What is the most correct choice below when talking about the steps to resume normal operation at the primary site after the green light has been given by the salvage team?
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A. B. C. D.C.
It's interesting to note that the steps to resume normal processing operations will be different than the steps of the recovery plan; that is, the least critical work should be brought back first to the primary site.
The most important point above in the steps would be to move the least critical items or resources back to the primary site first.
This way you can ensure that the site was really well prepared and that all is working fine.
Before that first step would be done, you would get the green light from the salvage team that it is fine to move back to the primary site.
The first step after getting the green light would be to move the least critical elements first.
As stated in the Shon Harris book: The least critical functions should be moved back first, so if there are issues in network configurations or connectivity, or important steps were not carried out, the critical operations of the company are not negatively affected.
Why go through the trouble of moving the most critical systems and operations to a safe and stable site, only to return it to a main site that is untested? Let the less critical departments act as the canary.
If they survive, then move over the more critical components of the company.
When it is time for the company to move back into its original site or a new site, the company enters the reconstitution phase.
A company is not out of an emergency state until it is back in operation at the original primary site or a new site that was constructed to replace the primary site, because the company is always vulnerable while operating in a backup facility.
Many logistical issues need to be considered as to when a company must return from the alternate site to the original site.
The following lists a few of these issues: Ensuring the safety of employees Ensuring an adequate environment is provided (power, facility infrastructure, water, HVAC) Ensuring that the necessary equipment and supplies are present and in working order Ensuring proper communications and connectivity methods are working Properly testing the new environment Once the coordinator, management, and salvage team sign off on the readiness of the facility, the salvage team should carry out the following steps: Back up data from the alternate site and restore it within the new facility.
Carefully terminate contingency operations.
Securely transport equipment and personnel to the new facility.
All other choices are not the correct answer.
Reference(s) used for this question: Harris, Shon (2012-10-25)
CISSP All-in-One Exam Guide, 6th Edition (Kindle Location 19389)
McGraw-Hill.
Kindle Edition.
and KRUTZ, Ronald L.
& VINES, Russel.
D., The CISSP Prep Guide: Mastering the Ten Domains of Computer Security, John Wiley & Sons, 2001, Page 290.
When resuming normal operations at the primary site after a disaster, it is important to carefully plan and execute the steps to ensure a smooth transition. The correct choice among the options provided is:
C. The least critical functions should be moved back first.
The reason for this is that the most critical operations were likely moved to the alternate site first, as they were essential to keep the business running. Moving them back first may disrupt the operations at the alternate site and cause additional downtime.
Moving the least critical functions back first allows the team to test and verify the functionality of the primary site before moving critical operations back. This approach helps to mitigate the risk of unexpected issues and allows the team to address any problems before critical operations are affected.
It is important to note that the resumption of normal operations should be carried out by the disaster recovery team, as they have the expertise and knowledge of the recovery plan. This team should follow the order of operations as outlined in the recovery plan, or as determined through careful consideration of the risks and priorities of the business.
In conclusion, the most correct choice when resuming normal operations at the primary site after a disaster is to move the least critical functions back first, while ensuring that the recovery plan is followed and the disaster recovery team is involved in the process.