Historical Changes to Versions of Disaster Recovery / Business Continuity Template

Version 4.5 to 5.0 – Release date February 21, 2008

Updated Disaster Recovery / Business Continuity Plan Audit Program to be compliant with ISO 27000 Series (ISO 27001 and ISO 27002)
Added a section on Communication Strategy and Policy to be implemented when the Disaster Recovery / Business Continuity Plan is activated
Added a section on Disaster Recovery / Business Continuity and Security basics
Added Personnel Location Report
Added Project Status Report Form

Version 4.4 to 4.5 – Release date November 2, 2007

Added Disaster Recovery / Business Continuity Audit Program
Updated excel work plan to refer to sections versus page

Version 4.3 to 4.4 – Release date September 4, 2007

Section added on implications of Sarbanes-Oxley, Treadway Commission, and PCI DSS requirements
Disaster Planning Branch Offices added
Back-up strategy table added
Back-up strategy for PDA’s updated to reflect Smartphones

Version 4.2 to 4.3 – Release date July 26, 2007

Defined generic metrics for DR/BC success
Business & IT Impact Analysis Questionnaire Updated
Updated references to the DRP card
Updated formatting to meet WORD 2007 requirements
A fully indexed version of the Template in PDF format included with the Word format
Now comes in both Office 2003 and Office 2007 formats

Version 4.1 to 4.2 – Release date February 1, 2007

Added Section defining the ISO 17799 compliance requirements
Review and modified entire DRP/BCP template to ensure compliance with ISO 17799
Business & IT Impact Questionnaire updated to meet ISO 17799 compliance requirements
Corrected errata
Added Best Data Retention and Destruction Practices Section

Version 4.0 to 4.1 – Release date August 28, 2006

Department DRP / BCP Activation Workbook Updated in the appendix
Correct work plan formatting and numbering for project initiation
Web Site Disaster Recovery Planning Form added to the appendix

Version 3.1 to 4.0 - Release date March 5, 2006

Vendor Disaster Recovery Planning Questionnaire added to the appendix
Department Disaster Recovery Planning Workbook added to the appendix
Vendor Phone List form updated
Key Customer Notification List form added
Critical Resources to be Retrieved form added
Business Continuity Off-Site Materials form added

Version 3.0 to 3.1 - Release date January 2, 2006

Site Strategy section added (Section 3.1) all other section numbers in Chapter 3 were increased to adjust for this modification.
Audit Disaster Recovery Plan Process added (Section 8.13)
Manager Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity job description added
Entire template reviewed to validate compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley

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Ashland County Recorder To Bid On Computer System - WMFD

The Ashland County Commissioners have passed a resolution to allow the advertising for the furnishing of archival, indexing, cashiering, imaging system and disaster recovery program for the Ashland County Recorder's Office.
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Scott Mueller From Que and Stephen Lawton From Acronis Inc. to Be ... - MSN MoneyCentral

Guests from Que and Acronis Inc. will appear on radio talk show Let's Talk Computers. Que Publishing is a company of Pearson Education, the world's largest education publisher and a Pearson (NYSE: PSO) company. Acronis is a global provider of ...
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Fourth of July: What's closed, what's open - Des Moines Register

DRIVERâ€™S LICENSE STATIONS: Closed Friday and Saturday. Stations are generally closed Mondays but will be open this Monday from 8a.m. to 1 p.m. DISASTER RECOVERY CENTERS: All will be closed Friday. BANKS: Closed Friday. BUS SERVICES: Des Moines Area ...
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FEMA offices in two area counties to close Sunday - La Crosse Tribune

The Federal Emergency Management Agency Disaster Recovery Centers in Vernon and Crawford counties will close at 6 p.m. Sunday. â€œThe number of applications received in these two areas has declined, and we feel that the majority of those needing ...
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Oracle DBA - Itwire.com

Our client is seeking an Oracle DBA for their roll-out of a new content management platform. The Oracle Consultant is required to work on the following deliverables; Prepare the Infuse Oracle Detailed Design Document (Production Platform), Prepare ...
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Commissioners Pass Resolution For New Recovery Program - WMFD

The Ashland County Commissioners Thursday passed a resolution to allow the advertising for the furnishing of archival, indexing and cashiering imaging system and disaster recovery program for the county recorder's office.
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High-Tech Equipment Vital To Business Growth - The Ledger

ORLANDO | Across Central Florida and particularly in Four Corners, developers are still constructing new office buildings to lease space to business owners who want to provide goods and services for the region's fast-growing population. In areas like ...
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Iowans Should Take a Holiday from Disaster-Related Stress This Weekend - All American Patriots

DES MOINES, Iowa, July 3, 2008 -- The long Fourth of July weekend offers an excellent opportunity to take a break from the stress and intense emotions caused by the recent storms, tornadoes and floods. Everyone is affected by a disaster, even if they ...
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