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Cyber Incident 

A cyber incident is when someone tries to access or damage a company's computer systems or data without permission. This can involve hacking, spreading viruses, or stealing information. Such incidents can disrupt business operations, lead to the loss of important data, or expose sensitive information. Just like securing your office against intruders, businesses need to protect their digital systems to ensure everything runs smoothly and safely.

The most common incident types are:

  • Hacking: Unauthorized access to computer systems to steal or manipulate data.
  • Phishing: Deceptive emails or messages designed to trick users into revealing personal information.
  • Malware: Malicious software, like viruses or ransomware, that damages or disrupts systems.
  • Data Breaches: Unauthorized access to sensitive information, leading to data theft or exposure.
  • Denial of Service (DoS): Overloading systems to make them unavailable to users.
  • Insider Threats: Employees or associates who accidentally or purposefully misuse their access to company data or systems.
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Cyber Incident Response Plan

Cyber incident response is a plan that businesses use to handle and recover from cyberattacks. It involves preparing for potential threats, detecting problems quickly, stopping the damage from spreading, fixing any issues, and getting systems back to normal. This approach helps minimize disruptions, protect sensitive information, and reduce financial losses. Just like having a fire drill plan, a cyber incident response plan ensures your business can quickly and effectively respond to digital threats. 

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Detect - Respond - Recover

Detect: Identifying cybersecurity incidents quickly through monitoring and recognizing unusual activities to enable timely discovery and response.

Respond: Taking immediate action upon detecting an incident to limit damage. This involves executing response plans, managing communications, conducting analysis, and implementing mitigation strategies.

Recover: Restoring normal operations as swiftly as possible after an incident. This includes executing recovery plans, improving strategies based on lessons learned, and ensuring effective communication during and after recovery.

Guarded Incident Response

Our incident response solution reduces investigation times from weeks to hours, allowing recovery to start much sooner. This quick turnaround is crucial because recovery cannot begin until the investigation is complete. By automating the collection of over 150 types of digital evidence in under 10 minutes, we ensure fast and accurate incident assessments. Swift recovery minimizes downtime, reduces financial losses, and prevents operational disruptions. It also helps maintain customer trust and protect your business reputation. Real-time monitoring and detailed reporting provide comprehensive insights, seamlessly integrating with existing security systems. This enables businesses to promptly address threats, restore normal operations, and focus on growth and service delivery without prolonged interruptions.