BCP & DR Assessment

Disaster Preparedness and Recovery for Modern Organizations

Every organization faces risks—from human error and utility failures to natural disasters and cyberattacks. While it’s impossible to eliminate all risks, they can be mitigated to an acceptable level. A key strategy for managing disruptions is a well-structured contingency plan, ensuring business continuity when unforeseen events occur. Organizations must develop, regularly update, and rigorously test these plans to ensure readiness and effectiveness. Disaster recovery (DR) planning encompasses the policies, processes, and procedures needed to restore critical technology infrastructure after a disruption, whether natural or human-induced. We help organizations evaluate, strengthen, and implement robust DR strategies. Our services include:

  • Reviewing existing DR plans for accuracy and effectiveness.
  • Developing comprehensive recovery strategies covering infrastructure, applications, data, personnel, and processes.
  • Testing plans to validate readiness and train staff for efficient disaster response.

With advancements in virtualization technologies, disaster recovery has become more cost-effective and agile. We assess and recommend the latest solutions to optimize your DR strategy—ensuring resilience without excessive cost.

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Our BCP & DR Assessment Process

  • Business Impact Analysis – Identify mission-critical functions
  • Risk Assessment – Evaluate potential threats and vulnerabilities
  • Current State Evaluation – Assess existing continuity measures
  • Recovery Strategy Development – Create tailored solutions
  • Plan Documentation – Formalize policies and procedures
  • Roadmap Creation – Prioritize implementation steps
  • Testing Recommendations – Validate plan effectiveness

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Why is it Necessary

🎯 Industry standards and regulations require formal BCP/DR plans to:

  • Maintain operational resilience during disruptions
  • Protect critical data and systems from permanent loss
  • Meet compliance requirements for business continuity
  • Ensure customer trust and contractual obligations

Risks

Risks of Not Having Proper BCP/DR

  • Extended Downtime – Days/weeks of lost productivity
  • Financial Losses – Revenue impact from business interruption
  • Reputation Damage – Loss of customer trust
  • Regulatory Penalties – Fines for non-compliance
  • Data Loss – Irrecoverable loss of critical information
  • Business Failure – 40-60% of businesses never reopen after major disasters

Deliverables

📦 Key Deliverables (depending on the scope)

  • Business Impact Analysis (BIA) Report
  • Risk Assessment for Critical Operations
  • Gap Analysis of Current BCP/DR Capabilities
  • Detailed Recovery Strategy Document
  • Prioritized Implementation Roadmap
  • Incident Response Playbooks
  • Testing & Maintenance Schedule

Standards and BCP/DR

📌 Key Standards and BCP/DR

  • ISO 22301 (Business Continuity Management)
  • NIST SP 800-34 (Contingency Planning Guide)
  • HIPAA (Requires contingency plans for healthcare data)
  • PCI DSS (Mandates disaster recovery procedures)
  • SOC 2 (Requires availability and incident response protocols)
  • GDPR (Data protection and breach response requirements)