The CryptoLocker ransomware attack was a cyberattack using the CryptoLocker ransomware that occurred from 5 September 2013 to late May 2014. It is believed that the operators of CryptoLocker successfully extorted a total of around $3 million from victims of the trojan. It propagated via infected email attachments, and via an existing Gameover ZeuS botnet. [...]
It is a good idea to read this post first about resuscitation as well as job continuity. As you can see, the process of business continuity involves several steps. In the fifth stage, called "BCP Implementation", one of important things that needs to be done is to document the business continuity plan (BCP). We discuss [...]
How an organization responds to a cyber security incident or any other event that causes the loss of operations or data. We have provided detailed training on these two topics in the CISSP Training Course. In recent years, Disaster Recovery, and business continuity have more important role in enterprise computing budgets. Disaster recovery is the [...]
Participate in Business Continuity Planning (BCP) and Exercises Business continuity focuses on a business operating with minimal or no downtime. At result, It also includes disaster recovery. We can say that business continuity is a strategy while disaster recovery is a tactic. In this section of this tutorial, we'll take a look at business [...]
Test Disaster Recovery Plans (DRP) In this section of this tutorial, we'll take a look at test disaster recovery plans (DRP) to help you understand the different aspects of test disaster recovery plans (DRP). Testing the disaster recovery plans is an effective way to assure the company is ready for a real disaster. There [...]
Implement Disaster Recovery (DR) Processes The general process of disaster recovery include: Responding to the disruption Activation of the recovery team Ongoing tactical communication Assessment of the damage Recovery of critical assets and processes Response The first thing to consider when an incident occurs is whether the disaster recovery process is needed. If the [...]
Collect Security Process Data In this part of this tutorial, we'll take a look at collecting security process data to help you understand the different aspects of security process data. Organizations should collect data about policies and procedures and review it because Assessment of security management processes and systems helps an organization determine the [...]
Business Continuity Requirements Business continuity requirements, ensures the continuity of IT operations that is maintained from the primary or alternate locations during an incident or disastrous events.Business continuity requirements are based on the business continuity planning (BCP). Develop and Document Scope and Plan Business Continuity Planning (BCP) BCP aims to prevent interruptions to operations [...]