Innovate Your Disaster Recovery: A Structured ISO Review of Disaster Recovery Plans Anchored in UC IS-12 Policy
In an era of operational unpredictability, climate disruptions, and escalating cyber threats, a robust Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP) is not optional, it is existential. This session introduces a structured ISO-style review framework for evaluating DRPs against the University of California's IS-12 policy. Through a practical checklist covering both procedural and technical dimensions, participants will learn to assess alignment with institutional goals, identify gaps, and verify the presence of cybersecurity risk considerations. The approach blends ISO-inspired rigor with UC policy relevance, promoting an integrative, innovative, and inspiring pathway toward IT resilience. Attendees will leave empowered to launch or improve DRP reviews within their own campus or units using a transferable checklist template that embodies best practices. This session bridges the gap between documentation and action, delivering operational clarity in the face of disruption.
Speaker/Host
Primary/Host Speaker
Austine J. Ohwobete
Information Security Liaison at UC Davis
Dr. Austine J. Ohwobete is the ISO Liaison Officer at the University of California, Davis, where he directs structured, policy-aligned reviews of Disaster Recovery Plans under UC IS-12. In this capacity, he has developed and implemented an ISO-inspired framework that rigorously assesses procedural and technical controls, identifies governance and cybersecurity gaps, and ensures institutional resilience. He also serves as the primary liaison between the ISO Office and key campus units, including IET, DEVAR, and the School of Education.
Since 2018, Dr. Ohwobete has served as an adjunct professor at the Forbes School of Business & Technology, University of Arizona, where he designs and delivers graduate-level coursework in cybersecurity, IT management, and data privacy. Previously, he was Virtual Chief Information Security Officer at NetSecurity Corporation, leading cryptographic architecture reviews, vulnerability management, and regulatory compliance initiatives—including ISO 27001, SOC 2, PCI-DSS, HIPAA, and FedRAMP.
He holds a Ph.D. in IT Management (Information Security & Regulatory Compliance), a Master of Legal Studies in Intellectual Property Litigation, and a Master of Dispute Resolution specializing in Cybersecurity Arbitration. A Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Auditor (CISA), and Certified Information Protection Professional (CIPP/US), Dr. Ohwobete brings more than two decades of expertise in risk management, privacy, and AI-infused security strategy. His international handbook, AI-Infused Cybersecurity Operations: Designing, Implementing, and Evolving Adaptive Security Programs, is slated for publication late this summer.
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