AEGIS Cybersecurity Resilience Planning
Once the fundamentals are in place, a business can move onto cyber planning. A resilience plan examines how a business would recover in the event of a cyber-attack or a severe/extended disruption to business services.
This would typically incorporate cyber incident response plans and disaster recovery plans (and simulated events to test these plans at least annually). These plans provide the business with the documentation and framework to recover quickly and carry on servicing their clients minimising harm, damages, costs, and reputational impacts.
Examples of where these plans are needed include device ransomware, virus outbreak, fire, pandemic and extended power outage. Risk events that prevent the ongoing capability of your firm to meet client needs at a technical level can be examined through a cybersecurity risk assessment, with planned mitigations established as part of a broader cyber resilience approach. These assessments also support more effective cybersecurity planning by identifying specific vulnerabilities unique to your business environment.
Plans vary greatly business to business – as we recognise there is no one size fits all. It takes a specialised approach to develop a testable and durable plan, that would adequately combat any incident. Integrating cyber resilience principles into every stage of planning ensures that your organisation can adapt and recover from even unexpected threats.
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Our Cybersecurity Planning Process
1. Cybersecurity Risk Assessment and Identification:
Begin by conducting a comprehensive cybersecurity risk assessment to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities within your organisation. Understand the types of cyber threats that could impact your systems, data, and operations. This involves assessing both internal and external factors that may pose risks, such as outdated software, human error, or malicious actors. The results from your risk assessment should directly inform your cybersecurity planning to ensure all critical risks are addressed.
2. Developing a Robust Incident Response Plan:
Create a detailed incident response plan that outlines specific actions to be taken in the event of a cybersecurity incident. This plan should cover a range of scenarios, from data breaches to malware infections. Ensure that the plan includes clear communication protocols, responsibilities of key personnel, and steps for containing and mitigating the impact of the incident. Integrating this into your overall cyber resilience strategy increases the likelihood of swift recovery.
3. Regular Training and Awareness Programs:
Educate employees about cybersecurity best practices through regular training programs. Human error is a common cause of security breaches, so ensuring that staff are aware of potential risks and know how to respond is crucial. Cyber resilience training should cover topics such as password management, phishing awareness, and the proper handling of sensitive information.
4. Implementing Cybersecurity Technologies:
Invest in and deploy advanced cybersecurity technologies to protect your network and systems. This may include firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention systems, antivirus software, and encryption tools. Regularly update and patch all software and systems to address vulnerabilities and ensure that security measures are up to date against evolving threats. This technical foundation is essential for effective cyber resilience and sustainable cybersecurity planning.
5. Regular Testing and Evaluation:
Conduct regular cybersecurity drills and penetration testing to assess the effectiveness of your resilience plan. This helps identify weaknesses in your defences and allows you to refine your response procedures. Regularly review and update the plan based on the evolving threat landscape, changes in technology, and lessons learned from previous incidents.
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