The DoD must prioritize data recovery and backup strategies to counter escalating cyber threats and build cyber resilience.
In an era of escalating cyber threats, defense agencies are underscoring the importance of data backups for secure storage and swift recovery after cyberattacks. Critical questions arise as they enhance these efforts:
Addressing these concerns is pivotal to ensuring recovery protocols are effective, trusted and shielded from foreign and domestic cyber adversaries.
The NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) 2.0 has evolved to address the above, focusing on the trustworthiness and speed of recovery operations. This alignment is crucial for government agencies like the Defense Department (DoD), where operational resilience is paramount.
In the aftermath of a cyberattack, it is vital to implement measures that ensure the continued strength of cyber defenses. This involves not only immediate recovery but also long-term strategies to prevent future incidents:
The DoD must prioritize data recovery and backup strategies to counter escalating cyber threats. The DoD can secure its cyber defenses by investing in workforce training, following the NIST CSF 2.0, and implementing immutable backups, among other steps outlined above. Emphasizing rigorous testing, leveraging advanced analytics and maintaining continuous training will enhance resilience against adversaries like China, Russia, Iran and cybercriminals. These measures ensure DoD is prepared to recover swiftly from disruptions, safeguarding national security in an ever-evolving cyber landscape.
Travis Rosiek is public sector chief technology officer at Rubrik.