Every day we hear of the latest phishing, ransomware, and DDoS attacks. Major organizations, financial institutions, and governments have suffered significant losses and damage due to such cyber incidents – and if it can happen to them, it can happen to you. A backup and recovery strategy alone is no longer sufficient to keep data safe.
The objective of new ransomware strains is to delete backup files, agents, and security software. Backup without integrated cybersecurity capabilities is no longer enough. Having a strong backup and DR plan that secures backup files from attack is credited with helping companies avoid the worst effects of ransomware. Business continuity and disaster recovery (BCDR) plans need to become more closely affiliated with cybersecurity plans. With more than 600,000 malware samples being created every day, the likelihood of a cybersecurity incident constantly increases. Inadequacies in preparation could be devastating to your business.
Every organization needs to examine how cybersecurity and disaster recovery interact. Cyberthreats drive disasters. While both can face disruptive events, they often operate in silos. But by strategizing and executing response plans together, it will be possible to identify additional ways for cybersecurity and (DR) teams to interact.
