BCDR Strategies

BCDR is a lengthy process that requires a great deal of analysis, planning, and ongoing refinement. The first step in this process is laying the groundwork for the BCDR plan with a clear strategy that will guide all subsequent actions.

Let’s look at the main strategic elements of a robust and responsive BCDR plan.

Defining the Scope of the BCDR Plan

The first strategic step toward creating a BCDR plan is defining its scope. Engage senior leadership from IT, information security, and other key business areas early in the process. Involving these stakeholders in defining roles, responsibilities, and key areas of concern helps craft a comprehensive plan that integrates security concerns intrinsically rather than trying to retrofit them later after the plan has already been developed.

Gathering Requirements and Generating Objectives

The next step is the most extensive one. It includes gathering the requirements for the BCDR plan, including the RTO...