10.1.1.3.3. Disaster Recovery Plan

This tab allows users to develop a comprehensive and actionable Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP) to ensure the rapid restoration of IT systems, data, and infrastructure after a disaster or significant disruption.

*For guidance on common form functions, please refer to the dedicated section in the manual.

1. Plan Components: Users must complete the following rich text fields to define and document key elements of the plan:
   • Summary: Provide an overview of the plan, including its purpose and key considerations.
   • Terms and Definitions: Define key terminology used throughout the plan to ensure clarity.
   • Purpose and Goal / Objective: State the plan’s primary objectives and intended outcomes.
   • Scope: Specify the coverage of the plan, including affected departments, systems, applications, and physical locations.
   • Roles and Responsibilities: Identify key personnel responsible for executing the plan and outline their specific duties.
   • Policy: Establish guidelines and principles governing the implementation and maintenance of the plan.
   • Alert Plan: Outline notification and escalation procedures for disasters occurring during or outside regular business hours.
   • Recovery Strategy: Define the approach for restoring operations after a disaster, focusing on the recovery of IT infrastructure, data integrity, and system functionality.
     

     * A recovery strategy focuses on achieving full operational restoration after a disaster has been contained, distinct from a response strategy, which prioritizes immediate stabilization and continuity during a disruption.

2. Actions Overview: A set of grids displaying approved actions for the DRP, organized by their role in supporting disaster recovery.
   • Recovery Strategy Actions: Directly support the organization’s recovery efforts.
   • Other Disaster Recovery Actions: Contribute to disaster recovery but are not part of the core recovery strategy.
     
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     Only actions classified under the Disaster Recovery (DR) type appear in these grids.

     • DR actions are categorized as either Recovery Strategy or Other, determining their placement.

     
     

     Actions are defined and managed in the New Action Item module.

     ** To review an action’s details, click the View ( ) button.

3. Submit Form: A button for submitting the completed form.
   • Upon submission, this form will trigger the Plan Review & Approval workflow. The assigned reviewer will be tasked with reviewing the plan.
     

     *Users should ensure all tabs are fully completed and requirements are met before submission.