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8 Steps for Creating a Disaster Recovery Plan

• In business, a disaster doesn’t have to be on the scale of a category 5 hurricane. Something as simple as office sprinklers malfunctioning can be catastrophic enough to grind your operations to a halt.
  
  That’s why it’s important for every company — no matter how big or small — to have a disaster recovery (DR) plan in place.
  
  If you’re unfamiliar, a DR is a strategic approach to regaining access to critical IT systems, data, and applications after an unexpected event. These events can be anything from a hardware malfunction or a cyberattack, simple human error or a major weather event.
  
  In a world where disruption translates into financial loss and reputational damage, having a solid DR is absolutely critical. Without it, your business risks:
  
  
• Downtime that can paralyze your business operations
• Data loss from cyber threats like ransomware
• Lost customers, missed opportunities, and legal liabilities
• Failure to meet compliance

So how do companies and their IT prepare for the unexpected? It starts with a well-structured approach that ensures your business operations can bounce back quickly from a disruption.