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Exam Information
Official specifications published by EC-Council
Exam Format
240 min
150
70%
Professional
Registration
$250 USD
ECC Exam Center or online proctoring
English
312-76 Exam Topics and Domains
312-76 is organized into 7 weighted domains. Expect to work with AWS Backup, Azure Site Recovery, Google Cloud Backup, Hyper-V Replica, and more.
1
Introduction to Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity
9%
Overview of Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity
Fundamental Concepts
- Understand the relationship between disaster recovery and business continuity
- Identify types of disasters and their impact
Trends in Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity
Current Industry Trends
- Identify current trends in disaster recovery
- Understand emerging technologies in BC/DR
Understanding Best Practices in Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity
Industry Best Practices
- Apply best practices in DR planning
- Implement effective BC strategies
Overview of Business Continuity Management (BCM)
BCM Framework
- Understand BCM framework and lifecycle
- Implement BCM in organizations
Understanding Best Practices and Standards of BCM
International Standards
- Apply international standards to BCM
- Ensure compliance with regulations
2
Risk Assessment
7%
Overview of Risk and its Terminology
Risk Fundamentals
- Understand risk management terminology
- Identify and categorize different types of risks
Understanding Risk Assessment Process
Risk Assessment Methodology
- Conduct comprehensive risk assessments
- Apply appropriate assessment methodologies
Understanding Best Practices and Standards in Risk Management
Risk Management Standards
- Implement risk management standards
- Maintain effective risk registers
3
Business Impact Analysis and Business Continuity Plan
12%
Overview of Cost Benefit Analysis (CBA) and Business Impact Analysis (BIA)
CBA and BIA Fundamentals
- Conduct cost-benefit analysis for DR solutions
- Perform comprehensive business impact analysis
Understanding Standards of BIA
BIA Standards and Frameworks
- Apply BIA standards effectively
- Document BIA findings properly
Understanding How to Perform BIA
BIA Process Steps
- Execute complete BIA process
- Identify critical business functions and dependencies
Overview of Business Continuity Plan (BCP)
BCP Components
- Develop comprehensive BCPs
- Structure BCP documentation effectively
Overview of Business Continuity Strategy Design
Strategy Development
- Design effective BC strategies
- Select appropriate recovery solutions
4
Data Backup Strategies
17%
Overview of Data Backup
Backup Fundamentals
- Understand backup fundamentals
- Design backup strategies
Understanding RAID Technology
RAID Levels and Implementation
- Select appropriate RAID levels
- Implement RAID solutions
Overview of SAN and NAS
Storage Area Networks and Network Attached Storage
- Design storage solutions
- Implement SAN/NAS effectively
Understanding Types of Data Backup
Backup Types and Methods
- Select appropriate backup types
- Optimize backup windows
Understanding Cloud Data and Disaster Recovery
Cloud-Based DR Solutions
- Implement cloud DR solutions
- Manage hybrid DR environments
Overview of Infrastructure Technologies
Infrastructure Components
- Design resilient infrastructure
- Implement redundancy effectively
Understanding Data Protection Continuum and Best Practices in Backup
Data Protection Strategies
- Implement comprehensive data protection
- Ensure backup security
5
Data Recovery Strategies
37%
Overview of Data Recovery
Recovery Fundamentals
- Execute data recovery procedures
- Validate recovered data
Understanding Data Recovery Process and Best Practices
Recovery Best Practices
- Apply recovery best practices
- Manage recovery operations
Understanding Virtualization-Based Disaster Recovery
Virtual DR Solutions
- Implement virtual DR solutions
- Manage VM replication
Understanding Best Practices and Standards in Virtualization
Virtualization Standards
- Apply virtualization standards
- Optimize virtual environments
Understanding System Recovery
System Recovery Methods
- Perform system recovery
- Manage recovery dependencies
Overview of Centralized and Decentralized Computing
Computing Architectures
- Design appropriate architectures
- Plan recovery for different models
Overview of Centralized Backup, Data Consolidation, and Survivable Storage Systems
Centralized Solutions
- Implement centralized backup
- Design survivable storage
6
Disaster Recovery Planning Process
10%
Overview of Disaster Recovery Planning
DR Planning Fundamentals
- Initiate DR planning process
- Engage stakeholders effectively
Understanding Disaster Recovery Planning Process and Methodology
DR Planning Methodology
- Apply DR planning methodology
- Create comprehensive DR plans
7
BCP Testing, Maintenance, and Training
8%
Overview of Business Continuity Plan Testing
Testing Methods
- Design test scenarios
- Execute BCP tests
Maintaining and Auditing the Business Continuity Plan
Plan Maintenance
- Maintain current BCP documentation
- Conduct BCP audits
Overview of BCP Training Program
Training Development
- Develop training programs
- Ensure team readiness
How do I earn this certification?
Passing 312-76 earns the EC-Council Disaster Recovery Professional certification. It sits in the Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery track.
Next Level Options
- 312-50 - CEH Security skills complement DR planning
- 312-49 - CHFI Forensics skills for incident response
Alternative Paths
- 312-38 - CNDNetwork security for infrastructure protection
- 312-39 - CSCUCyber safety awareness
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What's changed on this exam?
Current Status
- ACTIVE
- Last content update: Version 3
Updates
- Virtualization-Based DR Current Major focus area (part of 37% weighted domain)
- Cloud DR Services Current Covered under Data Backup Strategies domain
- RAID Technologies All levels Foundation knowledge in backup strategies
Who should take this exam?
This exam is typically taken by Network server administrators and Firewall Administrators.
- Working knowledge of all areas of the organization
- Understanding of company's key functional processes and resources
- Knowledge of disaster recovery planning techniques and technologies
- Understanding of risk analysis and business impact analysis methods
- Working knowledge of data processing
- Working knowledge of data and voice telecommunications
- Project management skills