Masters of Scale Rapid Response: SolarWinds: Urgent lessons from a cyberattack, w/ CEO Sudhakar Ramakrishna
Oct 7, 2021
Sudhakar Ramakrishna, CEO of SolarWinds, leads a tech company that faced a major cyberattack impacting many organizations. He shares urgent lessons on crisis management and the realities of cybersecurity. Ramakrishna emphasizes that every company is vulnerable, highlighting the importance of humility and adaptability in the face of breaches. He discusses the complexities of modern threats, the need for transparency, and the critical role of effective communication in navigating cybersecurity challenges.
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Unexpected Crisis
- Sudhakar Ramakrishna joined SolarWinds just before the cyberattack discovery.
- This changed his initial CEO plans, forcing an immediate crisis response.
Crisis Response
- Take care of your employees and customers first in a crisis.
- Assess security investments and identify any deficiencies.
Nation-State Attacks
- Even companies with industry-standard security can be breached by determined nation-state actors.
- Each attack offers learning opportunities for improvement.