Mike Tyson and Cyber Security – You Got a Plan??

Mike Tyson is likely not the first person you might think of when considering your approach to the possibility of a cyberattack. A world-famous and very successful pugilist of the highest order, “Iron Mike” was a fearless opponent in the boxing ring. If you had the nerve to get into the arena with him, you knew things could go badly. Mike famously said “Everybody has a plan until they get punched in the face…”

The punch…

Absolutely right. When it happens, the reaction to such a jarring hit is severe. The analogy I am making to cyber security and a breach requiring a developed and tested Incident Response Plan (IRP) is just the same. We all have a plan to fend off cybercriminals outside the ring. We set up defenses, trained and tested our end users, and have a robust backup solution in place. Please always remember, we are standing in the ring with these bullies at this very moment. and they are taking some serious swings at you. If you get hit, you get hit hard and it is a shock to the physical, emotional; and corporate senses all at once. And if/when that happens – the incident response plans you thought were solid can rapidly go out of the window.

Many do not have ALL the tools in place. Some protections for sure, but not the end-to-end process…

The solution…

Simply put, an IRP is a documented strategy for identifying and responding to potential cybersecurity incidents. Here’s a brief overview:

• Purpose: To prepare for, detect, respond to, and recover from cyberattacks and data breaches.
• Components:
  • Roles and Responsibilities: Assigns specific tasks to team members during an incident.
  • Business Continuity Plan: Ensures that the organization can continue operating during and after an incident.
  • Tools and Resources: Lists the necessary technology and physical resources.
  • Communication Plan: Outlines how to communicate internally and externally during an incident.
  • Recovery Processes: Details steps to restore normal operations and secure systems post-incident.

Training, testing, resilience and a fully mapped out response management process are the tools heavy weight fighters like Tyson employed in his heyday. It made him unbeatable, and it will do the same for you.

If you doubt you have that holistic plan fully in place, reach out to us. Or take a look at our Cybersecurity service page. We are happy to review and recommend a plan that will set you up for if/when the big punch comes…

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When you have a developed incident response plan in place, you can rest easier knowing you are prepared. Contact the Beringer team today!

Beringer Technology Group, a Microsoft Solutions Partner for Business Applications, specializing in Microsoft Dynamics 365 and CRM for Distribution also provides expert Managed IT Services, Backup and Disaster Recovery, Cloud Based Computing, Email Security Implementation and Training, Unified Communication Solutions, and Cybersecurity Risk Assessment.