NFL PB Cutover

Risks & Issues

Active risk monitoring and mitigation strategies.

High Impact Risks
2

Require immediate attention

Medium Probability
2

Monitoring closely

Mitigated
1

Controls in place

Risk Score
Low-Med
Risk Register
Detailed view of identified risks and mitigation plans.
R-01

Database import exceeds 24-hour window

MITIGATED
Impact:High
Probability:Low
Mitigation:Pre-test the import process in the Dev environment; allocate buffer time in the schedule.
R-02

API endpoint configuration errors

ACTIVE
Impact:High
Probability:Medium
Mitigation:RDA Digital to prepare and test endpoint changes in advance; maintain rollback procedures.
R-03

DNS propagation delays

PLANNED
Impact:Medium
Probability:Low
Mitigation:Reduce DNS TTL values 48 hours prior to cutover; use direct IP testing during propagation.
R-04

Unforeseen application dependencies

ACTIVE
Impact:Medium
Probability:Medium
Mitigation:Vitech to provide comprehensive documentation; conduct thorough pre-cutover validation in Dev.
Rollback Plan

1. DNS Reversion

PointClick can revert DNS records to point back to the original Vitech-hosted environment within 15 minutes.

2. Communication

NFL PB will immediately notify all users of the rollback and revised timeline via established channels.

3. Root Cause Analysis

All teams will convene for an emergency debrief to identify the failure cause and develop a remediation plan.