Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Policy for Cubic Compass Software
1. Purpose
- The purpose of this Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Policy is to define the essential steps and procedures Cubic Compass Software (the "Company") undertakes to ensure continuity and recovery of operations in the event of an unplanned disruption. This policy aims to minimize the impact on company operations, clients, and stakeholders.
2. Scope
- This policy applies to all operational and business processes, information technology systems, and data related to services provided by the Company. It covers all company locations, employees, and contractors involved in the delivery of services.
3. Policy Statement
- The Company commits to maintaining a comprehensive plan that ensures effective restoration of services with minimal impact to operations and to uphold all contractual obligations to clients.
4. Roles and Responsibilities
- Executive Management: Oversees the disaster recovery and business continuity planning process and ensures adequate resources are allocated to maintain the plan.
- IT Department: Implements preventive measures, conducts regular backups, and restores IT services in the event of a disaster.
- Human Resources: Manages communication with employees during a disaster and coordinates workforce continuity strategies.
5. Identification of Critical Functions and Assets
- Inventory of all critical IT systems and applications, including data related to content management and documentation features.
- Prioritization of services and systems based on their criticality and impact on business operations.
6. Risk Assessment
- Regular analysis of potential threats and vulnerabilities that could impact the Company’s operations, including natural disasters, cyber-attacks, and hardware failures.
7. Disaster Recovery Strategies
- Data Backup: Regular backups of all critical data stored in secure, geographically diverse locations.
- System Redundancy: Implementation of redundant systems and components to ensure availability and continuity.
- Failover Mechanisms: Automatic failover to secondary systems and data centers in the event of a primary system failure.
8. Business Continuity Procedures
- Emergency Response: Immediate actions to take in the event of a disaster to ensure safety and secure assets.
- Communication Plan: Procedures for notifying employees, clients, and stakeholders of the disruption and ongoing updates.
- Alternative Work Arrangements: Provision for remote work or relocation to an alternate site if primary facilities are unavailable.
9. Testing and Maintenance
- Regular testing of the disaster recovery plan to ensure its effectiveness and relevance.
- Updating the plan based on changes in technology, business operations, or new threats.
10. Training and Awareness
- Ongoing training programs for employees on their roles in disaster recovery and business continuity.
- Awareness sessions to ensure all staff understand the importance of the disaster recovery process.
11. Review and Audit
- Annual review and audit of the disaster recovery and business continuity plan to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
12. Document Control
- Documentation of all versions of the disaster recovery and business continuity policy, including revision dates and approval signatures.
13. Contact Information
- List of key contacts within the Company and external partners who are part of the disaster recovery and business continuity plans.
1. Purpose
- The purpose of this Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Policy is to define the essential steps and procedures Cubic Compass Software (the "Company") undertakes to ensure continuity and recovery of operations in the event of an unplanned disruption. This policy aims to minimize the impact on company operations, clients, and stakeholders.
2. Scope
- This policy applies to all operational and business processes, information technology systems, and data related to services provided by the Company. It covers all company locations, employees, and contractors involved in the delivery of services.
3. Policy Statement
- The Company commits to maintaining a comprehensive plan that ensures effective restoration of services with minimal impact to operations and to uphold all contractual obligations to clients.
4. Roles and Responsibilities
- Executive Management: Oversees the disaster recovery and business continuity planning process and ensures adequate resources are allocated to maintain the plan.
- IT Department: Implements preventive measures, conducts regular backups, and restores IT services in the event of a disaster.
- Human Resources: Manages communication with employees during a disaster and coordinates workforce continuity strategies.
5. Identification of Critical Functions and Assets
- Inventory of all critical IT systems and applications, including data related to content management and documentation features.
- Prioritization of services and systems based on their criticality and impact on business operations.
6. Risk Assessment
- Regular analysis of potential threats and vulnerabilities that could impact the Company’s operations, including natural disasters, cyber-attacks, and hardware failures.
7. Disaster Recovery Strategies
- Data Backup: Regular backups of all critical data stored in secure, geographically diverse locations.
- System Redundancy: Implementation of redundant systems and components to ensure availability and continuity.
- Failover Mechanisms: Automatic failover to secondary systems and data centers in the event of a primary system failure.
8. Business Continuity Procedures
- Emergency Response: Immediate actions to take in the event of a disaster to ensure safety and secure assets.
- Communication Plan: Procedures for notifying employees, clients, and stakeholders of the disruption and ongoing updates.
- Alternative Work Arrangements: Provision for remote work or relocation to an alternate site if primary facilities are unavailable.
9. Testing and Maintenance
- Regular testing of the disaster recovery plan to ensure its effectiveness and relevance.
- Updating the plan based on changes in technology, business operations, or new threats.
10. Training and Awareness
- Ongoing training programs for employees on their roles in disaster recovery and business continuity.
- Awareness sessions to ensure all staff understand the importance of the disaster recovery process.
11. Review and Audit
- Annual review and audit of the disaster recovery and business continuity plan to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
12. Document Control
- Documentation of all versions of the disaster recovery and business continuity policy, including revision dates and approval signatures.
13. Contact Information
- List of key contacts within the Company and external partners who are part of the disaster recovery and business continuity plans.