Episode 112 - What have we learned from Covid-19 (5th Anniversary of Lockdown)
In this timely episode, Dave Parry and Richard Buckle examine the critical importance of business...
By: Pete Johnson on Aug 1, 2024 10:45:00 AM
In this episode of the SME Growth podcast, Dave speaks with Pete White of Information Solutions/Web Orchard about the recent CrowdStrike software failure that affected millions of computers worldwide. They explore the implications for businesses and provide practical advice on IT security and disaster recovery planning.
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Quotes to Remember:
"A lot of CEOs and managers woke up the other day not knowing what CrowdStrike was, what it did on their network, and how critical it was."
"At a very minimum, you need to be doing yearly disaster recovery tests, making sure that you can get access to key data, making sure that you've got offsite backups."
"Having awareness of what systems you've got in place and asking the questions of what they do, are they fit for purpose - it's really helpful for senior management to know all about their IT infrastructure."
Top Takeaways:
This episode provides valuable insights for business owners and managers looking to protect their organisations from similar IT disruptions, emphasising the importance of proper planning and regular testing of disaster recovery procedures.
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