Cyber Incident Response Plan

Small and medium-sized enterprises are vulnerable to a cyber incident, data breaches and ransomware attacks. Whenever your company operates on the grid (or stores its data in the cloud). Overall, it could be at risk of a cyber attack at all times.

Statistics estimate that a virtual attack on a company’s system can occur every five seconds. However, this number may be an underestimate of the true danger.

Finally, it is crucial to have a cyber incident response plan in the event of an attacker targeting your company.

The following are five things to do. In the case your company is affected by a ransomware attack or data breach.

1. Take action to escalate the issue

In the case of a ransomware attack or a data breach. The first thing anyone in the company should do is escalate the issue to the appropriate department. Immediately stop the active and connected systems in your organization. Notify the right personnel about the security breach. This allows for quick action. Which allows for immediate mitigation.

Always take immediate action when a breach or security incident occurs.

2. Communicate with all connected parties

A second step would be to notify everyone who has been affected.

The lack of knowledge of an attack on the system can make the system even more vulnerable.

• Connected employees should disconnect as soon as possible.
• Employees should update their passwords immediately.
• If a breach occurs, the company should implement a “no USB” policy; this will minimize the probability of future breaches and stop existing ones from spreading further.
• Instruct employees to disconnect smartphones from company files and accounts. By having fewer flash drives in company computers, it prevents potential ransomware from spreading.

3. All systems should be secured

Right away, secure all systems, including email servers, computers, servers, and computer networks.

Defend yourself against ransomware attacks. Encourage employees to never comply with an attacker’s demands. And instead to focus on heightened device security both at work and at home.

You can ensure safety through practicing efficient cyber security tactics. Hiring a cyber security team is an excellent option to keep your systems safe.

4. Seek professional assistance

A third-party online security provider should be used by every company. Generally, this is especially important for small business. Prepare your security provider for a cyber incident response plan in advance. Make sure they understand what to do in the event of an attack.

5. Notify the authorities

When a data breach or attack occurs, the company should notify the authorities immediately. Overall, criminal law enforcement has many tools at its disposal for finding and prosecuting ransomware attackers. Generally, taking legal action can enable a quicker, safer resolution. 

Finally, if you have questions about your Cyber Security plan feel free to reach out to our team at 4Leet.