How disaster recovery plan can help?

Disasters don’t always come with a warning. For businesses in British Columbia, that could mean anything from a power outage during a storm to ransomware encrypting critical files overnight. When downtime costs money, reputation, and productivity, a disaster recovery plan (DRP) is not optional—it’s essential. Here’s how BC businesses can build a bulletproof disaster recovery plan that ensures operations don’t grind to a halt when the unexpected happens.

Assess your risks and priorities

Start by identifying the biggest threats to your business. In BC, this might include earthquakes, floods, cyberattacks, or even human error. Then, classify your systems and data by importance: which ones must be restored immediately, and which ones can wait? This prioritization helps you allocate recovery resources where they matter most.

Define recovery objectives

Two key metrics shape your plan:
- Recovery Time Objective (RTO): How quickly must systems be restored?
- Recovery Point Objective (RPO): How much data can you afford to lose (measured in minutes, hours, or days)?
These numbers will guide your backup strategy and technology choices.

Back up Smarter, not just more often

A good backup is more than just saving files—it’s about having redundant, secure copies of your data that are easily accessible when disaster strikes. For BC businesses, a hybrid approach works best:
On-site backups for fast recovery.
Cloud backups for protection against site-wide disasters.
Remember: backups should be automated, encrypted, and tested regularly.

Create a Communication Plan

In an emergency, confusion is costly. Make sure employees know:
- Who to contact first.
- How to access critical systems remotely.
- What steps to follow during an outage.
- Clear, simple communication reduces downtime and keeps your team calm under pressure.
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