Objectives:
• Understand the importance of disaster recovery planning in ensuring business continuity
• Learn how to conduct a risk assessment and business impact analysis
• Develop skills to create an effective disaster recovery plan
• Explore strategies for testing, maintaining, and updating the disaster recovery plan
Course Content:
Introduction to Disaster Recovery Planning
• Definition and importance of disaster recovery planning
• Relationship between disaster recovery planning and business continuity
Risk Assessment and Business Impact Analysis
• Identifying potential risks and threats
• Conducting a business impact analysis
• Prioritizing critical systems and processes
Developing the Disaster Recovery Plan
• Key components of a disaster recovery plan
• Establishing recovery objectives (RPO and RTO)
• Identifying recovery strategies and solutions
• Defining roles and responsibilities
Disaster Recovery Plan Implementation
• Preparing the disaster recovery team
• Establishing communication protocols
• Identifying alternate sites and resources
Testing and Maintenance
• Importance of testing the disaster recovery plan
• Developing test scenarios and procedures
• Updating the plan based on test results and changes in the organization
Case Studies and Best Practices
• Real-world examples of successful disaster recovery planning
• Lessons learned and best practices to follow
Whom can attend:
• IT professionals responsible for disaster recovery planning
• Business continuity managers
• Risk management professionals
• Executives and decision-makers interested in ensuring business continuity
Methodology
The training methodology integrates lectures, interactive discussions, collaborative group exercises, and illustrative examples. Participants will acquire a blend of theoretical insights and hands-on practical experience, emphasizing the application of learned techniques. This approach ensures that attendees return to their professional environments equipped with both the competence and self-assurance to effectively implement the acquired skills in their responsibilities
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DATE:
1ST BATCH: 27th – 30th May,2025
2ND BATCH: 9th – 12th Dec,2025
25, Queen street, Alagomeji Bus Stop, Yaba, Lagos