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Network Recovery

Network recovery is the process of restoring computer network operations to a fully functional state after a cyberattack, system failure, or disaster. It involves rebuilding or reconfiguring compromised systems and services to ensure secure and reliable communication.

TECHNICAL DEFINITION

Network Recovery, a critical phase within incident response, refers to the systematic process of restoring compromised or disrupted network infrastructure and services to their pre-incident, secure operational baseline following a cybersecurity breach or failure, encompassing re-imaging systems, restoring data, re-establishing connectivity, and validating security controls. This methodical return to normalcy minimizes downtime and ensures the integrity and availability of network resources and communications.

BACKGROUND

Cybersecurity engineering is a software engineering discipline focused on the protection of systems, networks, and data from unauthorized access, cyberattacks, and other malicious activities, including cybercrimes. As part of security engineering, it applies engineering principles to the design, implementation, maintenance, and evaluation of secure systems, ensuring the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of information.

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SYNONYMS & ALIASES

  • Network Restoration
  • System Recovery
  • Disaster Recovery (Network)
  • Network Remediation
  • Operational Restoration

USAGE NOTE

Network recovery is typically the final phase of the incident response lifecycle, executed after containment and eradication, to ensure business continuity.

DEVELOPERS

Organizations developing technology related to Network Recovery.

  • Cisco Systems

    Develops a wide range of networking and cybersecurity solutions, including technologies for network resilience, incident response, and rapid recovery of network operations after disruptions.

  • Palo Alto Networks

    Provides advanced cybersecurity platforms with capabilities for automated threat prevention, incident response, and cloud security, aiding in the swift stabilization and recovery of network infrastructure.

  • Fortinet

    Offers a comprehensive security fabric including firewalls, endpoint protection, and security operations solutions designed to enhance network resilience and facilitate rapid recovery from cyber incidents.

  • Mandiant (Google Cloud)

    Specializes in cyber incident response and readiness, providing expert services and technology to help organizations detect, contain, and recover their networks and systems from sophisticated attacks.

  • CrowdStrike

    Delivers endpoint protection, threat intelligence, and incident response services, including capabilities that aid in isolating threats and restoring compromised systems and network integrity post-breach.

  • Veeam Software

    Focuses on data backup, recovery, and management solutions that are critical for restoring network-dependent applications and data after outages, ransomware attacks, or other incidents, thereby supporting network recovery.

  • Rubrik

    Provides data security and recovery solutions, including ransomware recovery and data resilience, enabling rapid restoration of applications and data across networks to minimize downtime.

  • Commvault

    Offers enterprise data management and recovery solutions that are essential for restoring data and applications across complex network environments after cyberattacks, failures, or disasters.

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