Recovery planning for energy and utilities
Identify critical systems, set recovery priorities, and rehearse restores so energy and utility operations recover quickly from outages and attacks.
When systems fail at an energy or utility operator, the effects reach customers and communities. Recovery depends on knowing which systems matter most, how they depend on each other, who can restore them, and whether backups actually work.
We inventory critical business and operational systems, map dependencies, set recovery priorities, close gaps in backups and access, and rehearse restores. The plan also covers communication and how operations continue while systems are down.
Things to keep in mind
- Keep recovery documentation available offline.
- Include vendors and their contacts in the plan.
- Rehearse with operations staff, not only IT.
How it works
Inventory
List critical systems and their dependencies across business and operations.
Set priorities
Agree recovery order and targets based on impact.
Close gaps
Fix backups, access, and documentation where they fall short.
Rehearse
Test restores and walk through the plan with the people involved.
Frequently asked questions
How often should we test?
At least annually for critical systems, and after significant changes.
Does this replace our emergency plans?
No. It covers technology recovery and should connect to your broader emergency planning.
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