Preparing Your Microbiology Laboratory for Cyberattack Prevention and Recovery

Learn from a detailed case study presentation about a 25-day cyberattack at a university hospital's microbiology laboratory, delivered by Dr. Christina Wojewoda at ASM Microbe 2024. Explore the critical challenges faced during the downtime period, essential preparation strategies, and recovery protocols for clinical laboratories. Gain valuable insights through real-world examples and documented experiences, supported by published research and industry articles about laboratory cyberattack response and recovery. Discover practical approaches to maintain laboratory operations during system outages and implement protective measures to safeguard against future cyber threats in clinical laboratory settings.