Disaster Recovery Training - Business Continuity Planning

Key Data
Certified Disaster Recovery Engineer Course Description

Course Name: CDREv3

Duration: 4 days

Language: English

Format:
• Instructor-led Course

Prerequisites:

• A minimum of 12 months experience in risk management, security or facilities management.
• Sound knowledge of business assessment and writing skills.

Certified Professional Exam:
  • Mile2’s Certified Disaster Recovery Engineer
  • ABCP Associate Business Continuity Planner (DRII-USA)
  • CBCP Certified Business Continuity Planner (DRII-USA)
    Day 4 – examination preparation component

The comprehensive Certified Disaster Recovery Engineer course goes beyond traditional BCP training - preparing students for industry certification in Business Continuity planning, and presenting the latest methodologies and best practices for real-world systems recovery. Students receive a solid foundation of instruction that will enable them to create meaningful business continuity plans. In addition, students will learn the latest methods for protection and recovery of technology in their organizations. Mile2 trainers are more than instructors – they have extensive experience and are active in the industry. At Mile2, we believe emphasis on both industry standards and real world experiences are essential to providing a robust and comprehensive learning experience.


Course Information:

  1. Various sample deliverables are offered utilizing public domain templates, checklist and forms.
  2. Templates will change continuously adapting to changes in the DR/BCP domain.
  3. Mile2 consultants working in the DR/BCP and security field will be dynamically implementing new scenarios that are over and above the base scenarios used in student workbook.
  4. Please note that this is not a class that will explain the very intricacies of each and every technique and template available.
  5. Mile2 consultants constantly revise information used in this class.

 

Upon Completion:
The student will have a fundamental knowledge of DR/BCP
planning. Students will enjoy an in-depth course that is continuously updated to maintain and incorporate the ever changing DR/BCP requirements. This course offers up-to-date information that has been developed by leading risk management professionals.



This is an intensive lecture class that focuses on best practices of DR/BCP.


Certified Disaster Recovery Engineer Module Topics:

Module 1: Introduction

Module 2: Business Impact Analysis

Module 3: Risk Analysis

Module 4: BDP Strategies

Module 5: I.T. Recovery Strategies

Module 6: Implementation Phase

Module 7: Testing and Exercise

Module 9: Maintenance and Updating

Module 8: Execution Phase

Module10: Cyber Attacks

Module 11: Pandemics

Review & Exam


Module 1 - Welcome to Disaster Recovery Training


mile2 Class Training - Overview

mile2 Course Road Map

mile2 Brochure

CDRE Agenda

Schedule

The CDRE Exam

Introductions

Introduction to Business Continuity Planning

What is a Disaster?

What is a Critical Business Function?

Business Continuity Planning (BCP)

Importance of BCP

Disaster Recovery Planning (DRP)

Emergency Response

BC/DR Trends

Purpose of BC/DR Program

BCP Overview

Challenges to Effective BCP

BCP Planning Phases

Where does Project Initiation fit into the Process?

Project Initiation Phase

BC/DR Program Life Cycle

Summary


Module 2 – Business Impact Analysis


BCP Planning Model

BCP Planning Phases

Where does BIA fit into the Process?

What is a BIA?

BIA Scope, Goal, and Objectives

BIA Terminology

Maximum Tolerable Downtime

Recovery Point Objective

Recovery Time Objective

Recovery Time Examples

BIA Process

BIA Process- Disaster Mode Staffing

BIA Process - Capacity & Performance Objectives

BIA Tools

Kick off Meeting

Preparing for the BIA Interviews

Conducting the Interviews

BIA

Notes on Data Collection

Identify Dependencies

Finalize Data Analysis

BIA Report

Presentation to Senior Management


Module 3 - Risk Analysis


BCP Planning Model

BCP Planning Phases

Where does the Risk Analysis fit into the Process?

Functional Requirements

Threats to Business Process

Causes of Unplanned Downtime

Risk Examples

Risk Analysis Terminology

Risk Analysis Activities

Exposure Inventory

Business Process Inventory

Business Process Documentation

Statement of Risk

ALE Annualized Loss Expectancy

Statement of Risk

Risk Control Definition

Identifying Existing Controls

Physical Controls

Risk Analysis

Risk Assessment Report

Compiling a Risk Assessment Report

Risk Analysis Summary


Module 4 - Design & Development Phase (BCP Strategies)


BCP Planning Model

BCP Planning Phases

Where does BCP Strategies
fit into the Process?

Strategy Process

BCP Strategies

Summary

BCP Planning Phases

Where does BIA fit into the Process?

Design & Development Phase

BCP Design

Emergency Response & Operations

Emergency Response Components

Develop ER Procedures

ER Sources for Assistance

BCP Design

Alternate Recovery Site

Selecting Vendors
for DR/BC Services

Site Recovery & Resumption

Restoration of Primary Site

Return to Primary Site

Continuity Strategy - Insurance

Evaluate Insurance Terms

BCP Design

Summary


Module 5 - IT Recovery Strategies


BCP Planning Model

BCP Planning Phases

Where does IT Strategy fit into the Process?

IT Recovery Strategy Process

IT Recovery Strategies

Examples of IT Recovery

Tape Vault Facilities

Disk Backups

Replicated Disk Backups

Deduplicated & Replicated Backups

Backups – Replicated & Deduplicated

Data Archiving

Systems Replication

Application Redundancy

Telecommunications Strategies

Alternate Recovery Sites

Internal or Vendor BC/DR Services

Selecting Vendors for BC/DR Services

Evaluating Vendors of DR/BC Resources

Critical Factors

IT Recovery Strategies Assessment

IT Recovery Strategies

Summary

BCP Planning Phases

Where does IT Strategy fit into the Process?

DR Plan Development

DRP Design

DR Plan Development

DR Plan Design

Summary


Module 6 - Implementation Phase


BCP Planning Model

BCP Planning Phases

Where does BIA fit into the Process?

Where does Implementation fit into the Process?

Implementation of BCP

Responsibility for BCP Implementation

Determine Cost Estimates

Management Approval and Funding

Install & Configure

Detailed Documentation

Implement Operational Changes

Procure Facilities & Services

BCP Planning Phases

Where does BIA fit into the Process?

Awareness & Training

Awareness Programs

Training Programs

Summary


Module 7 - Testing and Exercise


BCP Planning Model

BCP Planning Phases

Where does Testing and Drills fit into the Process?

Testing & Exercise Phase

Testing & Drills

Progression of Testing Types

Testing Participants

Test Script Example

Testing Post-Mortem

Summary


Module 8 - Maintenance and Updating


BCP Planning Model

BCP Planning Phases

Where does Maintenance fit into the Process?

Maintenance Policies and Procedures

Plan Maintenance

Maintenance & Schedule Budgets

Software Tools for Maintenance

Input Criteria for Plan Maintenance

Plan Distribution & Security

Summary


Module 9 - Execution Phase


BCP Planning Model

BCP Planning Phases

Where does the Execution Phase fit into the Process?

Execution Phase

Escalation Procedures

Disaster Declaration Procedures

Public Relations/Spokesperson Role

Typical Audiences

Audience Messages

Sources of Information

Incident Command Centre (ICC)

ICC Chain of Command

ICC Organization

Be Prepared to Work with Public Authorities

Executing the Plan

Summary


Module 10 - Cyber Attacks


Computer Crime & Cyber Attacks

Cyber Attack Scenarios

Northeast Cyber Attack Scenario

Economic Impact of Malicious Code Attacks

Including Cyber Attacks in Definitions of Terrorism

Domestic and International Terrorism

Department of Homeland Security Key Assets

Cyberspace Security Strategies

Expectations of Cyber Attacks

Cyber Attacks

Information Warfare

Considerations for Developing Information Warfare Procedures

Protection Against Cyber Attacks

Cyber Attacks

Evolving Privacy Laws

How Computer Systems are Attacked

Types of Computer Attacks

Developing Procedure in the wake of a Security Breach

Cyber Attacks

Developing Procedures for Working with Law Enforcement

Cyber Attacks

Developing Procedures to Determine Economic Losses

Cyber Attacks

Developing Procedures to Ease IT Recovery

Types of Systems and Networks

Recovery of Small Computer Systems

Recovery of Large Computer Systems

Network Recovery

Establishing a Computer
Incident Response Team

Cyber Attacks

Important Points 1

Important Points 2

Important Points 3

Summary


Module 11 – Pandemics


What is Pandemic Influenza?

Pandemics

Quick Facts

Why use BCP/DRP for Pandemic Influenza?

Planning Approach

Critical Services

Additional Impacts of Pandemic

Areas to Plan for

Pandemics

Planning Issues per Stage

Stage 4 Communications

HR Policies

Stage 3 HR Travel Policies

Stage 3 Government Relations

Stage 3 Physical Resources

Stage 3 & 4 Physical Resources

Stage 4 Physical Resources

Pandemics – Work from Home

Summary

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