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One day your company is caught by a cyberattack. Here are 6 actions CEOs must take before and during a cyberattack. Communication with Public CEOs must be cautious in their public communication, especially during crises. Remember BP’s CEO Tony Hayward statement (“I’d like my life back”) during the Deepwater Horizon oil spill crisis in 2010. Effective, precise communication is crucial, even for companies not usually engaged in public discourse. The CEO, emotionally overwhelmed, might not be the best suitable person to communicate.         Government Coordination Depending on the magnitude and impact of the cyberattack (example: the Colonial Pipeline incident), CEOs will need to consult with government experts in crisis situations. Coordination prevents worsening a crisis through hasty decisions.         Government Contacts It is vital for CEOs to know the correct government contacts for efficient decision-making and crisis management. This responsibility also falls on the government to provide clear contact points. More globally, the company should know whom to contact in case of a crisis, before the storm hits the company.         Crisis Preparation Regularly updated crisis management plans and practiced exercises are essential. This preparation builds the necessary "muscle memory" for effective response during actual crises. Afterwards, it is too late. Understanding Networks CEOs should understand how their business’s IT and operational technology networks interact – high-level of course. Knowledge of network structures can inform decisions like whether to shut down systems during a cyberattack.        Be Humble and Seek Expertise Cybersecurity is complex and varies across sectors. CEOs should acknowledge the nature of the incident when it occurs, seek external expert assistance in developing and refining incident response, recovery strategies as well as communication.

One day your company is caught by a cyberattack. Here are 6 actions CEOs must take before and during a cyberattack. Communication with Public CEOs must be cautious in their public communication, especially during crises. Remember BP’s CEO Tony Hayward statement (“I’d like my life back”) during the Deepwater Horizon oil spill crisis in 2010. Effective, precise communication is crucial, even for companies not usually engaged in public discourse. The CEO, emotionally overwhelmed, might not be the best suitable person to communicate.         Government Coordination Depending on the magnitude and impact of the cyberattack (example: the Colonial Pipeline incident), CEOs will need to consult with government experts in crisis situations. Coordination prevents worsening a crisis through hasty decisions.         Government Contacts It is vital for CEOs to know the correct government contacts for efficient decision-making and crisis management. This responsibility also falls on the government to provide clear contact points. More globally, the company should know whom to contact in case of a crisis, before the storm hits the company.         Crisis Preparation Regularly updated crisis management plans and practiced exercises are essential. This preparation builds the necessary "muscle memory" for effective response during actual crises. Afterwards, it is too late. Understanding Networks CEOs should understand how their business’s IT and operational technology networks interact – high-level of course. Knowledge of network structures can inform decisions like whether to shut down systems during a cyberattack.        Be Humble and Seek Expertise Cybersecurity is complex and varies across sectors. CEOs should acknowledge the nature of the incident when it occurs, seek external expert assistance in developing and refining incident response, recovery strategies as well as communication.

One day your company is caught by a cyberattack. Here are 6 actions CEOs must take before and during a cyberattack. Communication with Public CEOs must be cautious in their public communication, especially during crises. Remember BP’s CEO Tony Hayward statement (“I’d like my life back”) during the Deepwater Horizon oil spill crisis in 2010. Effective, precise communication is crucial, even for companies not usually engaged in public discourse. The CEO, emotionally overwhelmed, might not be the best suitable person to communicate.         Government Coordination Depending on the magnitude and impact of the cyberattack (example: the Colonial Pipeline incident), CEOs will need to consult with government experts in crisis situations. Coordination prevents worsening a crisis through hasty decisions.         Government Contacts It is vital for CEOs to know the correct government contacts for efficient decision-making and crisis management. This responsibility also falls on the government to provide clear contact points. More globally, the company should know whom to contact in case of a crisis, before the storm hits the company.         Crisis Preparation Regularly updated crisis management plans and practiced exercises are essential. This preparation builds the necessary "muscle memory" for effective response during actual crises. Afterwards, it is too late. Understanding Networks CEOs should understand how their business’s IT and operational technology networks interact – high-level of course. Knowledge of network structures can inform decisions like whether to shut down systems during a cyberattack.        Be Humble and Seek Expertise Cybersecurity is complex and varies across sectors. CEOs should acknowledge the nature of the incident when it occurs, seek external expert assistance in developing and refining incident response, recovery strategies as well as communication.

One day your company is caught by a cyberattack. Here are 6 actions CEOs must take before and during a cyberattack. Communication with Public CEOs must be cautious in their public communication, especially during crises. Remember BP’s CEO Tony Hayward statement (“I’d like my life back”) during the Deepwater Horizon oil spill crisis in 2010. Effective, precise communication is crucial, even for companies not usually engaged in public discourse. The CEO, emotionally overwhelmed, might not be the best suitable person to communicate.         Government Coordination Depending on the magnitude and impact of the cyberattack (example: the Colonial Pipeline incident), CEOs will need to consult with government experts in crisis situations. Coordination prevents worsening a crisis through hasty decisions.         Government Contacts It is vital for CEOs to know the correct government contacts for efficient decision-making and crisis management. This responsibility also falls on the government to provide clear contact points. More globally, the company should know whom to contact in case of a crisis, before the storm hits the company.         Crisis Preparation Regularly updated crisis management plans and practiced exercises are essential. This preparation builds the necessary "muscle memory" for effective response during actual crises. Afterwards, it is too late. Understanding Networks CEOs should understand how their business’s IT and operational technology networks interact – high-level of course. Knowledge of network structures can inform decisions like whether to shut down systems during a cyberattack.        Be Humble and Seek Expertise Cybersecurity is complex and varies across sectors. CEOs should acknowledge the nature of the incident when it occurs, seek external expert assistance in developing and refining incident response, recovery strategies as well as communication.        https://lnkd.in/ejAxbCxR

One day your company is caught by a cyberattack. Here are 6 actions CEOs must take before and during a cyberattack. Communication with Public CEOs must be cautious in their public communication, especially during crises. Remember BP’s CEO Tony Hayward statement (“I’d like my life back”) during the Deepwater Horizon oil spill crisis in 2010. Effective, precise communication is crucial, even for companies not usually engaged in public discourse. The CEO, emotionally overwhelmed, might not be the best suitable person to communicate.         Government Coordination Depending on the magnitude and impact of the cyberattack (example: the Colonial Pipeline incident), CEOs will need to consult with government experts in crisis situations. Coordination prevents worsening a crisis through hasty decisions.         Government Contacts It is vital for CEOs to know the correct government contacts for efficient decision-making and crisis management. This responsibility also falls on the government to provide clear contact points. More globally, the company should know whom to contact in case of a crisis, before the storm hits the company.         Crisis Preparation Regularly updated crisis management plans and practiced exercises are essential. This preparation builds the necessary "muscle memory" for effective response during actual crises. Afterwards, it is too late. Understanding Networks CEOs should understand how their business’s IT and operational technology networks interact – high-level of course. Knowledge of network structures can inform decisions like whether to shut down systems during a cyberattack.        Be Humble and Seek Expertise Cybersecurity is complex and varies across sectors. CEOs should acknowledge the nature of the incident when it occurs, seek external expert assistance in developing and refining incident response, recovery strategies as well as communication.

With geopolitics continuing to impact Europe's cyber landscape, the publication of ENISA's ‘Best Practices for Cyber Crisis Management’ comes as a welcome guide for organizations to navigate the terrain. Learn how you can enhance your preparedness and reinforce your response by reading the study linked in the below article. #cybersecurity #securityresilience #ENISA

Effective Crisis Communication: A Key to Surviving Cyberattacks   Cyberattacks are inevitable, making response preparedness essential. While technical measures are crucial, many organizations overlook crisis communication, which is vital for maintaining customer trust and protecting a company's reputation. Effective crisis communication can steer an organization through the aftermath of an attack, ensuring customer confidence and business continuity.   Preparation is key - develop a crisis communication plan: Detail all tasks and responsible parties, creating scenario-based drafts for various attack types. Ensure executive decision-makers agree on the plan to avoid ad hoc responses during an incident. How to plan cybersecurity crisis communication? Learn more about this topic under the following Link: https://ibm.biz/BdKZLL #Cybersecurity #IBM #SecurityNewsletter IBM, @IBMSecurity Yaşar Yüzer Katja Henning

QA Cyber expert Richard Beck outlines how organizations can prepare for digital storms and mitigate the risk of large-scale technology outages of the type we've seen recently. #QA #CyberSecurity #Cyber #ITSecurity #Security #ITOutage #TechOutage

Are you attending Disaster Recovery Journal's #DRJSpring in March? The Resilience Think Tank will be hosting a pre-conference workshop onsite at the conference hotel on Saturday, March 16th. ❗ Shield Your Future: 2023 shattered records in Cybercrime. ❗Hope is not a Strategy. Action is. ✅ You need to master the art of Cyber Crisis Management! This all new workshop is a comprehensive training program designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge necessary to effectively respond to cyber incidents within your organization. #cybersecurity #crisismanagement #crisiscommunications #cybercrime https://lnkd.in/eZUcWDBm

Effective Crisis Communication: A Key to Surviving Cyberattacks   Cyberattacks are inevitable, making response preparedness essential. While technical measures are crucial, many organizations overlook crisis communication, which is vital for maintaining customer trust and protecting a company's reputation. Effective crisis communication can steer an organization through the aftermath of an attack, ensuring customer confidence and business continuity.   Preparation is key - develop a crisis communication plan: Detail all tasks and responsible parties, creating scenario-based drafts for various attack types. Ensure executive decision-makers agree on the plan to avoid ad hoc responses during an incident. How to plan cybersecurity crisis communication? Learn more about this topic under the following Link: https://ibm.biz/BdKZLL #Cybersecurity #IBM #SecurityNewsletter #ransomware #resilience