Fernandez Learning Activity 5
Fernandez Learning Activity 5
Fernandez
BSIT 3B
IAS101: Information, Assurance, and Security 101
Learning Activity 5:
Instructions:
Cite at least five IT related companies in the Philippines and identify each what is their top
cybersecurity concern? Also know the company’s disaster recovery plan and when was it
reviewed and updated?
Accenture’s disaster recovery plan wasn’t shown in public prior to confidentiality and
company’s privacy. These are considered confidential information. However, it consists
of comprehensive set of policies and procedures which includes data backup, alternative
work locations, and contingency planning. There’s a dedicated team responsible for
managing and reviewing the plan regularly to ensure that it remains effective and up to
date in minimizing the impact of threats among user clients and employees. The exact
date for updating and reviewing is not publicly disclosed.
2. Cisco Systems Philippines – is a global technology company that also located here in
the Philippines which focuses in designing, manufacturing, and selling networking
hardware, software, and services. As the worldwide leader in IT and networking, the
company’s networking products and solutions are created to focus in helping
organizations to connect and collaborate securely and efficiently in their networks. Cisco
Systems largest-made product is the “Secure, Agile Networks” segment offering
products for routing, switching, etc. Cisco System’s top cybersecurity concern is the
threat of cyber attacks on their client’s networks and data. As one of the largest provider
of networking and security solutions, it is their commitment to ensure protection on
user’s data and information against a wide range of cyber threats. Under this security
solutions provided are firewalls, intrusion prevention systems, endpoint security, and
threat intelligence and analytics tools.
Cisco’s disaster recovery plan depicts the cycle of stages that lead through a disaster
back to state of normalcy. This is based on Cisco Public Information document of Cisco
Systems Inc. Here is the figure of Enterprise Operations Cycle of Disaster Recovery:
Image Source:
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This disaster recovery plan also leaves some key elements under Cisco’s operations. Cisco
conducts regular business impact analyses (BIAs) to identify disaster risks/threats, build risk
assessment, prioritize their critical business and systems and evaluation of disaster recovery
mechanisms. The results are used to develop and update their disaster recovery plan. They
also use variety of data backup solutions and conduct regular test to ensure security and
protection among networks. They also have redundant systems and failover mechanisms as
part of their recovery solution to check if their operations are still working perfectly. Designated
alternative work locations and regular training programs for employees are also provided for
better work environment. Prior to its update and review, Cisco Systems is also doing a regular
test and reviews to their disaster recovery plan.
3. Facebook Philippines – is also one of the most popular IT-related companies found
here in the Philippines located at Fort Bonifacio, Taguig. Filipinos are on the list of top
Facebook users nowadays. It is one of the several branches existing around the world.
Facebook is considered as the most popular social media platform consisting of over 2.8
billion monthly active users worldwide. Facebook’s top cybersecurity concern is
protecting its users’ data and privacy. It is very important for Facebook to keep data
secure and prevent unauthorized access or hacking attempts to user’s accounts.
Facebook is the primary target for cyber-attacks and has faced criticism regarding its
data handling.
Facebook’s disaster recovery plan is designed to ensure that the company can continue
to operate amidst of the disasters. The plan includes protocols for restoring critical
systems, maintaining communication with employees and stakeholders, doing risk
assessments through identifying potential risks and vulnerabilities to Facebook’s
infrastructure, applications, and data, and ensuring the safety of users and employees.
Similar with Accenture Philippines, Facebook Philippines’ disaster recovery plan is
confidential and not available in public. Facebook regularly reviews and updates it
disaster recovery plan to ensure that it remains effective and up to date with the latest
technologies and practices.
Google focuses the production of their disaster recovery plan in backup and recovery.
Google have its 3 discovery patterns instilled for backup and recovery; we have:
IBM’s disaster recovery plan was created with 13 sections (based from: Disaster
recovery plan - IBM Documentation | https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/i/7.1?topic=recovery-
disaster-plan). It contains IBM’s template to use when you also create your own disaster
recovery plan. This was last updated and reviewed on August 31, 2021. The 13
Sections are:
References:
- https://www.wired.com/2016/11/facebook-disaster-response/
- https://cloud.google.com/architecture/dr-scenarios-for-applications
- https://www.cisco.com/en/US/technologies/collateral/tk869/tk769/white_paper_c11-
453495.pdf
- https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/i/7.1?topic=recovery-disaster-plan
- https://www.accenture.com/ph-en
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