Episode 97 — Plan Testing, Evaluation, and Modification of COOP, BCP, and DRP
This episode teaches how to plan testing, evaluation, and modification of COOP, BCP, and DRP so contingency planning becomes a living program that improves over time, which ISSMP tests because untested plans are rarely executable when disruption happens. You’ll learn the differences between tabletop exercises, functional tests, technical recovery drills, and full-scale simulations, and how to select the right test type based on risk, complexity, and business tolerance for disruption. We show how to define test objectives, success criteria, evidence capture, and after-action reporting that produces prioritized improvements with owners and deadlines. Scenarios include testing an alternate work location plan, validating restore procedures for critical databases, and exercising communication and escalation pathways when key systems are down. Troubleshooting focuses on tests that only confirm the happy path, evaluations that avoid hard findings, and modification cycles that never close, with tactics to keep improvements measurable and governance-visible. Produced by BareMetalCyber.com, where you’ll find more cyber audio courses, books, and information to strengthen your educational path. Also, if you want to stay up to date with the latest news, visit DailyCyber.News for a newsletter you can use, and a daily podcast you can commute with.
