Cloud Disaster Recovery Plan Checklist
1. Preparation
Establish recovery objectives (RTO & RPO)
Document critical cloud assets and applications
Define the disaster recovery team and their roles
Inventory of all contacts (vendors, support, stakeholders)
2. Backup Strategy
Set up and verify automated data backups
Test restoration process regularly
Map backup locations (regions, availability zones)
3. Plan and Documentation
Document step-by-step recovery procedures
Keep updated copies of all documentation
Map interdependencies between applications & services
4. Testing
Schedule regular DR plan tests
Conduct tabletop exercises and simulated disasters
Document results and update the plan as needed
5. Security and Compliance
Verify compliance with regulatory standards
Ensure backups are encrypted
Audit permissions and access to backup data
6. Incident Response
Establish incident notification procedures
Define communication plans with stakeholders
7. Review and Update
Review and update the DR plan periodically
Train new staff on DR procedures