Recovery Plan Testing

1
Recovery Plan Testing
Upcoming Webinars December 10 at 200 p.m. EST
Business As Usual Register at www.AgilityRecovery.
com (Events)
2
 
 
Recovery Plan Basics

• Options
• Table-top vs. Hands-on
• Internal vs. Supply Chain
• Canned vs. Live data
• Scope
• Goals
• Validate
• Improve
• Familiarize

3
Why Should You Test?

• Regulatory requirements
• Verify Assumptions
• Senior Mgmt Buy in
• Stakeholder and community demands
• Reduce recovery time objectives
• Increase understanding and build confidence
  within group senior mgmt.

4
When Do You Test?

• Before developing a new plan
• After an update to plan
• Best practice annual tests of all plan
  components
• During or shortly after an interruption

There is never a bad time to practice.
5
What Should Be Tested?

• Focus on critical functions of your plan that are
  weak
• Get input from all departments
• Get an outside opinion
• Common Elements
• Servers
• Workstations
• Network
• Phones
• Communications
• Supply Chain
• Data

6
Sample Scope First Exercise

• Primary Goal Restore 1-3 critical servers from
  backup
• Which are critical?
• What is my method of restoration- tape, disk,
  electronic, image
• Secondary Goal Test basic Internet access
• Which files/applications do I need to access?
• Are the speed and reliability acceptable?
• Tertiary Goals
• Phone redirection
• Restore workstations/PCs
• Identify workflow changes

7
Who Should Participate?

• Dependent on scope, location and time of test
• Should include IT representative
• Also consider
• Senior management
• System users
• Third-party support
• Clients
• Outside consultants

8
Planning Lifecycle
9
Results Assessment

• Document Event
• What was the task or issue?
• When was it started or identified?
• How or was it resolved?
• Review findings
• Once test is complete (if possible)
• Final review after notes are compiled
• Assign new responsibilities
• Update your Plan-consider a program software to
  make it simple to update. Talk with your peers
  on best product for your needs

10
For audio, dial [phone].
Biggest Opportunities For Success

• Moderate your ambition
• Grow your scope
• Vary your routine
• Test your recovery plan annually
• Multiple Departments involved-builds excitement
• Get Marketing involved, community, media-take
  attention away from BC being a cost center.

11
Conclusion

• Numerous good reasons to test, no excuses not too
• Identify your goals to ensure helpful results
• Always a good time to exercise your plan
• Can take place anywhere
• Have the right people involved to meet your goals
• Use Agilitys testing resources to ensure success

Adam Quilty Testing Consultant 877-364-9393 client
services_at_agilityrecovery.com
12
AGILITY READYSUITE
POWER - TECHNOLOGY - SPACE - CONNECTIVITY
DELIVERED WITHIN 48 HOURS
13
POWER Emergency generators stationed across
North America.
14
TECHNOLOGY
Computers, Servers, Tape Drives, Printers and Fax.
15
SPACE
Full functional office space complete with desk
and chairs.
16
CONNECTIVITY
Satellite phone and Internet provide instant
access.
17
READYSUITE. ONLY 275/MONTH
POWER - TECHNOLOGY - SPACE - CONNECTIVITY
DELIVERED WITHIN 48 HOURS
18
MYAGILITY

• Specify resource needs for recovery.
• Develop an internal communication strategy.
• Alert employees, clients, and vendors using the
  notification system.
• Identify vital supply-chain contacts.
• Maintain current fixed-asset inventory
  information.
• Store critical documents, such as insurance
  policies, product warranties, and data back-up
  procedures.