In the fast-paced and high-stakes world of healthcare, IT professionals are on the front lines of a constant battle against cyber threats. When a cyberattack strikes, every second of downtime counts. Patient care, sensitive data, and the very reputation of your organization hang in the balance.
While most healthcare organizations have some form of disaster recovery plan, a recent GigaOm report, “Minimum Viable Recovery: Closing the Recovery Gap,” reveals a startling statistic: 54% of organizations lack confidence in their own recovery plans. This “recovery gap” between desired outcomes and actual capabilities is a serious concern, especially in a sector where the consequences of failure are measured in more than just dollars and cents.
The report, commissioned by Commvault, introduces a new approach to cyber resilience: minimum viable recovery (MVR). This business-led strategy is designed to close the recovery gap by prioritizing what matters most, enabling a faster, more efficient, and more reliable recovery when disaster strikes.
The Recovery Gap in Healthcare: When Downtime is a Flatline
In healthcare, downtime isn’t just an inconvenience; it can be a life-or-death situation. Imagine a ransomware attack that cripples your electronic health record (EHR) system. Suddenly, clinicians can’t access patient histories, medication records, or treatment plans. Surgeries are postponed, appointments are canceled, and the entire continuum of care is disrupted.
Traditional, technology-led recovery plans often fail to account for these critical business-level priorities. They can be slow and cumbersome, and may have limited availability for a clean recovery. This is where the concept of minimum viability becomes a game-changer for healthcare.
Minimum Viable Recovery: A Smarter, Faster Path to Resilience
The report shows that MVR is a strategic, business-first approach that focuses on restoring essential services and functions in a prioritized manner. Instead of trying to bring everything back online at once, MVR identifies the bare essentials needed to keep the organization running and delivering patient care.
The GigaOm report outlines three pillars of a successful MVR implementation:
Commvault: Your Partner in Minimum Viable Recovery
At Commvault, we understand the unique challenges facing healthcare IT. Our solutions are designed to help you implement an effective minimum viability strategy and close the recovery gap.
Don’t wait for a crisis to expose the weaknesses in your recovery plan. Embrace an MVR strategy and build a more resilient future for your organization and your patients.
Read the full report today, and reach out to a Commvault representative when you’re ready to talk minimum viability.
