Do I Need an IT Crisis Response Team?

Does Your Business Need an IT Crisis Response Team?

The Russian invasion of Ukraine has dramatically increased the threat of cyberwar, prompting many organizations to reconsider their protocols, technology and the security measures that are in place to protect digital assets and networks (among other things.)
A robust, well-designed security strategy is a good start, but when a problem arises, an IT crisis response team will play a critical role. So if you are wondering, “Does my business really need an IT crisis response team?” the answer is “yes, absolutely.”

CISA Offers Advice to CEOs and Corporate Leaders to Guard Against Russian Cyberattacks

CISA Offers Russian Cyber Crime Prevention Tips to CEOs and Corporate Leaders

The Russian battlefield has already extended beyond Ukraine and into the cyber realm. Now, with an increasing number of nations getting involved in the conflict, analysts and government agencies alike are warning about the increased potential for cyberattacks.

The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued a “Shields Up” alert with advice for guarding against Russian cyber crimes. But in addition to this, the division of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) provided tips for corporate leaders and CEOs who are especially concerned about Russian cybercrime.

CISA Issues Cyberattack Prevention Tips to Guard Against Russian Cybercriminals

CISA Issues Cybercrime Prevention Tips to Guard Against Russian Cybercriminals

Russia’s invasion into Ukraine has had far-reaching impacts that have extended far beyond eastern Europe. Military analysts have widely speculated that the war on the ground hasn’t gone according to plan for Russian forces — a fact that has led many to surmise that the battlefield may soon extend into the cyber realm.

This has prompted the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) — a division of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) — to issue a “Shields Up” warning with actionable tips to defend against cybercrime. The tips include recommendations for attack detection, mitigating damage in the event an cyberattack does occur, and maximizing your organization’s cybercrime defense capabilities.