IT DR Plan: Activation of the Disaster Recovery Plan

IT Disaster Recovery Plan: Activation of the Disaster Recovery Plan

This sample template provides a general structure for the IT disaster recovery procedures related to activating the IT disaster recovery plan.

Incident Escalation

1. Establish escalation procedures to trigger the activation of the disaster recovery plan.
2. Define criteria for determining when an incident requires the activation of the plan.
3. Identify the personnel or roles responsible for initiating the plan activation process.

Plan Activation

1. Notify the designated individuals or teams responsible for activating the disaster recovery plan.
2. Provide clear instructions on initiating the plan and communicating the activation to all relevant stakeholders.
3. Activate the communication channels and establish the central command centre or designated coordination point.

Plan Execution

1. Follow the predefined steps and procedures outlined in the disaster recovery plan.
2. Assign roles and responsibilities to the appropriate team members to execute recovery actions.
3. Continuously monitor the progress and adjust the plan based on the evolving situation.

Communication and Stakeholder Management

1. Maintain regular communication with key stakeholders, including executives, employees, customers, and vendors.
2. Provide timely updates on the status of the recovery efforts and any changes in the plan.
3. Coordinate with relevant departments or teams to manage any dependencies or impacts on their operations.

Recovery Validation

1. Validate the successful recovery of critical systems, applications, and data according to the recovery objectives.
2. Conduct comprehensive testing and verification procedures to ensure the functionality and integrity of the recovered systems.
3. Obtain sign-off from relevant stakeholders or subject matter experts to confirm the successful recovery.

Post-Recovery Activities

1. Conduct a post-recovery assessment to evaluate the plan's effectiveness and identify improvement areas.
2. Update the disaster recovery plan based on the lessons learned and feedback received during recovery.
3. Schedule post-recovery meetings to discuss and share insights with relevant stakeholders.

Plan Deactivation

1. Determine the criteria for deactivating the disaster recovery plan and transitioning back to normal operations.
2. Communicate the deactivation of the plan to all stakeholders and provide instructions on resuming regular activities.
3. Conduct a final review to document lessons learned and identify opportunities for improving future plan activations.

Reference Goh, M. H. (2016). A Manager's Guide to Implementing Your IT Disaster Recovery Plan. Business Continuity Management Specialist Series (2nd ed.). Singapore: GMH Pte Ltd.

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