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"Offering hundreds of tips, templates, checklists, and pointers to information in the public domain, Business Resumption Planning, Second Edition assists you in creating a rock solid recovery plan for any size organization. It provides the information you need in order to coordinate first responders to meet any disaster scenario head on, whether involving computers, telecommunications, or infrastructure in a timely and effective manner. What's New in the Second Edition: * The latest techniques for conducting an efficient Business Impact Analysis and an accurate Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA) * Advice on how to successfully recover from Ground Zero events, such as those involving Oklahoma City, the World Trade Center (WTC), and Hurricane Katrina * Tips for recovery teams and first responders, including how to maintain ""4Ci"" (Command, Control, Communications, Computers and intelligence) during a disaster * An examination of legal ramifications resulting from a failure to plan--including new liability issues that directly affect you * An explanation of how the recently enacted Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 impacts your planning effort * Plans and templates that assess vulnerability in WANs, Open Networks, physical facilities, environmentals, and enhanced services The book contains actual case studies and examples illustrating the vulnerabilities of today's mission critical systems. It details the proactive steps you should take now to first assess your exposure, then eliminate it. The book also includes a CD-ROM that contains worksheets, checklists, audit forms, work breakdown structures, and reports."

Full Product Details

Author:   Leo A. Wrobel (TelLAWCom Labs, Inc., Ovilla, Texas, USA) ,  David Tyree ,  Carl Jackson ,  Leo A. Wrobel
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Auerbach
Edition:   2nd New edition
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 3.30cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   0.862kg
ISBN:  

9780849314599

ISBN 10:   0849314593
Pages:   512
Publication Date:   19 November 2008
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Unknown
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

CHAPTER 1                                                                              So, You Want to Write a Disaster Recovery Plan                          What IS a Disaster?                                                                   Finding the Resources to Complete the Plan                                How Does One Begin                                                                 Worksheets                                                                               CHAPTER 2                                                                              What is a Business Impact Analysis (BIA)?                                 Data Collection and Verification                                                   Report                                                                                       Additional Observations on using the BIA to Pitch Management     Why Will Management Believe a Consultant but Not YOU?           “Cooking Up” a Compelling Management Presentation                   Using Meaningful Data to Get Your Plan Funded                           Worksheets                                                                               CHAPTER 3                                                                              Getting the Plan Funded (Executive Commitment)                        Other Ways to Present Your Data                                               What is a Failure Mode Effects Analysis?                                    Worksheets                                                                               CHAPTER 4                                                                              Options for Completing the Plan                                                  Worksheets                                                                         CHAPTER 5                                                                              Standards for Buildings, Networks and Other Infrastructure            Physical Standards—Large Installations                                      General Housekeeping                                                               Building Entrance Facilities                                                         Emergency Lighting                                                                   Worksheets                                                                               CHAPTER 6                                                                              Why Document it at All?                                                             Putting the Disaster Recovery Plan to Paper                                What Should the Plan Cover?                                                      Recovery Scenarios—the Three “R’s”                                           Worksheets                                                                   CHAPTER SEVEN                                                                     Telecommunications-Specific Recovery Procedures                      Other Telecommunications Recovery Concerns                            Physical Vulnerability to Telco Disasters—Where Does One    Start?                        Call Out of the Telecom Recovery Team                                       Software Disasters                                                                     Major Cable or Fiber Cut                                                 Risks with T1 Service Utilizing Proprietary Multiplexers or Routers Emergency Call Lists                                                                 Forms Associated with the Plan                                                  Tips                                                                                          Summary                                                                                  Recovering Emerging Technologies (Frame Relay, VoIP, ATM       and More)                                                                                                                   CHAPTER 8                                                                              Forming Teams, Training, Recruitment, and Testing                      Catastrophic Equipment Failure and Building Disasters                 Technical Services Recovery Plan                                               Evaluating the Results of a Disaster Recovery Test                       Training Considerations                                                              CHAPTER 9                                                                              Introduction                                                                               How to Use this Chapter                                                             Companies That Are Required to Have Disaster Recovery Plans     Companies That Are Required to Have Some Elements of a Disaster Recovery Plan Preparedness Planning Is Encouraged       by Law                                               Preparedness Planning for the Legal Department              Handling of Sensitive Information (Example HIPAA Compliance)     Appendix A                                                                               Appendix B:  IRS Procedure 98-25                                              Appendix C:  Financial Institution Rules from GLB                        Appendix D:  Pandemic                                                              CHAPTER 10                                                                            Introduction                                                                               A New Direction                                                                         Reporting                                                                                  Impact of SOX on the Board of Directors                                      Whistle Blowers                                                                         Review of Other Highlights of the Act                                           Regulatory Issues and How They Effect Business Continuity (BC) Programs                                                                                               CHAPTER 11 Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Plan                          General Recovery Strategy                                                         Recovery Teams                                                                        Notification Procedures                                                               Media Affairs                                                                             What Does the EMT Do?                                                            Recovering Open Systems (LANS)                                              Telecommunications Recovery                            Recovery Teams                                                                        Related Support Teams                                                              Other Useful Forms and Checklists                                                        

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