It’s important to understand that you can’t actually prevent cyber attacks. Cyber attacks have become almost inevitable nowadays. Hackers, malware, phishing attacks, and other digital threats are constantly evolving and becoming more sophisticated. Even if you think you have all security measures in place, sooner or later you will face a cyber incident directly or indirectly. Within your own organization or through a chain partner. Prevention is therefore not possible, but what you can do is arm yourself with knowledge and experience to respond adequately when an attack occurs. That’s where cyber exercising comes into play.
Because, what do you do when you’re faced with a cyber attack? Do you clearly know which steps and actions you need to take? Who you need to inform and when? If you’ve already practiced a scenario, you at least know where to start. And it’s precisely those actions that are taken immediately, the actions in the so-called ‘golden hour’ that will make the difference and can significantly reduce the impact of the incident.
The concept of cyber exercising may seem intimidating, especially if you don’t have a deep technical background. But remember that you don’t need to be a cybersecurity expert to get started. With the right tools and guidance, you can also quickly get to work.
Cyber exercising is not rocket science. It’s an accessible and essential step to protect yourself in the digital world. With the right tools and a commitment to learning, you too can improve your cybersecurity skills and be better prepared for the challenges of modern digital society. Don’t hesitate to start today and take a proactive step towards a safer online existence.
How? We’d be happy to tell you more about that in our intro video with various exercise options and the CCRC handbook: CYBER CRISIS? NO PANIC | Handbook for Practicing a Cyber Crisis”.