Quote Originally Posted by HYBR|D View Post
This area hasn't had any loving for a long long time so let's dust the cobwebs and see what happens shall we??

So as the title suggest's:>


DR and BCP seem to be handballed completely across to IT these days, I am trying to comprehend why this is.

We have recently tested our DR plan, and while the IT side of it was tested thoroughly, I'd like to see what plans other departments have for dealing with their burnt down filing cabinets and reams of paper on desks.

Why does the misconception that "If we can have access to they system, everything will continue working" exist?

Discuss.
I dont see a problem with it. Sure, the business have to get involved, but for most organisations they simply cannot function on paper alone. So while they have a immediate use for paper, over the longer term (and remember BCP is DAYS not HOURS) in the first 48hrs paper might be ok, but they will want there systems back.

There is responsibility on both sides of the organisation (or should I just say the organisation!) that other key area is IT typically provide a lot of Program Management, and someone working a BCP role typically has to have some grounding in IT. So they can a) communicate to the IT nutters and also hold a conversation with the actual business.

Care to clarify your point further?