ISO 27031 IT Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity Management Course Overview

To ensure that participants can successfully engage with the ISO 27031 IT Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity Management course and fully benefit from its content, the following minimum prerequisites are recommended:

• Understanding of IT Fundamentals: Basic knowledge of information technology concepts and the role IT plays within an organization.

  
  

• Familiarity with Business Processes: Awareness of how business processes function and their importance to the overall operation of the organization.

  
  

• Awareness of Risk Management: An introductory level of understanding regarding risk management principles and practices.

  
  

• Basic Knowledge of Business Continuity: Some exposure to the concepts of business continuity planning and disaster recovery, even if not in-depth.

  
  

• Interest in IT Security: A general interest or some foundational knowledge in IT security and the desire to learn about IT systems' resilience against disruptions.

  
  

Remember, these prerequisites are not meant to discourage interested learners. Instead, they are intended to provide a baseline from which the course material can be comprehensively understood and applied. Individuals who may not meet all the suggested prerequisites but are committed to learning are encouraged to take the initiative to familiarize themselves with these basic concepts before or during the course.

Target Audience for ISO 27031 IT Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity Management

1. The ISO 27031 IT Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity Management course equips professionals with resilience and recovery strategies for IT systems.

   
   

2. Target audience for the course includes:

   
   

• IT Managers and Directors
• Business Continuity Managers
• Disaster Recovery Planners
• Risk Managers
• Information Security Professionals
• IT Auditors
• IT Consultants
• Infrastructure and Operations Managers
• Data Center Managers
• Network Managers and Administrators
• Compliance Officers
• IT Project Managers
• Chief Information Officers (CIOs)
• Chief Technology Officers (CTOs)
• IT Business Continuity Lead Officers
• Systems Engineers and Architects
• Professionals aiming to gain a comprehensive understanding of IT Business Continuity Standards

Learning Objectives - What you will Learn in this ISO 27031 IT Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity Management?

Introduction to Course Learning Outcomes

This course provides in-depth knowledge on IT Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Management, focusing on ISO 27031 guidelines for enhancing ICT resilience.

Learning Objectives and Outcomes

• Understand the importance of ICT Continuity and its role in supporting business operations.
• Gain knowledge about the purpose and content of the ISO 27031 standard for ICT readiness in disaster situations.
• Learn the principles and best practices for Disaster Recovery and the relationship with Business Continuity.
• Comprehend the concept of resilience and its significance in maintaining uninterrupted business functions.
• Conduct a thorough Business Impact Analysis (BIA) specific to ICT Continuity to identify critical processes and systems.
• Acquire skills to present a BIA summary effectively to stakeholders.
• Identify information risks and learn the risk assessment process, including quantitative risk assessment methods.
• Explore various risk treatment options and strategies for Disaster Recovery, including technical solutions for data protection.
• Address telecommunications and networking issues that impact Disaster Recovery efforts.
• Implement ISO 27031 within an organization and integrate it with existing Business Continuity Management (BCM) practices.