BACKUP & DISATER RECOVERY PLANING

• Be proactive: Backup and disaster planning is the process of preparing for and recovering from events that could cause data loss or business disruption.
such as natural disasters, cyberattacks, equipment failures, or human errors.

• Identify the critical functions and infrastructure: Determine which business processes, applications, data, and IT resources are essential for your operations and how much downtime they can tolerate. Define your recovery time objective and recovery point objective for each function and infrastructure component.

• Create emergency response policies and procedures: Establish clear roles and responsibilities for your staff, vendors, and partners in case of a disaster. Document the steps and actions to be taken to ensure safety, communication, coordination, and escalation. Train your staff in how to follow the policies and procedures.

• Document backup and restoration processes: Choose the backup software and hardware solutions that suit your needs and budget. Decide on the frequency, type, and location of your backups. Test your backups regularly to ensure they are reliable and accessible. Document the steps and tools to restore your data and systems from your backups.

• Perform routine tests and exercises: Simulate different disaster scenarios and test your backup and disaster recovery plan periodically. Evaluate the results and identify any gaps or weaknesses. Update your plan accordingly.