Disasters can take many forms.
While natural disasters like earthquakes , hurricanes or flooding may be infrequent events, more common causes of systems disasters can strike at any time from computer viruses to system outages to sabotage by disgruntled employees. Being prepared will ensure that business disruption is minimized by resuming normal operations as quickly as possible. Unfortunately, many companies aren t prepared for systems disasters. Recent research shows that major barriers to preparation include lack of executive support and funding. Adequate funding for DRP efforts requires a shift in priorities of companies IT initiatives.