Ep. 188 IT Disaster Recovery is More than Rebooting Systems


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Feb 20 2025 57 mins   1

Despite federal mandates requiring every agency to have a disaster recovery plan, 6% of the federal government still lacks one entirely.

This week on Feds At the Edge, we explore proven strategies for building effective backup plans and provide timely advice for organizations with basic or intermediary recovery plans looking to enhance their preparedness. We’ll focus on the key pillars of disaster recovery- planning, communication, and continuous updates.

Tommy Baril, Assistant Director, Defense Capabilities and Management Team, for GAO, highlights the need for synchronized disaster recovery plans across federal agencies, stressing strategic communication and role clarity.

Kashif Ansari, Senior Director of Sales Engineering, Commvault, discusses the role of AI in accelerating system recovery, helping identify compromised segments faster than human intervention.

Tune in now on your favorite podcasting platform to uncover the critical distinction between IT disaster recovery and cyber resilience, and gain actionable insights to strengthen your organization’s readiness.