Disaster Recovery refers to the strategies and processes that organizations implement to restore operations and recover data after a significant disruption, such as a natural disaster, cyberattack, or system failure. It encompasses the planning and preparation needed to effectively respond to incidents that can lead to the loss of critical functions, especially in information technology and business contexts. Disaster Recovery plans typically include identifying critical assets, establishing backup systems, and defining roles and responsibilities for response teams. The goal is to minimize downtime, ensure data integrity, and maintain business continuity by facilitating a structured approach to restoring services to normal.
A magnitude-9 earthquake severely impacted northeast Japan, striking Tokyo Electric Power Company’s (TEPCO) headquarters and Fukushima Daiichi. Fukushima reactors safely shut down initially, but external power failure created an urgent…