This checklist outlines the necessary steps to ensure a robust IT disaster recovery plan is in place, enabling the organization to quickly recover from unexpected disruptions or disasters.
List all critical IT assets that must be prioritized during the recovery process, including servers, applications, and databases.
Define the maximum acceptable time for restoring each critical IT asset to operation after a disaster.
Determine the maximum acceptable data loss measured in time for each critical IT asset.
Create strategies for how to recover critical IT assets, which may include data backups, cloud solutions, or alternate site arrangements.
Compile all recovery procedures, contact information, and resource allocations into a comprehensive disaster recovery plan document.
Regularly conduct drills and tests to ensure that the disaster recovery plan works effectively and that all team members are familiar with their roles.
Periodic review of the disaster recovery plan to incorporate changes in business processes, technology, or staff roles.