Table of Contents for 101 SecretsAppendix A - A Disaster Plan
I. Change Existing Setup - Prevent or Limit Disaster
A. Backups
1. Written Policy
2. Ease of Use
3. Regular Audit
4. Validation
5. Media Rotation
B. Offsite Storage
1. Data Backups
2. Original Programs
3. Operating Procedures
4. Recovery Plan
5. Insurance Papers
C. Better Hardware Environment
1. Electric Power
a. Uninterruptable Power Supplies
b. Server Power Monitoring
c. Power Conditioning
d. Phone Line Protection
e. Emergency Lights
2. Static Elimination
a. Floor Mats
b. Carpet Spray
c. Raise Humidity
3. Fire Alarms
4. Fire Extinguishers - Halon
D. Physical Security
1. Locks
a. Computer Room
b. Backup Storage
c. Phone Room
d. Wiring Closets
e. Power Cabinets
2. Passwords
a. Modems
b. LAN Workstations
c. Multi-user System
d. Sensitive Files or PC's
e. File Servers
f. Bridges
II. Initial Emergency - Control Disaster
A. Problem Recognition
1. Alarm Systems
2. Security Audits
B. Notifying Responsible Parties
1. Contact Data
2. Priority Order
C. Training
D. Plan Testing
E. Annual Plan Review
III. Second Phase - Survival
A. Training
B. Application Priorities
1. Triage
a. Mission Critical
b. Desirable
c. Efficiency or Window Dressing
2. Less Than 20% are Critical
C. Alternate Site Selection/Strategy
D. Equipment Replacement
1. Existing Equipment Inventory
2. Link to Priorities
3. Standardize Devices
IV. Back to Full Capacity
A. Which Systems Should be Recreated?
B. How Should They be Recreated?