Disaster Recovery Plan
A disaster recovery plan template for IT systems and infrastructure, defining RTOs, RPOs, and recovery procedures for critical technology services.
What's Included
1. Purpose & Scope
Defines the DRP scope covering IT systems and infrastructure.
2. Recovery Objectives
Establishes RTOs and RPOs for critical systems.
3. Recovery Team
Defines team composition and responsibilities.
4. Recovery Procedures
Outlines step-by-step recovery procedures for each system tier.
5. Backup Management
Defines backup strategies, schedules, and verification.
6. Alternate Site Operations
Addresses failover to alternate processing sites.
7. Testing & Validation
Establishes DR testing schedule and validation criteria.
8. Plan Maintenance
Sets update triggers and review frequency.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a disaster recovery plan include?
A comprehensive disaster recovery plan should include purpose & scope, recovery objectives, recovery team, recovery procedures, and more. This template covers 8 key sections aligned to ISO 22301, NIST SP 800-53 requirements.
Which frameworks require a business continuity policy?
Major frameworks requiring business continuity policies include ISO 22301, NIST SP 800-53. This template maps directly to their control requirements, making it easier to demonstrate compliance across multiple standards.
How often should a disaster recovery plan be reviewed?
Best practice is to review your disaster recovery plan at least annually, or whenever significant changes occur in your organisation, technology environment, or regulatory landscape. Most frameworks including ISO 27001 and NIST CSF require documented policy review cycles.
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