A Plan To Integrate Technology Into A Computer Network. (Disaster Planning)
Scenario
The PMI board of directors (BOD) recently attended a conference where a speaker talked about the need to have a business continuity and disaster recovery plan. Many on the board were confused, as they thought these two methods were the same. While the BOD has an entry-level understanding of the need to protect their data and resources, they do not have a firm grasp of the big picture in regard to the risks associated with technology.
As the chief technical officer, you have been tasked with designing a PowerPoint™ presentation for the next BOD meeting so they have a better understanding of the risks and types of attacks that must be planned for and protected against.
Based on your research, develop a 12- to 15-slide presentation that will address the risks and types of attacks that must be planned for and protected against so the BOD has a better understanding of the proposed project.
Sample Solution
- Title: Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Plan
- Subtitle: Understanding the Risks and Types of Attacks
- Author: Bard, Chief Technical Officer
Slide 2: Introduction
- In today's world, businesses are more reliant on technology than ever before.
- This reliance on technology makes businesses vulnerable to a variety of risks, including natural disasters, cyberattacks, and human error.
- A business continuity and disaster recovery plan (BC/DR plan) is essential for protecting a business's data and resources in the event of a disruption.
- This presentation will discuss the risks and types of attacks that must be planned for and protected against in a BC/DR plan.
Slide 3: What is a BC/DR plan?
- A BC/DR plan is a document that outlines the steps a business will take to continue operations in the event of a disruption.
- The plan should include steps for:
- Identifying and assessing risks
- Developing recovery strategies
- Testing and rehearsing the plan
- Communicating the plan to employees
Slide 4: Why is a BC/DR plan important?
- A BC/DR plan is important for a number of reasons, including:
- Protecting data and resources
- Minimizing downtime
- Maintaining customer confidence
- Reducing financial losses
Slide 5: Types of risks
- There are a number of different types of risks that can disrupt a business, including:
- Natural disasters: Earthquakes, floods, hurricanes, and other natural disasters can cause significant damage to businesses.
- Cyberattacks: Cyberattacks are becoming increasingly common and can lead to data breaches, financial losses, and damaged reputations.
- Human error: Human error can also lead to disruptions, such as accidental data deletion or system outages.
Slide 6: Types of attacks
- There are a number of different types of cyberattacks that can target businesses, including:
- Ransomware attacks: Ransomware attacks encrypt a business's data and demand a ransom payment in order to decrypt it.
- Phishing attacks: Phishing attacks are designed to trick employees into clicking on malicious links or providing sensitive information.
- Denial-of-service attacks: Denial-of-service attacks overwhelm a business's website or systems with traffic, making them unavailable to legitimate users.
Slide 7: Steps to protect against risks
- There are a number of steps that businesses can take to protect against risks, including:
- Implementing security measures, such as firewalls and antivirus software.
- Educating employees about security risks. Backing up data regularly.
- Having a BC/DR plan in place.
Slide 8: Conclusion
- A BC/DR plan is essential for protecting a business's data and resources in the event of a disruption.
- By understanding the risks and types of attacks that businesses face, businesses can develop a plan that will help them to minimize the impact of a disruption.
Slide 9: Call to action
- I encourage the BOD to approve the development of a BC/DR plan for PMI.
- This plan will help to protect PMI's data and resources in the event of a disruption and will help to minimize the impact of the disruption on PMI's operations.