Category Archives: Cyber Incident Response

PR vs cybersecurity teams: Handling disagreements in a crisis

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Check out our first two articles in this series, Cybersecurity crisis communication: What to do and Crisis communication: What NOT to do. When a cyber incident happens inside an organization, everyone in the company has a stake in how to approach remediation. The problem is that not everyone agrees on how to handle the public […]

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Cybersecurity crisis communication: What to do

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Cybersecurity experts tell organizations that the question is not if they will become the target of a cyberattack but when. Often, the focus of response preparedness is on the technical aspects — how to stop the breach from continuing, recovering data and getting the business back online. While these tasks are critical, many organizations overlook […]

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Digital solidarity vs. digital sovereignty: Which side are you on?

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The landscape of international cyber policy continues to evolve rapidly, reflecting the dynamic nature of technology and global geopolitics. Central to this evolution are two competing concepts: digital solidarity and digital sovereignty. The U.S. Department of State, through its newly released International Cyberspace and Digital Policy Strategy, has articulated a clear preference for digital solidarity, […]

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What cybersecurity pros can learn from first responders

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Though they may initially seem very different, there are some compelling similarities between cybersecurity professionals and traditional first responders like police and EMTs. After all, in a world where a cyberattack on critical infrastructure could cause untold damage and harm, cyber responders must be ready for anything. But are they actually prepared? Compared to the […]

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Poor Communication During a Data Breach Can Cost You — Here’s How to Avoid It

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No one needs to tell you that data breaches are costly. That data has been quantified and the numbers are staggering. In fact, the IBM Security Cost of a Data Breach estimates that the average cost of a data breach in 2022 was $4.35 million, with 83% of organizations experiencing one or more security incidents. […]

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The Role of Marketing and PR in Incident Response

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Responding to a cyber incident requires teamwork across departments and disciplines. Technical incident responders must work to halt incoming attacks while the communications teams develop a public response. Clear communication is essential.  Communication strategies differ before and after a cyber incident. The way a company approaches both is as important as incident mitigation itself. How […]

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What is an Incident Response Professional?

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As part of our ongoing series highlighting various roles in the cybersecurity industry, this article shines the light on the incident response professional. While there are many misconceptions surrounding the role, let’s examine a few frequently asked questions. How In-Demand is this Particular Role? Why?  Year after year, the story is the same: Cybersecurity jobs […]

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Threat Actors Use Bogus Payment HTML File to Scoot Past Proofpoint Gateway

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By Tej Tulachan The Cofense Phishing Defense CenterTM (PDC) has prevented a phishing attack that attempts to steal users’ Office365 credentials by luring them with a fake payment order attachment. Hiding a malicious re-direct within a html file, threat… Continue reading Threat Actors Use Bogus Payment HTML File to Scoot Past Proofpoint Gateway→