Continuity Central

In the healthcare industry, IT professionals shoulder a weighty responsibility that extends beyond technology. Their crucial role directly impacts the well-being and lives of patients. Don Boxley looks at some of the specific resilience challenges in this sector. Operating in a high-stakes environment where the demand for reliable services and uninterrupted network connectivity is relentless, healthcare organizations face an increasingly perilous threat landscape.

Nick Denning, CEO of IT consultancy Diegesis and veteran of multiple public sector IT transformation projects, shares his thoughts on what makes a successful risk awareness strategy. Risk management involves identifying, assessing, mitigating, and planning for potential events that could impact a business. This article explores risk management in practice including the difference between operational and project risk.

Cisco is enhancing its Extended Detection and Response (XDR) solution by adding recovery to the response process. The announcement brings near real-time recovery for business operations after a ransomware attack. By reducing the crucial time between the beginnings of a ransomware outbreak and capturing a snapshot of business-critical information to near-zero, Cisco XDR will ‘enable new levels of business continuity’.

After years struggling with tracking metrics for a disaster recovery program, the authors of this article came across a metric tracking system used by a peer which was successfully modified for DR use. The system is shared here to help you move from nagging to supporting the teams that you work with. By Cullen Case Jr., CBCP and Stephen Wolters. Metrics to show efficacy and return on investment are not new.

KnowBe4 has announced the results of its Q2 2023 top-clicked phishing report. The results include the top email subjects clicked on in phishing tests and reflect the use of HR business-related messages to gain interest from employees. Phishing emails continue to be one of the most common methods to effectively perpetuate malicious attacks on organizations around the globe.

SonicWall has released the 2023 SonicWall Mid-Year Cyber Threat Report. The bi-annual report uncovers evolving tactical activity from digital threat actors as they develop different types of malicious attacks. Overall intrusion attempts were up, led by the highest year on record for global cryptojacking volume, as threat actors shifted away from traditional ransomware attacks towards stealthier means of malicious activities.

The BCI has announced the formation of its latest regional Chapter for business continuity and resilience professionals. The new BCI Portugal Chapter will be chaired by Daniela Santos MBCI. “We are very pleased about the Chapter and the numerous opportunities it will bring to our members,” said Daniela. “The Chapter serves as a platform for professionals in the business continuity and resilience field to come together, collaborate, and grow collectively.

SANS Institute has released the SANS 2023 Security Awareness Report, 'Managing Human Risk’. Rooted in the experiences of nearly 2,000 participants from 80 countries, the report underscores the escalating stakes in human cyber risks. "The digital world is expanding rapidly, and with it, the human element of cyber security becomes ever more important as it evolves as a primary target for cyber threats globally," says Lance Spitzner, SANS Security Awareness Director and co-author of the report.

Outpost24 has announced the release of Outpost24 CORE, a new unified exposure management solution that gives visibility and real-time insights into an organization’s IT asset inventory and their threat exposure across the entire attack surface. Outpost24 CORE provides actionable insight of an organization's asset exposure, comprising not only infrastructure but application and user risk.

Heatwaves can have wide-ranging impacts on businesses, affecting their operations, supply chains, employee well-being, and financial stability. It is crucial for organizations to fully comprehend the specific challenges posed by heatwaves and develop strategies to mitigate these risks. Owen Miles explores… As the impacts of climate change become increasingly apparent, extreme weather events like heatwaves are posing significant challenges for businesses across Europe.