What happened with the CDK hack?

In this video, Ronnie Hay from UBEO Marketing interviews Erick Miller, VP of Technology Services, discussing a recent network security breach involving CDK and how it turned into a major ransomware attack. Eric explains how hackers infiltrate networks, encrypt data, and even target backups to force organizations into paying a ransom. He dives into the specifics of the CDK incident, where a failed attempt to restore from backups led to a $25 million payout to hackers.
Eric emphasizes the importance of robust network security measures, such as international security certifications like ISO 27001 and SOC 2, type 2. He highlights the need for businesses to thoroughly vet their IT partners, ensuring they have taken extra steps to secure data. Eric also discusses UBEO's process of evaluating new products, focusing on multiple layers of security. He underscores the importance of encrypting data from start to finish, even when sending print jobs within an organization.
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Keywords: network security, hackers, ransomware, CDK breach, data encryption, IT security, ISO 27001, SOC 2 compliance.