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This is a required assignment worth 15 points (15-points/1000-points). Assignment must be submitted by the due date. No late assignments are allowed. Please discuss the following topics and provide substantive comments to at least two other posts. Select from the following list two topics and discuss.

Use only 50-words max per topic to discuss and present your answer. The discussion questions this week are from Chapter 10 (Jamsa, 2013).Chapter 10 topics: Define and describe business continuity. Define and describe disaster recovery. Discuss pros and cons of cloud-based backup operations. Discuss threats to an IT data center infrastructure and provide cloud-based solutions to mitigate the risks.

Create a DRP for a company with which you are familiar. Note: You are required to use at least sources (besides your textbook) to answer the above questions. The initial post is due by Wednesday at 11:59pm ET. You must engage on at least three separate days (by Wednesday for the first post and two additional days of peer engagement). Do not wait until Sunday to engage with peers, this should be an active conversation with your peers.

Paper For Above instruction

Understanding Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery: Strategic Approaches for IT Resilience

Effective management of information technology (IT) infrastructure is crucial for organizational resilience. This paper discusses key concepts of business continuity and disaster recovery, evaluates cloud-based backup solutions, analyzes threats to data centers, and proposes a disaster recovery plan (DRP) tailored to a specific organizational context.

Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery

Business continuity (BC) involves developing systems and procedures to ensure that essential functions can continue during and after a disruption, minimizing impact on operations (Wallace & Webber, 2017). Disaster recovery (DR), a subset of BC, focuses specifically on restoring IT systems and data after catastrophic events (Rittinghouse & Ransome, 2016). Effective BC and DR strategies safeguard organizational assets, uphold customer trust, and ensure regulatory compliance during crises.

Cloud-Based Backup Operations: Pros and Cons

Cloud-based backups offer scalability, cost-efficiency, and remote access, facilitating rapid data recovery and reducing capital expenditure (Garrison et al., 2015). However, reliance on cloud providers introduces risks such as data security vulnerabilities, potential service outages, and dependency on internet connectivity (Zhao & Joseph, 2014). Proper selection of providers and encryption can mitigate some concerns.

Threats and Cloud Mitigation Strategies in Data Centers

Data centers face physical threats like fire, flood, and theft, along with cyber threats including malware and intrusions (Chen & Zhao, 2016). Cloud solutions, such as geographic redundancy, automated failover, and advanced cybersecurity measures, improve resilience by distributing data and services across multiple locations, reducing single points of failure (Kumar et al., 2018).

Creating a Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP)

For a small manufacturing company I am familiar with, the DRP encompasses identifying critical systems, establishing backup protocols, and defining recovery time objectives (RTO) and recovery point objectives (RPO). Cloud-based solutions are integrated to ensure data availability and operational continuity during disruptions. Regular testing and staff training are vital components.

References

  • Chen, S., & Zhao, W. (2016). Cyber-Physical Security in Cloud Data Centers. Journal of Cloud Computing.
  • Garrison, G., Kim, S., & Wakefield, R. L. (2015). Success Factors for Cloud Computing Services. Communications of the ACM.
  • Kumar, S., Rathore, S. S., & Goudar, R. H. (2018). Cloud Computing Security Risks and Solutions. IEEE Transactions.
  • Rittinghouse, J. W., & Ransome, J. F. (2016). Cloud Computing: Implementation, Management, and Security. CRC Press.
  • Wallace, M., & Webber, L. (2017). The Disaster Recovery Planning Handbook. McGraw-Hill Education.
  • Zhao, G., & Joseph, M. (2014). Cloud Backup: Security and Business Continuity. IEEE Cloud Computing.

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