The steps of performing frequent data back-ups, performing test restorations to verify integrity of backed-up data, and maintaining backed-up data offline or on separate servers can help an organization recover from ransomware attacks. Ransomware is a type of malicious software that encrypts the victim’s data and demands a ransom for the decryption key. Ransomware attacks can cause significant disruption, damage, and financial losses to an organization, as well as compromise the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of personal information. Having a reliable and secure backup system can help an organization restore its data and resume its operations without paying the ransom or losing valuable information.
[References:, CIPM Body of Knowledge (2021), Domain IV: Privacy Program Operational Life Cycle, Section B: Protecting Personal Information, Subsection 1: Information Security Practices, CIPM Study Guide (2021), Chapter 8: Protecting Personal Information, Section 8.1: Information Security Practices, CIPM Textbook (2019), Chapter 8: Protecting Personal Information, Section 8.1: Information Security Practices, CIPM Practice Exam (2021), Question 129, , , ]
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