Recovery targets that reflect real business priorities.
Recovery Time Objectives and Recovery Point Objectives defined for every critical system. Quantified downtime costs, tiered recovery classification, and infrastructure gap analysis. Aligned to ISO 27001 and cyber insurance requirements.
40%
average reduction in backup infrastructure cost after right-sizing to actual RTO/RPO needs
2 wks
typical time to complete business impact analysis and define RTO/RPO targets
Tier 1-3
recovery classification applied to every critical system
ISO 27001
aligned documentation for Annex A.17 compliance
RTO and RPO definition capabilities.
Business Impact Analysis
Quantified cost of downtime for every critical system. Revenue impact, regulatory exposure, and reputational risk calculated so RTO and RPO targets reflect real business priorities.
System-Level RTO Definition
Recovery Time Objective defined for each critical system individually. Not a single blanket target but a tiered approach that reflects the actual priority of each system to your business.
System-Level RPO Definition
Recovery Point Objective defined for each critical system. How much data loss is acceptable for each system, expressed in hours or minutes, drives your backup frequency and retention design.
Infrastructure Gap Assessment
Current recovery capabilities tested against agreed RTO and RPO targets. Gaps identified and costed. You know exactly what investment is needed to meet your targets before committing.
Tiered Recovery Classification
Systems classified into recovery tiers based on business criticality. Tier 1 systems recovered first, Tier 2 second. Resource allocation during a real incident is clear and pre-agreed.
Board-Level Reporting
RTO and RPO targets documented in a format suitable for board review and sign-off. Cyber insurance applications, ISO 27001 audits, and enterprise due diligence all require this level of documentation.
From business impact analysis to signed-off targets.
Critical System Identification
Every system that supports business operations identified and catalogued. Dependencies mapped so the recovery sequence is logical and avoids circular failures.
Downtime Cost Quantification
Cost of downtime calculated for each system. Revenue per hour, regulatory fines, contractual penalties, and reputational impact all factored into the analysis.
RTO and RPO Target Setting
Targets set for each system based on downtime cost analysis. Targets are realistic given your infrastructure and budget, not aspirational numbers that cannot be achieved.
Current Capability Assessment
Existing backup and recovery infrastructure tested against agreed targets. Actual recovery times measured, not estimated. Gaps documented with remediation costs.
Remediation Planning
Prioritised remediation plan produced to close gaps between current capability and agreed targets. Quick wins separated from longer-term infrastructure investment.
Documentation and Sign-Off
RTO and RPO targets documented, reviewed by leadership, and signed off. Targets incorporated into DR plan, backup schedules, and infrastructure procurement decisions.
RTO and RPO definition across the UK.
Challenge: A Leeds financial services firm had a single four-hour RTO for all systems. Their trading platform needed a 30-minute RTO but their email system could tolerate 24 hours. The blanket target was both unachievable and unnecessary.
Outcome: Tiered RTO and RPO framework produced. Trading platform protected to 30-minute RTO. Infrastructure investment reduced by 40% by right-sizing protection for lower-priority systems.
Challenge: An Edinburgh law firm needed documented RTO and RPO targets to satisfy their cyber insurance renewal and a major client due diligence questionnaire.
Outcome: Business impact analysis completed and RTO/RPO targets documented within two weeks. Insurance renewed and client contract awarded.
Challenge: A Manchester healthcare software supplier needed to demonstrate defined RTO and RPO targets to an NHS Trust as part of a supplier assurance process.
Outcome: RTO and RPO framework produced and presented to the NHS Trust procurement team. Supplier assurance passed and contract extended for three years.
Recovery targets aligned to your actual business priorities.
We quantify the cost of downtime for each critical system, define achievable RTO and RPO targets, and identify the infrastructure gaps that need closing. Free scoping call, no obligation.