Disaster Recovery

Before September 11th disaster recovery seemed to be something that was never strongly thought about. On that day the World Trade Center’s recovery plan was put to the test. The damage done to the towers was tremendous, and the people involved risked their own lives trying to save others. The city was put to the test on February 26 1993 when the towers were bombed the first time. The number of missing people could have been larger but there was a plan to follow, which sped things up in escaping the building. A disaster recovery plan for any building can save lives, as well as save the business.
The definition of a disaster is any accidental or intentional event that causes significant disruption to a company’s operation. Each company will be faced with its unique set of threats and corresponding vulnerabilities. These threats and vulnerabilities will depend on the nature of the company’s products or services and its geographic location. In the initial risk analysis all possible disasters should be reviewed to determine their probability of their potential for inflicting loss. (Chantico1)
The purpose of having a plan in place is to ensure the safety of occupants.Resume vital operations within a specified time after the

One of the first steps in developing a Disaster Recovery plan is to assemble a recovery team. Management becomes crucial in that their commitment usually comes from a feasibility study by an initial planning group. A general evaluation of needs is made. The adaptability of existing policies and programs is reviewed. The probable level of necessary disaster recovery measures is estimated. Managers are interviewed regarding their concerns and priorities. (Chantico 92)

3. Assessment of the availability of emergency methods and minimum resources must be made. What alternate sites, equipment suppliers, raw material sources, off-site storage, and so on are available? E

The first task of the information services disaster recovery planning team is to develop a project plan for the disaster recovery plan. The necessary ingredients for the definition phase are as follows: