IT Disaster Recovery Planning For Dummies

This work in the popular series contains a common methodology that will help organizations prepare for and recover from different types of disasters. Part I describes the nature of disasters and their effects on business, and takes readers on an end-to-end tour of the entire disaster recovery planning process. Part II contains core components of the disaster recovery plan, with chapters on planning user recovery, facilities protection, system and network recovery, data recovery, and writing the disaster recovery plan. Part III focuses on what happens after the disaster recovery plans are written, with advice on plan testing and descriptions of five common types of tests. A final section (the "Part of Tens") describes 10 disaster recovery planning tools, 11 relevant Web sites, and 10 benefits of disaster recovery planning. Gregory is an information security consultant. Annotation ©2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
If you have a business or a nonprofit organization, or if you’re the one responsible for information systems at such an operation, you know that disaster recovery planning is pretty vital. But it’s easy to put it off. After all, where do you start? IT Disaster Recovery Planning For Dummies shows you how to get started by creating a safety net while you work out the details of your major plan. The right plan will get your business back on track quickly, whether you're hit by a tornado or a disgruntled employee with super hacking powers. Here's how to assess the situation, develop both short-term and long-term plans, and keep your plans updated. This easy-to-understand guide will help you Prepare your systems, processes, and people for an organized response to disaster when it strikes Identify critical IT systems and develop a long-range strategy Select and train your disaster recovery team Conduct a Business Impact Analysis Determine risks to your business from natural or human-made causes Get management support Create appropriate plan documents Test your plan Some disasters get coverage on CNN, and some just create headaches for the affected organization. With IT Disaster Recovery Planning For Dummies, you’ll be prepared for anything from hackers to hurricanes!