Regarding disaster recovery, the main goal is to is to minimize the effects of the disaster. However, the good news is that there are standards and best practices for such a disaster.
1. Develop a continuity planning policy statement - Construct a policy that gives insight on how to develop a BCP. Assign roles that will support it and can carry out the tasks.
2. Conduct a BIA (Business Impact Analysis) - Prioritize critical functions and systems. Calculate risks that have to do with threats and vulnerabilities.
3. Identify Preventative Controls - Implement measures that will counter the risks.
4. Develop Recovery Strategies - Find ways that will bring systems and functions back to operating level.
5. Develop a Contingency Plan - Develop ways that the organization can remain functional in the event of a disaster.
6. Test the plan and conduct training - Test the plan in order to identify and correct flaws. Train employees so that they know exactly what to do in case of a disaster.
7. Maintain the plan - Make sure that the plan is prevalent and that people know about it. Make sure that it is updated when it needs to be.
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