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Please see the FFIEC Handbook.
FFIEC Business Continuity Plan Handbook
(March 19, 2008)
Unacceptable Testing Methods
Reciprocal Agreements
“…reciprocal agreements are unacceptable because the institution agreeing to provide back-up has insufficient excess capacity to enable the affected institution to process its transactions in a timely manner.” (FFIEC IT Examination Handbook, Page G-11)
“…processing time may be provided on a “best effort” or as “time available” basis; therefore, reciprocal agreements are not usually acceptable as a primary recovery option.” (FFIEC IT Examination Handbook, Page B-7)
Table Top Exercise/Structured Walk-Through Test
“…is considered a preliminary step in the overall testing process and may be used as an effective training tool; however, it is not a preferred method.”
(FFIEC IT Examination Handbook, Page 23)
Walk-Through Drill / Simulation Test
“…this test also presents a preliminary step in the overall testing process that may be used for training employees, but is not a preferred testing methodology.”
(FFIEC IT Examination Handbook, Page 24)
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 Preferred Method for Testing
Full-Interruption / Full-Scale Test
“The institution implements all or portions of its Business Continuity Plan (BCP) by processing data and transactions using back-up media at the recovery site.” |
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