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they financial transactions, power grid control or patient care – remain operational, even if at reduced capacity.
Rapid restoration: The focus shifts from‘ if we are ever hit’ to‘ how fast can we bounce back.’ This capability is measured by the Recovery Time Objective( RTO) and is underpinned by immutable data backups and robust, tested recovery playbooks.
The critical infrastructure imperative: From choice to legal obligation
While the shift to resilience is a trend for most organisations, it is rapidly becoming a legal and regulatory obligation for those operating Critical Infrastructure( CI). Critical Infrastructure encompasses the assets, systems and networks – whether physical or virtual – that are considered so vital to a
The evolution from security to resilience, now compounded by the mandate for sovereignty, is a profound philosophical and operational pivot.
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