Topic: Disaster Recovery Execution, Testing, and Continuous Improvement
Abstract: The final session covers Modules 11–12, focusing on the execution and lifecycle management of disaster recovery planning. Participants will learn how to develop a disaster recovery process, test their plans, and maintain them over time. Emphasis will be placed on real-world lessons, ongoing training, and integrating continuous improvement into resilience practices.
Key Takeaways:
- Walk through the full Disaster Recovery Planning process.
- Explore effective methods for testing DR/BCP plans.
- Learn best practices for maintenance and training to keep plans current.
- Recognize how to evolve DR/BCP into a living program that adapts with organizational needs.
Speaker:
Bennie Cleveland, AVP, Cyber Incident Management
Bio: Bennie Cleveland is a seasoned cybersecurity executive, auditor, and enterprise risk strategist with more than 20 years of experience leading security, compliance, and incident response programs across industries including financial services, healthcare, life sciences, SaaS, higher education, and government.
In his current role as AVP of Cyber Incident Management – Response & Resolution, he directs enterprise-wide incident response and remediation, ensuring swift containment, resilient recovery, and clear communication to executive leadership. Previously, Bennie served as a vCISO, auditor, and senior advisor, helping organizations achieve readiness for HIPAA, NIST, ISO 27001, SOC 2, HITRUST, and GDPR compliance frameworks.
He holds a portfolio of credentials—CCISO, CISM, CISA, CRISC, PMP, EDRP, AAIA, and AIGP—that reflect his breadth across governance, risk, incident response, and emerging AI audit practices. Known for translating technical risks into business impact, Bennie has advanced security maturity and organizational resilience at scale.
