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Hemang Doshi
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Hemang Doshi

Hemang Doshi has more than 15 years of experience in the field of system audit, IT risk and compliance, internal audit, risk management, information security audit, third-party risk management, and operational risk management. He has authored several books for certification such as CISA, CRISC, CISM, DISA, and enterprise risk management.
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Testing Incident Response, BCP, and DRP

Regular testing and exercises are very important for determining the continued adequacy and effectiveness of the BCP and the DRP. It helps to validate the compatibility of the offsite facility to support the organization in the event of a disaster. Testing the BCP helps determine its effectiveness and identify any gaps therein, thereby providing an opportunity to improve the plan.

Types of Tests

The following are some of the important methods for testing the BCP and DRP:

Checklist Review

This test is performed prior to a real test. A checklist is provided to all members of the recovery team for review and for ensuring that the checklist is up to date.

Structured Walk-through

This includes a review of the BCP and DRP on paper. Team members review each step to evaluate the effectiveness of the plans. Identified gaps, deficiencies, and constraints are addressed to improve the plans.

Simulation Test

In this type of test, a...

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Certified Information Security Manager Exam Prep Guide - Second Edition
Published in: Dec 2022Publisher: PacktISBN-13: 9781804610633

Author (1)

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Hemang Doshi

Hemang Doshi has more than 15 years of experience in the field of system audit, IT risk and compliance, internal audit, risk management, information security audit, third-party risk management, and operational risk management. He has authored several books for certification such as CISA, CRISC, CISM, DISA, and enterprise risk management.
Read more about Hemang Doshi