Pearson-Kelly Technology is back with their THIRD cybersecurity event recording, this time discussing How to Build an Incident Response Plan with Springfield Tech Council and Drew Sanford of ConnectWise.
A comprehensive incident response plan includes three pieces: a policy, a plan and a process. Any one without the others leaves you vulnerable in the midst of an attack. Download our toolkit to start building your own > https://bit.ly/3MWZgXV
WHY IS AN INCIDENT RESPONSE PLAN IMPORTANT?
An Incident Response Program reduces the time and expense associated with a security incident. It requires an organization understand the threats to their environment and prevent common vulnerabilities. Some tips:
WHO SHOULD BE ON YOUR TEAM?
Like business culture overall, the security culture in your organization is defined and driven by the attitudes, examples and tone demonstrated by your top executives and leaders. When you have buy in, its easier to get everyone in the organization on board with your security initiatives. Without it, you’re fighting and uphill battle every day.
An Incident Response Program defines the key stakeholders and key roles within your organization to be involved in a security incident to alleviate those three obstacles during an incident. These should include department managers, senior management, partners, customers and legal counsel. A fully functioning Incident Response Program may include the following roles:
Learn more about building an incident response program on our blog!