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72% of organizations are NOT WELL-POSITIONED for disaster recovery. Gartner Outdated Plans and Procedures An out-of-date DR plan can be almost as harmful as having no plan. Organizations should regularly review DR plans and adjust them to remain current and effective. Technology and business processes continually advance, and outdated methods and procedures lead to ineffectiveness that falls short of meeting recovery objectives. Failure to evolve will result in obsolete methods, unsupported hardware or software and a lack of contingency planning for new business processes. Communication Breakdowns In a disaster scenario, communication is imperative for ensuring all parties know the situation and follow established procedures—a lack of clear and effective communication results in delays, missteps and errors that compromise recovery. A DR plan should include detailed actions and contact information for all stakeholders involved in the recovery process. Internal teams, external vendors, customers and other relevant parties should all be considered when planning DR communications. Finally, it is essential to test the communication plan to ensure it is effective and to keep it updated to reflect staff or contact information changes. Inadequate Security Measures Security is essential in protecting the organization's data and infrastructure before, during and after a disaster. Insufficient security measures result in unauthorized access to critical systems, theft of sensitive data or breaches that can impede recovery and cause additional damage. Effective DR security measures should include access controls, backup and recovery procedures and encryption of sensitive data. Regular security testing and monitoring should also be conducted to identify and address potential weaknesses. Failure to implement appropriate security measures exposes an organization to unnecessary risk, resulting in prolonged downtime and costly damages. 4 5 6 7 oneneck.com 7 oneneck.com 02 7 oneneck.com

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