The management is concerned that Dirt Bikes’ computer systems could be vulnerable to power outages, vandalism, computer viruses, natural disasters, or telecommunications disruptions. You have been asked to perform an analysis of system vulnerabilities and disaster recovery planning for the company.
Answer the questions below.
1. Identify the threats to which Dirt Bikes’ systems are most vulnerable. (Use of imagination is acceptable...i.e., customer information, credit card info, ect.)
2. Classify the most critical systems at Dirt Bikes. What would be the impact on the company if these systems could not operate? How long could the company survive if these systems were down? Which systems are the most important to back up and restore in the event of a disaster?
3. Use the Internet to locate two disaster recovery services that could be used by a small business, such as Dirt Bikes. Compare them in terms of the services they offer. Which of the two services should Dirt Bikes use? How would these services help Dirt Bikes recover from a disaster?