This is because continuous testing of disaster recovery capabilities can help to evaluate and validate the effectiveness and efficiency of the disaster recovery plan, identify and address any gaps or issues, and implement any improvements or adjustments based on the lessons learned1. Continuous testing can also help to ensure that the disaster recovery plan is aligned with the current and future business needs and expectations, and that the disaster recovery team and stakeholders are familiar and prepared with their roles and responsibilities1.
B. Increased training and monitoring for disaster recovery personnel who perform below expectations. This is not the best way to enable the enterprise to accomplish the objective of improving its disaster recovery capabilities, as it only focuses on one aspect of the disaster recovery plan, which is the human factor. While training and monitoring are important for enhancing the skills and performance of the disaster recovery personnel, they are not sufficient to address the other aspects of the disaster recovery plan, such as the technology, process, and communication factors2. Moreover, increased training and monitoring may not be effective if they are not based on a clear and comprehensive assessment of the disaster recovery capabilities and outcomes.
C. Annual review and updates to the disaster recovery plan (DRP). This is not the best way to enable the enterprise to accomplish the objective of improving its disaster recovery capabilities, as it may not be frequent or timely enough to capture and respond to the changing business environment and requirements. An annual review and update may also be insufficient to test and validate the disaster recovery plan, as it may not cover all possible scenarios or situations that could occur in a real disaster3. A more agile and adaptive approach to reviewing and updating the disaster recovery plan is recommended, such as using a continuous improvement cycle or a stage-gate process4.
D. Increased outsourcing of disaster recovery capabilities to ensure reliability. This is not the best way to enable the enterprise to accomplish the objective of improving its disaster recovery capabilities, as it may introduce new risks and challenges for the enterprise, such as loss of control, dependency, compatibility, security, compliance, and cost issues5. Outsourcing some or all of the disaster recovery capabilities may also reduce the involvement and ownership of the enterprise’s internal staff and stakeholders in the disaster recovery planning process, which could affect their commitment and readiness in case of a disaster5. Outsourcing should be carefully considered and evaluated based on the specific needs and circumstances of the enterprise, and should be complemented by a robust governance and management framework5.
