Ransomware Attack After-Action Review
Summary
IT Executive Director Willie Resto presented a detailed report on the August 7 ransomware attack, confirming that prompt in-house isolation and robust backups allowed full recovery within 30 hours without paying any ransom.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Oct 1, 2024.
Impact analysis
The incident cost approximately $34,000 for forensic auditing and minor configuration support, with no ransom paid.
All city residents and municipal operations benefit from secure data restoration and verified system integrity.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council — October 1, 2024
IT Executive Director Willie Resto presented a detailed report on the August 7 ransomware attack, confirming that prompt in-house isolation and robust backups allowed full recovery within 30 hours without paying any ransom.
City Council — April 23, 2024
Staff reported on robust multi-layered cybersecurity defenses and ongoing network modernizations that protect city financial and HR data.
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