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Learning Track · 7 modules

Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery

RTO and RPO, runbooks, tabletop exercises, dependency mapping — the operational craft of recovering from incidents that take systems offline.

Why this track

RTO and RPO, runbooks, tabletop exercises, dependency mapping — the operational craft of recovering from incidents that take systems offline. This track walks you from fundamentals through advanced techniques across 7 practitioner modules — the same body of knowledge senior security professionals build over years, structured for self-paced progression with India-specific context throughout.

Prerequisite: See module 1 for entry context. Most modules are self-contained but follow the suggested sequence for best results.
7
Modules
5.1 h
Total time
7
Free modules
∞
Quiz retries
Difficulty mix
Intermediate · 6 Advanced · 1

Module sequence

M1
Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery
BCP and DR end-to-end — BIA, RTO/RPO, recovery strategies, plan documentation, drill cadence, ransomware-aware DR, and the operational discipline that makes plans real.
Intermediate 75 min →
M2
Disaster Recovery — RTO, RPO, Recovery Testing
RTO/RPO tiers, DR architecture patterns (active-active, hot standby, pilot light, backup-restore), drill methodology, ransomware-specific DR, the 3-2-1-1-0 backup rule.
Intermediate 80 min →
M3
Business Impact Analysis — Deriving RTO and RPO
Why this module exists. BIA produces the answer to the most important BCDR question: “what does it cost the business if this system is down?” Without that answer, you cannot prioritise recovery, size investments, or set recovery objectives. This module is the BIA practitioner workflow. What BIA produces For each business function and supporting IT […]
Intermediate 30 →
M4
Backup Strategy — 3-2-1-1-0 and Ransomware-Resilient Architecture
Why this module exists. A backup that fails to restore is worse than no backup — it costs effort to maintain and provides false assurance. This module covers what to back up, how to store it so attackers cannot destroy it, and how to verify it works. The 3-2-1 rule — the baseline The classic […]
Intermediate 30 →
M5
Recovery Testing — Tabletop, Functional, Full Failover
Why this module exists. Indian enterprises that test their DR architecture annually consistently outperform those that test it on the day of incident. The difference is operational muscle memory. This module covers building it. The four testing tiers Tier Disruption What it tests Tabletop None Plan logic, role clarity, decision-making Walk-through None Detailed step verification […]
Intermediate 30 →
M6
Crisis Communications During an Incident
Why this module exists. The technical incident response succeeds or fails on operations; the public perception of the incident succeeds or fails on communications. The two need parallel investment. The five communication audiences Audience Concern Owner Customers “Am I affected? Should I act?” Communications + Customer Service Regulators Statutory notification + cooperation Legal + CISO […]
Intermediate 25 →
M7
Ransomware Recovery — The 2026 Playbook
Why this module exists. Indian ransomware incidents have grown 40-60% year-over-year since 2023. Most affected organisations recover but at substantially higher cost than necessary — because their playbook was generic DR, not ransomware-specific. This module is the specialised version. What makes ransomware recovery different Adversarial. The attacker is still active when recovery begins — observes […]
Advanced 35 →

Common questions about this track

How long will this track take me? +

Most learners finish in 4-8 weeks at a sustainable 4-5 hours per week. Modules are self-paced so you can move faster or slower as life allows.

Do I need prior experience? +

Module 1 sets the entry baseline. The first module is always free; if it feels approachable, the track is for you.

Will this prepare me for industry certifications? +

Most modules align with the body of knowledge tested by senior security certifications. The Academy is not a cert-prep course but produces working knowledge that transfers to any cert exam in the same domain.

Ready to start?

Begin with Module 1. Work through at your own pace. Free modules require no signup — everything else unlocks with a free RingSafe Academy account.

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