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Alarming Statistics:
One in five organizations falls victim to a cyber crisis. On average, there are 294 attacks weekly. A successful hack costs an average of €67,000.(1)
NO ONE IS IMMUNE
If your organization has remained unscathed in recent years, this might create a false sense of security. ‘We have everything well-organized’. ‘Our type of organization is not a target for cybercriminals’. The opposite is true. Unfortunately, we must learn to coexist with this continuous threat.
IMPACT IS ENORMOUS FOR TWO REASONS
Cyberattacks have an enormous impact on organizations, attributable to two primary factors.
Firstly, it is often unclear where the ‘fire’ is. With a physical fire, one follows the smoke, and the danger is quickly localized. In a digital ‘fire’, there is no smoke. It is frequently not at all clear where the problem originated or where to begin resolving it.
Secondly, the crisis is not confined to a single location. A cyberattack immediately affects the entire organization. This implies that business continuity across all locations, and potentially in all countries, is jeopardized by the attack.
EVERYBODY HAS A PLAN UNTIL THEY GET HIT FOR THE FIRST TIME
Where does your organization stand? Are you well-prepared or not at all? Most organizations cannot provide a definitive answer to this, as developments are so rapid that they cannot keep pace with the continuously evolving types of attacks.
Many executives live with the apprehension that their organization is insufficiently prepared for this continuous stream of threats, such as cyberattacks and ransomware. They aim to prevent damage to operations or reputation.
Therefore, do not delay in prioritizing your cyber crisis approach; commence immediately. An excellent starting point is a well-organized exercise conducted by experts, allowing you to experience your current state of readiness. Are you capable of responding adequately when a crisis occurs? This reality check provides clear insights for improving your approach.
LIVE CRISIS EVENT ON MARCH 24, 2022
On March 24, the Platform for Information Security (PvIB), in collaboration with Northwave, Z-CERT, and Merlin, among others, will organize a crisis management workshop. PvIB members can observe, both live on-site and online, how an experienced crisis team, comprising cybersecurity professionals, addresses a cyber incident.
Participants are invited to actively engage by responding to propositions. The results will be incorporated by the crisis team in managing the crisis. Unfortunately, participation is restricted to PvIB members; therefore, we will share a report of the event afterward.
1) KVK Business Register.
2) Executive Perspectives on Top Risks for 2020.
