IT Disaster Recovery Planning For Dummies

by Peter H. Gregory

If you have a business or a nonprofit organization, or if you’re the one responsible for information systems at such an operation, you know that disaster recovery planning is pretty vital. But it’s easy to put it off. After all, where do you start? IT Disaster Recovery Planning For Dummies shows you how to get started by creating a safety net while you work out the details of your major plan. The right plan will get your business back on track quickly, whether you're hit by a tornado or a disgruntled employee with super hacking powers. Here's how to assess the situation, develop both short-term and long-term plans, and keep your plans updated. This easy-to-understand guide will help you Some disasters get coverage on CNN, and some just create headaches for the affected organization. With IT Disaster Recovery Planning For Dummies, you’ll be prepared for anything from hackers to hurricanes!

Genres: Computer Science

384 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 2007

About the author

Peter H. Gregory, CISM, CISA, CISSP, CRISC, CDPSE, CCSK, CIPM, DRCE, is a security, privacy, and risk senior director with experience in SAAS, retail, telecommunications, advertising, non-profit, legalized gaming, manufacturing, consulting, healthcare, and local government.

Peter is the published author of over fifty books on cybersecurity and emerging technology, with editions in four languages. He has numerous interviews and articles in magazines and newspapers. In addition, he is an adjunct university faculty emeritus and program advisor at the University of Washington.

Reviews

[Manuel Garcia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fair one, liked it.

[Eugene Tkachev · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really good starting point for a nevertheless solid DRP foundation.