Yes, I know, suffering a seizure still sounds like an exaggeration to many people, like something that happens to very few people, like sensationalism… and the problem is that in some cases they suddenly stop thinking about it and in the worst circumstances, when will add to the list of victims of attacks committed by cybercriminals. And how often does this happen? So once every eleven seconds, according to ENISA. Yes, eleven seconds, depending on how long it took you to read this paragraph, could have happened once or twice, and that’s just for ransomware.

In cyber security, a proactive approach to risk prevention is considered key, but even in the face of the best defense there is no absolute security, and consequently the risk of experiencing an attack does not completely disappear. AND when it happens, when it comes time to act reactivelythe steps we take can make an extraordinary difference, because one path will lead us to significantly mitigate the impact, while another… well, I’m sure you can already imagine.

So even when we talk about incident response, The key factor is to prepare for them in advance.. Just as we have been accustomed to fire drills since childhood and learned how to behave when we see a person suffocating, to name just a few examples, effective incident response planning such as that you can develop This completely free guide that offered to you in partnership with Sophos, will completely change the game plan.

Can’t access your systems and/or services? Have important digital assets disappeared? Are you worried that your clients’ data may have fallen into the hands of cybercriminals? Each attack is different, but you will be surprised that if you define and standardize a response plan, it is possible that after the incident is resolved, you can talk about horror instead of harassment. Of course, For this, it is necessary that the response be comprehensive, coordinated and, of course, fast..

When we, as children or as adults in the office, followed the steps previously laid out in the evacuation drill, in addition to preparing for the incident, we also became more aware of the risks, which led to healthier habits in terms of prevention. This means that when we create a plan to respond to an attack by cybercriminals, We will also encourage the adoption of highly recommended proactive habits.

The Incident Response Planning Guide, which you can obtain for free, is a document aimed at professionals in the technology sector who manage IT infrastructures, but it is also a very useful document for students, managers affected by company policies and in general, every professional, current or future, who knows that every eleven seconds they can face an attack. If this is the case for you, don’t hesitate to download it today.