As businesses become increasingly reliant on technology, the risk of cybersecurity breaches is becoming more and more of a reality. While it’s important to take steps to prevent cyber security breaches, it’s also important to be prepared for the aftermath of a breach. In this blog post, we’ll discuss some critical phases after a cyber security breach and technologies that aid in quick response.
While this is not a comprehensive list of recommendations for securing your environment, it will provide some basic guidelines for the steps to take after a breach and the technologies that allow an incident response team to act quickly and decisively. It should also be noted that most of these technologies play a role in all phases of incidence response.
The first step after a cyber security breach is to assess the damage. This means determining what data was compromised, who was affected, and what steps must be taken to mitigate the damage. It’s important to act quickly and decisively to contain the breach and prevent further damage.
Once the damage has been assessed, it’s important to take steps to prevent similar breaches in the future. This may involve implementing new security measures, such as two-factor authentication, or updating existing security protocols. It’s also important to review the incident with staff to ensure that everyone is aware of the risks and how to prevent them in the future.
Threat and Vulnerability Management The process of identifying, assessing, and mitigating threats and vulnerabilities in an organization's IT systems involves the use of various tools and techniques to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities, assess their impact, and develop strategies to mitigate or eliminate them. The goal of threat and vulnerability management is to reduce the risk of a security breach or attack but is also useful for identifying vulnerabilities opened during a breach, or systems vulnerable to similar attack methods attackers utilized.
Finally, it’s important to communicate with customers and other stakeholders about the breach. This may involve issuing a public statement, providing updates on the situation, and assisting affected customers. It’s important to be transparent and honest about the situation and to take responsibility for the breach. Knowing with confidence what has been compromised assists in communicating clearly and promptly following a breach.
No one wants to experience a cyber security breach, but preparing for the aftermath is important. By taking the right steps, businesses can minimize the damage and ensure that similar breaches don’t happen in the future.
No two investigations are the same. It’s important to note the technologies provided are not a hard and fast ruleset for incident response. Consult your security team or Managed Security Services Provider regarding the tools most applicable in your environment.