In today's digital landscape, data breaches have become routine occurrences. But many are experiencing "breach fatigue" - a sense of resignation and apathy stemming from the constant barrage of cyberattack headlines.
While breach fatigue is understandable, it can blind organisations to the real cybersecurity lessons. With breaches all but inevitable, resilience depends on how effectively you respond to attacks.
The obsession with breach numbers in news coverage is often misleading and needs more context. Raw totals need to convey the nuanced impact of a breach. For instance, a company handling billions of records may find a million leaked records relatively insignificant. Recognising that not all data poses an equal risk is crucial — losing intellectual property (IP) can be more detrimental than generic business data.
Unfortunately, this fixation on volumes frequently overlooks critical factors such as the time it takes to detect the breach, execute response plans, and initiate recovery processes.
In the aftermath of a breach, some vendors capitalise on fear, pushing solutions that may not suit an organisation's risks. Often, this rash overspending on incompatible tools typically backfires, further weakening security and increasing vulnerability, widening the security gap.
Stay focused on improving detection, response, and recovery capabilities. Ensure any new technology aligns strategically with your specific threats and business needs.
When elite UK law firm Allen & Overy suffered a ransomware attack earlier this month, they didn't make panic-driven mistakes. Instead, their controlled response limited impacts:
Take action before a crisis hits. Work now on improving your response capabilities:
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