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Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity (DR & BCP)


Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity
(DR & BCP)

PACKAGE INCLUDES

  • 11 CD-ROMs featuring live instructor-led classroom sessions with full audio, video and demonstration components
  • Printable Courseware
  • Focused on practical solutions to real-world development problems


    • Single User CD Course
    £ 348
    Single User Online Course
    £ 278
    Multi User CD Course
    £ 696

    COURSE INTRDOUCTION

    This introductory DRS course has been built upon proven Disaster Recovery Planning and business continuity planning “BCP” methodologies. Mile2 trainers keep up to date in the field by consulting as we believe that an equal emphasis on theoretical and real world experience is essential for effective knowledge transfer to you as a student. The DRS course presents information on the latest risks and responses. The class also enhances the business skills needed to identify protection opportunities, justify budget requests to optimize DR processes. Our course is developed on the generally accepted principals and uses the same methods and best practices. Its focus is professional DRBCP - Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity Planning for protection of assets and human life.

    Course Outline


    Module 1 - Initiation and Project Management

    Initiation and Project Management
    Disaster Recovery
    Business Continuity
    What is a Disaster?
    Disaster Recovery
    Goals
    Who is responsible for BC/DR?
    Purpose of DR/BC Program
    Resistance to Change
    DR/BC Project Management
    DR/BC Planning Model
    Project Initiation Phase
    Functional Requirements Phase
    Change Control
    Recommended Structure
    Team Overview in Project Plan
    Typical functional areas to consider
    Chapter Review

    Module 2 - Risk Evaluation & Control

    Risk Evaluation & Control
    Risk Analysis Activities
    Threats to Business Process
    Disaster Categories
    Technical Disaster Scenarios
    Human Disaster Scenarios
    Other Human Disaster Scenarios
    Threats
    Downtime
    Risk Analysis Terminology
    Risk management
    Risk Analysis Activities
    Exposure Inventory
    Business Process Inventory
    Business Process Documentation
    Important Areas to Watch
    Potential Impact on Operations
    Statement of Risk
    ALE Annualized Loss Expenditure or Expectancy
    Annualized Loss Exposure
    Statement of Risk
    Risk Control Definition
    Identifying Existing Controls
    Physical Controls
    Risk Analysis
    Risk Assessment Report
    Compiling a Risk Assessment Report
    Chapter Review

    Module 3 - Business Impact Analysis BIA

    Business Impact Analysis BIA
    Business Impact Analysis Terminology
    Objectives of Business Impact Analysis
    Recovery Time Objective RTO
    BIA Phases
    BIA Project Planning
    BIA Tools
    More on BIA
    BIA Analysis Details
    BIA
    Notes on Data Collection
    Notes on Data Analysis
    Data Analysis
    Where does BIA fit into the Process
    Chapter Review

    Module 4 - Developing Strategies

    Developing Strategies
    Business Continuity Program
    Strategy Process
    Developing DR/BC Strategies
    DR/BC Specifics
    Selecting Off-Site Storage and Alternate Recovery Site(s)
    Off-Site Storage
    Selecting Vendors for DR/BC Services
    Evaluating Vendors of DR/BC Resources
    Identifying Recovery Strategies for Functional Areas
    More on Recovery Strategies
    Telecommunications Strategies
    Assessing Strategies from BIA
    Cost/Benefit Analysis
    More Continuity Strategies
    Consolidating Continuity Strategies Across the Enterprise
    Consolidating Continuity and Recovery Strategies Across the Enterprise
    Hardware Backup Alternatives
    Continuity Strategy - Hardware Backup Alternatives
    Critical Factors
    Continuity Strategy
    Continuity Strategy - Software Backup Alternatives
    Software Backup Alternatives
    Data Backup Alternatives
    Telecom & Network Alternatives
    Business Continuity
    Continuity Strategy - Insurance
    Evaluate Insurance Terms
    Chapter Review

    		 

    Module 5 - Emergency Preparedness and Response

    Emergency Preparedness and Response
    Purpose of Emergency Response Procedures
    Emergency Response
    Emergency Response Components
    Develop ER Procedures
    Command and Control
    ER Sources for Assistance
    Chapter Review

    Module 6 - BC Plan Development and Implementation

    BC Plan Development and Implementation
    DR/BC Involves
    Planning Considerations
    Planning Methodology
    Scope of Project Plan
    Planning Assumptions
    Planning Responsibilities
    Plan Should Include Key Disaster Scenarios
    Work Plans & Schedules
    Requirements for Plan Elements
    Build Team
    Recovery Restoration Teams
    Steps : Execution Strategy
    Plan Development Phase
    Design & Development Phase
    Organizational Tools
    Organizational Tasks
    Media Control
    Personnel Mobilization
    General Employee Information
    Business Continuity Designates
    Implementation of Planning Process
    Responsibility for Developing Procedures
    Procedures
    Automating DR/BC Documentation Process
    DR/BC Plan Sample Outline
    Up Front Information
    Chapter Review

    Module 7 - Awareness and Training Programs

    Awareness and Training Programs
    Elements of Awareness & Training Programs
    Audience Types
    Awareness
    Awareness Programs
    Training Programs
    Why Plan Exercises are Important
    Testing & Drills
    Testing Types
    Establishing Exercise Programs
    Review Various Types of Tests
    Plan Testing Guidelines
    Evaluation Exercises
    Audit your Plan
    Chapter Review

    Module 8 - Maintenance Policies

    Maintenance Policies
    Maintenance
    Maintenance & Schedule Budgets
    Software Tools for Maintenance
    Input Criteria for Plan Maintenance
    Plan Distribution & Security
    Chapter Review

    		 

    Module 9 - Crisis Communications

    Crisis Communications
    Escalation Procedures
    Escalation & Activation Procedures
    Disaster Declaration Procedures
    Public Relations/Spokesperson Role
    Typical Audiences
    Audience Messages
    Sources of Information
    Incident Command Centre (ICC)
    ICC Chain of Command
    ICC Organisation
    Be Prepared to Work with Public Authorities
    Executing the Plan
    Chapter Review

    Module 10 - Cyber Attacks

    Cyber Attacks
    Computer Crime & Cyberattacks
    Cyberattack Scenarios
    Northeast Cyberattack Scenario
    Economic Impact of Malicious Code Attacks
    Including Cyberattacks in Definitions of Terrorism
    Domestic and International Terrorism
    Department of Homeland Security Key Assets
    Cyberspace Security Strategies
    Expectations of Cyberattacks
    Information Warfare
    Considerations for Developing Information Warfare Procedures
    Protection Against Cyberattacks
    How Computer Systems are Attacked
    Types of Computer Attacks
    Developing Procedure in the wake of a Security Breach
    Procedures to Follow After an Attack
    Developing Procedures to Determine economic Losses
    Developing Procedures to Ease IT Recovery
    Types of Systems and Networks
    Recovery of Small Computer Systems
    Recovery of Large Computer Systems
    Network Recovery
    Establishing a Computer Incident Response Team
    Important Points
    Chapter Review

    Module 11 – Pandemics

    Pandemics
    Quick Facts
    Pandemics
    Planning Issues per Stage
    Stage 4 Communications
    HR Policies
    Stage 3 HR Travel Policies
    Stage 3 Government Relations
    Stage 3 Physical Resources
    Pandemics
    Chapter Review
    Course Closure
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