Preparing for the Unknown
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Welcome to the April edition of The Readiness Report!
With flowers starting to bloom and summer feeling closer than ever, we are reminded that our surroundings are constantly changing. While change isn’t always exclusively good or bad, it’s important to be prepared for all types of change. Does your organization have plans for a change that could affect how business is run? We can’t always predict change, but we can prepare for it. Having a plan for business continuity is essential to the success of your organization and the assurance you provide to your clients.??
Planning for the worst isn't easy. That’s why we’ve dedicated this issue of The Readiness Report to business continuity. Be prepared to face today’s greatest threats and tomorrow’s challenges confidently.
Unexpected events can happen at any time, whether your office experiences a power outage or something more severe, like a data breach, occurs. No matter if the disaster is big or small, your organization should have a plan outlining how you plan to continue business. Without a business continuity plan (BCP), your organization will suffer more consequences during the time it takes to decide how the situation will be handled.??
A business continuity plan allows members of your organization to know what to do when something goes wrong so the issue can be remediated as quickly as possible. A successful BCP should include:?
Planning for the worst may feel overwhelming at first, but developing a solid BCP can help your business stay afloat no matter what tries to stop it.??
KirkpatrickPrice: Learn a little bit about what needs to be tested in your BCP and why in this article.??
SMEs Must Plan for Recovery from Cybersecurity Attacks Amid Shifting Threats, Says MIT Technology Review Insights DarkReading: Check out this article to understand why a disaster recovery plan is an important aspect of your organization’s BCP.?
Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery: How to Avoid a Crash Landing KirkpatrickPrice: Read how you can prepare for and navigate a disaster, so your organization can avoid a crash landing.??
Why Your Business Continuity Plan Should Cover Communication and Office Access SecurityIntelligence: Learn about topics to consider when creating your BCP by reading this article.??
You may think that your organization does not need to complete business continuity testing because all of your data is stored in the cloud. This is a common way of thinking, but just because your important data is stored in the cloud does not mean you’ll be able to access it or keep it secure during the event of a disaster.???
It’s important to consider different scenarios that could affect how your business will continue to operate when something goes wrong. Ways to identify compromising situations before undergoing an audit where your BCP will be reviewed include performing a risk assessment and a business impact analysis. Once you’ve identified scenarios that could affect the way your business operates, there are several types of tests you can perform to make sure you’re ready to face any setbacks that may arise.?
You’re responsible for keeping your clients’ data safe no matter what. Make sure your business is prepared to remain secure and compliant in any situation. If you have questions about testing your business continuity strategy, connect with one of our experts today.??
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This month, our auditors have been talking about a new threat created by the APT27 hacking group targeting Linux servers. The skill level of threat groups like APT27 is mature and dangerous. To learn more about how this new threat could be functioning, check out this article from BleepingComputer.??
What can you do to protect your organization from advanced threats like this one? Before working with our auditors, many of our clients thought that their Linux servers didn’t need anti-malware software or that Macs, that were targeted by APT27 last year, didn’t need to be secured.??
Regularly having your cloud environment scanned and performing risk assessment reviews are a couple of ways you can make sure you’re doing everything you can to secure your organization. To discuss ways to best prepare to face today’s threats confidently, connect with one of our experts today.??
Join us for our upcoming webinar!??
Expect the Unexpected: Getting Ready with Business Continuity?
Speaker: Todd Atnip | CISSP?
Date: Thursday | April, 20?
Time: 2 PM CST?
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In today's rapidly changing world of business and cybersecurity, Business Continuity Planning (BCP) and Disaster Recovery (DR) are more important than ever. By investing in BCP, businesses can safeguard their operations, protect their reputation, and gain a competitive advantage. Join us for our next webinar as Todd Atnip explains how BCP and DR are more relevant than ever and how to not just have a surviving business but a thriving one. ?
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