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A cybercrime group is targeting US hospitals, federal agencies warn

The Verge

Executives - be ready to activate business continuity and disaster recovery plans. IT sec teams - patch, MFA, check logs, make sure you have a good backup point. link] — Chris Krebs #Protect2020 (@CISAKrebs) October 29, 2020. Healthcare and Public Health sector partners - shields up! Assume Ryuk is inside the house.

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Ransomware’s Number 1 Target? Your Kid’s School

SecureWorld News

The FBI, CISA, and the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC) recently revealed that the number of ransomware incidents against K-12 districts increased dramatically at the beginning of fall 2020 classes. Without proper planning and preparation, schools may be unable to continue classes and administrative operations.

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District Medical Group transforms its approach to data management

CIO Business Intelligence

When Kevin Rhode took the role of CIO of Arizona-based District Medical Group (DMG) in May 2020, he faced his share of challenges. When he took the helm at DMG, Rhode’s first step was to assess the organization’s disaster recovery, business continuity, backup, and data management capabilities. Introducing cold storage.

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Colocation: A Crucial Pillar for Building a Data-First Organization

CIO Business Intelligence

Investment in state-of-the-art facilities and modern technologies — coupled with burgeoning partner ecosystems spanning cloud, network, and telecommunications capabilities — positions colocation as a reliable foundation for business continuity. billion in 2020 to $202.71 billion by 2030, a CAGR of 15.7%.

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Ukraine IT’s unparalleled resilience

CIO Business Intelligence

The IT sector in Ukraine had stabilized after the 2014 Russian incursion with growth accelerating beginning in 2017 and “supercharging” in 2020 and 2021, says Katie Gove, senior director-analyst in Gartner’s Technology and Service Provider Research division. In 2020, the company had developed robust processes for remote work. “It