Cyberattacks cannot always be prevented. However, you can influence the level of preparation. And are you aware that the danger of a cyberattack often comes through (digital) chain partners? Your supplier could be affected to the point where they cannot provide services for days, or even worse, the cybercriminal gains access to your company network through the supplier.
Therefore, it’s better to prepare together with your chain partners instead of each on their own. In this case, the principle of 1 + 1 = 3 certainly applies. Cyber exercises with various chain partners are a good way to expose weaknesses and be better prepared for different scenarios.
What are the benefits of good preparation for a cyber incident?
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Example of a CCRC exercise scenario: imagine that your IT supplier has been hacked, giving the cybercriminal access to all your R&D information stored with this IT supplier. During the exercise, you will coordinate this crisis with your crisis team as if it has actually occurred, where you also need to practice this scenario together with your IT supplier.