3 Common Mistakes When Defining Your Disaster Recovery Strategy
Disaster recovery (DR) plans are one of those documents that every company should always have on hand. In previous articles, we've already analyzed why they're important and provided the keys to creating a Disaster Recovery Plan in just 5 steps . In today's post, we'll tell you about some mistakes to avoid when planning your disaster recovery strategy.
However, after years of supporting multi-site SMEs in implementing and optimizing their technology services, we know that certain mistakes are frequently repeated. In this article, we'll tell you what these most common errors are, so you can keep them in mind when implementing IT security systems.
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Mistakes when defining your Disaster Recovery strategy
1. Not taking into account other business areas
The recovery plan does not only encompass the technological part of the company, but also covers other areas of the company such as legal or human resources, among many others.
One of the most common mistakes companies make is creating a Disaster Recovery Plan without considering other departments. Therefore, it's crucial that the document's creation has management approval and is aligned with all relevant departments.
You should also keep in mind that companies have interconnected departments and, therefore, any member of your organization can detect aspects that can be included or modified in your plan. If this happens, do not discard them without first studying and evaluating their application. Remember that you are not working alone.
2. Letting your plan become obsolete
You have invested a lot of time, money, and talent in developing your Disaster Recovery Plan. But time has passed, the company's structure has changed , as have its business objectives, technological needs, and the ways in which ICT is used within the organization.
But none of this is reflected in your plan. So, what do you think will happen when it comes time to implement it? Prevent it from becoming obsolete, define your roles and responsibilities, document evidence, and conduct regular review sessions.
3. Not knowing the company's real capacity
Have you stopped to consider whether the Disaster Recovery plan you're developing—or have already developed—meets the company's actual needs ? It's common to allocate more resources than necessary to implementing IT security systems that, in reality, aren't entirely useful given the organization's specific characteristics.
Make an honest assessment of your goals, your financial strength, your risk tolerance , and then develop a Disaster Recovery Plan that aligns with that assessment.
The change begins
You've already seen the mistakes most companies make, and you also know how essential it is to develop or update a disaster recovery plan. So, what are you waiting for ? We can help you with that.
At Apser, we have a team of professionals specializing in information technology, cloud migration, and network and systems management, among other technology services. Since 2003, we have supported many multi-site SMEs during their consolidation process.
If you have any questions about how to approach your Disaster Recovery plan or about any other ICT-related matter, please contact us . We'd be happy to help!
