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Disaster Recovery Plan Checklist
Risk Assessment and Business Impact Analysis
Identify critical software development functions and the resources required to maintain them.
Assess the potential risks and threats to the organization's operations and assets.
Estimate the potential impact of different disaster scenarios on business operations.
Disaster Recovery Strategies
Establish a disaster recovery team with defined roles and responsibilities.
Determine the most suitable disaster recovery site (hot, warm, or cold) for the organization.
Develop a communication plan to notify stakeholders, including employees, clients, and suppliers, in the event of a disaster.
Plan Development and Documentation
Document the disaster recovery procedures for each critical function identified in the risk assessment.
Create detailed recovery plans that include step-by-step actions to be taken during and after a disaster.
Ensure that the disaster recovery plan complies with legal, regulatory, and contractual obligations.
Backup and Replication
Implement regular data backup procedures and verify that backups are secure and easily recoverable.
Establish data replication mechanisms to a secondary location to minimize data loss.
Test backup systems periodically to ensure data integrity and successful restoration.
Emergency Response and Operations
Define immediate actions to take in response to a disaster, including evacuation procedures and securing the premises.
Assign emergency response tasks to the disaster recovery team and provide training.
Set up an emergency operations center for coordinating disaster recovery efforts.
Testing and Maintenance
Conduct regular disaster recovery drills to test the effectiveness of the plan and the preparedness of the team.
Review and update the disaster recovery plan to reflect changes in the business environment and technology.
Maintain records of testing activities and incorporate lessons learned into the disaster recovery plan improvements.
Plan Activation and Execution
Outline the criteria for when the disaster recovery plan is to be activated.
Establish procedures for mobilizing the disaster recovery team and initiating recovery operations.
Monitor the progress of disaster recovery efforts and adjust the plan as necessary during execution.
