Prove your DR plan works before you need it.
Structured annual DR tests with formal test reports. Findings documented, remediation actions tracked, and evidence produced for ISO 27001 auditors, cyber insurers, and enterprise clients.
58%
of DR plans fail when tested for the first time
5 days
maximum time to produce a formal test report after test completion
Annual
testing cycle with scenario variation to cover different failure modes
ISO 27001
aligned test reports accepted by auditors and cyber insurers
Annual DR testing capabilities.
Tabletop Exercise
Structured walkthrough of your DR plan with key stakeholders. Scenarios presented, responses discussed, and gaps identified without touching live infrastructure. Suitable for all organisations.
Live Failover Test
Actual failover executed in a controlled environment. Recovery times measured against RTO targets. Application functionality verified post-failover. Test report produced with findings.
Backup Restore Validation
Selected backups restored and verified. Data integrity confirmed, restore times measured against RPO targets. Evidence that your backups are actually recoverable.
Scenario-Based Testing
Specific scenarios tested including ransomware, hardware failure, and site loss. Each scenario tests a different aspect of your DR capability and produces targeted findings.
Test Report Production
Formal test report produced after every test. Findings documented, remediation actions assigned, and evidence formatted for ISO 27001 auditors, cyber insurers, and enterprise clients.
Remediation Tracking
Findings from each test tracked through to resolution. Remediation actions assigned to owners with target dates. Progress reviewed at the next test cycle.
From test scope to formal test report.
Test Scope and Scenario Agreement
Test scope agreed with your team. Scenarios selected based on your risk profile, previous test findings, and any infrastructure changes since the last test.
Pre-Test Preparation
Test environment prepared, participants briefed, and success criteria defined. For live tests, rollback procedures confirmed before the test begins.
Test Execution
Test executed against agreed scenarios. Recovery times and data integrity measured. Deviations from documented procedures noted. Participant observations recorded.
Findings Documentation
All findings documented during the test. Gaps between documented procedures and actual execution identified. Recovery times compared against RTO and RPO targets.
Test Report Production
Formal test report produced within five working days. Executive summary, detailed findings, remediation actions, and evidence appendix included. Formatted for auditor and insurer review.
Remediation and Re-Test Planning
Remediation actions assigned and tracked. Critical findings addressed before the next test cycle. Annual test schedule confirmed for the following year.
Annual DR testing delivered across the UK.
Challenge: A London financial services firm had never tested their DR plan. Their ISO 27001 auditor required evidence of an annual test as a condition of certification renewal.
Outcome: Tabletop exercise and partial live test conducted. Test report produced within five days. ISO 27001 certification renewed with no non-conformities against DR controls.
Challenge: A Coventry manufacturer had a DR plan but their cyber insurer required evidence of an annual test before renewing their policy. The plan had not been tested in three years.
Outcome: Annual DR test conducted and test report produced. Three critical findings identified and remediated. Insurance renewed with improved coverage terms.
Challenge: A Cardiff healthcare provider needed to demonstrate annual DR testing to satisfy NHS Digital data security requirements and their board governance obligations.
Outcome: Annual DR test programme established. First test completed and reported. Board received executive summary. NHS Digital requirement satisfied in the annual DSP Toolkit submission.
Annual DR testing with audit-ready evidence for every requirement.
We scope your test, execute against agreed scenarios, and produce a formal test report within five working days. Accepted by ISO 27001 auditors, cyber insurers, and enterprise procurement teams. Free scoping call, no obligation.