NHS cyber-attack issue still continuing two months later…

Although the attack on NHS systems, back in August was contained, the systems hit are still not fully funstional:

Oxford Health: Cyber attack continues to hit NHS trust’s services – BBC News

The NHS 111 non-emergency/first call service was infected by ransomware and severely disrupted and the disruption is still continuing with no end in sight.

“One shouldn’t underestimate the impact this has had on our organisation… it is compromising our ability to deliver the quality of care that we would like to.

Dr Nick Broughton, Chief Executive of Oxford Health Foundation Trust

Your takeaway from this is that your recovery plan and contingencies for a cyber incident, is probably as important as your defences.

Clive Catton MSc (Cyber Security) – by-line and other articles

Further Reading

NHS cyber attack 200