[LIBRARYDIR] Ransomware plan?

[Jacquelyn Ray]

Well, I wonder if they worder their request poorly?  (Not saying that's an IT thing to do)  🙂

Perhaps they are thinking of continuity of services and what might be impacted? For example, Centralia's quick move to LibGuides was impressive.  Services and Resources we could continue to offer would also include circulating print materials, virtual reference, etc.

All my best,
Jacquelyn

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Kind of my thought too. Other than listing all service providers and having these contacts and their information maintained in an off-campus computer, and maybe doing backups that are stored off the main system, what else can we be doing for this scenario?



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Wouldn’t that be what we have THEM for?



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Hi all,



I hope your spring quarter is wrapping up well for you and your students!



Does your library have a plan for what to do if there is a ransomware attack? Our IT department has told everyone to make a plan, and I thought I would start with this group. Thanks in advance for your help, and if it's easier to talk than write, I would be happy to set up a call! Take care, Claire

Claire Murata, MLIS
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