Incident Response & Disaster Recovery Program

Regional Banking InstitutionBanking8 months

Project Objective

Develop and implement a comprehensive incident response and disaster recovery program to improve the organization's ability to detect, respond to, and recover from security incidents and disruptions.

Methodologies & Approach
  • Development of incident response plan and playbooks for different incident types
  • Creation of disaster recovery plans for critical systems and processes
  • Implementation of incident management platform and workflows
  • Establishment of incident response team and roles
  • Conduct tabletop exercises and simulations for different scenarios
  • Development of communication templates and procedures
  • Integration with business continuity planning
  • Implementation of lessons learned process
Outcomes & Results
  • Reduced average incident response time from 8 hours to 2 hours
  • Successfully conducted 12 tabletop exercises covering various incident scenarios
  • Improved recovery time objectives (RTOs) by 40% for critical systems
  • Established 24/7 incident response capability with clear escalation procedures
  • Developed detailed playbooks for 15 common incident types
  • Improved coordination between IT, security, legal, and communications teams
  • Successfully managed 3 actual security incidents with minimal business impact
  • Achieved regulatory compliance for incident response and disaster recovery requirements
Key Insights & Lessons Learned
  • Early stakeholder engagement is critical for successful GRC initiatives to ensure buy-in and alignment with business objectives.
  • A risk-based approach allows for more efficient resource allocation and prioritization of activities.
  • Regular communication of progress and value helps maintain executive support and program momentum.
  • Integration with existing business processes is essential for sustainable GRC programs.
  • Measuring and demonstrating value through metrics and KPIs is crucial for long-term program success.
Project Details
Company:

Regional Banking Institution

Banking
Year:

2021

Duration:

8 months

Related GRC Areas
Governance
Risk Management
Compliance
Policy Development
Security Controls
Audit
Incident Response & Disaster Recovery
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