In another post, we explained that cyber insurance isn’t cyber security. In this post, we explain how cyber security isn’t cyber resilience.
Cyber security only focuses on preventing attacks, but no system can be 100% secure and cyberattacks are inevitable.
Cyber resilience focuses on how to anticipate, withstand, adapt, and recover from cyber disruptions. It’s about maintaining operations and minimizing downtime after security breaches or disruptions.
Beyond cyber insurance and cyber security measures, here are the key components of cyber resilience.
Detection – Real-time monitoring to identify unusual behavior or breaches as soon as they occur, mitigating damage and triggering incident response procedures.
Response – Planning that includes predefined roles, processes, and communication strategies to contain and manage a cyberattack effectively.
Recovery – Having backup systems, disaster recovery plans, and business continuity strategies in place to recover critical systems, data, and operations while the main infrastructure is being repaired.
Adaptation – Evaluating cyber incidents to refine defense measures and adapt to emerging threats.
Redundancy – Implementing redundant systems, networks, and data storage solutions to ensure that the organization can continue functioning.
Communication – Clear, consistent messaging among teams and with customers, stakeholders, and regulators to help manage the situation and maintain trust.
Risk Management – Continuously assessing the potential threats, vulnerabilities, and impacts of cyber events to prioritize resources and safeguard critical assets.
In a world where cyber threats are constantly evolving, organizations must embrace cyber resilience as part of their overall risk management strategy. It's about ensuring that your organization can bounce back and continue functioning after a cyberattack or system failure.
