Disaster Recovery Plan Template
Comprehensive disaster recovery and business continuity plan template. Ensure your organization can recover from any disaster.
What's Included
12-Page DR Plan
Complete disaster recovery plan covering all critical systems and processes
RTO/RPO Targets
Recovery Time and Recovery Point Objectives for business-critical systems
Backup Procedures
Comprehensive backup strategies and schedules for data protection
Recovery Procedures
Step-by-step recovery processes for different disaster scenarios
Testing Protocols
DR testing and validation procedures to ensure plan effectiveness
Communication Plan
Emergency communication protocols and contact information
Table of Contents
- 1.Executive Summary
- 2.Disaster Recovery Team
- 3.Risk Assessment
- 4.Business Impact Analysis
- 5.Recovery Time Objectives (RTO)
- 6.Recovery Point Objectives (RPO)
- 7.Backup Strategy
- 8.Recovery Procedures
- 9.Emergency Response
- 10.Communication Plan
- 11.Testing & Maintenance
- 12.Plan Updates
How to Use This Template
Download & Review
Download the template and review the entire document. Familiarize yourself with each section and understand what information needs to be customized.
Customize for Your Organization
Replace placeholder text with your company-specific information. Update roles, contact information, systems, and procedures to match your environment.
Review with Legal & Security Teams
Have your legal counsel and security team review the policy. Ensure it aligns with your specific business requirements and regulatory obligations.
Approve, Implement & Train
Get executive approval, formally adopt the policy, and train all employees. Schedule annual reviews to keep the policy current.
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