Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity
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What you'll learn
Identify key concepts in disaster recovery and business continuity
Implement data backup strategies for business resilience
Assess risks and create a business impact analysis (BIA)
Skills you'll gain
- Business Continuity Planning
- IT Infrastructure
- Crisis Management
- Malware Protection
- Data Centers
- Data Loss Prevention
- Business Risk Management
- Incident Management
- Data Security
- Information Assurance
- Risk Management
- Cybersecurity
- Communication Systems
- Network Infrastructure
- Risk Analysis
- Risk Mitigation
- Data Storage
- Contingency Planning
- Disaster Recovery
- Business Continuity
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March 2026
15 assignments
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There are 15 modules in this course
This course focuses on disaster recovery and business continuity, providing professionals with essential strategies for managing both IT and non-IT risks. It covers data protection, crisis management, and the creation of effective contingency plans to ensure organizational resilience.
The course will help learners implement practical disaster recovery strategies, assess risks, and develop business continuity plans tailored to their organizational needs. Participants will walk away with the skills to safeguard their businesses against disruptions. What sets this course apart is its integration of both technical and human factors in continuity planning, ensuring a holistic approach to resilience. Learners will also explore real-world scenarios, making the content immediately applicable. Ideal for IT managers, risk officers, and continuity planners, this course assumes a foundational understanding of IT infrastructure and risk management to maximize the benefits. This course has been packaged and distributed by Packt Publishing on behalf of IT governance Publishing. Copyright © Thejendra B.S 2007, 2008, 2014 The author has asserted the rights of the author under the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act, 1988, to be identified as the author of this work. First published in the United Kingdom in 2007 by IT Governance Publishing: 978-1-905356-19-5 Second edition published in 2008: 978-1-905356-38-6 Third edition published in 2014. Every possible effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this course is accurate at the time, and the publisher and the author cannot accept responsibility for any errors or omissions, however caused. Any opinions expressed in this book are those of the author, not the publisher. Websites identified are for reference only, not endorsement, and any website visits are at the reader’s own risk. No responsibility for loss or damage occasioned to any person acting, or refraining from action, as a result of the material in this publication can be accepted by the publisher or the author. Apart from any fair dealing for the purposes of research or private study, or criticism or review, as permitted under the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988, this publication may only be reproduced, stored or transmitted, in any form, or by any means, with the prior permission in writing of the publisher or, in the case of reprographic reproduction, in accordance with the terms of licences issued by the Copyright Licensing Agency. Enquiries concerning reproduction outside those terms should be sent to the publisher at the following address: IT Governance Publishing Ltd Unit 3, Clive Court Bartholomew’s Walk Cambridgeshire Business Park Ely, Cambridgeshire CB7 4EA United Kingdom www.itgovernancepublishing.co.uk
This section covers disaster recovery and business continuity essentials for organizational resilience.
What's included
2 videos8 readings1 assignment
2 videos•Total 2 minutes
- Course Overview•1 minute
- Introduction to Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity - Overview Video•1 minute
8 readings•Total 120 minutes
- Introduction•20 minutes
- What Is Disaster Recovery (DR)?•20 minutes
- Why Are DR and BC Important?•10 minutes
- What Is the Cost of a Disaster?•10 minutes
- Skill 2: Leave no important task unfinished•10 minutes
- Can an Organisation Manage DR and BC Alone?•10 minutes
- What Kinds of Disaster Should an Organisation Be Aware Of?•20 minutes
- What Are the Options Available for BC?•20 minutes
1 assignment•Total 10 minutes
- Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Fundamentals•10 minutes
In this section, we examine data risk factors, backup strategies, and recovery planning using RTO and RPO to ensure data safety and operational continuity.
What's included
1 video4 readings1 assignment
1 video•Total 1 minute
- Data Disasters - Overview Video•1 minute
4 readings•Total 70 minutes
- Introduction•10 minutes
- What Are Some of the Most Common Storage and Backup Options?•20 minutes
- How Can One Decide What Data Needs to Be Backed Up?•20 minutes
- What Is a 'Database Replication'?•20 minutes
1 assignment•Total 10 minutes
- Data Disaster Recovery Fundamentals•10 minutes
In this section, we explore common virus types, protective measures, and recovery strategies to mitigate malware threats and ensure system resilience.
What's included
1 video2 readings1 assignment
1 video•Total 1 minute
- Virus Disasters - Overview Video•1 minute
2 readings•Total 30 minutes
- Introduction•20 minutes
- How Does One Update Anti-Virus Software on All Machines?•10 minutes
1 assignment•Total 10 minutes
- Virus Disasters and Cybersecurity Fundamentals•10 minutes
In this section, we examine common communication methods in organizations, analyze causes of communication failures, and explore strategies to prevent network and WAN disasters.
What's included
1 video1 reading1 assignment
1 video•Total 1 minute
- Communication System Disasters - Overview Video•1 minute
1 reading•Total 30 minutes
- Communication System Disasters - The Reading•30 minutes
1 assignment•Total 10 minutes
- Communication System Resilience and Failure Mitigation•10 minutes
In this section, we examine software disaster causes, mission critical application risks, and prevention strategies to ensure system reliability and operational continuity.
What's included
1 video1 reading1 assignment
1 video•Total 1 minute
- Software Disasters - Overview Video•1 minute
1 reading•Total 30 minutes
- Software Disasters - The Reading•30 minutes
1 assignment•Total 10 minutes
- Software Disasters and System Reliability•10 minutes
In this section, we examine data centre disaster risks, strategies for prevention, and infrastructure design to ensure operational resilience and minimize downtime.
What's included
1 video1 reading1 assignment
1 video•Total 1 minute
- Data Centre Disasters - Overview Video•1 minute
1 reading•Total 20 minutes
- Data Centre Disasters - The Reading•20 minutes
1 assignment•Total 10 minutes
- Data Centre Disaster Preparedness•10 minutes
In this section, we examine IT staff disaster causes, emphasize ITIL best practices, and analyze the impact of staff ratios on organizational resilience and risk management.
What's included
1 video2 readings1 assignment
1 video•Total 1 minute
- IT Staff Member Disasters - Overview Video•1 minute
2 readings•Total 30 minutes
- Introduction•10 minutes
- What Are the Usual Reasons for Members of IT Staff Disasters?•20 minutes
1 assignment•Total 10 minutes
- IT Staffing and Organizational Risks•10 minutes
In this section, we examine IT contractor risks, vendor contract best practices, and outsourcing strategies to ensure operational continuity and accountability in IT management.
What's included
1 video2 readings1 assignment
1 video•Total 1 minute
- IT Contractor Disasters - Overview Video•1 minute
2 readings•Total 50 minutes
- Introduction•20 minutes
- What Can Be Outsourced?•30 minutes
1 assignment•Total 10 minutes
- Managing IT Contractor Relationships•10 minutes
In this section, we examine common IT project failure causes, analyze risk factors, and explore strategies to improve project success through proactive management.
What's included
1 video2 readings1 assignment
1 video•Total 1 minute
- IT Project Failures - Overview Video•1 minute
2 readings•Total 40 minutes
- Introduction•20 minutes
- How Can Organisations Avoid IT Project Failures?•20 minutes
1 assignment•Total 10 minutes
- IT Project Failure Insights•10 minutes
In this section, we examine information security fundamentals, including threats, safeguards, and risk analysis to protect data effectively.
What's included
1 video1 reading1 assignment
1 video•Total 1 minute
- Information Security - Overview Video•1 minute
1 reading•Total 20 minutes
- Information Security - The Reading•20 minutes
1 assignment•Total 10 minutes
- Information Security Fundamentals•10 minutes
In this section, we examine cyber security threats, hacker methodologies, and cloud security strategies to help organizations protect digital assets and data effectively.
What's included
1 video2 readings1 assignment
1 video•Total 1 minute
- Cyber Security Issues - Overview Video•1 minute
2 readings•Total 30 minutes
- Introduction•20 minutes
- How Can an Organisation Prevent Hacking?•10 minutes
1 assignment•Total 10 minutes
- Cyber Security Fundamentals•10 minutes
In this section, we explore non-IT disaster types, assess human and operational risks, and discuss preventive strategies to enhance organizational resilience and stability.
What's included
1 video5 readings1 assignment
1 video•Total 1 minute
- Introduction to Non-IT Disasters - Overview Video•1 minute
5 readings•Total 80 minutes
- Introduction•20 minutes
- What About Health and Biological Threats to an Organisation's Members of Staff?•20 minutes
- What Is a Travel-Related Risk?•10 minutes
- What Is a Reputational Risk?•20 minutes
- How Can an Organisation Prevent a Disaster Relating to Paper Documents?•10 minutes
1 assignment•Total 10 minutes
- Non-IT Disaster Preparedness and Risk Management•10 minutes
In this section, we examine risks of home working environments, strategies for data backup, and methods to design disaster recovery plans for remote systems.
What's included
1 video2 readings1 assignment
1 video•Total 1 minute
- Disaster Recovery at Home - Overview Video•1 minute
2 readings•Total 40 minutes
- Introduction•20 minutes
- Data Back-up for Standalone Systems•20 minutes
1 assignment•Total 10 minutes
- Home-Based Data and System Protection•10 minutes
In this section, we examine critical questions to build effective disaster recovery and business continuity strategies, focusing on risk assessment and practical implementation for organisational resilience.
What's included
1 video1 reading1 assignment
1 video•Total 1 minute
- Plenty of Questions - Overview Video•1 minute
1 reading•Total 20 minutes
- Plenty of Questions - The Reading•20 minutes
1 assignment•Total 10 minutes
- Exploring the Role of Questions in Planning•10 minutes
In this section, we explore foundational steps for disaster recovery and business continuity, emphasizing cross-departmental collaboration, iterative planning, and testing to ensure organizational resilience.
What's included
1 video4 readings1 assignment
1 video•Total 1 minute
- How Do I Get Started? - Overview Video•1 minute
4 readings•Total 120 minutes
- Introduction•20 minutes
- How Do I Create an Actual BCP?•40 minutes
- How Is an IT Contingency Plan Prepared?•30 minutes
- How Often Should the DR or BC Plan Be Updated?•30 minutes
1 assignment•Total 10 minutes
- Foundations of Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity•10 minutes
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