Calvince Harst Abuto MUC-BIT-0001/2008 MIS-ASSIGNMENT 1 Lecturer: Dorothy Class Bit 2119 y4s1 Time: 8-10 am 4th June

2012
Instructions

Do research and answer the question below; all answers should be typed. Due Date: 11th June 2012 Identify at least 5 principle goals of disaster recovery planning (10 marks)
1. DETERMINING VULNERABILITIES

"Begin the process of identifying exposures by taking a close look at each of your business operations and asking yourself what could cause a loss. Obviously, this component of disaster preparedness planningoften referred to as risk managementneeds to be comprehensive, covering all aspects of business operations, including telecommunications, computer systems, infrastructure, equipment, and the facility itself.
2. GATHERING INFORMATION

"The process of creating a disaster planning and recovery strategy is, in reality, the result of determining the organization's goals and objectives for business continuationthe ability to deliver its goods and services in the intended manner, utilizing its as-intended processes, methods, and procedureswhenever any out-of-course event might impair, impact, impedes, interrupt, or halt the as-intended workings and operations. Facility management areas may be most knowledgeable when it comes to the vulnerabilities of computer systems, office areas, etc., but other areas can often provide helpful information about the areas of the business that most need protection or fallback plans so that the business can continue to operate in the case of a disaster.
3. RECONCILING FINDINGS WITH PRINCIPLE OBJECTIVES

All businesses should be concerned with meeting certain fundamental goals of disaster prevention, safety, and fiscal well-being when working on contingency plans. Analysts offer largely similar assessments of priorities in this regard, although minor differences in nuance and emphasis are inevitable, depending on the industry, the size of the business, and the viewpoint of the analyst. Most experts agree, however, that the primary objectives of a good disaster response plan should include:

Preventing disasters from occurring whenever possible (through use of annual reviews, disaster prevention devices such as fire detectors and alarm systems, and physical access control procedures). Containment of disasters when they do occur. Protecting the lives, safety, and health of employers and customers. Protecting property and assets. Establishing priorities for utilization of internal resources (such as manpower, talent, and materials) Providing an organized response to a disaster/incident. 1

Minimize risk exposure and financial loss (disruptions to cash flow as a result of canceled orders, etc.) through alternate procedures and practices. Prevent a significant long-term loss of market share.

Disaster response strategies will vary from business to business, but in the final analysis, they should all be structured in ways that will best ensure that essential business functions can be maintained until operations can be returned to normal.
4. COMMUNICATION OF PLAN

Disaster contingency plans should be widely disseminated throughout the company. All employees should be cognizant of the business's basic disaster plan, but this is particularly important for managers, who are often called upon to make important operational decisions in the aftermath of crisis events.
5. RECOVERY

This final stage of contingency planning is concerned with returning the business to its predisaster competitive position (or at least returning it as close to the position as is possible) and normal business operations in the event that a crisis event does take place. Restoring technology is critical for two reasons. First, most companies rely on technology to conduct day-to-day business. Second, technology may represent your only means of giving your employees, customers, and the media important information as soon as they need it." Finally, while information and employees are portable, "facilities are not. Your central facilitiesmailroom, copy center, file roomneed to be restored immediately. Office space is often on the critical path to people and information; without it, nothing else can happen. Business owners should ensure that safe practices are followed when searching for and conducting operations in temporary locations.

References:
1. Mansdorf, Zack. "Emergency Response and Disaster Planning." Occupational Hazards. May 2000. 2. Myers, Kenneth N. Total Contingency Planning for Disasters. John Wiley, 1993. 3. Naff, Kevin C. "Can You Plan For Disasters?" Business Credit. October 1995. Extract more: Disaster Planning - percentage, Creating a disaster and recovery plan http://Disaster-Planning.html#ixzz1xQTYFCn4