Blog Topic: Incident Response

Increasing Cyber Resilience with Virtual Security Engineers

Discover how virtual security engineers fortify organizations by providing around-the-clock protection, threat monitoring, and strategic cybersecurity support.

Cybersecurity, Data Safety, Incident Response, Organizational Resilience, vCISO, vSE

CISO Best Practices: Navigating Incident Response, Technology Integration, and Vendor Management

Dive into a panel discussion of CISO best practices, tips, and habits. Insights on incident response, technology integration, and vendor management.

CISO, Incident Response, IT Leadership, Third-Party, vCISO

The Cornerstone of Success: Cultivating Organizational Resilience

Discover the pillars of resilience to keep your business robust amid challenges. Embrace continuity with expert strategies.

Business Continuity, Business Impact Analysis, Disaster Recovery, Incident Response, IT Leadership, Organizational Resilience

Inside the Des Moines Public Schools Ransomware Attack: Q&A with Director of Technology, Lisa Irey

Lisa Irey, the Director of Technology & Printing Services at Des Moines Public Schools, delves into the harrowing ransomware attack that made national headlines.

Data Safety, Education, Incident Response, Insurance, IT Leadership, Ransomware, Schools

How to Fix the Java Log4j Vulnerability

Stay updated on the Log4j vulnerability. Learn how it affects your systems and the steps to patch it for enhanced cybersecurity.

Cybersecurity, Incident Response

Ask the FBI: Cybersecurity Tips

An FBI Special Agent shares cybersecurity tips covering what to do when you suspect an attack, plus preventative steps that can prevent most breaches.

Audits, Cybersecurity, Incident Response

Incident Response Tabletop Exercise and Scenarios

Enhance your cybersecurity with our realistic tabletop exercises. Practice incident response and identify plan changes with our sample scenarios.

Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery, Incident Response, IT Leadership

How to Conduct an Effective Tabletop Exercise

Discover tips for running a tabletop exercise that effectively tests your incident response plan and prepares your team for a real breach.

Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery, Incident Response, IT Leadership

How to Create an IT Incident Response Plan

Learn how to create an effective IT incident response plan with these guidelines, including links to key standards and templates.

Business Continuity, Incident Response, IT Leadership, NIST, Policies

How to Prepare for Russian Cyberattacks

Discover these best practices to secure your organization's operations and data against potential attacks linked to Russia’s invasion.

Cybersecurity, Incident Response, Ransomware

10 Must-Have Information Security Policies

These 10 critical information security policies are weak (or missing) in most organizations. Start improving your security with these must-haves.

Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery, Identity Access Management, Incident Response, Policies, Risk Management, Security Awareness

How to Test Your Cybersecurity Incident Response Plan

Here’s how to choose the right test in order to confirm that your cybersecurity incident response plan actually works like you think it will.

Cybersecurity, Education, Incident Response, IT Leadership

How a Hacker Conned an Accountant with $400,000 Phishing Attack

See how the hacker got away with a small fortune for nearly a week—and how good incident response and digital forensics work got most of it back.

Cybersecurity, Finance, Incident Response, Phishing, Security Awareness

Data Classification: What It Is and Why It Matters

Data classification helps protect your organization’s sensitive information, ensure compliance, and streamline data management.

Data, Incident Response, Risk Management

Why Quick Responses to Data Breaches Save You Money

Most data breaches get more expensive with each passing day. That’s why HBS incident response team keeps its calendar open on Friday afternoons.

Disaster Recovery, Finance, Incident Response, Ransomware

Why Consider Live Acquisition for Your Next Digital Forensics Case

Explore the evolving landscape of digital forensics, including live system analysis and the impact of encryption. Learn how technology changes have shifted our approach to forensic examinations.

Digital Forensics, Incident Response, IT Leadership, Security

How to Handle Data Breach Notifications

The best responses to data breaches are put in place months before the breach occurs. Take steps to prepare for and possibly stop breaches altogether.

Compliance, Data Safety, Governance, Incident Response, Policies

Creating an Incident Response Plan

Creating an incident response plan is critical for the stability of any organization, and setting one up does not have to be stressful with these tips.

Business Continuity, Incident Response, Organizational Resilience, Policies

CrowdStrike Aftermath: Preparing for the Next Major IT Outage

The recent CrowdStrike outage underscores the importance of resilience. Discover the steps you can take now to better prepare for the next major IT outage.

Business Continuity, Business Impact Analysis, Disaster Recovery, Incident Response, Organizational Resilience, Security, Third-Party