Disaster Recovery (DR)
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Included controls
- Documented DR plan
- Defined RTO (Recovery Time Objective)
- Defined RPO (Recovery Point Objective)
- Backups in separate geographic location
- Failover procedures
- Periodic DR testing
- Disaster response team
Best practices
- Define RTO and RPO according to business criticality
- Document DR procedures
- Perform DR tests at least annually
- Keep emergency contacts updated
- Review and update DR plan periodically
- Train team in DR procedures
Scope
Basic DR plan included. Typical RTO: 4-8 hours. Typical RPO: 24 hours. Advanced DR with automatic failover available in enterprise plans.
Frequently asked questions
What are RTO and RPO?
RTO is maximum recovery time. RPO is maximum amount of data that can be lost. E.g.: RTO 4h, RPO 24h.
How often are DR procedures tested?
We recommend annual testing. In enterprise plans, quarterly tests are performed.
What happens if there is a disaster?
DR plan is activated: team notification, backup recovery, integrity validation, and operations resumption.