Disaster Recovery
Business Continuity Plan

Last update: Tuesday, October 6, 2009

Introduction

Bryant University increasingly depends on computer-supported information systems and communications infrastructure. This dependency will continue to grow. The increasing dependency on computers and communications infrastructure for operational support poses the risk that a lengthy loss of these capabilities could seriously affect the overall performance of the University.

Business Continuity Planning (BCP) is comprised of assessing risks and subsequently developing strategies how to cope if an unexpected event or disaster interrupts daily processes. Any suspension of service, large or small, can significantly impact University business regardless of down time. Business continuity plans for ways to minimize the impart of any disruption.

Disaster Recovery (DR) is the process by which you resume business after a disruptive event. Technically, the "Disaster Recovery Plan" deals with the restoration of computer systems with all attendant software and connections to full functionality under a variety of damaging or interfering external conditions. Disaster recovery primarily focuses on how to cope with major catastrophes that can potentially occur which would end or take service off-line for an extended period.