Ann, Depending on the size of your organization, you might have multiple contingency plans although they should all be part of a larger Disaster Recovery Plan (or Business Continuity Plan as it is also called). For example, your organization could have a rather extensive DRP/BCP that covers all Departments/Groups. Yet the IT shop may also have a contingency plan that is oriented towards them, as might the other Departments. The contingency plan should fit into the DRP/BCP to ensure priorities, resources are maximized.
Thank You, Lee Kelly, CISSP Manager, Assessment Services Fortrex Technologies [EMAIL PROTECTED] 1-877-Fortrex - Office 1-301-906-6269 - Cell -----Original Message----- From: Matlack, Ann [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Friday, July 12, 2002 2:26 PM To: WEDI Security listserv (E-mail) Subject: Contingency Plans We've been asked a question that has given us pause, and wondered if someone on this listserve might be able to help. In developing Contingency Plans, should EMO Plans, etc., be targeted specifically to data recovery, or must they be broader? Should our plans include only how we propose to get the data systems back on line, or must we also include how personnel, communications, building repairs, etc., NOT CONNECTED WITH DATA RECOVERY will be handled? Ann Higgins Matlack Edmund S. Muskie School of Public Service Institute for Public Sector Innovation 295 Water Street Augusta, ME 04330 Tel. (207) 626-5038 e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that it may take up to 72 hours to process your request. <P>The WEDI SNIP listserv to which you are subscribed is not moderated. The discussions on this listserv therefore represent the views of the individual participants, and do not necessarily represent the views of the WEDI Board of Directors nor WEDI SNIP. If you wish to receive an official opinion, post your question to the WEDI SNIP Issues Database at http://snip.wedi.org/tracking/. Posting of advertisements or other commercial use of this listserv is specifically prohibited. Please note that it may take up to 72 hours to process your request. <P>The WEDI SNIP listserv to which you are subscribed is not moderated. The discussions on this listserv therefore represent the views of the individual participants, and do not necessarily represent the views of the WEDI Board of Directors nor WEDI SNIP. If you wish to receive an official opinion, post your question to the WEDI SNIP Issues Database at http://snip.wedi.org/tracking/. Posting of advertisements or other commercial use of this listserv is specifically prohibited.