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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. 1.Executive Summary
  2. 2.Disaster Recovery Team
  3. 3.Risk Assessment
  4. 4.Business Impact Analysis
  5. 5.Recovery Time Objectives (RTO)
  6. 6.Recovery Point Objectives (RPO)
  7. 7.Backup Strategy
  8. 8.Recovery Procedures
  9. 9.Emergency Response
  10. 10.Communication Plan
  11. 11.Testing & Maintenance
  12. 12.Plan Updates

How to Use This Template

1

Download & Review

Download the template and review the entire document. Familiarize yourself with each section and understand what information needs to be customized.

2

Customize for Your Organization

Replace placeholder text with your company-specific information. Update roles, contact information, systems, and procedures to match your environment.

3

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.

4

Approve, Implement & Train

Get executive approval, formally adopt the policy, and train all employees. Schedule annual reviews to keep the policy current.