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New Zealand IT Disaster Recovery Plan for Higher Education
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Higher Education in New Zealand comes with unique challenges.

In New Zealand's Higher Education sector, an IT Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP) holds unique significance and requirements. As educational institutions rely heavily on technology for teaching, learning, research, and administrative functions, an effective DRP becomes crucial to ensure continuity amidst potential disruptions. Specifically tailored to the higher education landscape, the DRP needs to address various factors such as availability of remote learning tools, uninterrupted access to educational resources, secure data backup and recovery processes, as well as seamless communication channels with students, staff, and stakeholders. The plan must be flexible, agile, and inclusive, considering the diverse needs and complexities of New Zealand's higher education institutions.

how we do it

Four phases to completing your ITDR program.

Higher Education organisations experience similar challenges here in New Zealand, but your unique situation will require unique solutions. Our four phase approach to the management and facilitation of our programs allows space for customisation. With strict processes, timelines, responsibilities, and project management procedures in place, Fixinc ensures that your programs are following best practice, and specific to you.

2 days
average program start time.
12 weeks
average program completion time.
Phase 1
Engagement

During the engagement phase of your ITDR program, you have the chance to get aquainted with your project team and validate the essential milestones linked to your project. This leads to potential outcomes such as:

Confirmation of project scope.
Development of implementation plan.
Assigning roles and responsibilities.

“Our resilience consultants are available to shoulder the burdens of your project. This ensures timely and cost-effective delivery. Here, you'll have a chance to meet them and build meaningful relationships."

Brad, Global Head of Consulting and co-Founder

Phase 2
Analysis

Fixinc's ITDR analysis aims to assess your current capability level and identify the critical products and services that are crucial for your organisation's survival in the event of a disruption. The key outcomes that may arise from this analysis are:

Review current documents.
Analysing organisational products and services.
Review the current threat environment.

Developing comprehensive ITDR across your organisation requires a fundamental understanding of Higher Education products and services and the critical business functions that support them. This knowledge is crucial to ensure a holistic approach to business resilience and one we take very seriously.

Phase 3
Development

The development phase of a ITDR program yields tangible results and artefacts that can aid response teams in executing a well-structured and prompt response to any incident. The outcomes of this phase may include:

Develop incident response structure.
Develop recovery strategies.
Communication protocols.
Tools and checklists.

“The incident response plan serves as a framework to guide any Higher Education response team in handling a disruption promptly. To be effective, the plan should be direct, adaptable, concise, and relevant.“

Ollie, Managing Director and co-Founder

Phase 4
Validation
The fourth phase aims to validate that the activities conducted in phases 1-3 are appropriate and fullfill their intended purpose. This phase also ensures that there is a continuous program of improvement in place. The key outcomes that may result from this phase are:
Response personnel training.
Scenario exercises.
Critical component testing.
Review and audit.
Maintenance program implementation.

An incident response plan should not be considered final until it has been thoroughly validated. The validation process should not only apply to the plan but also to the individuals who will be implementing it and threat landscape unique to Higher Education in New Zealand.

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Disaster Recovery advice from Fixinc

At Fixinc, we understand that implementing an IT Disaster Recovery program is a critical step for any New Zealand-based business. In today's fast-paced and interconnected world, the ability to quickly recover and resume normal IT operations after a disaster is essential for staying competitive and ensuring business continuity. That's why our team of experts is here to guide you through the key components of a successful IT Disaster Recovery program.

First and foremost, it is imperative to conduct a comprehensive risk assessment to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities that your business may face. This allows us to tailor a customized Disaster Recovery plan specific to your organization's needs. Our consultants will work closely with your team to gain a deep understanding of your IT infrastructure, applications, and data, ensuring that all critical components are accounted for in the recovery process.

Once the risks have been identified, it is crucial to establish a robust backup and recovery strategy. This includes regular data backups, both onsite and offsite, to ensure data integrity and availability. Our team will help you determine the appropriate backup frequency and retention policy, taking into consideration your business requirements and compliance obligations.

In conjunction with the backup strategy, establishing clear and well-documented procedures for disaster response is vital. Our consultants will help you develop detailed incident response plans, outlining how to mitigate and respond to different types of disasters. We will also provide guidance on testing these plans regularly to ensure their effectiveness and make necessary adjustments.

But it doesn't stop there. At Fixinc, we believe in continuous improvement and ongoing support. We offer training sessions and workshops to educate your staff on best practices for disaster recovery. We also provide regular monitoring and evaluation of your IT infrastructure to identify any potential weaknesses or areas for improvement.

In conclusion, if you want to safeguard your business from the devastating impact of IT disasters, partnering with Fixinc is the right choice. Our team of experts will guide you through every step of the process, ensuring that your IT Disaster Recovery program is comprehensive, efficient, and reliable. Contact us today to start building a resilient future for your business.

ITDR disciplines we offer Higher Education.

Fixinc provides Higher Education organisations with bespoke, best practice programs specific to disruptions in New Zealand. Explore the list of ITDR disciplines below.

ITDR Engagement Meeting

Fixinc facilitates an engaging and constructive ITDR Engagement Meeting with your program stakeholders to establish scope and responsibilities.

ITDR Documentation Review

The ITDR Documentation Review is a crucial process that evaluates the client's current preparedness level, serving as a baseline for enhancing their program. Gain valuable insights to optimize your IT disaster recovery efforts and ensure readiness for potential disruptions.

ITDR Implementation Plan

A Fixinc ITDR Implementation Plan helps identify the phases of our ITDR program, predicted timescales, and responsibilities for each phase.

Cyber Response Plan Development

Review roles, responsibilities, and responses to cyber events. Identify assets, provide resources for successful recovery.

ITDR & Cyber Resilience Training

Training your ITDR Program and Cyber Response Plans is the step to build buy-in and trust in how you will handle an event.

Cyber Response Exercise

Realistic, high-impact cyber response exercises using threat intelligence and business understanding.
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Fixinc was founded by Ollie and Brad Law. The pair experienced firsthand the results of practitioners failing their clients when they were needed most. They developed the Advisory and Directory to help organisation have premium support at any moment. With a combined three decades in the industry, the father and son duo bring a powerful balance of technology knowledge and senior executive level consulting to a fresh and impactful service.
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