Specific Variance Recovery Strategies and Actions | CAP Exam

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The recovery plan that includes specific strategies and actions to deal with specific variances to assumptions resulting in a particular security problem, emergency, or state of affairs is the Contingency plan.

A Contingency Plan is a set of predefined procedures or steps to be taken in response to unexpected events or emergencies that can negatively affect the organization's ability to perform its critical functions. It is designed to minimize the impact of the disruption and enable the organization to continue its operations as quickly and efficiently as possible.

The Contingency Plan identifies potential risks, their likelihood of occurrence, and the impact they could have on the organization. It includes specific strategies and actions to deal with these risks and mitigate their impact. The plan is based on the assumption that the identified risks will occur, and it provides a roadmap for responding to these risks.

The Contingency Plan is different from other recovery plans, such as the Business Continuity Plan (BCP), Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP), and Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP), in that it focuses on dealing with specific variances to assumptions. In contrast, the BCP focuses on the restoration of critical business functions after a disruption, the DRP deals with the recovery of IT systems and infrastructure, and the COOP ensures the continuity of essential operations during an emergency or disaster.

In summary, a Contingency Plan is a specific recovery plan that deals with unexpected events or emergencies that can affect an organization's ability to perform its critical functions. It includes specific strategies and actions to deal with specific variances to assumptions resulting from a particular security problem, emergency, or state of affairs.