Disaster Recovery (DR) refers to the process, policies, and procedures implemented by organizations to prepare for, respond to, and recover from disruptive events that impact their operations. These events can include natural disasters (like floods, earthquakes, and hurricanes), technological failures (such as data breaches or hardware malfunctions), or man-made incidents (like terrorism or vandalism).
The primary goal of disaster recovery is to ensure the continuity of critical business functions by minimizing downtime and data loss. This involves having a well-defined plan that outlines how to restore IT systems, applications, and data after a disaster, as well as communication protocols and roles for staff involved in the recovery process.
Disaster recovery plans typically include strategies for data backup, system restoration, alternative work sites, and regular testing and updates to the recovery plan to adapt to changing threats and business operations. Effective disaster recovery not only protects an organization’s assets but also safeguards its reputation by ensuring it can maintain service delivery to customers in the face of adversity.
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