E058 - Separating Disaster and Cyber Recoveries

In this episode of Socializing Security, Brian and Milou delve into the critical distinctions between IT disaster recovery and cyber attack recovery. They explore the definitions, planning strategies, recovery processes, and the varying impacts of each type of incident on organizations. The conversation emphasizes the importance of having well-defined disaster recovery and incident response plans, as well as the need for proactive measures to mitigate risks associated with both IT disasters and cyber attacks.

Chapters
00:00 Introduction to IT and Cyber Disasters
01:47 Defining IT Disasters
05:06 Understanding Cyber Attacks
09:58 Planning for IT Disasters vs Cyber Attacks
14:40 Backup Strategies and Recovery Planning
22:26 Comparing Impacts of IT Disasters and Cyber Attacks
26:23 The Role of Forensics for Cyber Attacks
27:32 Comparing the Impacts of IT and Cyber Disasters
31:36 Response Team Dynamics
34:12 Key Takeaways and Conclusion