Summary of "How to Write a Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP)"
The video discusses the importance of having a Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP) and how it works in conjunction with a Business Continuity Plan (BCP) to protect a business in the event of a disaster.
The BCP contains information relevant to all departments in the organization, including staff contact details, procedures for different scenarios, and meeting locations in case of emergencies.
The DRP focuses on IT-related aspects, ensuring that systems can continue to operate in the event of a disaster, such as a pandemic like COVID-19.
The video provides a detailed breakdown of the structure and contents of a DRP, including:
- Heading page with the date of the DRP
- Introduction explaining the purpose of the document
- Overview of the DRP and accompanying documents
- List of contacts, vendors, and providers
- Up-to-date list of IT assets
- Where to find copies of the plan in multiple locations
Additional Information
- The video also covers the roles and responsibilities of the Disaster Recovery Panel and Team, including the Director, Coordinator, Management Team, and Technical Team.
- It discusses the communication plan, alternate assembly locations, call system setup, hardware and system details, RPO (Recovery Point Objective) and RTO (Recovery Time Objective), incident types and responses, and post-incident review.
- Appendices include WAN diagrams, rack diagrams, and other technical setup information to aid in disaster recovery efforts.
Speakers
- Emilio (presenter)
Category
Educational
