk levels over time

Who Is This For?

• Large Enterprises – Standardize BIA processes across departments.
• SMBs & Startups – Implement enterprise-grade continuity planning without the cost.
• Consultants & Auditors – Deliver polished, compliant reports for clients.
• IT & Security Teams – Align disaster recovery with business needs.

FAQ

• Can I customize the templates? Yes! All files are fully editable in Word/Excel.
• Do you offer support? Yes! Email us at info @ klariti.com for assistance.

Product Specifications

The template pack includes the following documents:

• Business Impact Analysis Report Template – MS Word – 31 pages
• Prompts – Business Impact Analysis – MS Word – 117 Prompts to help you write, edit, and personalize your Business Impact Analysis using any LLM
• Prompts – Business Impact Analysis – MS Excel – 117 Prompts in Excel format so you can filter the prompts according to your needs
• RPO and RTO Matrix – MS Excel – Identify and discuss the key systems that must be recovered in the event of a disaster. Recovery Point Objective (RPO) is the age of the data you want to restore. Recovery Time Objective (RTO) is the time needed to recover from a disaster.
• Risk Register – MS Excel

The templates are in Microsoft Word and Excel (.docx/xlsx) format.