# ITDR Strategy Development > Build a recovery strategy aligned with business priorities, threat realities, and technology architecture to ensure your organisation knows what to restore, when, and why during a disaster. *This content is available in full at: https://www.fixinc.io/disciplines/itdr-strategy-development* Disaster recovery is not solely about restoring systems. It requires understanding what to restore, when to restore it, and the rationale behind those decisions. This discipline helps organisations build a recovery strategy that aligns with business priorities, threat realities, and technology architecture. ## How Fixinc Delivers ITDR Strategy Development Fixinc follows a structured four-step approach to deliver ITDR Strategy Development: 1. **Plan**: Agile, first-principles planning ensures a smooth rollout of your refreshed programme 2. **Do**: ITDR Strategy Development is rolled out smoothly within your organisation 3. **Check**: Your ITDR Strategy Development remains draft until validated through testing and review 4. **Act**: Your team and Fixinc will be prepared when your ITDR Strategy Development is activated in real-life scenarios ## Strategy Design Process Fixinc works with your technical and operational teams to design a tiered recovery strategy based on system criticality, available resources, and realistic timelines. The process defines: - Recovery tiers based on business impact and system dependencies - Alternate pathways for system restoration - Escalation logic for decision-making during incidents - Fallback options when primary recovery methods are unavailable Strategies are built to survive the pressure of real events rather than serving as abstract frameworks. Findings integrate into the [Digital BIA Tool](https://docs.fixinc.io/technology/business-impact-analysis.md) and [ITDR Plan](https://docs.fixinc.io/disciplines/itdr-plan-development.md), ensuring strategy, structure, and execution remain fully aligned. Leadership is prepared to understand and support the strategy rather than simply signing off on documentation. ## Engagement Process ### Initial Consultation - A link will be sent via email from the Advisory team to schedule a convenient time - Options include phone, Teams, Zoom, or in-person meetings - The call typically runs 30-45 minutes to discuss objectives and answer questions ### Proposal and Quote - Proposal delivered within 24 hours detailing scope of work - Discussion scheduled one week later - Final quote provided within 10 minutes of discussion for signature ### Timeline - Fixinc clients expect active work rather than proposal chasing - If not signed within five weeks, the timing may not be appropriate ## Delivery Phases ### Review and Health Check All ITDR Strategy Development implementations begin with a comprehensive review of existing arrangements. Benchmarks are established using best practice and ISO standards. ### Design and Develop With appropriate involvement from your team, Fixinc builds the ITDR Strategy Development component to the highest quality available. ### Validate Where appropriate, new ITDR Strategy Development is tested and validated, providing tangible evidence of capability and maturity to stakeholders. ### Maintain Fixinc builds a plan to ensure ITDR Strategy Development runs annually, maintaining momentum as the primary success factor for organisations embedding resilience. ## Related ITDR Disciplines Expand your ITDR Strategy Development with complementary disciplines: - [ITDR Component Testing](https://docs.fixinc.io/disciplines/itdr-component-testing.md): Tests individual ITDR components from backup systems to restoration protocols - [Disaster Recovery Training](https://docs.fixinc.io/disciplines/disaster-recovery-training.md): Trains leaders, operators, and support teams to understand ITDR and their roles - [ITDR Test Exercise](https://docs.fixinc.io/disciplines/itdr-test-exercise.md): Simulates real-world IT disasters to test team response and identify gaps - [ITDR System Analysis](https://docs.fixinc.io/disciplines/itdr-system-analysis.md): Maps infrastructure, uncovers risks, and provides visibility for confident leadership - [ITDR Training](https://docs.fixinc.io/disciplines/itdr-training.md): Builds team-wide capability for clear, confident action when systems fail - [Cyber Response Exercise](https://docs.fixinc.io/disciplines/cyber-response-exercise.md): Simulates targeted cyber events to develop rapid response capabilities - [ITDR Business Impact Analysis Report](https://docs.fixinc.io/disciplines/itdr-business-impact-analysis-report.md): Delivers structured reports for leadership decision-making - [IT Applications and Systems Mapping](https://docs.fixinc.io/disciplines/it-applications-and-systems-mapping.md): Maps every application and system to identify critical connections - [ITDR Plan Training for Technical Teams](https://docs.fixinc.io/disciplines/itdr-plan-training-for-technical-teams.md): Trains IT teams on recovery plan execution - [ITDR Program Review and Audit](https://docs.fixinc.io/disciplines/itdr-program-review-and-audit.md): Audits entire recovery capability including systems, people, and plans - [ITDR Plan Development](https://docs.fixinc.io/disciplines/itdr-plan-development.md): Builds disaster recovery plans aligned to operational reality - [ITDR Business Impact Analysis](https://docs.fixinc.io/disciplines/itdr-business-impact-analysis.md): Focuses IT recovery on business-critical systems ## Frequently Asked Questions **What outcomes can we expect from ITDR Strategy Development?** Clients typically gain clarity, leadership alignment, and a measurable shift in preparedness regardless of their starting point. **How is ITDR Strategy Development different from traditional approaches?** Unlike templated models, the work adapts to the client's sector, stakeholders, and risk profile. Delivery is hands-on, flexible, and always validated. **How do we know when ITDR Strategy Development is fully effective?** Success is validated through exercises, engagement, and outcomes. When the effort drives action, conversation, and continuous use, it is working. **Does ITDR Strategy Development link to other services or tools?** Yes. ITDR Strategy Development often feeds into other services like planning, validation, or digital tools. It is designed to integrate rather than operate in isolation. **What does the discipline involve when delivered by Fixinc?** ITDR Strategy Development at Fixinc is built to be clear, structured, and aligned with the Tungsten Diamond lifecycle. It is tailored to programme maturity and backed by real-world application. ## Case Studies **OceanaGold**: Faced with climate risks, supply chain disruption, and global operations, OceanaGold partnered with Fixinc to build a business continuity programme that works across headquarters, field operations, boardrooms, and operational sites. [Read more](https://docs.fixinc.io/case-studies/oceanagold.md) **NTT**: When facing a live, escalating cyber crisis, NTT engaged Fixinc advisors to guide rapid response, internal coordination, and customer assurance under intense pressure. [Read more](https://docs.fixinc.io/case-studies/ntt.md) **Optus**: After a high-profile disruption, Optus partnered with Fixinc to simplify continuity across departments, align ITDR strategy, and embed a culture of resilience into every layer of the business. 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