Duration
3 days
Who Should Attend
DR Engineers BC Practitioners IS Managers
Prerequisites
A minimum of 12 months experience in risk, security, or facilities management
Sound knowledge of business assessment and writing skills
Course Overview
When a business faces unexpected adverse conditions, such as cybercrime or damages from a storm, how will it respond? How long will the business not be able to operate? How much will it cost? The Certified Disaster Recovery Engineer certification course will prepare individuals to help their business handle the unexpected, while continuing to serve its customers. Students will be trained in the best practices of Business Continuity Planning (“BCP”) by instructors, with real-world experience. From Business Impact Analysis (“BIA”), Risk Analysis, Solution Design, IT Recovery and Implementation training students will have a great start on a BCP for their business and the knowledge of how to execute and finish that plan when they leave the course. This course is up to date with the best industry standards.
Upon Completion
Students will:
- Have Foundational Knowledge of Business Continuity Planning
- Have a start on their Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery plan for their business. (With mentored oversight from the instructor.)
Course Outline
Introduction to Business Continuity Planning
What is a Disaster?
What is a Critical Business Function?
Business Continuity Planning (BCP)
Importance of BCP
Disaster Recovery Planning (DRP)
Emergency Response
BC/DR Trends
Purpose of BC/DR Program
BCP Overview
Challenges to Effective BCP
BCP Planning Phases
Where does Project Initiation fit into the Process?
Project Initiation Phase
BC/DR Program Life Cycle
Summary
Module 2 – Business Impact Analysis
BCP Planning Model
BCP Planning Phases
Where does BIA fit into the Process?
What is a BIA?
BIA Scope, Goal, and Objectives
BIA Terminology
Maximum Tolerable Downtime
Recovery Point Objective
Recovery Time Objective
Recovery Time Examples
BIA Process
BIA Process- Disaster Mode Staffing
BIA Process - Capacity & Performance Objectives
BIA Tools
Kick off Meeting
Preparing for the BIA Interviews
Conducting the Interviews
Notes on Data Collection
Identify Dependencies
Finalize Data Analysis
BIA Report
Presentation to Senior Management
Module 3 - Risk Analysis
BCP Planning Model
BCP Planning Phases
Where does the Risk Analysis fit into the Process?
Functional Requirements
Threats to Business Process
Causes of Unplanned Downtime
Risk Examples
Risk Analysis Terminology
Risk Analysis Activities
Exposure Inventory
Business Process Inventory
Business Process Documentation
Statement of Risk
ALE Annualized Loss Expectancy
Statement of Risk
Risk Control Definition
Identifying Existing Controls
Physical Controls
Risk Analysis
Risk Assessment Report
Compiling a Risk Assessment Report
Risk Analysis Summary
Module 4 - BCP Design & Development Phase
BCP Planning Model
BCP Planning Phases
Where does BCP Strategies fit into the Process?
Strategy Process
BCP Strategies
Summary
BCP Planning Phases
Where does BIA fit into the Process?
Design & Development Phase
BCP Design
Emergency Response & Operations
Emergency Response Components
Develop ER Procedures
ER Sources for Assistance
BCP Design
Alternate Recovery Site
Selecting Vendors for DR/BC Services
Site Recovery & Resumption
Restoration of Primary Site
Return to Primary Site
Continuity Strategy - Insurance
Evaluate Insurance Terms
BCP Design
Summary
Module 5 - IT Recovery Strategies
BCP Planning Model
BCP Planning Phases
Where does IT Strategy fit into the Process?
IT Recovery Strategy Process
IT Recovery Strategies
Examples of IT Recovery
Tape Vault Facilities
Disk Backups
Replicated Disk Backups
Deduplicated & Replicated Backups
Backups – Replicated & Deduplicated
Data Archiving
Systems Replication
Application Redundancy
Telecommunications Strategies
Alternate Recovery Sites
Internal or Vendor BC/DR Services
Selecting Vendors for BC/DR Services
Evaluating Vendors of DR/BC Resources
Critical Factors
IT Recovery Strategies Assessment
IT Recovery Strategies
Summary
DR Plan Development
DRP Design
DR Plan Development
Module 6 - Implementation Phase
BCP Planning Model
BCP Planning Phases
Where does BIA fit into the Process?
Where does Implementation fit into the Process?
Implementation of BCP
Responsibility for BCP Implementation
Determine Cost Estimates
Management Approval and Funding
Install & Configure
Detailed Documentation
Implement Operational Changes
Procure Facilities & Services
BCP Planning Phases
Where does BIA fit into the Process?
Awareness & Training
Awareness Programs
Training Programs
Summary
Module 7 - Testing and Exercise
BCP Planning Model
BCP Planning Phases
Where does Testing and Drills fit into the Process?
Testing & Exercise Phase
Testing & Drills
Progression of Testing Types
Testing Participants
Test Script Example
Testing Post-Mortem
Summary
Module 8 - Maintenance and Updating
BCP Planning Model
BCP Planning Phases
Where does Maintenance fit into the Process?
Maintenance Policies and Procedures
Plan Maintenance
Maintenance & Schedule Budgets
Software Tools for Maintenance
Input Criteria for Plan Maintenance
Plan Distribution & Security
Summary
Programme scope, delivery arrangements and suitability are confirmed during enquiry.