COMPUTER DRP/BCP
The DRP is the Disaster Recovery Plan. The BCP relates to the Business Continuity Plan. As their name implies, these solutions are designed to support companies by limiting business interruption and the financial loss caused by it.
Why implement a DRP?
The BCP applies in the event of equipment failure, virus attacks, etc. The business continuity plan is also intended to anticipate an emergency situation. By implementing a BCP, the objective is to enable business continuity, even in degraded mode, without loss of data. A document base allows the definition of different actions to be implemented in case of disaster. This requires, upstream, a perfect definition of continuity needs.
The Objectives of a BCP
The BCP applies in the event of equipment failure, virus attacks, etc. The business continuity plan is also intended to anticipate an emergency situation. By implementing a BCP, the objective is to enable business continuity, even in degraded mode, without loss of data. A document base allows the definition of different actions to be implemented in case of disaster. This requires, upstream, a perfect definition of continuity needs.
DRP/BCP Challenges
In short, DRP and BCP are intended to anticipate the following risks:
– a disaster such as fire, flood, storm, etc.;
– a prolonged power outage;
– an incident with the computer equipment;
– a computer threat;
– an error occurred in handling the information system;
– a network problem.
BCP, DRP, these two solutions are absolutely indispensable for a company. Two figures prove it:
– 70% of companies that are victims of a major fire close down a few months later according to the National Institute for Research and Security;
– 53% of companies lose sales within the first hour of downtime.
ADVANTAGES OF COMPUTER DRP/BCP
FIND SOLUTIONS TO LIMIT BUSINESS INTERRUPTION
These solutions allow you to keep your business uninterrupted, or at least to limit this interruption. Data backup on the cloud or on secured servers, data replication, definition of a fallback site to reduce the maximum duration of interruption, implementation of these plans. You must be accompanied by a professional to assess the risk, analyze it, prevent it, and define the most relevant solutions for your business.
MAKE YOUR TEAM AWARE OF COMPUTER SECURITY TO LIMIT RISKS
BCP or DRP, these two solutions are designed to limit the consequences of a disaster. But their objective is also to anticipate the risk. While it is not really obvious to anticipate a fire or a flood, it is on the other hand possible to ensure a better safety of its data-processing environment and to avoid any error of handling that could lead to serious consequences.
LIMIT FINANCIAL CONSEQUENCES
Implementing a BCP or DRP is essential to reduce the risk of losing revenue. A simple business interruption of a few hours can have a significant impact on a company’s financial health. A mission that is not completed on time can result in late penalties, which would only add to the financial losses.
PRESERVE YOUR CORPORATE IDENTITY
Setting up a disaster recovery plan or a business continuity plan also means preserving your image. Should a disaster occur, not only will you ensure that you are able to carry out your missions, even in degraded mode, but your partners will also see your ability to anticipate and rebound. This is a real guarantee of reliability for your customers.
BENEFITS
OTO Technology offers guidance and advice in the implementation of your disaster recovery plan.
#1 – A team of experts at your side
#2 – A customized solution adapted to your risks
#3 – A reactive partner should the risks occur
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