Day 1:
Introduction to Disaster Recovery Planning
Understanding the fundamentals of disaster recovery planning
Risk assessment and identification of potential threats
Key components of a disaster recovery plan (DRP)
Aligning disaster recovery with business continuity planning
Day 2:
Developing a Disaster Recovery Strategy
Defining critical business functions and systems
Establishing recovery objectives and prioritization strategies
Creating recovery time objectives (RTO) and recovery point objectives (RPO)
Selecting appropriate disaster recovery technologies and tools
Day 3:
Implementing Disaster Recovery Plans
Developing detailed recovery procedures and workflows
Roles and responsibilities during a disaster event
Establishing communication protocols and coordination with stakeholders
Setting up backup and redundancy systems for critical data
Day 4:
Testing, Maintaining, and Improving Disaster Recovery Plans
Importance of regular testing and validation of disaster recovery plans
Conducting disaster recovery simulations and exercises
Reviewing and updating disaster recovery plans based on test results
Continuous improvement strategies for disaster recovery planning
Day 5:
Crisis Management and Post-Disaster Recovery Operations
Managing disaster recovery during a crisis: coordination and decision-making
Communicating with external parties and government authorities during a disaster
Evaluating the effectiveness of recovery efforts post-disaster
Post-incident review and lessons learned: refining the disaster recovery plan