Your business likely has many cyber security protocols to protect your data and systems from attack. But what happens if those protocols fail and you suffer a data breach? Do you have an Incident Response plan in place for such an attack and do you know how to create one effectively?
Here at Pentest People, we have created a CSIRP (Cyber Security Incident Response Plan) using industry-leading techniques and protocols to help businesses in the case of a breach/cyber attack. Let us take the burden of reacting to such an attack, utilising our expertise to reduce the damage and downtime for your business.
Prepare. Respond. Protect.
Fundamental Methodology
Our experts will listen to you and your needs to develop a tailored testing strategy. From here our consultants will use a wide variety of penetration testing tools and resources to gather information on your organisation.
Now the test is complete our consultants will fill out a detailed report of their findings, broken down by category and type, adding any remediation advice to the exploits and vulnerabilities they discovered. This data will be accessible via SecurePortal and follow up calls will be made to walkthrough the test and the steps required to remove the risks found.
This first step is the only one that takes place before an attack and therefore should have a lot of time invested into it. It complies of; defining policies, rules and practices, developing a structured plan for different forms of cyber attacks and readying incident response tools and precise communication plans in place for when an attack occurs.
The first stage, once an attack occurs. This step requires identification of the cyber attack, making sure the incident is precisely identified as an actual threat and not a false reading, once the scope of the incident is understood we then set up monitoring and analysis of multiple data from endpoints (monitoring activity, event logs, etc.) and on the network (analysing log files, error messages, etc.).
Containment consists of reducing the extent of the damage from the incident and preventing further issues. We would limit and ultimately stop the attacker from communicating with the compromised network, creating backups and preserving evidence if the incident is criminal. Finally, we would apply fixes to affected systems and devices in order to allow them to be back online. It means patching vulnerabilities and removing fraudulent accesses.
Now the incident is contained, the business needs to begin removing all signs of tampering from their system or any stealth malware that lingers. In many cases, this would require changing all user passwords, applying security fixes and patching all systems however, in more critical incidents we would recommend fully reinstalling systems that have been affected, from a safe image, and immediately have the latest security fixes deployed to it.
After making all the necessary security patches, its time to bring your system back online or into production. Worth noting that you may need to fully reinstall the Active Directory and change all employees’ passwords, and do whatever possible to avoid the same incident from happening again.
This first step is the only one that takes place before an attack and therefore should have a lot of time invested into it. It complies of; defining policies, rules and practices, developing a structured plan for different forms of cyber attacks and readying incident response tools and precise communication plans in place for when an attack occurs.
Pentest People’s Incident Response Service gives you the ability to react to a cyber attack with minimal damage.
Once on our retainer service, you’ll gain access to a range of monthly benefits including regular testing and vulnerability scans along with a thorough Incident Response plan for your business with the knowledge that Pentest People would be on-hand amidst any cyber incident concerning your organisation.
SecurePortal provides clients with a new way to monitor and analyse the data you receive in your penetration tests. Rather than a lengthy physical report you gain a range of simple features that highlight your test findings and vulnerabilities.
Easily access remediation advice from our team of consultants on discovered vulnerabilities and assign them to your team for fast and efficient resolution. Receive overview and trend data of all of the current security issues you face in your organisation.
Get your business prepared for a cyber incident, to reduce downtime, reputational damage and loss of data if you are involved in a cyber attack.
Builds Resilience: Having a response plan in place helps build resilience within organisations as you will be better prepared to respond quickly when an incident occurs, reducing the likelihood of prolonged disruption or additional damage
Enhances Regulatory Compliance: A cyber incident response plan helps ensure that businesses are adhering to any applicable regulations and provides a framework for complying with those regulations in the event of an incident
Minimises Damage: Having a plan in place for responding to cyber incidents allows businesses to quickly identify and address threats, helping you limit the scope and impact of the incident
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Our Incident Response Packages help businesses:
When it comes to protecting your business, being prepared for the worst is essential. An incident response plan is a critical part of any business continuity strategy, providing guidance on how to deal with unexpected events that could disrupt operations.
An effective incident response plan will help you minimize the impact of a cyber incident and get your business back up and running as quickly as possible
Experienced Consultant Team
Penetration testing is a key component of any effective cybersecurity strategy, and it requires well-trained professionals to execute. Our consultant team needs are highly trained in order to test your business for vulnerabilities and identify potential threats before they cause harm. Our team have a deep understanding of the systems and protocols involved in protecting against hackers, malware, and data breaches.
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A Cyber Incident Response Plan (IRP) is a written document that outlines the procedures and steps an organisation should take to prepare for, identify, respond to, and recover from a cyber incident. It should be formally approved by senior leadership and include detailed instructions on responding to different incidents. The plan should also include six phases: Establishing a cybersecurity incident response team, planning all procedures in advance, monitoring user and network activity, taking care of affected systems, restoring normal operations, and learning from the incident.