Incident Response.

The likelihood of your organization facing a cyberattack is higher than you might think. According to Rabobank, the chance of a fire is 1 in 8,000, and the chance of a burglary is 1 in 250. Research by the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Rabobank reveals that the odds of a cyberattack are as high as 1 in 5, bringing with it significant financial and reputational damage.

Even with the best preventive and detective security measures, your organization can still fall victim to a cyberattack. That’s why it is crucial to be prepared for such incidents and crisis situations. The faster and more structured your response, the smaller the impact on your operations.

The big question is: how quickly can you respond if your organization becomes the target of a cyberattack?

The foundation: a strong Incident Response plan

A well-prepared organization has an up-to-date Incident Response Plan. This plan goes beyond merely reacting to incidents. It also includes proactive measures such as testing various scenarios through TableTop exercises. These simulated scenarios, like a ransomware attack or data breach, give your team the opportunity to thoroughly evaluate and improve the Incident Response Plan. This allows you to:

• Training crisis teams to act quickly and effectively.

• Testing communication protocols for efficiency.

• Identify weak spots in your processes.

• Optimize remediation measures to minimize downtime.

The goal? To better prepare your organization for a real cyberattack and significantly reduce the impact of an incident.

TableTop exercises: hands-on simulations

Wortell offers extensive TableTop services in which 1 to 2 attack scenarios are practiced as standard, such as a ransomware attack or a data breach caused by an insider threat. During these exercises, we simulate realistic situations so that your crisis team:

• Gain experience with complex incidents.

• Gain insight into areas for improvement.

• Collaboration within the team strengthened.

The results of these exercises are recorded in an advisory report. This allows you to improve your Incident Response and Crisis Management within the organization.

Prepared for the unforeseen: act quickly in the event of an attack

Good security measures, such as solid basic security and 24/7 monitoring, detection and response, significantly reduce the chance of an incident. However, it remains important to be prepared for the unforeseen. Imagine that your organization is still hit by a cyber attack. What then?

With a thorough Incident Response plan and regular TableTop exercises, you can significantly reduce the impact of an attack. Our specialists are ready to support you with forensic investigations and recovery efforts. A forensic investigation plays a crucial role in determining the cause, the course of the incident and the prevention of future incidents.

Stronger together: KPMG and Wortell 

To better arm organizations against cyber attacks, Wortell and KPMG are working together on an integrated approach to Incident Response and crisis management. This partnership strengthens your digital resilience by combining KPMG's strategic insights and risk-based approach with Wortell's deep expertise in Microsoft technologies and 24/7 Incident Response services.

Want to know more?

In the EU, it is a legal requirement to hold an evacuation drill regularly. So why not train your crisis team annually to be well prepared for a cyber attack? Contact Wortell for an Incident Response Assessment, TableTop exercises and more. We help you strengthen your digital resilience, so that you are well prepared if your organization unexpectedly has to deal with a cyber attack.