Disaster Recovery Plan
A DRP is a set of documented processes to recover and protect a business’s IT infrastructure in the event of a disaster. It involves various plans for action to be taken before, during, and after a disaster. The prime objective of a DRP is to ensure the timely restoration of critical systems and data.
A DRP is like insurance; you will only realize its importance when a disaster actually occurs.
This section outlines strategies for restoring IT systems after disruptions. It differentiates between DRP and BCP, emphasizing DRP’s focus on IT recovery. The relationship between DRP and BIA is also explored, highlighting BIA’s role in prioritizing recovery efforts. Costs associated with disaster recovery, including hardware, software, and services, are discussed. Data backup strategies, resilient information assets, and Service Delivery Objectives (SDOs) are also covered. These elements collectively provide a comprehensive understanding of...