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Testing and measuring a DR plan

Time it, don't confirm it

A recovery test does not exist to prove the procedure exists: it exists to measure how long recovery really takes and where the time goes. This course gives the measurement method, the test progression and how to exploit the gaps.

3
lessons
36 min
estimated time
3
standards cited

Learning objectives

  • Build a graduated test programme
  • Time an end-to-end recovery
  • Identify where the time goes
  • Produce a report that triggers decisions

Intended audience

  • Operations teams
  • DR leads
  • Auditors
  • DORA compliance

Prerequisites

  • Backups, immutability and restoration

Detailed curriculum

Module 1

Measuring honestly

Test progression and usable timing.

Module 2

The three-year programme

Building real progression rather than repeating the same test.

Assessment method

Self-check questions throughout the lessons, with no recorded score. Where an associated track leads to a certification, that certification has a separate exam.

Document issued

This course does not, on its own, lead to a certificate. A track certification, where one exists, is issued after its exam is passed.

Continuity & Resilience editorial team