1. Disaster Recovery Planning Process
An Information Technology Approach
Bradley Roach
COSC 316

2. Why Is This Important?
When you have an IT infrastructure that is heavily relied on by the public (bank) , it must be operational at all times.
To ensure this, an evaluation must be completed to determine what action would be taken in the event of a system failure.

3. Three Main Goals/Benefits To A Recovery Plan
Feeling of certainty/security to the individuals using the system
Minimizes the delay to customers when there is a system failure
Reduces the decisions made during the actual disaster.

4. Obtain the Commitment of Top Management
Step One
Obtain the Commitment of Top Management
Recovery process is much smoother and effective with everyone involved
With top management involved, you are insured to have adequate resources.

5. Establish A Planning Committee
Step Two
Establish A Planning Committee
To get the most diversified selection of opinions and input, the committee should consist of members from all departments
Committee should define the scope of the plan

6. What types of threats exist that could compromise the infrastructure
Step Three
Risk Assessment
What types of threats exist that could compromise the infrastructure
What resources will be needed to combat these threats
Delegation of time and effort

7. Plan should be highly scrutinized and evaluated to ensure perfection
Step Four
Testing The Plan
Walk through test
Checklist test
Simulation test
Plan should be highly scrutinized and evaluated to ensure perfection

8. Approve and Enact The Plan
Step Five
Approve and Enact The Plan
After all aspects of the plan has been tested, top management approves the plan
Top managements responsibility to make sure that all employees are aware and in compliance of the plan.
Updates to the plan must also be considered