Incident Response and Disaster Recovery (ISO/IEC 27035)
Description: After completing the course, participants will be able to demonstrate the following competences:
- Develop and document ICT disaster recovery plans based on international standards.
- Identify critical assets, set recovery time objectives (RTO), and define DR strategies.
- Coordinate recovery teams and ensure system restoration after disruption.
- Implement and test disaster recovery procedures.
- Evaluate DR results and support continuous improvement of recovery readiness.
Previous skills/knowledge: Participants are expected to have the following basic knowledge:
- General understanding of IT infrastructure and system dependencies.
- Basic knowledge of business continuity and incident response concepts.
- Familiarity with risk analysis and the importance of organizational resilience.
Authorized Partners:
Teaching requirements: Trainers should meet the following requirements:
- Subject Matter Expertise: proven knowledge of disaster recovery (DR) strategies, ICT resilience, and alignment with ISO 22301 and ISO/IEC 27031.
- Certifications: relevant qualifications such as ISO/IEC 27031 Lead Implementer, ISO 22301, or professional certification in disaster recovery or continuity planning.
- Training & Practical Experience: minimum of 3 years of experience in planning, implementing, and testing DR plans, ICT recovery solutions, and coordination of recovery teams.
Objectives to achieve: The course aims to achieve the following objectives:
- Understand the principles and structure of disaster recovery planning.
- Gain practical knowledge on how to develop, implement, and test disaster recovery plans.
- Learn how to align ICT recovery activities with ISO/IEC 27031 and ISO 22301 standards.
- Identify critical systems and define priorities and recovery objectives.
- Support the integration of disaster recovery into the wider business continuity strategy.


