In internal IT incident response, the first requirement is not to immediately identify the cause. It is to leave a record of what happened, what has been confirmed so far, and who will do what next, ...

As the Covid-19 Pandemic forces more employees than ever before to work from home (“WFH”), businesses face new and different data privacy and security risks. This change is not lost on U.S. regulators ...

As organizations increasingly adopt third-party integrations, cloud services and hybrid models, their IT infrastructure becomes more challenging to protect. Traditional incident response strategies, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Wishart-Smith is a board director covering leadership and innovation. As cyber threats become more complex, organizations are ...

Cybersecurity incident response is not only about handling an incident – it’s also about preparing for any possible incident and learning from it. Here are six steps for a successful and efficient ...

Incident responders detect, identify and contain cyberattacks to minimize damage on business operations. To effectively do this and be valuable members of the incident response team, security ...

Cybersecurity incidents don't wait for an invitation. They strike when you least expect them. As a former chief information security officer (CISO), I've witnessed the pivotal role of incident ...

A new playbook from the Health Sector Coordinating Council aims to help manufacturers of medical products such as pharmaceuticals, devices and durable equipment plot out and improve their response to ...

Cybersecurity work now extends far beyond securing endpoints or monitoring network alerts. Professionals may need to assess ...

Wylie Wong is a freelance journalist who specializes in business, technology and sports. He is a regular contributor to the CDW family of technology magazines. After realizing that network access ...

Whether you need to hire a team to respond to any and all cyberattacks or just some hired guns to boost your capabilities, incident response retainers can ensure you’re covered. With cyberattacks ...