Company A is merging with Company B. Company A is a small, local company. Company B has a large, global presence. The two companies have a lot of duplication in their IT systems, processes, and procedures. On the new Chief Information Officer's (CIO's) first day, a fire breaks out at Company B's main data center.
Which of the following actions should the CIO take first?
- Determine whether the incident response plan has been tested at both companies, and use it to respond.
- Review the incident response plans, and engage the disaster recovery plan while relying on the IT leaders from both companies.
- Ensure hot, warm, and mobile disaster recovery sites are available, and give an update to the companies' leadership teams.
- Initiate Company A's IT systems processes and procedures, assess the damage, and perform a BIA.
Answer(s): B
Explanation:
When a disaster such as a fire occurs at a primary data center, the immediate priority is to review and implement the incident response plan (IRP) and the disaster recovery plan (DRP). These plans are designed to address and mitigate the impact of such incidents. Since the two companies have recently merged and may have differing systems and procedures, it is crucial to rely on the IT leaders from both companies who are familiar with their respective systems to ensure an effective response.
By reviewing and engaging the existing plans, the CIO can manage the situation efficiently and ensure minimal downtime and data loss while assessing how both companies' IT systems and processes will be integrated in the future.
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