Free Disaster Recovery Plan Template

Disaster Recovery Plan


I. Introduction

A. Purpose

The purpose of this Disaster Recovery Plan is to ensure that [Your Company Name] can effectively respond to a disruptive event and restore critical business functions within a defined period.

B. Scope

This plan applies to all business units, departments, and personnel within [Your Company Name]. It includes strategies for IT systems, applications, and data recovery.

C. Objectives

  • Minimize disruption to operations

  • Ensure the timely resumption of services

  • Protect company assets and data

  • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements

II. Contact Information

A. Company Contact Information

Company Name

[Your Company Name]

Address

[Your Company Address]

Social Media

[Your Company Social Media]

B. Key Personnel

Name

Role

Contact Information

[Name 1]

CEO

[Contact Information 1]

[Name 2]

IT Director

[Contact Information 2]

[Name 3]

HR Manager

[Contact Information 3]

III. Disaster Recovery Team

The Disaster Recovery Team for [Your Company Name] consists of the following:

Name

Role

Contact Information

[Team Member Name]

[Role]

[Team Member Email]

[Team Member Number]

[Team Member Name]

[Role]

[Team Member Email]

[Team Member Number]

IV. Risk Assessment

A. Risk Evaluation

Potential risks that could disrupt business operations include:

  • Natural disasters (e.g., earthquakes, floods)

  • Technical failures (e.g., hardware/software failures)

  • Cyber-attacks

  • Power outages

  • Human error

B. Impact Analysis

Risk

Impact Level

Probability

Priority

Earthquake

High

Medium

1

Cyberattack

High

High

2

Power outage

Medium

High

3

Hardware failure

Medium

Medium

4

Pandemic

High

Low

5

V. Recovery Strategies

A. Data Backup and Recovery

  • Backup Frequency:

  • Daily

  • Weekly

  • Monthly

  • Backup Location:

  • Primary Backup Location: Cloud Storage (AWS)

  • Secondary Backup Location: Off-site Data Center

  • Recovery Procedures:

  1. Identify the most recent backup.

  2. Verify the integrity of the backup.

  3. Follow restoration steps as per the backup software.

B. IT Systems Recovery

  • Critical Systems:

  • Customer Database

  • Email Servers

  • Financial Systems

  • Recovery Time Objective (RTO):

  • Customer Database: 4 hours

  • Email Servers: 2 hours

  • Financial Systems: 6 hours

  • Recovery Point Objective (RPO):

  • Customer Database: 1 hour

  • Email Servers: 15 minutes

  • Financial Systems: 2 hours

C. Facility Recovery

  • Alternate Site:

  • [Alternate Site Location]

  • Equipment Needs:

  • Servers

  • Networking Equipment

  • Office Supplies

VI. Communication Plan

A. Internal Communication

  • Employees:

  • Email

  • Phone

  • SMS

  • Management Team:

  • Regular updates and briefings

B. External Communication

Clients:

Notify about the disruption and expected recovery time

Vendors:

Coordinate recovery efforts and support

Media:

Designate a spokesperson for media inquiries

VII. Plan Activation

A. Activation Criteria

  • Trigger Events:

  • Natural disasters affecting operations

  • Major cyberattacks

  • Extended power outages

  • Decision Makers:

  • CEO

  • IT Director

  • Disaster Recovery Coordinator

B. Activation Procedures

  • Initial Response:

  1. Assess the situation.

  2. Ensure the safety of all personnel.

  3. Initiate emergency communication protocols.

  • Notification:

  • Notify key personnel and stakeholders using pre-established contact methods.

VIII. Testing and Maintenance

A. Testing Schedule

  • Frequency:

Semi-annual testing

Test Types:

  • Full-scale drills

  • Tabletop exercises

B. Plan Maintenance

  • Annual Review and Updates

Responsible Team: Disaster Recovery Team

IX. Appendices

A. Glossary of Terms

  • Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP): A documented process to recover and protect business IT infrastructure in the event of a disaster.

  • Recovery Time Objective (RTO): The targeted duration within which a business process must be restored after a disaster to avoid unacceptable consequences.

  • Risk Assessment: The identification and analysis of potential risks that could impact business operations.

B. Document History

Date

Version

Changes Made

Author

2050-01-20

1.0

Initial Version

[Your Name]

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