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Incident response plans prepare organizations for a wide range of possible scenarios that threaten the business. Creating these plans beforehand gives teams a playbook to look to when a cybersecurity incident response becomes necessary. According to IBM, the cost of a data breach in 2023 was an average US$4.45 million — a 15% increase over […]

5 Steps to Optimize Business Continuity Planning

Organizations face an array of potential disruptions ranging from cyberattacks to natural disasters. An effective business continuity plan is essential to ensure critical operations can continue during a crisis and rapidly recover afterward. Optimizing business continuity planning is not just about preparing for the unexpected; it’s about ensuring your organization can thrive in the aftermath […]

Building an Effective Data Breach Response Team for Your Organization

Understanding Data Breaches A data breach is a security incident that results in the unauthorized disclosure, theft, or compromise of sensitive data. This can include protected health information, financial data, personally identifiable information, or other confidential data. Data breaches can occur due to various reasons, including insider threats, phishing attacks, malware, ransomware, or physical theft […]

Essential Steps for Enhancing Your Cyber Insurance Readiness

Cyber Insurance Readiness: How to Demonstrate Incident Preparedness Cyber insurance exists to help you cover any losses from a data breach or other cyber incident. However, just like other types of insurance, your premiums will cost more if you consider a high-risk business. So, how can cyber insurers view you as a low-risk business instead? […]