Not all out of band communication tools are created equal. Learn why dedicated solutions like ShadowHQ are essential for secure, resilient, and reliable communication during a cyber crisis
In today’s fast-evolving cyber landscape, companies of all sizes are taking proactive steps to elevate their cybersecurity posture. Whether it’s for preventing a breach or recovering from one, organizations are working to strengthen their incident response and preparedness capabilities. To do this effectively, they’re blending a mix of trusted service partners and advanced technologies that […]
Modern cyber threats are dynamic, continuously evolving risks your organization must manage. Relying on solutions and plans from years ago may fall short in the face of a modern incident. The annual monetary damage caused by cybercrime in the United States grew by 21% in 2023 from the previous year — reaching a new all-time […]
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 […]
Data breaches are a growing concern across all industries, and for good reason — they’re expensive and possibly an existential threat. The increasing data breach costs make defending against them required, not optional. The latest IBM Cost of a Data Breach in 2024 report indicates that the average global cost of a breach is US […]
Businesses need secure communications to withstand disasters and crises that take primary infrastructure offline. But how can you securely stay in contact when your infrastructure is offline or compromised? The solution: secure, out-of-band communication like ShadowHQ. Our unique platform gives your teams the tools to communicate and collaborate in a crisis, enabling faster responses and […]
Incident response processes are crucial to ensure business continuity and minimize any downtime throughout the organization. However, relying on a manual crisis management plan, such as a binder and paperwork, can increase the timeframe between the incident and resolution. Relying on phone calls, faxes, and call trees can significantly hinder communications when they’re needed most. […]
Incident response playbooks have become critical for any industry as we face an evolving risk landscape. Incident response plans guide so that response teams don’t need to decide every step during an active incident. Your incident response playbook should contain blueprints for responding to a wide range of scenarios, focusing on risks that impact operations […]
Building a resilient business is mission-critical in the face of an evolving risk landscape composed of natural disasters, cyber attacks, and supply chain disruptions. Additionally, non-compliance can impose significant fines and penalties that threaten business continuity. So, how can businesses become more resilient as the threats to business continuity continue to grow? Organizations need to […]
7 Practical Tips to Improve Your Active Incident Cybersecurity Response Cyber attacks have become increasingly common and costly. In the first quarter of 2024, there were 9,478 publicly disclosed incidents — more than 100 per day. At the same time, an IBM study found that the average cost of a data breach in 2024 is […]
