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Tools like Chaos Monkey deliberately shut down random components to test system resilience. Regular chaos testing helps identify weaknesses before real failures occur.

Human Factors and Organizational Challenges

Technology alone isn't enough. Human errors—misconfigurations, missed monitoring signals, or lack of knowledge transfer—remain significant vulnerability points. To mitigate:

• Cross-train team members.

• Conduct disaster recovery drills regularly.

• Maintain comprehensive documentation.

• Establish redundancy in operational knowledge.

Disaster Recovery: Preparation and Testing

Disaster recovery (DR) plans must be well-designed and regularly tested. Important points include:

• Snapshots & Backups: Regularly scheduled snapshots of databases.