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The Planning Process

Security Planning Protocol Step 4: Crisis Management

Detailed Explanation for Phase 4

4-A. Crisis Brainstorming & Analysis:
Identify possible crisis scenarios

  • Most serious – highest impact
  • Most likely to occur

4-B. Response Protocol:
Create protocols to

  • Assess & limit damage during a crisis
  • Ensure operational continuity through appropriate redundancies
  • Communicate with stakeholders

4-C. Recovery:
Develop plan for post-crisis recovery

  • Training
  • System redundancies
  • Data backup
  • Emergency help
  • User involvement

4-D. Crisis Plan Testing

  • Practice
  • Review
  • Practice again

OUTCOME:
Crisis Management Plan
A blueprint for organizational continuity

 

 

 
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