Abstract:
This research Dissertation has evaluated post-cyber disaster recovery preparedness in higher
learning institutions in Arusha. It recognizes the potential risks and consequences posed by
cyber-attacks, including data breaches and system disruptions. The study has assessed the
effectiveness of existing cyber disaster recovery plans and identified opportunities for
improvement to enhance the resilience of educational institutions against cyber threats. The
researchhasemployedamixed-methodsapproach,includingbothqualitativeandquantitative
data collectiontechniques. Interviews andquestionnaires were conducted with key
stakeholders,includingITpersonnelandadministratorstotalingasampleoftwenty-six(26)
participants,togatherinsightsonthecurrentstateofcyberdisasterrecoverypreparedness. thisstudyhashighlightedthevaryinglevelsofpreparednessamonghigherlearninginstitutions
whenfacingcyberattacks.Whiletheseinstitutionsundertakepreparationssuchasdatabackups
andtraining,it'sessentialtoacknowledgetheirgeneralabsenceofaformalcybersecurity
framework.Higherlearninginstitutionsmustdevelopformalrecoveryplansforcyberdisasters
anditisbesttoadoptaninternationalstandardthatwillhelpthehigherlearninginstitutionsto
transitionsmoothlyfromdisruptionbacktofulloperationexampleofsuchastandardisISO
22301:2019businesscontinuityframework.
