A typical business continuity framework is similar to a pyramid structure segregated into three sections. The bottom of the pyramid represents activities associated with disaster recovery, how IT professionals address each element and the amount of time and resources dedicated to each element.

The middle section focuses on where the business must make strategic decisions and which IT element can then be incorporated into tactics. Finally, the top of the pyramid sheds light on enablement, communication and other activities needed to implement the plan. This is arguably the most important and neglected element.