{"product_id":"it-disaster-recovery-planning-for-dummies-isbn-9780470039731","title":"IT Disaster Recovery Planning For Dummies","description":"If you have a business or a nonprofit organization, or if you’re the one responsible for information systems at such an operation, you know that disaster recovery planning is pretty vital. But it’s easy to put it off. After all, where do you start?  \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eIT Disaster Recovery Planning For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e shows you how to get started by creating a safety net while you work out the details of your major plan. The right plan will get your business back on track quickly, whether you're hit by a tornado or a disgruntled employee with super hacking powers. Here's how to assess the situation, develop both short-term and long-term plans, and keep your plans updated.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis easy-to-understand guide will help you\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e \u003cli\u003ePrepare your systems, processes, and people for an organized response to disaster when it strikes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIdentify critical IT systems and develop a long-range strategy\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSelect and train your disaster recovery team\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eConduct a Business Impact Analysis\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDetermine risks to your business from natural or human-made causes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGet management support\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCreate appropriate plan documents\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTest your plan\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eSome disasters get coverage on CNN, and some just create headaches for the affected organization. With \u003ci\u003eIT Disaster Recovery Planning For Dummies,\u003c\/i\u003e you’ll be prepared for anything from hackers to hurricanes!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eForeword xix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout This Book 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow This Book Is Organized 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart I: Getting Started with Disaster Recovery 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart II: Building Technology Recovery Plans 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart III: Managing Recovery Plans 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart IV: The Part of Tens 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat This Book Is — and What It Isn’t 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssumptions about Disasters 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIcons Used in This Book 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhere to Go from Here 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWrite to Us! 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I: Getting Started with Disaster Recovery 7\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1: Understanding Disaster Recovery 9\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDisaster Recovery Needs and Benefits 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe effects of disasters 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMinor disasters occur more frequently 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecovery isn’t accidental 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecovery required by regulation 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe benefits of disaster recovery planning 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeginning a Disaster Recovery Plan 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStarting with an interim plan 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeginning the full DR project 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManaging the DR Project 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConducting a Business Impact Analysis 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeveloping recovery procedures 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the Entire DR Lifecycle 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChanges should include DR reviews 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePeriodic review and testing 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTraining response teams 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2: Bootstrapping the DR Plan Effort 29\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStarting at Square One 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow disaster may affect your organization 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the role of prevention 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the role of planning 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResources to Begin Planning 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmergency Operations Planning 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreparing an Interim DR Plan 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStaffing your interim DR plan team 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking at an interim DR plan overview 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuilding the Interim Plan 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStep 1 — Build the Emergency Response Team 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStep 2 — Define the procedure for declaring a disaster 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStep 3 — Invoke the interim DR plan 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStep 4 — Maintain communications during a disaster 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStep 5 — Identify basic recovery plans 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStep 6 — Develop processing alternatives 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStep 7 — Enact preventive measures 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStep 8 — Document the interim DR plan 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStep 9 — Train ERT members 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTesting Interim DR Plans 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3: Developing and Using a Business Impact Analysis 51\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the Purpose of a BIA 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eScoping the Effort 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConducting a BIA: Taking a Common Approach 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGathering information through interviews 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing consistent forms and worksheets 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCapturing Data for the BIA 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBusiness processes 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInformation systems 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssets 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePersonnel 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuppliers 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStatements of impact 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCriticality assessment 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaximum Tolerable Downtime 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecovery Time Objective 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecovery Point Objective 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroducing Threat Modeling and Risk Analysis 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDisaster scenarios 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentifying potential disasters in your region 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerforming Threat Modeling and Risk Analysis 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentifying Critical Components 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProcesses and systems 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuppliers 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePersonnel 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDetermining the Maximum Tolerable Downtime 72\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCalculating the Recovery Time Objective 72\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCalculating the Recovery Point Objective 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II: Building Technology Recovery Plans 75\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4: Mapping Business Functions to Infrastructure 77\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding and Using Inventories 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing High-Level Architectures 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eData flow and data storage diagrams 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInfrastructure diagrams and schematics 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentifying Dependencies 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInter-system dependencies 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExternal dependencies 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5: Planning User Recovery 97\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManaging and Recovering End-User Computing 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorkstations as Web terminals 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorkstation access to centralized information 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorkstations as application clients 104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorkstations as local computers 108\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorkstation operating systems 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManaging and Recovering End-User Communications 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVoice communications 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eE-mail 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFax machines 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInstant messaging 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6: Planning Facilities Protection and Recovery 129\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProtecting Processing Facilities 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eControlling physical access 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting charged up about electric power 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDetecting and suppressing fire 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChemical hazards 144\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeeping your cool 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStaying dry: Water\/flooding detection and prevention 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelecting Alternate Processing Sites 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHot, cold, and warm sites 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOther business locations 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eData center in a box: Mobile sites 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eColocation facilities 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReciprocal facilities 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7: Planning System and Network Recovery 153\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManaging and Recovering Server Computing 154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDetermining system readiness 154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eServer architecture and configuration 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeveloping the ability to build new servers 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDistributed server computing considerations 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eApplication architecture considerations 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eServer consolidation: The double-edged sword 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManaging and Recovering Network Infrastructure 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImplementing Standard Interfaces 166\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImplementing Server Clustering 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding cluster modes 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGeographically distributed clusters 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCluster and storage architecture 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8: Planning Data Recovery 173\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProtecting and Recovering Application Data 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing How and Where to Store Data for Recovery 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProtecting data through backups 176\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProtecting data through resilient storage 179\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProtecting data through replication and mirroring 180\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProtecting data through electronic vaulting 182\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeciding where to keep your recovery data 182\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProtecting data in transit 184\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProtecting data while in DR mode 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProtecting and Recovering Applications 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eApplication version 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eApplication patches and fixes 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eApplication configuration 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eApplication users and roles 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eApplication interfaces 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eApplication customizations 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eApplications dependencies with databases,operating systems, and more 190\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eApplications and client systems 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eApplications and networks 192\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eApplications and change management 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eApplications and configuration management 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOff-Site Media and Records Storage 194\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9: Writing the Disaster Recovery Plan 197\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDetermining Plan Contents 198\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDisaster declaration procedure 198\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmergency contact lists and trees 200\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmergency leadership and role selection 202\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDamage assessment procedures 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSystem recovery and restart procedures 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTransition to normal operations 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecovery team 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStructuring the Plan 210\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnterprise-level structure 210\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDocument-level structure 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManaging Plan Development 212\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreserving the Plan 213\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking the Next Steps 213\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III: Managing Recovery Plans 215\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10: Testing the Recovery Plan 217\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTesting the DR Plan 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy test a DR plan? 218\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeveloping a test strategy 219\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeveloping and following test procedures 220\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConducting Paper Tests 221\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConducting Walkthrough Tests 222\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWalkthrough test participants 223\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWalkthrough test procedure 223\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eScenarios 224\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWalkthrough results 225\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDebriefing 225\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNext steps 226\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConducting Simulation Testing 226\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConducting Parallel Testing 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eParallel testing considerations 228\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNext steps 229\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConducting Cutover Testing 230\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCutover test procedure 231\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCutover testing considerations 233\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlanning Parallel and Cutover Tests 234\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClustering and replication technologies and cutover tests 235\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNext steps 236\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEstablishing Test Frequency 236\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePaper test frequency 237\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWalkthrough test frequency 238\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eParallel test frequency 239\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCutover test frequency 240\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11: Keeping DR Plans and Staff Current 241\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the Impact of Changes on DR Plans 241\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTechnology changes 242\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBusiness changes 243\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePersonnel changes 245\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMarket changes 247\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExternal changes 248\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChanges — some final words 249\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIncorporating DR into Business Lifecycle Processes 250\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSystems and services acquisition 250\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSystems development 251\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBusiness process engineering 252\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEstablishing DR Requirements and Standards 253\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Multi-Tiered DR Standard Case Study 254\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaintaining DR Documentation 256\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManaging DR documents 257\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUpdating DR documents 258\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublishing and distributing documents 260\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTraining Response Teams 261\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTypes of training 261\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndoctrinating new trainees 262\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 12: Understanding the Role of Prevention 263\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreventing Facilities-Related Disasters 264\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSite selection 265\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreventing fires 270\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHVAC failures 272\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePower-related failures 272\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProtection from civil unrest and war 273\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoiding industrial hazards 274\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreventing secondary effects of facilities disasters 275\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreventing Technology-Related Disasters 275\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDealing with system failures 276\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMinimizing hardware and software failures 276\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePros and cons of a monoculture 277\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuilding a resilient architecture 278\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreventing People-Related Disasters 279\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreventing Security Issues and Incidents 280\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrevention Begins at Home 283\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 13: Planning for Various Disaster Scenarios 285\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlanning for Natural Disasters 285\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEarthquakes 285\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWildfires 287\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVolcanoes 288\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFloods 289\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWind and ice storms 290\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHurricanes 291\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTornadoes 292\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTsunamis 293\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLandslides and avalanches 295\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePandemic 297\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlanning for Man-Made Disasters 300\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUtility failures 300\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCivil disturbances 301\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTerrorism and war 302\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSecurity incidents 303\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IV: The Part of Tens 305\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 14: Ten Disaster Recovery Planning Tools 307\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLiving Disaster Recovery Planning System (LDRPS) 307\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBIA Professional 308\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCOBRA Risk Analysis 308\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBCP Generator 309\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDRI Professional Practices Kit 310\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDisaster Recovery Plan Template 310\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSLA Toolkit 311\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLBL ContingencyPro Software 312\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmergency Management Guide for Business and Industry 312\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDRJ’s Toolbox 313\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 15: Eleven Disaster Recovery Planning Web Sites 315\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDRI International 315\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDisaster Recovery Journal 316\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBusiness Continuity Management Institute 316\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDisaster Recovery World 317\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDisaster Recovery Planning.org 317\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Business Continuity Institute 318\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDisaster-Resource.com 319\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComputerworld Disaster Recovery 319\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCSO Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery 320\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFederal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) 320\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRothstein Associates Inc 321\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 16: Ten Essentials for Disaster Planning Success 323\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExecutive Sponsorship 323\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWell-Defined Scope 324\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommitted Resources 325\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Right Experts 325\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTime to Develop the Project Plan 326\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSupport from All Stakeholders 326\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTesting, Testing, Testing 327\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFull Lifecycle Commitment 327\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntegration into Other Processes 328\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLuck 329\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 17: Ten Benefits of DR Planning 331\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImproved Chances of Surviving “The Big One” 331\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Rung or Two Up the Maturity Ladder 332\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOpportunities for Process Improvements 332\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOpportunities for Technology Improvements 333\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHigher Quality and Availability of Systems 334\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReducing Disruptive Events 334\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReducing Insurance Premiums 335\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding Out Who Your Leaders Are 336\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComplying with Standards and Regulations 336\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCompetitive Advantage 338\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 339\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cb\u003ePeter H. Gregory, CISA, CISSP,\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of fifteen books on security and technology, including \u003ci\u003eSolaris Security\u003c\/i\u003e (Prentice Hall), \u003ci\u003eComputer Viruses For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e (Wiley), \u003ci\u003eBlocking Spam and Spyware For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e (Wiley), and \u003ci\u003eSecuring the Vista Environment\u003c\/i\u003e (O’Reilly).\u003cbr\u003e Peter is a security strategist at a publicly-traded financial management software company located in Redmond, Washington. Prior to taking this position, he held tactical and strategic security positions in large wireless telecommunications organizations. He has also held development and operations positions in casino management systems, banking, government, non-profit organizations, and academia since the late 1970s.\u003cbr\u003e He’s on the board of advisors for the NSA-certified Certificate program in Information Assurance \u0026amp; Cybersecurity at the University of Washington, and he’s a member of the board of directors of the Evergreen State Chapter of InfraGard.  \u003cb\u003eCreate a safety net while you work out your major plan\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIdentify critical IT systems, develop a long-range strategy, and train your people\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSome disasters get coverage on CNN — some just create headaches for the affected organization. The right plan will get your business back on track quickly, whether you're hit by a tornado or a disgruntled employee with super hacking powers. 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