Data Center Disaster Recovery Plan

Assessment Item Recommended Action Existing data center disaster recovery plans Review plans if available Analyze against standards, e.g., NIST SP 800-34, BS 25777, ISO 24762 Validate based on results of assessment Review previous incidents What occurred What was the impact to the organization How did the organization respond What were the results of the response Threats Building construction Type of construction Date of construction Structural integrity Floor loading per square foot Building location Proximity to major highways, streets Proximity to rail lines Proximity to aircraft flight paths Location with regard to bodies of water, e.g., rivers, lakes, oceans Traffic control devices Proximity to other buildings Proximity to earthquake zone Weather patterns CCTV cameras around the site Parking facilities Parking layout Number of entrances Security available to inspect vehicles CCTV cameras in place at entrances, exits and on each floor Number of exits Sufficient capacity for vehicles Construction of ramps, parking space Building access Number of building entrances Security provisions at entrances Access methods, e.g., cards, guards Shatterproof glass on street-level windows Bollards in street to prevent vehicles from crashing into building CCTV cameras Monitoring of exterior cameras Length of video recording for CCTVs Building exits Number and location Method of leaving building Access to exists from stairwells CCTV cameras at exits Exits clearly marked and exit routes identified on each floor and hallway Stairways Number and location of stairways Method of entry into stairwells Method of re-entry into floors CCTV cameras in stairwells Emergency lighting in stairwells Signage in stairwells PA speakers in stairwells Fire protection equipment HVAC facilities Location of HVAC equipment Power supplies for HVAC Backup HVAC systems Monitoring of HVAC systems Monitoring of air quality Environmental controls on floors Fire protection equipment Utilities disruptions Acc