Cyber Defense eMagazine June 2020 Edition

Speed as an action
When a security breach or cyberattack occurs, an immediate response is required. The longer it takes to
address the threat, the more damage may be done. Studies show that 56% of IT managers take more
than 60 minutes to get information about an ongoing cyberattack. But a lot of damage can be done in an
hour.
Speedy reaction must be a part of your security-forward culture. That means you need to develop an
early recognition of the potential risks, an immediate identification of the attacks and breaches, and a
rapid response to security incidents. When it comes to risk containment, speed is of the essence
Incident Response Plan
Last but not least, It is required to develop an incident response plan, focusing on the priority of risks
previously identified. You need to know what you need to do when a threat is detected—and who needs
to do it. This plan should be codified so that even if an incident occurs after you've personally left the
company, the team currently in place will have a roadmap for how to respond.
About the Author
Adriano Novaes is a senior cybersecurity consultant with more than 15
years of experience in the Cyber security space. He is experienced in
Governance, Risk and Compliance and strong expertise in the
information security projects involving IT Risk Management, Network
Security, IT vulnerability management besides providing security advice
in information assets to Brazilian and international companies across the
world. Adriano has worked in multiple projects from different clients in
Brazil, Africa and The United States. He is graduated in Network
Technology and certified as Cybersecurity specialist by Georgia Institute
of Technology in the US. Adriano Novaes can be reached out online at
adriano.novaes@yahoo.com.br or https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrianonovaes
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