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DS4.7 - Distribution of the IT Continuity Plan

This topic is intended to enable collaboration and sharing of information to facilitate a better understanding and approach to implementing this COBIT control objective based on the risk, value and guidance provided by its corresponding control practices.

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Distribution of the IT Continuity Plan

Determine that a defined and managed distribution strategy exists to ensure that plans are properly and securely distributed and available to appropriately authorised interested parties when and where needed. Attention should be paid to making the plans accessible under all disaster scenarios.

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  • Staff experienced in the recovery processes for IT systems
  • Staff trained in the recovery processes
  • Plans available and accessible to all affected parties
  Risk Drivers
  • Confidential information in the plans compromised
  • Plans not accessible to all required parties
  • Upgrades of the plan not performed in a timely manner due to uncontrolled distribution strategies

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  1. Define a proper distribution list for the IT continuity plan and keep this list up to date. Include people and locations in the list on a need-to-know basis. Ensure that procedures exist with instructions for storage of confidential information.
  2. Define a distribution process that:
    • Distributes the IT continuity plan in a timely manner to all recipients and locations on the distribution list
    • Collects and destroys obsolete copies of the plan in line with the organisation’s policy for discarding confidential information
  3. Ensure that all digital and physical copies of the plan are protected in an appropriate manner (e.g., encryption, password protection) and the document is accessible only by authorised personnel (recovery staff).

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