IT disasters are devastating to the infrastructure of any organization. In a modern office environment, IT is the hub of any type of business. Disasters can disrupt IT processes to the point that businesses are significantly impacted. When it comes to disaster recovery many firms believe they will never need a backup plan; convincing themselves that the likelihood of their organization being affected is minimal. In reality, threats to your IT infrastructure are growing no matter what segment of the economy you operate within.
In each sector an IT disaster can be classified into two different categories: Natural, such as floods, tornados, or earthquakes; or man-made, primarily sabotage or cyber-attacks and more benign causes, like human error or power outages. Whatever the cause of your IT downtime, a comprehensive Disaster Recovery Plan is the key to getting you up-and-running in an efficient manner and with the least amount of disruption.
While every organization has its own unique structure and needs, there are a few key areas that must be considered before deploying a Disaster Recovery Plan. According to the National Institute for Standards and Technology (NIST) special Publication 800-34, Contingency Planning for Information Technology Systems, a comprehensive structure for an IT disaster recovery plan begins with the following:
A quick glance at the news will tell you that you cannot afford to hope for the best when it comes to disaster recovery planning, but where do you even begin? An incomplete plan will not serve you well in the case of a disaster. At Capstone Works we will partner with you to craft your unique Disaster Recovery Plan. Business continuity is too important to ignore! Don’t risk your organization with poor preparation. Get Capstone Works in your corner.
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With over 33 years in technology, Chuck brings a unique perspective to adding value through technology to the SMB marketplace. Chuck's diverse experience in Marketing, Sales, Executive leadership and "boots-on-the-ground" technology implementations has allowed him to accumulate a wealth of solutions, tools and techniques that you can benefit from in your business.
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