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SS 507:2015 explained

SS 507:2015 is Singapore's standard for information and communications technology disaster recovery services. The Singapore Standards eShop listed the 2015 edition as current when checked on 23 August 2026.

STANDARD OVERVIEW

Service scope and boundaries

The standard applies to in-house and outsourced ICT disaster-recovery service providers.

01

What it covers

Facilities and service capabilities used to provide fallback and recovery support, including implementation, testing, and execution.

02

What it does not cover

It is not a general data center design rating and does not cover every aspect of business continuity management.

03

Context required

The recovery service, boundaries, dependencies, recovery objectives, tests, and evidence must be defined in the organization's context.

Decision questions

01.

Service purpose

Is the organization providing or procuring an ICT disaster-recovery service?

02.

Scope

Which facilities, systems, suppliers, and recovery activities are in scope?

03.

Testing

How are recovery capabilities tested and accepted?

04.

Dependencies

Which dependencies sit outside the service provider's control?

05.

Assessment objective

Is the goal internal conformity, procurement assurance, or formal certification?

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