Why Disaster Recovery Planning Matters

A disaster recovery plan (DRP) is essential for ensuring business continuity when systems fail due to cyberattacks, natural disasters, or infrastructure outages. Without a tested plan, downtime can be catastrophic—impacting operations, customer trust, and compliance. Reflective IT helps businesses implement DRPs that are practical, scalable, and aligned with ISO27001 standards.

What a Good DR Plan Covers

• Invocation Protocol: Clear criteria for when and how the DR plan is activated—typically within 4 hours of a major event.
• Recovery Workflows: Step-by-step procedures for IT systems, facilities, and business-as-usual (BAU) operations.
• Failover Infrastructure: Offsite data centres, VPN configuration, and backup servers to restore services quickly.
• Team Roles: Defined responsibilities for technical managers, incident managers, and department leads.
• Communication Channels: Email and phone protocols to keep staff informed throughout the recovery process.

Reflective IT’s Proven Approach

Our DR plans are built on real-world experience supporting our existing clients. We provide:

• Customised recovery workflows for IT and facilities
• Cloud-based backup and offsite failover solutions
• DR testing and audit support for ISO27001 compliance
• Clear documentation for internal teams and external providers

We also maintain DR spaces (e.g. Regus offices), backup data centres, and VPN-ready infrastructure to ensure rapid recovery.

Best Practices for DR Implementation

• Conduct a business impact analysis to prioritise systems and recovery time objectives (RTOs)
• Use the 3-2-1 backup rule: 3 copies, 2 media types, 1 offsite
• Test your DR plan regularly with tabletop exercises and live simulations
• Document every step and assign clear ownership
• Integrate DR with business continuity and incident response plans

Reflective IT can help you design, test, and maintain a DR plan that works when it matters most.

Reflective IT Tip

Don’t wait for disaster to strike. A tested DR plan saves time, money, and reputation—especially when every minute counts.

Ready to Build Your DR Plan?

Reflective IT offers full disaster recovery planning, implementation, and testing services. Contact us today to protect your business from the unexpected.

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