Information Security: Principles and Practices 2nd Edition by Jim Breithaupt, Mark S. Merkow

Exercise 7

Determine Local DRP Considerations

1 Identify the types of natural disasters prevalent in the area in which you live.

2. Research the types of disaster recovery services ready to respond to such disasters (you might research your local government Web site devoted to emergency management and homeland security).

3. Do you feel your community is prepared for such events?

Step 1 of 3

Local DRP considerations

1. The natural disasters prevalent in the San Francisco Bay area (including an example year of occurrence) are listed below:

• Earthquake (2000)

• Flooding (1997)

• Frequent Fires (1991)

• Tsunami (1964)

• El Nino (1998)

• Winter Storms (1995)

• Drought (1976)