A comprehensive disaster recovery plan (DRP) includes:
A business impact analysis identifying various disaster scenarios.
Risk assessments to pinpoint potential threats and their impacts.
Identification and prioritisation of critical assets and resources.
Defined recovery goals: Recovery Time Objective (RTO), Recovery Point Objective (RPO), and Recovery Consistency Objective (RCO).
Compliance with relevant regulations.
A clear recovery strategy with specified roles and responsibilities.
Backup and restoration technologies and protocols.
Regular testing and maintenance to ensure the plan’s effectiveness.
A communication strategy to coordinate recovery efforts effectively.