Try it to Prevent it: Fire Drill Your Way into Cybersecurity

As digitalization expands and finds new horizons, the ever-looming threat of Cybersecurity will rear its ugly head. Global cyber-attacks rose by 28% in 2022 with more than 1,130 weekly attacks per organization globally. If there is any way to prevent it, it is to face it, say cybersecurity experts. They say preparing ourselves for impending threats is a key component of cybersecurity. Various studies show that human actions account for a large part of cyber-attacks. A report published by Verizon found that the human element was responsible for 82% of the cyber-breaches studied.

Having exposure to cyber threats first-hand helps companies respond immediately and disclose a data breach immediately. The longer one waits the less trustworthy the company becomes. Prior experience helps the management to be resilient with respect to running core operations while remediating the cyber threats and executing a crisis management plan subsequently. The teams who participate in the drills learn from their mistakes and do not get caught off-guard when a real security breach occurs.

A typical incidence response plan has many components. It can be a planned exercise, a spot check, or even a role-playing exercise. It allows the security team to understand how far they understand the security threats and also the employees understand security risks. The major takeaway here is that you will know exactly which approach works for your organization.