Actions to be taken during different stages of the IT Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery policy and plans
During the various stages of planning, initiating, rolling out, testing, and maintaining the IT Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery (BCDR) policy and plans, there are several important actions you should take. Here's a breakdown of the key activities for each stage: a. Planning: Conduct a Business Impact Analysis (BIA) to identify critical business functions, dependencies, and recovery priorities. Determine Recovery Time Objectives (RTO) and Recovery Point Objectives (RPO) for each critical function. Define the scope and objectives of the BCDR policy and plans. Establish a governance structure and assign roles and responsibilities for BCDR management. Identify legal and regulatory requirements that must be addressed in the BCDR policy and plans. Develop the BCDR policy statement, outlining the organization's commitment to business continuity and disaster recovery. b. Initiating: Create a BCDR planning team with representation from relevant departments and IT personnel. De...