Are Your Plans Outdated?

If it's been a few years since your last plan update, it's time.

Do your plans reflect your current operations? Do they take into account your most recent retrofit or staffing change? Did your company go through a layoff and you’re not sure the same people who knew how to enact the plan are still there? Have you gone to a mostly remote or hybrid structure and your plans rely on people being physically present? Are your recovery objectives current? Have you had a few incidents you responded to, but the After Actions haven't been reconciled against your plans?

If your answer is “I don’t know” or “no,” then you’ve got some work to do. While the majority of content in your plan is probably mostly accurate and in line with your business needs, it’s likely there are still some important changes and updates that need to be documented.

Your plans are meant to be used and trained to frequently. If not, then why invest all of the time and money to create them in the first place? We’ve got some tips and questions below to help you keep your plans and resiliency documentation current and useful.