If you do not have an effective security solution in place, then the longer you wait, the longer you leave your critical data at greater risk. A rapid response to a cyber attack is crucial. So how should you be responding to the constant threat of a cyber attack?
Step 1: Plan for potential Incidents
Protecting your organisation shouldn’t be reactive, it’s about putting preventative measures in place before your security has been compromised. This step consists of two key stages. Firstly, you need to identify the key individuals that need to be involved in coordinating your security response, this should include more than just your security team. Security experts, Sophos, recommend that you put in place a method of communication for these stakeholders should normal channels of communications be impacted. Secondly, it is vital to identify your critical assets as this will inform the focus of your protection strategy. These stages allow you to prepare for any potential incident, establishing essential contacts and priority focuses. This information helps inform your second step, the deployment of protection tools.
Step 2: Deploy protection tools
When deploying protection tools, you are looking to implement a strong response to both security threats and incidents. The first thing to consider is establishing your basics. It is good practice to ensure you have a content filter and Firewall, a secure WiFi setup, an endpoint solution that protects against both Malware and Ransomware, and a high-quality mail filtering solution. Sophos’ solutions share intelligence between these tools, making them highly effective at isolation and containment.
Once your basics are in place, threat protection and response tools such as Sophos’ Manged Threat Response service (MTR) can hunt, detect, and respond to suspicious behaviour, validating potential threats and scoping their severity. Incident response tools such as Sophos’ Rapid Response Service identify, neutralise, and contain active threats, eject adversaries to prevent further damage, and generate a post-incident threat summary report. By investing in such tools, you have the peace of mind of knowing that your organisation’s data is being protected 24/7. If the worst does occur, you should be certain that your data is securely backed up either within the cloud or on premises. Step 3: Invest in a Managed Service Partner
Many organisations do not have the resources to handle security incidents on their own. Consequently, it is advisable to enlist the help of a Managed Service Partner (MSP) who can work with you to understand the individual security needs of your organisation and protect your critical assets. As a Sophos Gold Partner and Managed Service Provider, Synergi works in partnership with your organisation to offer either a co-managed approached or a fully outsourced model.
To find out more about how to protect and secure your organisation, check out our website www.teamsynergi.co.uk or by emailing, enquiries@teamsynergi.co.uk or calling 0191 4770365.
