Disaster Planning

Disaster planning is meant to include the planning and preparations, which are necessary to minimize loss and and ensure continuity of the critical business functions of an organization in the event of disaster. Disaster planning has taken on a new sense of urgency in light of recent terrorist attacks and the increased threat of hackers, computer viruses and the increasing occurrence of emergencies and disaster.

Disaster planning is a crucial component of Enterprise risk management and Business continuity planning. It is essential for ensuring continuity of operations. Prior to the creation of a disaster plan, it is essential to review the entire business continuity plan and to consider the potential impacts of disaster. A business impact analysis must be performed and only then it will be easy to understand the underlying risks. This comprehensive planning process is the foundation upon which a sound disaster plan should be built.