Business Continuity Planning and Disaster Recovery (BCP/ DRP) planning are an integral part of any organizations Information Security Management System. A BCP/ DRP ensure that the functioning and the long term health of the organization are not jeopardized in case of any unwanted incidents such as security breaches, a server crash down, or other incidents related to human and environmental factors.

Disaster Recovery is the process, policies and procedures of restoring operations critical to the resumption of business, including regaining access to data (records, hardware, software, etc.), communications (incoming, outgoing, toll – free, fax, etc.), workspace, and other business processes after a natural or human – induced disaster like earth quakes, flood, and fire.

A completed BCP cycle results in reducing operational risk associated with lax information management controls. The process aims at improving information security with regularly monitored risk management practices.

Appin utilizes a thorough, five step method of implementing a Business Continuity / Disaster Recovery Plan.

These 5 steps are:
A BCP/ DRP can be implemented as a standalone, but it is recommended to implement it as a part of the Information Security Management System, to integrate it in the organizations functioning in the most effective way.

Appin develops and thoroughly tests your disaster recovery plan to increase the probability for a successful recovery of valuable records. We also include plans for coping with the unexpected or sudden loss of communications and / or key personnel. Moreover, Appin will coordinate with your vendors and amend the service level agreements in case of emergencies.