Public Sector Tech Talk E26: Mitigating the Impact of a Cyber Attack Against Your Agency

Event Overview

Cybersecurity continues to be the number-one issue facing the public sector. As agencies struggle to search for the right solution to protect their systems and data, what should they do when the inevitable occurs? When those systems and data are locked down or breached by an adversary? It starts with a comprehensive remediation and cyber resiliency plan. This Public Sector Tech Talk episode will provide details on why restoring files from a backup is one of the safest and most reliable solutions for recovering from a cyber incident such as ransomware. Specifically, subject matter experts from WWT and Rubrik will provide a "behind the scenes" look into how adversaries are able to infiltrate systems and move laterally with ease. Additionally, they will discuss critical features of a cyber remediation plan that all public sector organizations should consider as well as why a risk-based approach to cybersecurity is key.

What to expect

During this episode, subject matter experts will provide insights into the evolution of the cyber threat landscape and lessons learned from public sector organizations that have dealt with a successful attack. In particular, this episode will discuss:

How adversaries infiltrate networks and move laterally to generate the biggest impact
Important features to incorporate into any remediation plan
Why a risk-based approach should be part of an agency's cyber strategy
Best practices for integrating incident response and recovery into public sector environments

Goals and Objectives

After viewing this episode, you will have a better understanding of why developing and implementing a comprehensive remediation plan can help agencies mitigate the impact of a cyber-attack.

Who should attend?

Public sector IT professionals looking to learn about emerging technologies and drivers shaping the future of government. This series is geared towards those that are developing and executing solutions that address the unique challenges faced by government agencies. In this case, a focus on the need for a cyber remediation plan.

Presenters

Jeffrey Phelan

Rubrik, Inc.