A recent healthsystemCIO webinar highlighted the importance of IT resilience in healthcare systems, especially amidst increasing cyber threats. Panelists stressed the need for robust business continuity plans that cover a range of disaster scenarios beyond cyberattacks, rethinking downtime preparedness, engaging with vendors, ensuring their support during outages, and proactively identifying and closing readiness gaps. Regular incident response exercises, well-defined roles, and educating staff on emergency workflows were also emphasized as crucial for building resilience.

M&S issues update as crippling nationwide IT outage still ongoing – The Sun
Marks & Spencer (M&S) halted online orders in the UK and Ireland following a cyber attack, leading to a 5% drop in share price. Physical