Disaster recovery plans that sit on a shelf are worthless. Design for testability and test regularly.

BIA-Driven Targets

Start with a Business Impact Analysis to determine realistic RTO and RPO targets. Don't design for theoretical perfect recovery if your business can't support the cost.

Automatable Runbooks

Document recovery procedures that can be automated. Reduce manual steps that could be forgotten under pressure. Script everything possible.

Comms Drills

Test communication protocols during incidents. Ensure stakeholders know how to receive status updates. Practice how to communicate with customers and partners.

Supplier Links

Map dependencies on third-party services. Understand vendor SLAs and recovery capabilities. Have contingency plans if critical suppliers fail.