Head thumping, heart racing? Here’s how not to panic when you’re under cyber attack

Head thumping, heart racing? Here’s how not to panic when you’re under cyber attack

Promo You know the symptoms – a sinking feeling in the pit of the stomach, tingling in the fingers, blood thumping in the temples as time slows to a crawl. Realizing you’re facing a full-on cyber attack can feel horribly visceral, even if the attackers are virtual.


So just where do you start if you and your organization come under attack? Don’t panic, goes without saying. Taking a deep breath might help you collect your thoughts while you decide your next move. But what really counts is being able to turn to a well-rehearsed incident response plan.


This will give you the playbooks you need to deal with the attack in question, a list of the key team members you need to pull in, and the other stakeholders you need to inform as you swing into action.


It will also point you to the ..

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