The process of regaining access to and functionality of critical IT infrastructure and systems following a disruptive event, such as a natural disaster, cyberattack, or equipment failure, involves two key phases. The... Read more »
Activating the disaster recovery plan is the initial action in any recovery effort. This involves formally recognizing the disaster and initiating the documented procedures designed to restore critical business functions. For example,... Read more »
Organizations rely on specialized firms offering services to restore critical IT infrastructure and data following disruptive events. These firms typically provide solutions for data backup and replication, server recovery, and complete business... Read more »
Validating the resilience of IT infrastructure involves simulated disruptions to evaluate recovery procedures. For example, a company might simulate a server outage to confirm its backup systems can restore data and applications... Read more »
Recovery Time Objective (RTO) and Recovery Point Objective (RPO) are two crucial metrics used in business continuity and disaster recovery planning. RTO defines the maximum acceptable duration of downtime after a disaster... Read more »
A partially equipped facility, maintaining some pre-configured hardware and software, allows for a quicker restoration of services compared to a cold site, though not as immediate as a hot site. This intermediary... Read more »
Restoring IT infrastructure and systems after a significant disruption like a natural disaster or cyberattack is distinct from maintaining essential business functions during and after such an event. The former focuses on... Read more »
A system dedicated to restoring critical data and applications following an unforeseen event that disrupts primary operations is an essential component of business continuity planning. This designated system may be located onsite,... Read more »
A structured approach that enables organizations to resume mission-critical functions following disruptive events involves preemptive planning, mitigation strategies, and post-incident restoration procedures. For example, a company might replicate its data in a... Read more »
Automating business processes through software robots offers significant efficiency gains, but these systems are not immune to disruptions. A plan to reinstate these automated processes swiftly and reliably following an unforeseen event,... Read more »