In comic books and movies, many superheroes have utility belts aiding in their missions to prevent catastrophes. Businesses could benefit from their own utility belt, equipped with not just firewalls and security measures, but an Incident Response Plan (IRP) to follow when the supervillain’s secret weapon takes aim at your network.
What is an Incident Response Plan?
An IRP is vital for your business’ success as a proactive approach to cybersecurity. It provides a step-by-step guide on what to do if and when a cyberattack takes down your business and network. During a crisis, this guides people within your organization toward actions “just in case.”
Why you need an IRP
Cyber threats evolve continuously and having a clear strategy for the aftermath of events can ensure a business is prepared. It isn’t enough to have firewalls in place – you must stay a step ahead of cyber criminals. These procedures instruct both you and your organization of what is needed to maintain business.
Organizations with an IRP suffer less financial loss than those without a plan. By preparing for the worst, your organization will be able to spring into action, instead of scrambling for what to do – which spends more time without access to your work.
An IRP saves your organization time and money and reflects your desire to prioritize the privacy of your customers and business partners. If disaster strikes, an IRP allows you to quickly return to business faster than you would without it and without having to start from square one.
By implementing an IRP, you can also follow compliance standards and regulations for your industry. The skills and knowledge needed may seem like going overboard, but keeping your organization running is well worth the investment.
Golden West IRP
Golden West Technologies has experts ready to care for your needs and recommends putting an IRP in place. After all, preparation is the best defense against cyber threats. Our strategic planning looks out for your needs without requiring you to be a one-person IT team.
Need guidance or support? Schedule a meeting with Golden West Technologies here to learn how we can help you implement a tailored IRP and strengthen your cybersecurity strategy. Don’t wait for an incident to strike – be proactive and prepared.
