In an era of constantly evolving cyber-threats and advancing technology, no organisation is immune to the risk of cyber-attack. That’s why having a Cyber-incident Response Plan is a vital element of any organisation’s approach to business continuity.
At a glance, cyber-incident response plans provide business leaders like you with proactive guidance to prevent cyber-attacks and reactive steps to follow if a breach occurs. In other words, having a cyber-incident response plan can help prevent attacks from happening altogether and limit the damages in the event of a worst-case scenario.
However, simply having a cyber-incident response plan won’t guarantee cyber-resilience. Rather, it’s important for your organisation to routinely revisit your plan to make necessary updates and improvements when new threats emerge.
Consider the following tips to update and improve your cyber-incident response plan:
Maintain proper documentation
Make sure your cyber-risks are properly documented as a reference point for improving your incident response plan. Remember that your response plan should follow suit when new cyber risks or threats evolve. Also, be sure to document any past cyber incidents that took place. By doing so, you can better analyse what went wrong and adjust your incident response plan to ensure the same concern doesn’t happen again.
Prepare for different scenarios
No cyber-incident is exactly the same. With this in mind, be sure your cyber-incident response plan is multi-faceted, with tailored steps and preparations based on the type of attack. A common approach is to have varying response levels based on the breach’s severity. For example, a phishing attack that only infected a single user and led to minimal data loss would call for a different response than a large-scale breach that resulted in significant disruption.
Test your cyber response plan—
In addition to preparing for different forms of cyber-attack, it’s also crucial to routinely test your response plan with sample scenarios. Like a fire drill, try to involve every employee in testing your response plan. This way, all staff members will know how they play a role, and you will be able to determine the effectiveness of your plan accurately. From there, you can make adjustments as needed and feel more confident in your plan in the event of a real cyber-attack.
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Apart from updating your cyber-incident response plan, don’t forget to make sure your organisation possesses adequate levels of cyber-insurance. Reason Global’s Cyber Liability Insurance cover offers cutting edge protection protection for moving and storage businesses from exposures arising out of online breaches and cyber crime.
