Cyber Response
Safeguarding Your Digital Frontier
In today’s interconnected world, cyber threats loom large, targeting organizations of all sizes. An effective incident response plan is your first line of defense. Here’s what Elev8 Risk Management can do for you because we believe that preparation is key. Cyber threats evolve constantly. Stay vigilant, collaborate, and be prepared. Elev8 Risk Management knows a swift and coordinated response can make all the difference.
Expert Cyber Response Services
Preparation
Before the storm hits, prepare your defenses. Develop an incident response policy, plan, and procedures. Identify key personnel who will form your incident response team (IRT). These experts will be your frontline warriors when an incident occurs. Elev8 can assist you with creating these documents or we can write them and train your staff to implement them.
Detection and Analysis
Swiftly detect and analyze incidents. Monitor your network for anomalies, signs of compromise, or unauthorized access. Investigate thoroughly to understand the scope and impact. Tools like intrusion detection systems (IDS) and security information and event management (SIEM) platforms play a crucial role here.
Containment, Eradication, and Recovery
Once an incident is confirmed, take action. Contain the threat to prevent further damage. Eradicate the malicious elements from your systems. Then focus on recovery—restore affected services, systems, and data. Regular backups are your lifeline during recovery.
Post-Incident Activity
The aftermath matters. Conduct a thorough post-incident analysis. Learn from the experience, update your policies, and enhance your defenses. Share insights with other organizations to strengthen the collective cybersecurity ecosystem.
Dwell Time: The Hidden Threat Within
In the intricate world of cybersecurity, dwell time represents the duration between an attacker’s initial infiltration of an organization’s environment and the moment when the organization becomes aware of the intrusion.
Ideally, this interval should be measured in mere moments—a swift detection and response process that thwarts cybercriminals before they inflict damage. However, reality paints a different picture.
Industry surveys reveal a wide spectrum of dwell times, ranging from a best-case scenario of a few minutes (sadly rare) to a worst-case scenario spanning hundreds of days. The average dwell time varies based on factors such as region, industry, and reporting source but tends to be eight to ten days.
