Know exactly what to do when disaster strikes.
A documented, tested disaster recovery plan for every critical system. Clear procedures, defined roles, and annual testing so your team can execute recovery confidently under pressure.
A plan that works when you need it most.
Most DR plans sit in a drawer and are never tested. We build plans that are practical, tested, and kept up to date as your infrastructure changes.
DR Plan Documentation
A complete, written disaster recovery plan covering every critical system. Step-by-step recovery procedures that any member of your team can follow under pressure.
RTO and RPO Definition
Recovery Time Objectives and Recovery Point Objectives defined for every critical system. Clear targets that align your backup and recovery investment with business priorities.
Failover Procedures
Documented failover procedures for critical systems. Whether failing over to cloud, secondary site, or manual processes, every scenario is planned and tested.
Annual DR Testing
Structured annual DR test that validates your plan works in practice. Test report produced with findings and remediation actions. Evidence for auditors and insurers.
Roles and Responsibilities
Clear RACI matrix for every recovery scenario. Staff know exactly what they are responsible for before, during, and after a disaster. No confusion when it matters most.
ISO 27001 and Cyber Essentials Alignment
DR plans structured to meet ISO 27001 Annex A controls and Cyber Essentials requirements. Demonstrate compliance to auditors, insurers, and enterprise clients.
From analysis to tested plan in four weeks.
Business Impact Analysis
We identify your critical systems, quantify the cost of downtime for each, and agree RTO and RPO targets that reflect your actual business priorities.
Gap Analysis and Risk Assessment
Current recovery capabilities assessed against agreed targets. Gaps identified and prioritised. Quick wins separated from longer-term infrastructure changes.
Plan Development and Documentation
Full DR plan written covering all critical systems, recovery procedures, roles, communication plans, and escalation paths. Reviewed and approved by your leadership team.
Testing and Annual Review
DR plan tested against real scenarios. Test report produced. Plan updated annually or after any significant infrastructure change.
How we have helped Lancashire businesses.
ISO 27001 Certification Requirement
A Preston technology company needed a documented and tested DR plan to achieve ISO 27001 certification. Their existing plan was a 3-year-old Word document that had never been tested.
New DR plan produced, tested, and documented within 4 weeks. ISO 27001 certification achieved on schedule.
Cyber Insurance Requirement
A Blackburn professional services firm was asked by their cyber insurer to provide evidence of a tested DR plan before renewing their policy.
DR plan produced and tested within 3 weeks. Insurance renewed with no premium increase.
Enterprise Client Due Diligence
A Burnley SaaS company was asked by a large enterprise client to demonstrate their DR capabilities as part of a supplier due diligence process.
Comprehensive DR plan and test evidence provided. Contract awarded. Client satisfied with resilience posture.
Get a disaster recovery plan your team can actually execute.
We start with a free scoping call to understand your critical systems and current recovery capabilities. No obligation, plain-English output.