Digital Disaster

Synopsis

In the sixth CatStronauts graphic novel, the elite team gets invited to test the first-ever space hotel! With a highly sophisticated Artificial Intelligence running the hotel and attending to the CatStronauts' every need, what could possibly go wrong?

Darby Fuzzelton, the world's richest cat, is determined to open the first-ever space hotel! Her first guests? The elite CatStronauts along with a few kittens who were top of their class at Space Camp. Their job? To prove that her space hotel is safe to the public.

When the cats and kittens arrive, they're greeted by AVA, an advanced Artificial Intelligence system programmed to handle countless hotel operations. Upon seeing Cat-Stro-Bot and his ability to go ANYWHERE, AVA becomes obsessed with gaining her own freedom. With AVA distracted, all the hotel systems go on the fritz! Will the CatStronauts escape this hotel of horror?

In this full-colour graphic novel, author/illustrator Drew Brockington pushes the CatStronauts team further than ever, but there's still lots of humour, teamwork, and tuna fish by the ton!

Summary

Chapter 1: The Digital Disaster

* Summary: The chapter introduces the concept of a digital disaster and its potential devastating consequences for businesses.
* Real Example: The 2013 Target data breach, which exposed the personal information of over 110 million customers, is presented as a case study.

Chapter 2: The Causes of Digital Disasters

* Summary: The chapter explores the various causes of digital disasters, including human error, malware, natural disasters, and sabotage.
* Real Example: The 2016 ransomware attack on the United Kingdom's National Health Service (NHS), which encrypted patient records and disrupted healthcare services, is highlighted.

Chapter 3: The Impact of Digital Disasters

* Summary: The chapter discusses the wide-ranging impact of digital disasters, including financial losses, reputational damage, and customer churn.
* Real Example: The 2017 Equifax data breach, which compromised the personal information of 147 million Americans, is examined as an example of the severe consequences of a digital disaster.

Chapter 4: Preventing Digital Disasters

* Summary: The chapter provides practical steps that businesses can take to prevent digital disasters, such as implementing strong cybersecurity measures, conducting regular risk assessments, and training employees.
* Real Example: The story of Cisco's successful implementation of a robust cybersecurity program is presented as a model for disaster prevention.

Chapter 5: Responding to Digital Disasters

* Summary: The chapter guides businesses through the process of responding to a digital disaster, including containing the damage, notifying stakeholders, and initiating a recovery plan.
* Real Example: The case of Netflix's response to a 2018 fire at one of its data centers is used to illustrate the importance of having a comprehensive disaster recovery plan.

Chapter 6: Recovery and Restoration After a Digital Disaster

* Summary: The chapter emphasizes the importance of restoring operations and rebuilding trust after a digital disaster. It also discusses the challenges of managing reputation and legal liabilities.
* Real Example: The experience of Volkswagen after its emissions scandal is cited as an example of a company that successfully rebuilt its reputation following a major digital disaster.

Chapter 7: Lessons Learned from Digital Disasters

* Summary: The chapter concludes by summarizing the key lessons learned from various digital disasters and provides guidance for businesses to avoid similar incidents in the future.
* Real Example: The book presents a list of recommendations for businesses based on the experiences of organizations that have successfully navigated digital disasters.