A cybersecurity incident can escalate quickly and affect operations, reputation, clients, partners and regulatory obligations. The first hours often determine the outcome.
Know who to call
Identify your breach coach, forensic firm and insurer in advance. Engaging counsel first helps preserve privilege over the investigation.
Understand your deadlines
Notification obligations to regulators and affected individuals can apply within days. Mapping them before an incident avoids costly mistakes under pressure.
Rehearse the plan
A tabletop exercise reveals gaps in roles, communications and decision-making while the stakes are still low.
