We’ve all seen those Hollywood movie scenes where a cyber attack happens and utter panic ensues.
There’s feverish typing, a series of hectic phone calls, and computer screens going black.
In real life, things look a lot different. In fact, it may be days, weeks, or even months until you realize a cyber security breach has occurred. Once you figure it out, you might be unsure what to do next. We asked seven people who’ve gone through their very own cyber attack and found out the steps they took on the road to recovery. It’s easy to throw your hands in the air and panic after you experience a cyber attack. But before you resort to that, check out what these experts had to say about the steps they took to recover what was lost.
1. Determine what was lost
“The first step you should do after a cyber attack is the most important, and also by far the most overlooked. Sometimes it is pure laziness and other times companies don’t want to face reality, but if you are the subject of a cyber attack you need to determine exactly what information was stolen. The reason for this is because the information stolen directly determines what your next step is.
Think of it as one of those spider charts you see on a detective’s wall when they’re trying to pin down a murder. They’re trying to make a connection with lines and pictures of people. You need to make a similar chart after a cyber attack. You start with whatever was stolen and then make connections and steps from that information. ..
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