Assessment of Post Cyber Disaster Recovery Preparedness in Higher Learning Institution

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.