Lead Disaster Recovery Manager

Overview:

Introduction:  

This program is designed to prepare participants for the certification exam by focusing on essential skills for leading recovery efforts in the aftermath of crises. The role of a Lead Disaster Recovery Manager is pivotal in orchestrating swift and coordinated responses to mitigate the impacts of disasters. With a focus on minimizing downtime and restoring critical systems, this training equips participants with the necessary knowledge and skills to excel in this essential role.

Program Objectives:  

By the end of this program, participants will be able to:

• Recognize the connections between business continuity planning, information security, and other IT frameworks and sectors.

• Master the ideas, strategies, tactics, and procedures involved in the creation and efficient administration of a disaster recovery plan.

• Understand how to interpret ICT Disaster Recovery plans in the unique setting of a company.

• Learn how to assist a company in efficiently planning, implementing, managing, monitoring, and maintaining disaster recovery (DR) services based on best practices.

• Obtain the knowledge necessary to assist a company in putting a best practices-based Disaster Recovery Plan into action while preparing for the certification exam.

Targeted Audience:

• Specialists or consultants in the field of disaster recovery aiming to master relevant ideas and procedures pertaining to recovery techniques.

• Managers responsible for establishing a disaster recovery strategy in a business.

• Individuals in charge of upholding the organization's requirements for disaster recovery.

• Team members directly involved in disaster recovery efforts.

Program Outlines:

Unit 1.

Understanding Disaster Recovery Principles and Frameworks:  

• Exploring the fundamentals of disaster recovery planning.

• Understanding the relationship between business continuity planning, information security, and disaster recovery.

• Recognizing the importance of disaster recovery plans in mitigating organizational risks.

• Examining different disaster recovery frameworks and best practices.

• Identifying key components of an effective disaster recovery plan.

Unit 2.

Developing a Disaster Recovery Plan:  

• Steps involved in creating a comprehensive disaster recovery plan.

• Strategies for assessing and prioritizing critical systems and data for recovery.

• Tactics for establishing recovery objectives, timelines, and resource requirements.

• Procedures for documenting and communicating the disaster recovery plan.

• Implementing testing and validation processes to ensure plan effectiveness.

Unit 3.

Interpreting ICT Disaster Recovery Plans:  

• Understanding ICT-specific considerations in disaster recovery planning.

• Analyzing and interpreting ICT Disaster Recovery plans within organizational contexts.

• Evaluating the alignment of ICT Disaster Recovery plans with overall business objectives.

• Identifying potential gaps or areas for improvement in ICT Disaster Recovery strategies.

• Collaborating with IT teams to enhance the effectiveness of ICT Disaster Recovery plans.

Unit 4.

Implementing Disaster Recovery Services:  

• Planning and executing the implementation of disaster recovery services.

• Managing resources and stakeholders during the implementation phase.

• Monitoring and maintaining disaster recovery services according to best practices.

• Addressing challenges and obstacles encountered during implementation.

• Continuously improving and optimizing disaster recovery services based on feedback and lessons learned.

Unit 5.

Putting Disaster Recovery Plans into Action:  

• Guidelines for executing a disaster recovery plan during an actual disaster or disruptive event.

• Coordinating response efforts and communication channels during a crisis.

• Deploying resources and initiating recovery procedures according to predefined protocols.

• Evaluating the effectiveness of the response and making necessary adjustments.

• Conducting post-mortem reviews and documenting lessons learned for future improvements.

Note: This program is designed to prepare participants for the certification exam only.