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Alarming statistics:
Onein five organizations falls victim to a cyberattack. On average, there are 294 attacks each week. A successful hack costs an average of €67,000.(1)
NO ONE IS SPARED
If your organization has been spared in recent years, this can create a false sense of security . “We’ve got everything under control.” “Our type of organization isn’t a target for cybercriminals.” The opposite is true. Unfortunately, we have to learn to live with this constant threat.
THE IMPACT IS ENORMOUS FOR TWO REASONS
Cyberattacks have a massive impact on organizations. This is due to two factors.
First of all, it’s often unclear where the “fire” is. With a physical fire, you follow the smoke, and the danger is quickly pinpointed. With a digital “fire,” there’s no smoke. It’s often not at all clear where the problem originated or where you should start to fix it.
Second, the crisis is not limited to a single location. A cyberattack immediately affects the entire organization. This means that business continuity at all locations—and potentially in all countries—is put at risk by the attack.
EVERYONE 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 can’t give a clear answer to this question, because developments are happening so quickly that they can’t keep up with the constantly changing types of attacks.
Many executives live in fear that their organizations are not sufficiently prepared for this constant stream of threats, such as cyberattacks and ransomware. They want to prevent any damage to their operations or reputation.
So don’t delay in prioritizing your cyber crisis response plan—get started right away. A good place to begin is with a well-organized exercise led by experts, which will give you a clear picture of where you currently stand. Are you capable of responding effectively when a crisis strikes? This reality check provides clear starting points for improving your response plan.
LIVE CRISIS EVENT ON MARCH 24, 2022
On March 24, the Platform for Information Security (PvIB), in collaboration with Northwave, Z-CERT, Merlin, and others, will host a crisis management workshop. PvIB members can observe—either in person or online—how an experienced crisis team, comprised of cybersecurity professionals, handles a cyber incident.
Participants are invited to actively participate by responding to the statements. The crisis team will take these responses into account when managing the crisis. Unfortunately, participation is limited to PvIB members; therefore, we will share a report on the event afterward.
1) Chamber of Commerce Trade Register.
2) Executive Perspectives on Top Risks for 2020.
