Can anyone share their disaster recovery policy / plan... ?

[mikkydoos]

Hi all,

 

 

New job and I urgently need an example of a DR plan tailored for school.... didn't bring my old one with me and I need it today.

 

Anyone prepared to share theirs with me for reference.

 

 

It will be MASSIVELY appreciated.

 

 

Many thanks in advance

[Sonic007]

Ours incudes the following:

 

 

- The Key personnel to be made aware of the situation and what pre-made plans are to be put into

action. Their names and job roles.

 

- A plan overview.

 

We also state that this policy should be looked at in conjuction with the Crisis Management and Business Continuity Policy.

 

- Contact information for main suppliers, Broadband, Hardware suppliers, Phone Supplier, MIs supplier, etc.

 

- Plan to ensure the continuation of service in extreme circumstances allowing

staff and pupils to continue all works.

 

 

 

We also include:

 

A document named “IT Network Overview and Structure” can be found on XXXXX drive. This document includes:

 

• Location of key network hardware

• Server details and network configuration

• Site plan showing location of key equipment

• Scheduled and necessary maintenance schedules

• Other information (which is added regularly) to explain how the network is

setup and run.

 

We then have an overview detailing what our current backup strategy is, what data is backed up, and what security is in place (software and physical security) for the servers and data.

How often it is backed up and how long to restore.

 

Then got a section on different types of recovery and how we deal witrh them, eg. Viruses, Theft, loss of IT personnel, loss of data, loss of hardware and how we would recover from these situations with expected timeframes.

Edited May 25, 2023 by Sonic007

[mikkydoos]

Thanks @Sonic007

 

 

* any chance of an actual copy anyone ?? PM ?

[MYK-IT]

Assuming you are wanting an IT orientated one? As other departments / areas of the school will have their own DR response that will form the school's overall DR plan.

 

Could use this, as a starter.

RPA Cyber Cover - Cyber Response Plan Template

 

A lot more useful resources are located at https://educationdatahub.org.uk/cyber-resilience/ including a Disaster Recovery Procedure and Plan

Edited May 25, 2023 by MYK-IT