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Disaster Recovery Plan

A Disaster Recovery Plan is an official document developed by a company that gives precise instructions on how to respond to unanticipated situations such as natural disasters, power outages, cyber-attacks, and other disruptive events. In order for an organization to continue operating or swiftly resume critical functions, the plan includes tactics to mitigate the effects of a disaster.

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