Six Questions to Help You Write Your Disaster Recovery Plan
Tweet Natural disasters happen. There is nothing you can do because man can’t control nature. Symantec released a report, “2011 SMB Disaster Preparedness Survey,” that showed that 50% of small businesses do not have a disaster recovery plan. The most shocking part is that 65% operate in areas that have natural disasters. Even if you think that is might never happen, you have to protect your infrastructure. Think of a...
Read MoreQuick Guide on Conducting a Business Impact Analysis
Tweet I received a comment on my blog post, “Is a Disaster Recovery Plan Really Necessary?,” that asked an important question. How about a Business Impact Analysis? In order to write a successful disaster recovery plan, you need to conduct a business impact analysis (BIA). What is a BIA? A BIA is a thorough investigation of your entire company, including business processes and the resources (e.g. computer systems, personnel,...
Read MoreIs a Disaster Recovery Plan Really Necessary?
Tweet Hurricane Katrina and other disasters have made some of us wonder if our IT infrastructure is protected. What can be done to ensure that if there were a natural or man-made disaster, your company would keep running with no issues? The answer is an IT Disaster Recovery Plan. This vital tool is lacking in many organizations around the country, and it could probably be the reason many will lose tons of revenue and vital information that...
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