IT Disaster Recovery Plan Checklist ( IT )

This checklist outlines the steps to ensure a comprehensive disaster recovery plan for IT systems. It helps to identify critical systems, plan for data recovery, and establish a communication strategy during a disaster.

• Identify Critical IT Assets

  List all critical IT assets that are essential for business continuity, including servers, applications, and data.

• Define Recovery Time Objectives (RTO) and Recovery Point Objectives (RPO)

  Establish RTO and RPO for each critical IT asset to understand acceptable downtime and data loss during a disaster.

• Develop Backup Strategy

  Create a backup plan for all critical data and systems, specifying backup frequency and storage locations.

• Document Disaster Recovery Procedures

  Outline step-by-step procedures for recovering IT assets, including roles and responsibilities of team members.

• Establish Communication Plan

  Develop a communication strategy to inform stakeholders and team members during a disaster.

• Conduct Regular DR Plan Testing

  Schedule and perform regular tests of the disaster recovery plan to ensure its effectiveness and make necessary adjustments.

• Review and Update DR Plan

  Regularly review and update the disaster recovery plan to reflect changes in IT infrastructure and business needs.