Statescoop Radio

Cyberthreats against state and local agencies are forcing leaders to fortify their defenses. To minimize the impact of ransomware attacks, leaders should look to implementing modernized data backup and recovery solutions, according to national security expert Rick Bryant. Agencies that use stronger measures to protect and backup their data before it’s attacked will be better prepared to recover operations quickly, he says. Sponsored by Veritas Technologies and Carahsoft. Guest: Rick Bryant, National Healthcare Architect and Ransomware Expert, Veritas Technologies Look for more coverage of “IT security in government” on www.fedscoop.com/listen