Business Criticality Classification Template
Separating what is important from what is existential, driving proportionate investment and protection
The Business Criticality Classification template provides a structured approach to separating what is important from what is existential, driving proportionate investment and protection.
Template Sections
This template includes 7 sections.
Classification Overview
Describe the criticality classification scheme, the criteria for each tier, and how classification drives investment,...
Criticality Classification Diagram
Diagram section
Tier 1 (Existential) Capabilities
Document the existential capabilities: what they are, why they are Tier 1, the resilience requirements, and the...
Tier 2-3 Capabilities
Document Tier 2 and Tier 3 capabilities: the distinction between significant and manageable impact, and the...
Classification Governance
Define the governance process: how capabilities are classified, the review cadence, the criteria for changing tiers,...
Classification Principles
State the principles: classification drives investment, every capability must be classified, classification is reviewed...
Classification Risks
Document risks: everything being classified as Tier 1 (which means nothing is), outdated classifications, and...
Section Details
Block Types Used
| Section | Block Type | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Classification Overview | Rich Text | Describe the criticality classification scheme, the criteria for each tier, and... |
| Criticality Classification Diagram | Diagram | Diagram section |
| Tier 1 (Existential) Capabilities | Component Responsibility | Document the existential capabilities: what they are, why they are Tier 1, the... |
| Tier 2-3 Capabilities | Component Responsibility | Document Tier 2 and Tier 3 capabilities: the distinction between significant... |
| Classification Governance | Governance Checklist | Define the governance process: how capabilities are classified, the review... |
| Classification Principles | Principle | State the principles: classification drives investment, every capability must... |
| Classification Risks | Risk | Document risks: everything being classified as Tier 1 (which means nothing is),... |
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