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IT Disaster Recovery Planning – No worries, we have a backup!

Stratogrid Advisory

IT Disaster Recovery Planning – “No worries, we have a backup?!” Last Updated on May 31, 2020 by Alex Jankovic Reading Time: 3 minutes When asked about their organization’s IT Disaster Recovery (ITDR) plans, some will smile and say, “Yes, we have a backup and it is fully outsourced.”

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IT Disaster Recovery Planning – No worries, we have a backup!

Stratogrid Advisory

IT Disaster Recovery Planning – “No worries, we have a backup?!”. When asked about their organization’s IT Disaster Recovery (ITDR) plans, some will smile and say, “Yes, we have a backup and it is fully outsourced.” This step is where the idea of having a backup often gives organizations a false sense of security.

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Why Every Small Business Needs a Business Continuity Plan Template

BCP Builder

By assessing which business functions are most critical, small businesses can prioritize their recovery efforts. Recovery Strategies This component outlines the strategies and resources needed to resume operations. This proactive approach can be the difference between business recovery and permanent closure.

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The Ultimate Guide to Residual Risk  

MHA Consulting

The most vulnerable areas tend to be electrical power, data backups, and network connectivity. Many organizations lack sufficient backup power supplies to keep even their most critical equipment functioning in the event of a power outage.

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Disaster Containment Manager Responsibilities

MHA Consulting

Selecting a site for the Emergency Operations Center by determining if the primary site is suitable or if a backup site must be activated. Activating the Disaster Recovery Teams, assigning people to either Business Continuity or Business Recovery efforts. Watching for signs of excessive stress and fatigue.

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The 7 critical elements of a business continuity plan

Online Computers

Business recovery strategies Your BCP must include strategies and techniques to recover and restore critical business functions and processes affected by the disruption. This means having backup and recovery plans, alternative work locations, and methods for restoring data and systems.

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When and What to Test

MHA Consulting

Data Backups Verify that data backups are readable. Ensure that every disk in the data center and key personal computers are included in the backups. Conduct an executive recovery plan exercise with all simulations. Review Business Continuity Plans of key vendors.