Cybersecurity
Safeguarding the Digital Frontier: Pre- & Post-Attack
The Challenge
Natural and manmade disasters can strike at any moment. In today’s digital age, natural disaster threats have become more and more frequent, and manmade threats, such as cyberattacks, have been increasingly sophisticated. Both can cause significant damage to businesses, including operational impacts, forcing businesses to halt their operations until the issue is resolved. Further, these disasters can result in individual harm, increased patient safety risks, critical system failures, financial loss, reputational damage, and loss of sensitive data.
With an increased reliance on digital platforms for communication and work, the need for cybersecurity preparedness is even more crucial. When disasters strike, a lack of cybersecurity preparedness can further aggravate the situation, making recovery more challenging. While disaster preparedness plans may address some of these interruptions, they may be lacking measures to ensure cybersecurity preparedness.
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The Solution
To improve cyber resiliency in the context of natural and manmade disasters, it is essential to prioritize and test cybersecurity preparedness. Epstein Becker Green, with its industry-leading, credentialed privacy and cybersecurity attorneys, regularly assists businesses and organizations across industries in assessing their cybersecurity threats, risks, and preparedness. We provide advice on ways to achieve cybersecurity preparedness, such as implementing the following measures:
- conducting regular cybersecurity risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities and areas that require improvement;
- developing, implementing, and testing robust cybersecurity policies and procedures, including incident response plans and disaster recovery plans;
- providing cybersecurity training and awareness programs to all employees, vendors, and stakeholders to ensure they understand the importance of cybersecurity and the role they play in protecting sensitive data;
- investing in robust data backup solutions and other cybersecurity technologies, such as firewalls, antivirus software, and intrusion detection and prevention systems;
- monitoring network traffic and activity to detect and respond quickly to any suspicious activity;
- periodically conducting technical testing of IT infrastructure, such as vulnerability scanning and penetration tests; and
- periodically conducting tabletop exercises to identify planning and operational gaps to ensure the workforce is prepared to effectively respond to disasters.
By prioritizing cybersecurity preparedness, businesses and organizations can ensure that they are well equipped to handle any negative impacts resulting from a disaster. This can help to minimize the impact of the disaster and aid in the recovery process. Implementing these measures can also help businesses build trust with stakeholders by demonstrating their commitment to protecting sensitive data and information. Ultimately, cybersecurity preparedness is critical for any business or organization that wants to ensure long-term success and resilience in today's digital world.