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4 Disaster Recovery Tips
for Oklahoma CPAs
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This article contains 4 tips for
implementing and carrying
out a disaster recovery planRon Vaughn
Solutions Specialist
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that will allow a CPA firm
to resume operations
with minimal losses
and downtimeRon Vaughn Solutions Specialist
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Put a Solid Plan Together
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First, identify the critical files
and applications that are
needed to keep the firm
runningRon Vaughn Solutions Specialist
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Then determine how much
downtime the company can
afford before clients begin
to panic, and business
is compromisedRon Vaughn
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Other factors that need to be
considered include how to
notify employees,Ron Vaughn
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and how to communicate
with customers if the
recovery time takes
longer than expectedRon Vaughn Solutions Specialist
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Test the Recovery Plan
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The only way to determine
the efficacy of a disaster
recovery strategy in an
emergency situationRon Vaughn Solutions Specialist
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is to test it repeatedly,
rigorously, and in conditions
that simulate an actual
catastropheRon Vaughn Solutions Specialist
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Ensure that all tests
include verification controls
to assess how successfully
the plan stood up to
various emergenciesRon Vaughn
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Back Up and Store
Critical Data OffsiteRon Vaughn
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To ensure business continuity,
transfer files to an offsite
storage center using
a secure and encrypted
methodRon Vaughn
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All firms should back up data
at least once a day,Ron Vaughn
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but busier companies that
handle more files should
consider multiple times
per dayRon Vaughn Solutions Specialist
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Establish Redundancy
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Having redundant servers
in place at a secure,
disaster-proof offsite locationRon Vaughn
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can make it possible
to be back up and running
in minutes instead of hours
or daysRon Vaughn Solutions Specialist
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Bottom Line
Ron Vaughn Solutions Specialist
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A coherent and solidly
structured disaster recovery
plan will allow Oklahoma
CPAs to rebound quickly
from an unforeseen crisisRon Vaughn
Solutions Specialist
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What disaster recovery steps
has your firm taken?Ron Vaughn
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Do you feel confident that it
could quickly and efficiently
resume business if an
emergency arose?Ron Vaughn Solutions Specialist
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Let us know your thoughts
in the Comments box belowRon Vaughn
Solutions Specialist
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