Development and Implementation of IT Disaster Recovery Plans
Every organization that is highly dependent on IT requires an effective IT Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP). Many organizations do. However, a key question that arises in most, if not all organizations, is IT DRP a subset of BCP? IT DRP and BCP are both key components of any organization's Business Continuity and/or Risk Management program. The essential requirement is to integrate IT DRP and BCP together; so that both will eventually ensure the survivablity and recoverability of critical business functions.
GMH's consultants will ensure that an organization's IT DR and BC plans are integrated and coordinated. The planning process we use in our implementations are the same for both BC and DR. However, the contents and focus of both are different, and rightfully so, should remain as two distinct and separate documents; with the exception of fulfilling a common organizational objective. Organizations intending to use the SS507 or ISO24762 for implementation, or as a benchmark, can leverage on GMH's consulting team; some of whom were the original editors for the SS507.
