09/03/2021

Five Steps To Developing A Cyber Crisis Communications Plan

No organization or company is immune to cybercrime

A crisis tends to hit an organization when it’s least expected — coming out of nowhere, taking everyone by storm and leaving a wake of destruction in its path. However, in today’s fast-moving and hyper-connected business world, there is one crisis all organizations should expect and start planning for immediately: the threat posed by cyberattacks.

Today, cyberattacks are a potential crisis that looms over every organization, and getting hit should no longer come as a surprise. It is inevitable, it’s going to happen — you just can’t predict when. Just look at some of the most recent attacks making headlines, from Colonial Pipeline to Fujifilm to McDonald’s. It doesn’t matter how big or small you are; no company is immune to cybercrime.

The most effective defense against hackers comes down to preparation. The key to weathering cyberattacks, regardless of which form they come in, is planning for them before they actually happen. This can help restore a business much quicker, with minimal reputational and brand damage. They are going to happen sooner or later, so how you handle them will be the difference between success and failure.

Please select this link to read the complete article from Forbes.