Disaster recovery planning 38 Success Secrets - 38 Most Asked Questions On Disaster recovery planning - What You Need To Know

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1 Disaster recovery planning 38 Success Secrets - 38 Most Asked Questions On Disaster recovery planning - What You Need To Know Copyright by Gladys Noel Notice of rights All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of the publisher. Notice of Liability The information in this book is distributed on an As Is basis without warranty. While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of he book, neither the author nor the publisher shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to any loss or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained in this book or by the products described in it. Trademarks Many of the designations used by manufacturers and sellers to distinguish their products are claimed as trademarks. Where those designations appear in this book, and the publisher was aware of a trademark claim, the designations appear as requested by the owner of the trademark. All other product names and services identified throughout this book are used in editorial fashion only and for the benefit of such companies with no intention of infringement of the trademark. No such use, or the use of any trade name, is intended to convey endorsement or other affiliation with this book. 1

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3 Contents Making Business Continuity Disaster Planning Recovery A Priority 5 The Role of the Server Administrator in the Server Disaster Recovery Process 6 The Value of Studying in A CISSP Course 8 Other Considerations 9 ITIL Service Continuity is far more than just Disaster Recovery Planning 10 CISSP Exam Questions Introducing the Ten Domains of CBK 11 What To Expect In CISSP Exam Question 12 Typical Disaster Recovery Policies 13 Business continuity management 15 What are the domains within CISSP? - CISSP - Certified Information Systems Security Professional 18 Information Gathering 18 Disaster Recovery In Florida: Debris Removal Through Contractor 18 The Value of Disaster Recovery Planning Shareware 19 Factors In Building A Disaster Recovery Plan ÄîThe DRP 20 What Measures Disaster Recovery Planning Templates 22 Certified Information Systems Security Professional CBT: An In-house CD Tutorial 23 The Features of Disaster Recovery Software 23 CISSP MP3: An Essential Audio Study Guide for your Security Certification 24 Change Control : These activities include many daily chores such as project management. 25 Other Components 28 Dissecting the CISSP Curriculum 29 Business Continuity And Disaster Recovery Planning For Organizations 30 Control Measures 30 Solution Design 31 Assurance Through Disaster Recovery Testing 31 Hiring A Good Data Recovery Service Company 32 What are disasters? 33 Service Continuity and Availability Management 37 How Does One Attain CISSP Certification? 46 Disaster Recovery Plan Shareware: Know Its Importance 47 Disaster recovery planning software 48 Things You Must Consider About A Disaster Recovery Planning Guide 49 Bank Disaster Recovery Planning Goes Beyond the Usual 49 Steps in Planning a Disaster Recovery Public Entity Business Interruption 50 Disaster Recovery Planning - No More Room for Mistakes 51 Cloud Computing and Storage 52 IT Disasters Happen, Thus Disaster Recovery Planning Is Needed 55 3

4 What Are the Components of a Sample Disaster Recovery Plan? 55 4

5 Making Business Continuity Disaster Planning Recovery A Priority Businesses today are faced with various risks and threats that never seem to end. Many organizations are already recognizing the need for a good business continuity and disaster recovery planning process for their operations. It is clear that they are intended to assure everyone that business will continue to function even in the event of unforeseen situations. However, creating a good business continuity and disaster recovery planning process can be a very complex and challenging project. The maintenance of the same can even be more challenging.if there are proper procedures and processes during a disaster--whether it is natural or man-made, businesses will still be able to continue its operations. Business continuity and disaster recovery planning helps organizations prepare for such events. But before any action plan can be created, it is essential that the risks and its potential impact be assessed properly because this is where the foundations of the disaster recovery and business continuity will be based. Business continuity and disaster planning should contain appropriate emergency measures for natural disasters like floods, hurricanes, earthquakes, etc. It should also contain action plans on man-made disasters like terrorism, sabotage, power loss, etc. This is no menial task and will require the dedication and support of the whole organization in order for it to be successfully implemented.once a proper business continuity and disaster recovery planning process has been created, it should constantly be maintained and updated through regular testing and auditing to ensure that it remains relevant to specific emergencies and to the needs of the organization. Business continuity and disaster planning recovery is an essential part of any business planning because it will ensure that the business will continue to operate even during or after a disaster. With a business continuity and disaster planning recovery process, employees of the organization already know what the proper procedures and actions are in the unfortunate event of a disaster or calamity. 5

6 These could include procedures for recovery in natural disasters and man-made disasters. Businesses today are faced with many challenges. Everyday there are reports of hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, terrorism attacks, bomb scares and other emergencies. Without a proper business continuity disaster planning recovery process, a business organization would simply fold with the tragedy. That is why many businesses today recognize the importance of a business continuity and disaster planning recovery procedures and guidelines in their organization. With this tucked in their belts, they are assured that at any given time during an emergency, they will still be able to continue doing business and have the proper tools to recover from a disaster. But even though businesses understand its importance, they are still faced with the challenge of formulating a plan for their organization. Business continuity and disaster planning recovery development can be a challenging task for every team because it involves a lot of planning, testing, modifying and approving. It takes time to create an acceptable business continuity and disaster planning recovery manual for an organization and it is even harder to maintain and keep it updated with the ever-changing times and situations. It is therefore important that when an organization is planning for a business continuity and disaster recovery, their team should be properly equipped and trained for the process. The Role of the Server Administrator in the Server Disaster Recovery Process Here is a sample plan provided only as a guide which can be used as a guide or an example of a disaster recovery plan. (This means it is not the only way to create a project plan.) Do research on the subject (Disaster Recovery Plan) thoroughly before embarking on a disaster recovery project to get better results. It is recommended you ask for a consultant to help you out in your disaster recovery planning attempt. It is NOT a simple project that you can accomplish easily by yourself (even with the best research facilities.) There are six parts of Disaster Recovery Planning. You have the first part called Program Description with its phases which are: pre-planning of activities or Project Initiation, vulnerability assessment and general definition, requirements, 6